JP6444761B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins in a predetermined prize area (start prize opening) provided in the game area (a start condition is satisfied). A variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and it is advantageous for the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display device becomes a specific display result (big hit symbol) There are some which are configured to be controllable in such an advantageous state (big hit gaming state).

  As such a gaming machine, in a look-ahead effect targeting a variable display that has not yet started, a special image such as a present box is displayed, and the special image is displayed up to the variable display of the target. There is a gaming machine in which the special image is changed to a preview image indicating the degree of expectation of jackpot (possibility of being controlled to an advantageous state) (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-140539 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, in the variable display other than the variable display of the target, the special image is not changed to the warning image, and the variable display result is obtained for the variable display in which the special image is not changed to the warning image. Since it is suggested that the game is lost, the interest of the game with respect to the variable display other than the variable display of the target is reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that improves the fun of games for variable display other than variable display of a target.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of executing variable display (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
Judgment to determine whether or not the pending storage for the variable display that has not yet started satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, whether or not it is “big hit” or “super reach determination at the time of loss”) Means (for example, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes the process of step S405);
Based on the determination result of the determination means, a special image (for example, “chance is approaching”) is executed before execution of a variable display (for example, a variable display of a notification target) corresponding to the hold storage determined by the determination means. Display means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S373).
The display means includes
In the variable display after the special image is displayed, the special image can be repeatedly displayed (for example, see FIGS. 25A, 25B, 27F, and 28F).
In the variable display executed before the target variable display, the special image is changed to a preview image (for example, “continue prefetching”) different from the special image based on the determination result of the determination unit and displayed. (See, for example, FIGS. 25A, 25B, 27G, 28G, etc.)
In the target variable display, the special image can be changed to a special image different from the preview image and displayed.
Based on the determination result of the determination means, further comprises a hold change notice effect execution means for executing a hold change notice effect that changes the hold display corresponding to the hold memory determined by the determination means,
The display means, the starts the display of special image the on hold changing timing prediction effect is Ru is performed by the pending change announcement attraction executing means,
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a structure, the interest of the game with respect to variable displays other than the target variable display can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
First prefetch notice execution means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of step S345) for executing a first prefetch notice (for example, countdown notice) based on the determination result of the determination means;
Based on the determination result of the determination means, second prefetch notice execution means (for example, after executing the process of step S305) that executes a second prefetch notice (for example, a chance eye notice) different from the first prefetch notice. And an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S371).
The first prefetch notice execution means is:
The first aspect by an effect mode (for example, a mode in which the number indicated by the countdown image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is reduced toward the advance notice target) that can specify the reserved memory that is the determination target of the determination unit. While performing a pre-reading notice,
A plurality of types of patterns including a first prefetch first pattern (for example, a countdown continuation pattern, etc.) and a first prefetch second pattern (for example, a countdown stop pattern, etc.) that ends the production in the middle of the first prefetch first pattern. The first prefetch notice can be executed by any one of (see, for example, FIG. 15, FIG. 26, FIG. 29, FIG. 30),
The second prefetch notice execution means includes:
When the first prefetch notice of the first prefetch second pattern is executed, the second prefetch notice can be executed at least after the first prefetch notice is executed (for example, in steps S703 and S714 to S717). After executing the processing, the processing of steps S305 and S371 can be executed),
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, since the second pre-reading notice is executed even when the first pre-reading notice ends, it can be prevented that the interest of the game is significantly reduced.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
Based on the determination result of the determination means, a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, stop display of decorative symbols constituting a chance eye in the chance eye notice) for each variable display before the target variable display (For example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S305 and S371, etc.)
Depending on the number of continuous executions of the specific performance, the possibility of being controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player is different (see, for example, the determination ratio shown in FIG. 18).
The display means includes
The notice image can suggest execution of the specific effect (see, for example, FIGS. 27 (G) and (H)).
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the specific performance is continuously executed.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The display means includes
It is suggested that the special image is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, notification of high or low expectation level of the big hit) according to the aspect of the special image (for example, “Chance is approaching!” Or “Chance eye is generated!”). Is possible,
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, the player can be focused on the aspect of the special image.

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 structural example of a fluctuation pattern. 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 structural example of a pending | holding data storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of countdown notice determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example etc. of a countdown notice determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a chance eye notice determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example etc. of a chance eye notice determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example etc. of a chance eye notification timing pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a special image. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special image switch setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the notification image determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a countdown notice setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the execution timing of a chance eye notice and special production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of execution timings, such as a countdown notice and a chance eye notice. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation screen when a chance eye notice and a special production are performed. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation screen when a chance eye notice and a special production are performed. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation screen when a countdown notice is performed. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation screen when a countdown notice, a chance eye notice, and a special production are performed. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation screen when a hold display change production is performed. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation screen when performing the chance eye notice and special production in a modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation screen when the countdown notice in a modification, a hold display change production, and a special production are performed.

  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 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 each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, variation of decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) 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 hold display section is also referred to as a start winning memory display area or a start winning memory display area, and the active display section is an active display area, an active display area, a current display area, a current display area, a current display section, a display during digestion. Also referred to as an area, a digestion display area, a digestion display section, and the like. 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 section AHA is referred to as active display (also referred to as variable display compatible display, digestion display, or current 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. However, the display mode of the active display in this embodiment may change 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.

  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. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35A including a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> B that detects the player's operation act on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31 </ b> B.

  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 a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big hit” (specific display result), which is advantageous for the player (specific game) It is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the 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”, it is only necessary to include the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”. 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. In addition, as a round game in the big hit game state, the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (the big winning opening is in the open state) is a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second), and the short-term opening. A jackpot type (for example, “accuracy”) in which a round is executed may be provided. 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.

  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, when the big hit type is “probability change”, after the big hit game state is ended, the game 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 variable display of decorative designs, unlike variable display effects such as reach effects, for example, display of predetermined effect images, variable image display operations such as message display and voice output, etc. There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to a different rendering operation, and that the reach display by super reach may be executed, and the variable display result may be a “big hit” There is a case where a notice effect for notifying the player in advance of the fact that there is a certainty (expected degree of jackpot) is executed.

  The expectation degree of jackpot is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the jackpot) / {(the probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the big hit) + (other than the time of the big hit) (Probability that the effect is executed) × (probability of not winning the jackpot)} (when the big hit expectation is “1”, the variable display result is always “big hit”. Same for degrees). Note that the “expected degree” is not limited to the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” (expected degree of big hit), but the possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol will reach the reach state, or the reach production by super reach The possibility of being executed, the possibility of being controlled to a probable state, a big bonus (BB), regular bonus (RB), assist time (AT), challenge time (CT), challenge bonus ( CB) and the possibility of reaching replay time (RT).

  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 notice or a pre-read effect). The pre-reading notice effect is a variable display result depending on the presentation mode before the variable display that is subject to notice of the possibility of the variable display result being a “big hit” (preliminary object or target) is executed. It is a notice effect that can give notice of the possibility of a “big hit”. 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. Note that, in the continuous notice effect, the effect operation may be terminated before the variable display to be notified is started after the effect operation is started before the variable display to be notified is started. The production operation may be ended after the variable display to be notified 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.

  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.

  In this embodiment, as an example of the first prefetch notice, a countdown notice ("countdown" prefetch notice effect) is set to be executable. The countdown notice is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 every time the variable display is performed over a plurality of variable displays up to the variable display to be a notice target. At the same time, by reducing the number indicated by the countdown image, this is an effect of notifying the possibility of a “big hit” in the variable display to be notified. More specifically, when the variable display three times before the variable display to be notified is started, a countdown image indicating “3” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and the variable to be notified. When the variable display immediately before the display is started, a countdown image indicating “2” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and the variable display immediately before the variable display to be notified is started. The countdown image indicating “1” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and when the variable display to be notified is started, the countdown indicating “0” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Display an image. In this manner, the variable display to be notified can be specified by reducing the number indicated by the countdown image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 toward the notification target.

  In this embodiment, there are a case where the countdown notice is executed to the end and a case where the countdown notice is ended halfway. When the countdown notice is executed to the end, the countdown image of “0” is displayed as described above. The pattern displayed up to the countdown image of “0” in this way is referred to as a “countdown continuation pattern” as the first prefetch first pattern that executes the effect until the end in the countdown notice. It should be noted that the pattern for performing the rendering to the end is also simply referred to as “continuation pattern”. Further, when the countdown notice is ended halfway, for example, a countdown image of “2” is displayed. The pattern displayed up to the countdown image “2” in this way is referred to as a “countdown stop pattern” as the first prefetch second pattern that ends the presentation in the middle of the countdown notice. Note that a pattern in which an effect ends in the middle is also simply referred to as a “stop pattern”. When the countdown notice is ended halfway, a countdown image of “3” or “1” may be displayed. Although the countdown is started in this way, an effect that ends in the middle is also called a countdown gaze effect. Then, when the countdown notice is executed to the end (when the countdown image of “0” is displayed), or when the countdown notice is finished halfway (when only the countdown image of “2” is displayed) In comparison, it is only necessary to be able to notify that the variable display result is likely to be a “big hit”.

  Note that the content of the countdown notice is not limited to the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”. For example, the variable display form may be a specific form (for example, a reach effect of super reach). Also good. Further, the display timing of the countdown image is not limited to when variable display is started, and may be when variable display ends. For example, when the variable display four times before the variable display to be notified is finished (when the fixed decorative symbol is derived and displayed), a countdown image indicating “3” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. When the variable display three times before the variable display to be notified is finished, a countdown image indicating “2” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and the variable display that is two objects before the variable display to be notified is displayed. When the variable display is finished, a countdown image indicating “1” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and when the variable display immediately before the variable display to be notified is finished, the image display device 5. A countdown image indicating “0” may be displayed on the screen.

  In this embodiment, as an example of the second pre-reading notice, a chance eye notice (a pre-reading notice effect of “chance eye”) is set to be executable. The chance eye notice is a continuous effect predetermined in the image display device 5 as a fixed decorative pattern for each execution of variable display over a plurality of variable displays until the variable display to be notified is executed. Displaying decorative symbols (for example, combinations of even numbers only or odd numbers only, combinations that do not reach and win big hits) will be subject to advance notice. This is an effect of notifying the possibility of “big hit” in variable display. In addition, the one production | presentation which stops and displays the decoration symbol which comprises a chance eye is also called a specific production. More specifically, when the variable display three times before the variable display to be notified is finished, the decorative pattern constituting the chance eye is stopped and displayed as the fixed decorative pattern, and the variable display 2 to be notified is displayed. When the previous variable display is finished, the decorative symbol constituting the chance eye is stopped and displayed as the final decorative symbol, and when the variable display immediately before the variable display to be notified is completed, the final decorative symbol is displayed. As a result, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eye are stopped and displayed. In this case, three specific effects are executed in the chance eye notice. In this way, the specific effect of stopping and displaying the decorative symbols constituting the chance eye is executed every time the variable display is performed over a plurality of variable displays until the variable display to be notified is executed.

  In this embodiment, there are a case where the chance eye notice is executed to the end and a case where the chance eye notice is terminated halfway. When the chance eye notice is executed to the end, as described above, the decoration constituting the chance eye as a fixed decorative pattern from the variable display three times before the variable display to be noticed to the variable display one before. The symbol is stopped and displayed (the specific effect is 3 times). In addition, in the variable display two before the variable display to be notified and the variable display one before, the decorative pattern constituting the chance eye is stopped and displayed as the fixed decorative pattern (specific effect is twice). In this way, the pattern that stops and displays the decorative symbols that make up the chance eye until the variable display immediately before the variable display that is subject to the advance notice is the second look-ahead first pattern that performs the production until the end in the chance eye advance notice. This is called “opportunity continuation pattern”. It should be noted that the pattern for performing the rendering to the end is also simply referred to as “continuation pattern”. In addition, when the chance eye notice is terminated in the middle, for example, the decoration that constitutes the chance eye as a fixed decorative pattern in the variable display three times before and the variable display two times before the variable display to be noticed. The symbol is stopped and displayed. In this way, the pattern that stops displaying the decorative pattern constituting the chance eye as the fixed decorative pattern up to the variable display two times before the variable display that is subject to the advance notice is the second look-ahead that ends the presentation in the middle of the chance eye advance notice. This is called a “chance eye stop pattern” as the second pattern. Note that a pattern in which an effect ends in the middle is also simply referred to as a “stop pattern”.

  When the chance eye notice is ended in the middle of the production, the decoration pattern constituting the chance eye may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed decoration pattern only in the variable display three times before the variable display to be notified. The decoration pattern constituting the chance eye may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed decoration pattern only in the variable display two times before the variable display to be notified (the specific effect is once). . Although the chance eye display is started in this way, an effect that ends in the middle is also called a chance eye gasse effect. Then, when the chance eye notice is executed to the end (when the decorative pattern constituting the chance eye is stopped and displayed until the variable display immediately before the variable display to be noticed), the chance eye notice is terminated halfway. It is more likely that the variable display result will be a “big hit” compared to the case where the decorative symbol that constitutes the chance until the variable display two times before the variable display subject to the notice is stopped. It only needs to be notified. Note that the content of the chance eye notice is not limited to the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”, but may be, for example, the possibility that the variable display form becomes a specific aspect (for example, a reach effect of super reach). May be.

  The chance eye notice is executed by any one of a plurality of types such as a chance eye A and a chance eye B, for example. As an example, in the chance eye A, the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are all white ornaments. It is the aspect comprised by the design. In addition, the chance eye B is that the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are all intermediate-coated decorative symbols. It is the aspect comprised by these. In this embodiment, as will be described later, “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” decorative symbols (even-numbered decorative symbols) are white symbols. A is configured. In addition, as will be described later, “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” decorative symbols (odd decorative symbols) are intermediate-coated symbols, and these symbols constitute a chance eye B. The Depending on the mode of such a chance eye notice, the possibility of “big hit” in variable display to be noticed differs. For example, when the chance eye warning is executed by the chance eye B, the possibility of being a “hit” in the variable display to be notified becomes higher than when the chance eye warning is executed by the chance eye A. ing. Note that, depending on the mode of the chance eye notice, the possibility that the reach effect of super reach is executed in the variable display to be noticed may be different.

  In this embodiment, even after the countdown notice ends in the middle of the production, the chance eye notice is set to be executable. The notice target of the chance eye notice that is executed after the countdown notice that has ended in the middle may be the same as the notice object of the countdown notice. For example, when the variable display three times before the variable display to be notified is started, a countdown image indicating “3” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and two variable displays to be notified are displayed. When the previous variable display is started, a countdown image indicating “2” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and after the countdown notice ends, the variable two previous to the variable display to be the notice target is displayed. In the display (variable display for which the countdown notice has ended) and the previous variable display, the decorative pattern constituting the chance eye may be stopped and displayed as the fixed decorative pattern. In this case, only in the variable display two times before the variable display to be notified, the decorative pattern constituting the chance eye may be stopped and displayed as the fixed decorative pattern. In this embodiment, the chance eye notice that is executed after the countdown notice ends in the middle of the production is more likely than the chance eye B that has a higher expectation (in this embodiment, the variable display result may be a “hit”). However, it is easy to be executed due to the chance A of low expectation.

  Note that the notice target of the chance eye notice may be different from the notice object of the countdown notice. For example, a start prize may be generated when the countdown gaze effect is being executed, and the chance eye notice may be executed with the reserved memory by the start prize as a target. In this case, the chance eye notice by the chance eye A with low expectation may be easily executed. In such a case, in order to prevent the countdown notice from being recognized as a frustration, the prefetch notice that is started during the execution of the countdown notice does not specify a target such as a chance eye notice. It is desirable that the production be in a possible production mode.

  In this embodiment, the countdown notice is harder to be executed until the end than the chance eye notice, and when the countdown notice is executed to the end, a big hit expectation is expected than when the chance eye notice is executed to the end. It is set to be high. That is, the ratio of the countdown continuation pattern and the countdown suspending pattern between the countdown continuation pattern and the countdown continuation pattern is executed by the chance eye continuation pattern and the chance eye continuation pattern. Is set to be lower than When the countdown notice for the countdown continuation pattern is executed, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (the big hit expectation) is higher than when the chance eye notice for the chance continuation pattern is executed. Is set to

  In this embodiment, as an example of the pre-reading notice effect, a hold display change effect (a pre-reading notice effect of “hold display change”) is set to be executable. The hold display change effect changes 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 to a display form different from the display form in the normal time. This is an effect of notifying the possibility of a “big hit” in the variable display to be notified. 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.

  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, an active display change effect (“active display change” notice effect) is set to be executable as an example of a single notice effect. The active display change effect changes the display of the effect image on the active display unit AHA to a display mode different from the display mode in the normal state, thereby giving a possibility of becoming a “big hit” in the variable display satisfying the start condition. It is an effect to give notice. 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. In addition, by making the icon displayed on the active display section 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 is only necessary to suggest the possibility that the variable display result may be a “big hit”.

  When the active display change effect is executed, there are cases where the display mode of the active display in the active display portion AHA, the display mode such as the icon, or the like does 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 includes an active display change common effect. When the active display change effect is executed, first, the active display change common effect that is executed in common when the display mode of the active display is changed and when it is not changed is executed. 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. 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 active display change success effect is executed after the active display change common effect is executed, the display mode of the active display exerted by the action effect is changed. Thus, after the action effect in the active display change common effect is executed, the effect in which the display mode of the active display that has acted changes is also referred to as the active change effect as the second successful effect. On the other hand, when the active display change failure effect is executed after the active display change common effect is executed, the display mode of the active display exerted by the action effect is not changed. As described above, the effect in which the action effect in the active display change common effect is executed, but the display mode of the active display in which the effect is exerted does not change is also referred to as an active change gasse effect as the second failure effect.

  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. The effect of changing the icon displayed on the active display unit AHA to a specific icon different from the normal round solid color is also referred to as an icon display change effect.

  In this embodiment, the special effect is set to be executable as an example of the single notice effect. In the special effect, for example, a special image is displayed on the image display device 5 in accordance with the execution of a specific effect such as a stop display of decorative symbols constituting the chance eye in the chance eye notice, and in the next variable display that is not the object of the notice. Will continue to display special images. Then, in the next variable display that is not subject to the advance notice, the special image is switched (changed) to the advance notice image related to the variable display and displayed. For special effects, after the special image is displayed on the image display device 5, the special image is continuously displayed until the next variable display that is the target of the notice. The image may be displayed by switching to a preview image related to the variable display to be notified.

  The preview image related to the variable display is, for example, an image that suggests that the specific effect in which the decorative symbols constituting the chance eye are stopped and displayed in the variable display is executed (an image that suggests that the second look-ahead preview is continued). Etc. Note that the preview image may include an image that suggests reaching reach, an image that suggests that the variable display result is “big hit”, and the like.

  A plurality of modes may be set for the special image displayed in the special effect. Then, depending on the mode of the special image, the possibility that the variable display result of the notice target becomes “big hit”, that is, the possibility of being controlled to the big hit gaming state may be notified. In this embodiment, an aspect A and an aspect B are set as aspects of the special image. And when the special image of aspect B is displayed, it is alert | reported that possibility that it will be controlled to a jackpot game state is high compared with the case where the special image of aspect A is displayed.

  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 the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. 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 jackpot type is used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” or “probable change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It is a random value. 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). If the second start port switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; No), or if the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated.

  After 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”, “general at the time of loss”, “non-reach determination at the time of loss” is there. In step S405, it is determined whether or not it is “big hit”, whether or not “super reach determination at the time of losing”, whether or not “reach determination at the time of losing”, or “general at the time of losing”, It is determined whether or not “non-reach determination at the time of loss”.

  The CPU 103 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 out of the range of the big hit determination range and the variable display content is determined not to be “big hit”, the super reach determination range, reach determination range, or non-reach determination at the time of losing Set the range. The super reach reach range, reach reach range, and non reach reach range at the time of losing, regardless of the number of special figure hold memory, the fluctuation pattern with the reach effect including the super reach or the normal reach, or the change pattern without the reach effect The range of the random value that can be determined (random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern) 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. Of the decision values assigned to the fluctuation pattern with the reach effect including the normal reach in the table data constituting the fluctuation pattern determination table, the decision assigned to the fluctuation pattern with the reach effect regardless of the number of special figure hold memory The value range may be determined in advance as the reach determination range. In addition, in the table data constituting the variation pattern determination table, among the determination values assigned to the variation pattern not accompanied by the reach effect, the decision assigned to the variation pattern not accompanied by the reach effect regardless of the number of special figure reservations stored. The range of values should just be predetermined as a non-reach fixed 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 “294”, 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. Further, if the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “1” to “240”, it is determined that the variation pattern without the reach effect is determined regardless of the first special figure reservation storage 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 “294”, it is determined that the variation pattern with normal reach is determined regardless of the second special figure reserved storage number. . Further, if the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “1” to “270”, it is determined that the variation pattern without the reach effect is determined regardless of the second special figure reserved memory 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 “losing”, at least the variation pattern with super reach, the variation pattern with reach effect including normal reach, or the change pattern without reach effect. The decision value assigned to each includes a common decision value regardless of the special figure pending storage number. 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 is possible to determine whether or not it is determined that the change pattern is determined to be determined, and whether or not it is determined that the change pattern is determined to be accompanied by the reach effect.

  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 “294”, the variable display content is “reach determination at loss”. If the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “1” to “240”, it is determined that the variable display content is “non-reach determination at loss”. 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 “294”, the variable display content is “reach determination at the time of loss” If the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “1” to “270”, it is determined that the variable display content is “non-reach determination at the time of loss”.

  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, as shown in FIG. 7A, as a start opening prize designation command, a command B100H serving as a first start opening prize designation command and a command B200H serving as a second start opening prize designation command are: Prepared in advance. 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 C403H, the command C404H, and the command C405H are transmitted when the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is not within the jackpot determination range. In some cases, the winning display determination result that the variable display result is determined to be “losing” and is not controlled to the big hit gaming state is notified. 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 value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is not within the super reach determination range, the reach determination range, or the non-reach determination range at the time of loss, and may not be determined as a variation pattern with reach effect. The result of winning determination that there is (the variable display content is “general when lost”) is notified. The command C405H is transmitted when the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the non-reach determination range at the time of losing, and the winning determination result (variable display) that the variation pattern without the reach effect is determined at the time of losing The content is “Non-reach 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 by setting the probability variation flag to the on state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “probability variation”, for example, by the big hit end processing in step S117 shown in FIG. 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 and the fluctuation pattern PA3-2 is determined as a usage pattern at a predetermined ratio as the fluctuation pattern at the time of the big hit. 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 value assigned to the variation pattern with the reach effect in the super reach such as the variation pattern PA3-2 is the variation with the reach effect in the normal reach such as the variation pattern PA3-1. It is set to be larger than the determined value assigned to the pattern. On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 11 (B1) or FIG. 11 (B2), the determined value assigned to the variation pattern with the reach effect in the normal reach such as the variation pattern PA2-1 is the variation pattern PA2-2. It is set to be larger than the determined value assigned to the variation pattern accompanied by the reach effect in the super reach. 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” of 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 countdown notice determination process is executed (step S161). The countdown notice determination process includes, for example, a determination process and a setting process for executing the countdown notice using the stored data in the hold data storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 121.

  FIG. 13 shows a configuration example of the hold data storage unit. The hold data storage unit is configured to display an image corresponding 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 displaying the countdown image on the display device 5, various data for displaying the decorative symbols constituting the chance eye on the image display device 5, and the first on the first hold display portion 5HR. Various data for performing the hold display and various data for performing the second hold display in the second hold display unit 5HL are stored as the hold data. As the holding data storage unit, a first holding data storage unit corresponding to the special game using the first special drawing and a second holding data storage unit corresponding to the special game using the second special drawing are provided. It only has to be. In the hold data storage unit, for example, a winning determination result, a countdown notice pattern, a type of chance eye notice, a chance eye notice are associated with the same hold number as the first special figure hold storage part and the second special figure hold storage part. A storage area is provided for storing data indicating that a timing pattern, a pending display change pattern (not shown), and a change effect timing pattern (not shown) can be specified.

  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 countdown notice pattern is an effect pattern including designation of timing for executing the countdown notice. The type of the chance eye notice is an effect pattern including designation of either the chance eye A or the chance eye B. The chance eye notice timing pattern is an effect pattern including designation of timing for executing the chance eye notice. The hold display change pattern is an effect pattern including designation of the display mode of the hold display to be changed in the hold display change effect. The change effect timing pattern is an effect pattern including designation of timing for executing the hold display change effect. FIGS. 13A to 13B show a situation in which the data stored in the reserved data storage unit is different.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the countdown notice determination process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the countdown notice determination 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, reserved memory number notification command, etc.) transmitted at the time of starting winning. It is determined whether there has been (step S601). In step S601, the effect control CPU 120 newly stores a start opening winning designation command, a winning determination result command, and a reserved memory count notification command in, for example, the first start winning command buffer or the second starting winning command buffer. It is sufficient to determine whether or not a command has been received at the time of starting winning a prize by confirming whether or not

  When it is determined in step S601 that there is a command reception (step S601; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the number of reserved memories is four (step S602). When it is determined in step S602 that the number of stored storages is 4 (step S602; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 specifies a winning determination result according to the received winning determination result command (step S603). Then, it is determined whether or not “winning time determination is being restricted” is specified (step S604). When it is determined in step S604 that “the winning determination is being restricted” is not specified, that is, when the winning determination result is other than “the winning determination is being limited” (step S604; No), the effect control CPU 120 Determines whether the current time is short (step S605). In step S605, the effect control CPU 120 may determine that the time is short, for example, when a high base flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is on. The high base flag is turned on in response to the shortage of time, and in response to switching between the on state and off state of the short time flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 of the main board 11, Any flag that switches between the on state and the off state may be used.

  If it is determined in step S605 that the current gaming state is in the shortest time (step S605; Yes), the production control CPU 120 has a countdown notice target (notice target) in the hold (holding storage). It is determined whether or not (step S606). In step S606, the production control CPU 120 checks the hold data storage unit, and if the data indicating the countdown notice pattern is stored (set) corresponding to any of the hold numbers 1 to 3, the countdown notice is displayed. What is necessary is just to determine with a target. The stored countdown notice pattern may be a countdown continuation pattern or a countdown stop pattern. By executing this process, even if the countdown notice ends in the middle, that is, even if the countdown gaze effect is executed, if there is a target for the countdown notice in the hold, a new countdown notice is issued. Restricted from being executed.

  When it is determined in step S606 that there is no target for the countdown notice (step S606; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether there is a chance eye notice target in the hold (step S607). In step S <b> 607, the production control CPU 120 checks the hold data storage unit, and stores data indicating the type of chance eye notice and the chance eye notice timing pattern corresponding to any of the hold numbers 1 to 3. In addition, it may be determined that there is a target for the chance eye notice.

  When it is determined in step S607 that there is no chance eye notice target (step S607; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether there is a target of the hold display change effect in the hold (step S608). ). In step S608, the production control CPU 120 checks the hold data storage unit and stores data indicating a hold display change pattern and a change effect timing pattern corresponding to any of the hold numbers 1 to 3, What is necessary is just to determine with the target of a pending | holding display change effect. When it is determined in step S608 that there is no target for the on-hold display change effect (step S608; No), the effect control CPU 120 has only other “non-reach” on hold (hold numbers 1 to 3). It is determined whether or not (step S609). In step S609, the production control CPU 120 checks the on-hold data storage unit, and when all winning determination results of the on-hold numbers 1 to 3 are “non-reach determination in case of losing”, the other on-hold is “non-reach” It is sufficient to determine that it is only.

  When it is determined in step S609 that only “non-reach” is present (step S609; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence / absence and pattern of the countdown notice (countdown notice pattern) (step S610). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number for countdown notice determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and refers to the countdown notice determination table prepared and stored in the ROM 121 in advance. For example, the presence or absence of the countdown notice and the pattern may be determined.

  FIG. 15A shows a configuration example of the countdown notice determination table. In the countdown notice determination table shown in FIG. 15 (A), for example, the determination result at the time of winning is “losing” (super-reaching when losing, reaching when losing, general when losing, non-reaching when losing) ”Is a value (decision value) to be compared with the random number for determining the countdown notice,“ no countdown notice ”not executing the countdown notice, and pattern“ CDP3-2 ”when executing the countdown notice And “CDP3-0” as long as it is assigned to the determination result.

  FIG. 15B shows the contents of the countdown notice pattern. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15B, “CDP3-0” and “CDP3-2” are set as the countdown notice pattern. Each countdown notice pattern includes designation of a hold number (for example, 3 to 1) corresponding to the execution timing of the countdown notice and a variable display of the target (for example, 0).

  The countdown notice pattern “CDP3-0” indicates “3” to “0” in the variable display when the variable display of the target is stored as the hold storage of the hold numbers 3 to 1 and the variable display of the target. It is a continuation pattern (countdown continuation pattern) for displaying a countdown image. When this pattern is determined, a countdown image indicating “3” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 during execution of variable display when the variable display of the target is stored as the hold storage of the hold number 3. During the execution of variable display when the variable display of the target is stored as the hold storage of the hold number 2, a countdown image indicating “2” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and During execution of variable display when the variable display is stored as hold storage of hold number 1, a countdown image indicating “1” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and during execution of variable display of the target. , “0” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5.

  The countdown notice pattern “CDP3-2” displays a countdown image indicating “3” to “2” in the variable display when the variable display of the target is stored as the hold storage of the hold numbers 3 to 2. Then, the stop pattern (countdown stop pattern) for stopping (ending) the production thereafter. When this pattern is determined, a countdown image indicating “3” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 during execution of variable display when the variable display of the target is stored as the hold storage of the hold number 3. And a countdown image indicating “2” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 during execution of variable display when the variable display of the target is stored as the hold storage of the hold number 2. Note that a countdown image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 during execution of variable display when the variable display of the target is stored as the hold storage of the hold number 1 and during execution of variable display of the target. It will never be done. As described above, the countdown notice pattern “CDP3-2” is a pattern in which the production ends in the middle of the countdown notice pattern “CDP3-0”.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15A, when the winning determination result is “losing”, the determination ratio of “CDP3-2” is higher than the determination ratio of “CDP3-0”. Is set to On the other hand, when the winning determination result is “big hit”, the determination ratio of “CDP3-0” is set to be higher than the determination ratio of “CDP3-2”. Further, when the winning determination result is “big hit”, the determination ratio of “CDP3-0” is set to be sufficiently higher than when the winning determination result is “lost”. With such a setting, when the countdown notice by “CDP3-0” is executed, the big hit expectation can be increased compared to when the countdown notice by “CDP3-2” is executed.

  After executing the process of step S610, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not there is a countdown notice (“CDP3-2” or “CDP3-0”) in step S610 (step S611). When it is determined in step S611 that it has been determined that there is a countdown notice (step S611; Yes), the production control CPU 120 newly displays data indicating that the determination result by the processing in step S610 can be specified in the hold data storage unit. It is stored in association with the hold number corresponding to the start winning prize (step S612). For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, the data indicating “CDP3-2” is stored as the countdown notice pattern in association with the hold number 4 in the hold data storage unit. If “no countdown notice” is determined in step S610, data indicating that the countdown notice pattern can be specified as shown in FIG. 13B is not stored in the pending data storage unit (see FIG. 13B). ) “None”).

  It should be noted that when the hold number specified by the countdown notice pattern indicated by the data stored in step S612 matches the hold number associated with the hold data storage unit, the condition for executing the countdown notice is satisfied. It becomes. In addition, when the variable display start condition is satisfied, when the data corresponding to the hold number “1” is deleted in the hold data storage unit, the variable display of the target is designated by the countdown notice pattern indicated by this data. For example, the condition for executing the countdown notice in the variable display of the target is established. After the execution condition for the countdown notice is satisfied, for example, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the variable symbol display is started, the countdown notice is executed (countdown image display timing), and the countdown notice is executed (started). ).

  If it is determined in step S601 that no command has been received (step S601; No), or if it is determined in step S602 that the number of reserved memories is not 4 (step S602; No), in step S604, “when winning” When it is determined that “determination is being limited” has been identified (step S604; Yes), when it is determined in step S605 that the current time is not short (step S605; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs countdown notice determination processing. finish. If it is determined in step S606 that there is a target for the countdown notice (step S606; Yes), or if it is determined in step S607 that there is a chance notice target (step S607; Yes), step S608 is performed. If it is determined that there is a target for the on-hold display change effect (step S608; Yes), and if it is determined in step S609 that it is not only “non-reach” (step S609; No), a countdown notice is given in step S611. When it is determined that it has been determined to be none (step S611; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the countdown notice determination process.

  After executing the countdown notice determination process of step S161 shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes a chance eye notice determination process (step S162). The chance eye notice determination process includes, for example, a decision process and a setting process for executing the chance eye notice using the stored data in the hold data storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 121.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the chance eye notice determination process executed in step S162 of FIG. In the chance eye notice determination process shown in FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 first receives an effect control command (start opening winning designation command, winning determination result command, reserved memory number notification command, etc.) transmitted at the time of starting winning. It is determined whether or not there has been (step S701). When it is determined in step S701 that a command has been received (step S701; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the number of reserved memories is four (step S702). When it is determined in step S702 that the number of stored storages is 4 (step S702; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the countdown notice is determined in step S610 (step S703). In step S703, the production control CPU 120 may determine that the countdown notice is determined when data indicating the countdown notice pattern is stored in the hold data storage unit in association with the hold number 4.

  When it is determined in step S703 that it has been determined without a countdown notice (step S703; No), the effect control CPU 120 identifies a winning determination result according to the received winning determination result command (step S704). It is determined whether or not “winning time determination limit” is specified (step S705). When it is determined in step S705 that “the winning determination is being restricted” is not specified, that is, when the winning determination result is other than “the winning determination is limited” (step S705; No), the effect control CPU 120 Determines whether there is a target (preliminary target) for the countdown notice in the hold (holding storage) (step S706).

  When it is determined in step S706 that there is no target for the countdown notice (step S706; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether there is a chance eye notice target in the hold (step S707). If it is determined in step S707 that there is no chance eye notice target (step S707; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether there is a hold display change effect target in the hold (step S708). ). When it is determined in step S708 that there is no target for the on-hold display change effect (step S708; No), the effect control CPU 120 has only other “non-reach” on hold (hold numbers 1 to 3 on hold). It is determined whether or not (step S709).

  If it is determined in step S709 that only “non-reach” is present (step S709; Yes), the production control CPU 120 determines the presence and type of the chance eye notice (step S710). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the chance eye notice updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, etc. By referring to the information, the presence / absence and type of the chance eye notice may be determined.

  FIG. 17A shows a configuration example of the chance eye notice determination table. In the chance eye notice determination table shown in FIG. 17A, for example, whether or not the winning determination result is “losing” (super-reaching determination when losing, reaching determination when losing, general when losing, non-reaching when losing). The value (decision value) that is compared with the random number for determining the chance eye notice depending on whether it is a “hit” or not. It is only necessary to be assigned to one of the determination results of “chance eye A” and “chance eye B”. It should be noted that the determination rate setting is different between the chance eye notice determination table referred to in step S710 and the chance eye notice determination table referred to in step S715 described later.

  FIG. 17B shows the types of chance eye notices. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17B, “chance eyes A” and “chance eyes B” are set as the types of chance eye notices. “Chance eyes A” are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5, with the decorative symbols “2”, “4” ”,“ 6 ”, and“ 8 ”. When the type is determined, for example, as a confirmed decorative pattern, for example, a confirmed decorative pattern constituting a chance item such as “2”, “4”, or “6”, or a chance item such as “6”, “8”, or “2”. The fixed decorative symbols that make up are stopped and displayed. The decorative symbols “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” are white symbols as an example (see FIG. 27 and the like). The “chance eye B” indicates that the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are “1”, It is a type composed of any one of “3”, “5”, and “7”. When the type is determined, for example, a confirmed decorative pattern that constitutes a chance pattern such as “1”, “3”, or “5” or a chance pattern such as “7”, “1”, or “3” is displayed as the fixed decorative pattern. The fixed decorative symbols that make up are stopped and displayed. The decorative symbols “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” are, as an example, an intermediate pattern (see FIG. 27 and the like).

  In the chance eye notice determination table referred to in step S710, as shown in FIG. 17A, when the winning determination result is “losing”, the determination rate of “chance eye A” is “chance eye B”. It is set to be higher than the determined ratio. On the other hand, when the winning determination result is “big hit”, the determination rate of “chance eye B” is set to be higher than the determination rate of “chance eye A”. Further, when the winning determination result is “big hit”, the determination rate of “chance eye B” is set to be sufficiently higher than when the winning determination result is “lost”. With such a setting, when the chance eye notice by “chance eye B” is executed, the expectation degree of big hit can be increased compared to when the chance eye notice by “chance eye A” is executed. In addition, when the chance eye notice by “chance eye B” is executed, including the setting of the determination ratio in the chance eye notice determination table referred to in step S715 to be described later, the big hit expectation is high, and “chance eye A” The big hit expectation is low when the chance eye notice is executed.

  After performing the process of step S710, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not there is a chance eye notice (“chance eye A” or “chance eye B”) in step S710 (step S711). When it is determined in step S711 that the chance eye notice is determined (step S711; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines a chance eye notice timing pattern. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the chance eye notice timing pattern updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and the chance eye notice timing prepared and stored in the ROM 121 in advance. The chance eye notice timing pattern may be determined by referring to the pattern determination table.

  FIG. 18A shows a configuration example of the chance eye notice timing pattern determination table. In the chance eye notice timing pattern determination table shown in FIG. 18A, for example, the determination result at the time of winning is “losing” (super reach determination at the time of losing, reach determination at the time of losing, general at the time of losing, non-reach determination at the time of losing) Or “big hit”, the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number for determining the chance eye notice timing pattern is the chance eye notice timing pattern “CTP3-1”, “CTP2-1” and “ It is only necessary to be assigned to one of the determination results of “CTP3-2”. The chance ratio notice timing pattern determination table referred to in step S712 differs from the chance eye notice timing pattern determination table referred to in step S717 described later in the setting of the determination ratio (determined pattern). Yes.

  FIG. 18B shows the contents of the chance eye notice timing pattern. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18B, “CTP3-1”, “CTP2-1”, and “CTP3-2” are set as the chance eye notice timing patterns. Each chance eye notice timing pattern includes designation of a hold number (for example, 3 to 1) corresponding to the execution timing of the chance eye notice.

  The chance eye notice timing pattern “CTP3-1” stops the decorative pattern constituting the chance eye as a fixed decorative pattern in the variable display when the variable display of the target is stored as the reserved storage of the holding numbers 3 to 1 The continuation pattern to be displayed (chance eye continuation pattern). If the pattern is determined, the type of the chance eye notice (chance eye A or chance chance) determined in step S710 in the variable display when the variable display of the target is stored as the hold storage of the hold number 3 With the eye B), in the variable display when the decorative pattern constituting the chance eye is stopped and displayed as the fixed decorative pattern, and the variable display of the target is stored as the hold storage of the hold number 2, it is determined in step S710. Depending on the type of chance eye notice (chance eye A or chance eye B), the decorative symbol constituting the chance eye is stopped and displayed as a fixed decorative symbol, and the variable display of the target is stored as the reserved memory of the reserved number 1 In the variable display at the time, the type of chance eye notice determined in step S710 (chance eye Or by chance th B), as determined decoration pattern, ornament symbol constructing the chances eyes are displayed stopped.

  The chance eye notice timing pattern “CTP2-1” stops the decorative pattern constituting the chance eye as a fixed decorative pattern in the variable display when the variable display of the target is stored as the reserved storage of the holding numbers 2 to 1 The continuation pattern to be displayed (chance eye continuation pattern). If this pattern is determined, the type of the chance eye notice (chance eye A or chance opportunity) determined in step S710 in the variable display when the variable display of the target is stored as the hold storage of the hold number 2 With the eye B), in the variable display when the decorative pattern constituting the chance eye is stopped and displayed as the fixed decorative pattern and the variable display of the target is stored as the reserved storage of the reserved number 1, it is determined in step S710. Depending on the type of the chance eye notice (chance eye A or chance eye B), the decorative symbol constituting the chance eye is stopped and displayed as the final decorative symbol.

  In addition, the chance eye notice timing pattern “CTP3-2” is a decorative pattern constituting the chance eye as a fixed decorative pattern in the variable display when the variable display of the target is stored as the reserved storage of the holding numbers 3 and 2. Is a stop pattern (chance eye stop pattern) for stopping the display and then stopping (ending) the production. If the pattern is determined, the type of the chance eye notice (chance eye A or chance chance) determined in step S710 in the variable display when the variable display of the target is stored as the hold storage of the hold number 3 With the eye B), in the variable display when the decorative pattern constituting the chance eye is stopped and displayed as the fixed decorative pattern, and the variable display of the target is stored as the hold storage of the hold number 2, it is determined in step S710. Depending on the type of the chance eye notice (chance eye A or chance eye B), the decorative symbol constituting the chance eye is stopped and displayed as the final decorative symbol. In the variable display when the variable display of the target is stored as the hold storage of the hold number 1, the decorative design constituting the chance eye is not stopped and displayed as the fixed decorative design. As described above, the chance eye notice timing pattern “CTP3-2” is a pattern in which the production ends in the middle of the chance eye notice timing pattern “CTP3-1”.

  In the chance eye notice timing pattern determination table referred to in step S712, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the winning determination result is “big hit”, “CTP3-1” and “CTP2-1” are continued. The pattern determination ratio is set to be higher than when the winning determination result is “lost”. With such a setting, when a chance eye warning with a continuation pattern such as “CTP3-1” or “CTP2-1” is executed, a chance eye warning with a stop pattern such as “CTP3-2” is executed. , You can increase the expectation of jackpot.

  Further, when the determination result at the time of winning is “losing”, the determination rate of the continuation pattern such as “CTP3-1” or “CTP2-1” is set to be higher than the determination rate of the stop pattern such as “CTP3-2”. Has been. Further, even when the winning determination result is “big hit”, the determination rate of the continuation pattern such as “CTP3-1” or “CTP2-1” is higher than the determination rate of the stop pattern such as “CTP3-2”. Is set. With this setting, when the chance eye notice is executed, it is easier to execute the continuation pattern than the stop pattern. That is, the chance eye notice is an effect that, when executed, is easy to continue until the target variable display. On the other hand, the countdown notice described above is an effect that is difficult to continue until variable display of the target, compared to the chance eye notice. For example, the ratio of the continuation pattern (countdown continuation pattern) and the cancellation pattern (countdown cancellation pattern) shown in FIG. 15 is determined as the continuation pattern (chance eye continuation pattern) and the cancellation pattern ( It is lower than the ratio determined as the continuation pattern of the (chance eye stop pattern).

  Further, when the winning determination result is “big hit”, the number of times that the decorative symbols constituting the chance eye such as “CTP3-1” are stopped and displayed, that is, the chance eye notice timing pattern having a large number of continuous executions of the specific effect is displayed. The determination ratio is set to be higher than the determination ratio of the chance eye notice timing pattern with a small number of continuous executions of the specific effect such as “CTP2-1” and “CTP3-2”. On the other hand, when the determination result at the time of winning is “losing”, the determination ratio of the chance eye notice timing pattern having a large number of continuous executions of the specific effect such as “CTP3-1” is “CTP2-1”, “CTP3-2”. "Is set to be lower than the determination rate of the chance eye notice timing pattern with a small number of continuous executions of the specific effect. Further, when the winning determination result is “big hit”, the determination rate of “CTP3-1” is set to be sufficiently higher than when the winning determination result is “lost”. With such a setting, when a chance eye warning with a large number of consecutive executions of a specific effect is executed, the expectation of jackpot can be increased compared to when a chance eye warning with a small number of continuous executions of a specific effect is executed. it can.

  After executing the process of step S712, the CPU 120 for effect control displays data indicating that the determination result by the process of step S710 and step S712 can be specified in the hold data storage unit according to the new start prize. And stored in association with each other (step S713). For example, as shown in FIG. 13B, in association with the hold number 4 in the hold data storage unit, data indicating “chance eye B” as the type of chance eye notice and “CTP3- Data indicating “1” is stored. If it is determined in step S710 that “no chance eye notice” is determined, data indicating that the type of chance eye notice and the chance eye notice timing pattern can be specified are not stored in the pending data storage unit.

  It should be noted that when the hold number specified by the chance eye notice timing pattern indicated by the data stored in step S712 matches the hold number associated with the hold data storage unit, the execution condition of the chance eye notice is determined. It will be established. After the execution condition of the chance eye notice is established in this way, for example, when the variable display time has elapsed since the start of variable display of the decorative symbol, the decorative symbol constituting the chance eye is stopped and displayed as the final decorative symbol. It becomes.

  If it is determined in step S701 that no command has been received (step S701; No), or if it is determined in step S702 that the number of reserved memories is not 4 (step S702; No), in step S705, “when winning” When it is determined that “determination is being limited” is specified (step S705; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the chance eye notice determination process. If it is determined in step S706 that there is a target for the countdown notice (step S706; Yes), or if it is determined in step S707 that there is a chance eye notice target (step S707; Yes), step S708 is performed. If it is determined that there is a target for the on-hold display change effect (step S708; Yes), if it is determined in step S709 that it is not only “non-reach” (step S709; No), an opportunity is obtained in step S711. When it is determined that the decision has been made without notice (step S711; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the chance eye notice determination process.

  If it is determined in step S703 that the countdown notice is determined (step S703; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the countdown notice pattern is CDP3-2 (countdown stop pattern). (Step S714). When it is determined in step S714 that the countdown notice pattern is CDP3-2 (step S714; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence / absence and type of the chance eye notice (step S715).

  In the chance eye notice determination table referred to in step S715, as shown in FIG. 17A, when the winning determination result is “losing”, the determination rate of “chance eye A” is “chance eye B”. It is set to be higher than the determined ratio. Even when the winning determination result is “big hit”, the determination rate of “chance eye A” is set to be higher than the determination rate of “chance eye B”. Further, when the winning determination result is “big hit”, the determination rate of “chance eye B” is set to be sufficiently higher than when the winning determination result is “lost”. With this setting, when the chance eye notice is executed after the countdown notice is executed according to the countdown stop pattern, the chance eye notice is displayed at a higher rate than the ratio executed by the “chance eye B”. A ”is executed. The chance eye notice determination table referred to in step S715 is a table different from the chance eye notice determination table referred to in the process of step S710, that is, a table referred to when the countdown notice is not executed. May be. For example, the table referred to in step S715 may be a table that has no chance eye B as the determination result and only has the chance eye A. By using such a table, the chance eye A is always determined when the chance eye notice is executed after the countdown notice.

  After executing the process of step S715, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not it is determined in step S715 that there is a chance eye notice (“chance eye A” or “chance eye B”) (step S716). When it is determined in step S716 that it has been determined that there is a chance eye notice (step S716; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines a chance eye notice timing pattern. In the chance eye notice timing pattern determination table referred to in step S717, as shown in FIG. 18A, as a continuation pattern, regardless of whether the winning determination result is “big hit” or “lost”. “CTP2-1”.

  After executing the process of step S717, the CPU 120 for effect control displays the data indicating that the determination result by the process of step S715 and step S717 can be specified in the hold data storage unit according to the new start prize. And stored in association with each other (step S713). For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, in association with the hold number 4 in the hold data storage unit, data indicating “chance eye A” as a chance eye notice type and “CTP2- Data indicating “1” is stored. If it is determined in step S715 that “no chance eye notice” is determined, data indicating that the chance eye notice type and the chance eye notice timing pattern can be specified is not stored in the pending data storage unit.

  After executing the process of step S713, when it is determined at step S714 that the countdown notice pattern is not CDP3-2 (step S714; No), or when it is determined at step S716 that it has been determined without a chance eye notice. (Step S716; No), the production control CPU 120 ends the chance eye notice determination process.

  After performing the chance eye notice determination process in step S162 shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes a hold display setting process (step S163). 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. Further, the hold display setting process includes, for example, a determination process and a setting process for executing a hold display change effect by using data stored in a hold data storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 121.

  As an example, in the hold display setting process, it is determined whether or not an effect control command (start opening prize designation command, prize determination result command, hold memory number notification command, etc.) transmitted at the start winning is received, It is determined whether there is a countdown notice target (notice target) in the hold memory, and whether there is a chance eye notice target in the hold. Then, when there is no target of countdown notice or chance eye notice, the presence / absence of the hold display change effect indicating whether or not the hold display change effect is executed, the effect type when the hold display change effect is executed, and the like are determined. . Then, when it is determined that there is a hold display change effect, whether or not there is a display change indicating whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display is determined 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. By determining whether or not there is a display change in this manner, it is determined whether to execute the hold display change success effect or the hold display change failure effect. If there is a display change, it is determined as one of a plurality of reserved display change patterns prepared in advance. Further, it is determined as one of a plurality of change effect timing patterns prepared in advance, regardless of whether or not there is a display change. Then, data indicating that these determination results can be specified are stored in association with a hold number corresponding to a new start prize in the hold data storage unit.

  In the hold display setting process, update setting of the hold display at the time of starting winning a prize is performed. 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. For example, the normal display mode in the first hold display and the second hold display is a round solid white display.

  After executing the hold display setting process in step S163 shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect process flag (initially “0”) provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. In accordance with the above, any one of the following processes in steps S170 to S176 is selected and executed (see FIG. 12).

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process performs variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process for determining whether or not to start. The first variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. The second variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. When either the first change start command or the second change start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform the variable display of decorative symbols and other various effects, the process of determining the fixed decorative symbols and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbols and the type of display result is included. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect process, various controls are performed from the effect control pattern determined in step S171 in correspondence with the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122. Processing for reading out data and performing various effects control (for example, notice effect operation control, reach effect operation control, etc.) during variable display of decorative symbols is included. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol resulting in the variable symbol variable display result is displayed as a complete stop. Processing to display (derived display) is included. Note that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized decorative symbol may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, it is autonomous on the side of the production control board 12 without using the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the variable display stop process, the jackpot gaming state starts based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the like. The process which determines whether it is performed is included. When the variable display result corresponds to “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is started, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”, while the variable display result corresponds to “lost”. If the big hit gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The jackpot display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Yes. When the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LED for the game is executed. Also, in the big hit effect processing, the value of the production control process flag is updated to “6” in response to, for example, receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the LED for the game. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 12 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the stored contents in the hold data storage unit (step S300). That is, the data in the storage area corresponding to the holding number “1” is read out by the holding data storage unit, and the storage area lower than the holding number “1” (the storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”). Are shifted up by one entry. The data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a reserved data buffer. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special figure display result is “lost” based on, for example, a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 (step S301). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S301; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, It is determined whether or not it is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” in which the decorative symbol variable display mode is not the reach mode (step S302).

  When it is determined in step S302 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S302; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is a chance eye notice timing (step S303). In the process of step S303, the effect control CPU 120 determines the hold number associated with the chance eye notice timing pattern for the chance eye notice timing pattern stored in the hold data storage unit whose storage content has been updated by the process of step S300. It is determined whether or not the designation of the chance eye notice timing matching the above is included. For example, when one of the chance eye notice timing patterns CTP3-1 and CTP3-2 shown in FIG. 18B is stored in association with the hold number “3” in the hold data storage unit, the hold number “ 3 ”is included, it is determined that it is the chance eye notice timing. When any one of the chance eye notice timing patterns CTP3-1, CTP2-1, and CTP3-2 is stored in association with the hold number “2” in the hold data storage unit, it matches the hold number “2”. Since the designation of the chance eye notice timing is included, it is determined that the chance eye notice timing is reached. Further, when one of the chance eye notice timing patterns CTP3-1 and CTP2-1 is stored in association with the hold number “1” in the hold data storage unit, the chance to match the hold number “1”. Since the designation of the eye notice timing is included, it is determined that the chance eye notice timing is reached.

  When it is determined in step S303 that it is not the chance eye notice timing (step S303; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols constituting the non-reach combination (step S304). . As an example, in the process of step S304, first, a random number value for determining a left determined symbol updated by a random counter for production provided in a predetermined area (for example, production control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is shown. By extracting numerical data and referring to the left determined symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is displayed. The left fixed decorative pattern to be stopped is determined. Next, numerical value 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 in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the 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 prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, when the confirmed decorative pattern becomes a chance, for example, when the symbol number of the middle fixed decorative symbol, the symbol number of the left fixed decorative symbol, and the symbol number of the right fixed decorative symbol are odd or even. May be determined by adding or subtracting an arbitrary value (for example, “1”) to the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol does not become a chance but a non-reach combination.

  If it is determined in step S303 that it is the chance eye notice timing (step S303; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the chance eye according to the type of the chance eye notice stored in the hold data storage unit. Is determined as a final stop symbol combination that constitutes (step S305). In step S305, for example, when the data indicating the chance eye A is stored in the reserved data storage unit as the type of the chance eye notice shown in FIG. 2), “4”, “6” and “8” decorative symbols, that is, the combination of the finalized decorative symbols is determined based on any of the even decorative symbols, and the data indicating the chance eye B is stored in the reserved data storage unit. When it is set, the combination of the determined decorative symbols is determined based on any of the decorative symbols “1”, “3”, “5” and “7” which are the symbols of the intermediate coating, that is, odd-numbered decorative symbols. In addition, as a decision table for determining the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols constituting the chance eye, the left determined symbol determination table for each chance eye (for chance eye A or for chance eye B), right confirmation The symbol determination table and the medium fixed symbol determination table may be stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121.

  After executing the processing of step S305, the effect control CPU 120 determines a special image (step S305a). FIG. 20 shows an example of determining a special image. In this embodiment, as an example, as shown in FIG. 20, when the chance eye notice type is “chance eye A”, the mode A in which a message “chance eye has occurred!” Is described in the frame. Is done. Hereinafter, the special image according to the aspect A is simply referred to as “chance eye occurrence!”. Further, when the type of the chance eye notice is “chance eye B”, the mode B is determined in which a message “chance approaching!” Is described in the frame. In the following, the special image according to aspect B is simply referred to as “chance approaching!”. As described above, when the chance eye advance notice by “chance eye B” is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the chance eye advance notice by “chance eye A” is executed. Therefore, when “Chance approaching!” Is displayed on the image display device 5, it is notified that the expectation of big hit is higher than when “Chance eye occurrence!” Is displayed on the image display device 5. In this way, it is only necessary to suggest the possibility that the variable display result may be “big hit” depending on the form of the special image.

  In this embodiment, as described above, the special image is determined by associating the chance eye notice type and the special image in a one-to-one relationship, but the determination of the special image is limited to the above method. Not. For example, the special image may be determined as one of a plurality of images at a different ratio depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “losing” regardless of the type of chance eye notice. . Even in this case, it can be suggested that the variable display result is “big hit” depending on the form of the special image. Further, the special image may be determined as one of a plurality of images based on the winning determination result by prefetching. The special image is not limited to an image in which a predetermined message is written in a frame. For example, the special image may be an image in which a predetermined message is not described in the frame, that is, an image of only a frame, an image of only a message, a character image, an item image, or the like.

  After executing the process of step S305a, the effect control CPU 120 performs display start setting of the special image (step S305b). In this embodiment, as an example, the display start timing of the special image is set after the fixed decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed. By executing the process of step S305b, after the fixed decorative pattern constituting the chance eye is stopped and displayed, the special image determined in step S305a is displayed.

  If it is determined in step S302 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S302; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting a reach combination. (Step S306). As an example, in the process of step S306, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining left and right determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for effects is extracted, and the left and right prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 are prepared. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the same decorative design. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for production is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not 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. . Also, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol becomes a chance, such as when the symbol number of the middle fixed decorative symbol is odd or even and the symbol number of the left fixed decorative symbol and right fixed decorative symbol is odd or even. For example, by adding or subtracting an arbitrary value (for example, “1”) to the symbol number of the medium-decorated ornament symbol, the decided ornament symbol may be a reach combination without becoming a chance.

  If it is determined in step S301 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S301; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S307). . As an example, in the process of step S307, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a big hit definite symbol that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter is extracted. Subsequently, for example, by referring to the jackpot determination symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121 in accordance with the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the image display device 5. The decorative symbols with the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are 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 the process of step S307, when the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, it is determined whether or not to execute the probability change promotion effect such as the re-lottery effect or the jackpot promotion effect. May be. In the redrawing 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, It is possible to notify that the control is changed to the probability variation state by variably displaying (revariing) the decoration symbol again and stopping and displaying the decorative symbol of the probability variation big hit combination composed of the same probability variation symbol. 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 S307, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed may be determined before the re-lottery effect is executed.

  After executing the processing of steps S304, S305b, S306, and S307, the effect control CPU 120 performs special image switching setting processing (step S320). In the special image switching setting process, settings for switching from the special image to the preview image are performed based on the stored contents of the hold data storage unit. After executing the process of step S320, the CPU 120 for effect control performs a countdown notice setting process (step S321). In the countdown notice setting process, the countdown notice execution setting is performed when the execution condition of the countdown notice is satisfied based on the stored contents of the hold data storage unit. After executing the process of step S321, the CPU 120 for effect control performs a change effect setting process for performing execution setting of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect (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 data storage unit. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S323). 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 effect control CPU 120 sets the special image display start setting in step S305b, the special image switching setting by the special image switching setting process in step S320, the countdown notice execution setting by the countdown notice setting process in step S321, and the step S322. A plurality of presentation control patterns (special image display control pattern, special image switching control pattern, countdown notice control pattern, display change, etc.) corresponding to the execution setting of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect by the change effect setting process Select one of the production control patterns, etc.) and set it as the usage pattern.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S323, the effect control CPU 120, for example, an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command. Is set to the initial value (step S324). Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs a setting for starting the variation of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5 (step S325). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (special-fluctuation effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S323 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 process of step S325, the effect control CPU 120 deletes each command read from the start winning command buffer, and the start winning command buffer has a storage area lower than the hold display number “1” ( The start opening prize designation command and the pending storage number notification command stored in the storage areas corresponding to the pending display numbers “2” to “3” are shifted upward by one entry. By such processing, commands corresponding to the variable display executed this time can be digested.

  Subsequently, the production control CPU 120 updates the first hold display in the first hold display unit 5HR, the second hold display in the second hold display unit 5HL, and the like in response to the start of variable display of the decorative symbols. Is set (step S326). 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 S326, 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. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S327), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special image switching setting process executed in step S320 of FIG. In the special image switching setting process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a special image display flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is on. (Step S801). The special image display flag is a flag that is turned on in step S374 described later. When it is determined in step S801 that the special image display flag is on (step S801; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current variable display is a target variable display (step S801). S802). In step S802, for example, if the data read in step S300 includes data indicating that the type of chance eye notice and the chance eye notice timing pattern can be specified, the current variable display is the target variable display. What is necessary is just to determine with there.

  When it is determined in step S802 that the target display is not variable display (step S802; No), the effect control CPU 120 specifies whether or not there is a chance eye notice (step S803). In step S803, the presence / absence of the chance eye notice may be specified based on whether or not data indicating the chance eye notice timing pattern including the current variable display is stored in the hold data storage unit as the execution timing of the chance eye notice. After executing the processing in step S803, the effect control CPU 120 determines a preview image (step S804). In step S804, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the notice image updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and the notice image decision prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is obtained. The preview image may be determined by referring to the table.

  FIG. 22A shows a configuration example of the preview image determination table used in step S804. In the notice image determination table shown in FIG. 22A, for example, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value for determining a notice image is one of a plurality of notice images depending on the presence / absence of a chance eye notice. It only needs to be assigned to the decision result. In this embodiment, as an example, as shown in FIG. 22A, an image in which a message such as “continue prefetching” is written in a frame as a preview image (hereinafter simply referred to as “prefetching prefetch”). In addition, an image in which a message such as “continue prefetching (?)” Is written in the frame (hereinafter simply referred to as “continue prefetching (?)”) Is set.

  In the notice image determination table referred to in step S804, as shown in FIG. 22A, when there is a chance eye notice, the determination ratio of “continue prefetching” is determined as “continue prefetching (?)”. It is set to be higher than the ratio. In addition, when there is no chance eye notice, it is set so that “pre-reading continuation (?)” Is always determined. With this setting, when “Continue prefetching” is displayed, the definite decorative symbols that make up the chance eye are stopped and displayed, while “Continue prefetching (?)” Is displayed. In such a case, the fixed decorative symbol constituting the chance eye is stopped and displayed, or the fixed decorative symbol constituting the chance eye is not stopped and displayed.

  If it is determined in step S802 that the target display is variable (step S802; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 specifies the variable display result and the presence or absence of reach (step S805). In step S805, the variable display result and the presence / absence of reach may be specified based on the variable display result notification command, the variation pattern designation command, and the like transmitted from the main board 11.

  After executing the processing in step S805, the effect control CPU 120 determines a preview image (step S806). In step S806, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the notice image updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter and the like, and the notice image determination prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is prepared. The preview image may be determined by referring to the table.

  FIG. 22B shows a configuration example of the preview image determination table used in step S806. In the preview image determination table shown in FIG. 22B, for example, the variable display result is compared with a random number value for determining the preview image depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “losing”, and whether or not there is a reach. A numerical value (decision value) is assigned to one of the determination results of the plurality of preview images. In this embodiment, as an example, as shown in FIG. 22B, as a preview image, an image in which a message such as “reach” is written in a frame (hereinafter simply referred to as “reach”) or a frame. An image in which a message such as “reach (?)” Is described (hereinafter simply referred to as “reach (?)”), And an image in which a message such as “opportunity” is described in a frame (hereinafter simply referred to as “opportunity”). In the frame, an image in which a message such as “opportunity (?)” Is written (hereinafter simply referred to as “opportunity (?)”) Is set.

  In the preview image determination table referred to in step S806, as shown in FIG. 22B, when the variable display result is “losing” and there is a reach (in the case of reach), the determination ratio of “reach” is It is set to be higher than the determination ratio of “reach (?)”. Further, when there is no reach (in the case of non-reach), it is set to be always determined as “reach (?)”. When the variable display result is “big hit”, the determination ratio of “reach” is set to be higher than the determination ratio of “reach (?)”. With such a setting, when “reach” is displayed, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, while when “reach (?)” Is displayed, the decorative display of the decorative pattern is variable. The state may be a reach state, or the decorative display variable display state may not be a reach state.

  In the notice image determination table referred to in step S806, as shown in FIG. 22B, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the determination ratio of “opportunity” is “opportunity (?)”. It is set to be higher than the decision rate. Further, when the variable display result is “losing”, it is set so that it may be determined as “opportunity (?)” Without being determined as “opportunity”. With this setting, when “opportunity” is displayed, the variable display result is “big hit”, while when “opportunity (?)” Is displayed, the variable display result is “big hit”. Or the variable display result is “lost”.

  After executing the processes of steps S804 and S806, the effect control CPU 120 turns off the specific image display flag (step S807). After executing the process of step S807 or when it is determined in step S801 that the special image display flag is in the off state (step S801; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the special image switching setting process.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the countdown notice setting process executed in step S321 of FIG. In the countdown notice setting process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is the countdown notice timing because the execution condition of the countdown notice is satisfied (step S501). In step S501, the presentation control CPU 120 counts the countdown notice timing that matches the hold number associated with the countdown notice pattern with respect to the countdown notice pattern stored in the hold data storage unit whose contents are updated by the process of step S300. It is determined whether or not the designation is included.

  For example, when one of the countdown notice patterns CDP3-2 and CDP3-0 shown in FIG. 15B is stored in association with the hold number “3” in the hold data storage unit, the hold number “3” is stored. Therefore, it is determined that the countdown notice timing is reached. When one of the countdown notice patterns CDP3-2 and CDP3-0 is stored in association with the hold number “2” in the hold data storage unit, the countdown notice timing that matches the hold number “2” is designated. Therefore, it is determined that the countdown notice timing is reached. When the countdown notice pattern CDP3-0 is stored in association with the hold number “1” in the hold data storage unit, it includes designation of the countdown notice timing that matches the hold number “1”. It is determined that the countdown notice timing is reached. In the process of step S501, it may be determined whether or not it is the countdown notice timing for executing the countdown notice in the variable display of the target. In this case, the countdown notice pattern indicated in the data read from the hold data storage unit in the process of step S300 (data stored in the hold data buffer or the like and temporarily stored) is specified, When the specified countdown notice pattern is CDP3-0, it may be determined that the countdown notice timing is reached.

  When it is determined in step S501 that it is the countdown notice timing (step S501; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display to be started this time is three changes before the target variable display ( Step S502). If it is determined in step S502 that the target variable display is before three changes (step S502; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs settings for displaying a countdown image indicating “3” (step S503). ). When it is determined in step S502 that the target variable display is not before three changes (step S502; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display to be started this time is before two changes in the target variable display. Is determined (step S504). If it is determined in step S504 that the target variable display is before two changes (step S504; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for displaying a countdown image indicating “2” (step S505). ). If it is determined in step S504 that the target variable display is not before two changes (step S504; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display to be started this time is one change before the target variable display. Is determined (step S506). When it is determined in step S506 that the target variable display is before one change (step S506; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for displaying a countdown image indicating “1” (step S507). ). When it is determined in step S506 that the target variable display is not one change before (step S506; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for displaying a countdown image indicating “0” (step S508). .

  After executing the processes of steps S503, S505, and S507, or when it is determined in step S501 that it is not the countdown notice timing (step S501; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the countdown notice setting process.

  Further, in the change effect setting process executed in step S322 of FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not the hold display change timing that is the execution timing of the hold display change effect is reached, and it is determined that the hold display change timing is reached. In addition, execution setting of the hold display change effect is performed. In the execution setting of the hold display change effect, the storage content of the hold display change pattern in the hold data storage unit and the display mode in the current hold display are specified, and whether or not to change the display mode, The setting of the display mode after the change, the setting for executing the hold display change common effect, and the like may be performed. In addition, in the execution setting of the hold display change effect, the execution setting of the display color change effect that changes the display color of the active display based on the determination result of the hold display change pattern may be performed among the active display change effects. In this case, by specifying the hold display change pattern shown in the data read from the hold data storage unit in the process of step S300 and setting the display mode to be displayed after executing the active display change effect, the active display Settings for executing the change common effect may be performed.

  Further, in the change effect setting process, it is determined whether or not the display color change effect is executed during active display. When it is determined that the display color change effect is executed, the change effect setting process is terminated. When it is determined that the display color change effect is not executed, the presence / absence of the icon display change effect is determined as to whether or not to execute the icon display change effect among the active display change effects. Then, when there is an icon display change effect, processing for determining one of a plurality of icon display change patterns prepared in advance is performed.

  FIG. 24 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. 24, 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 a special image switching period for switching the special image to the preview image (step S342). The special image switching period may be determined in advance in, for example, the effect control pattern (special image switching control pattern) determined in the process of step S323 shown in FIG. If it is determined in step S343 that it is the special image switching period (step S342; Yes), special image switching control is performed (step S343). In the process of step S343, various commands created based on the setting of the special image switching control pattern are transmitted to the display control unit 123. Accordingly, it is only necessary that the special image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 can be changed to the preview image and displayed.

  After executing the process of step S343 or when it is determined in step S343 that it is not the special image switching period (step S342; No), it is determined whether it is a countdown notice period for executing the countdown notice. (Step S344). The countdown notice period may be determined in advance in, for example, an effect control pattern (countdown notice control pattern) determined in the process of step S323 shown in FIG. If it is determined in step S344 that it is the countdown notice period (step S344; Yes), countdown notice control for executing the countdown notice is performed (step S345). In the process of step S345, various commands created based on the setting of the countdown notice control pattern are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thus, a predetermined effect image such as a countdown 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 or blinking. Alternatively, it is only necessary that the countdown notice can be executed by a predetermined production device by turning off the lights or combining some or all of them.

  When it is determined in step S344 that it is not the countdown notice period (step S344; No), after executing the process of step S345, whether or not it is the hold display change effect period for executing the hold display change effect. Is determined (step S346). 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 S323 shown in FIG. If it is determined in step S346 that it is the hold display change effect period (step S346; Yes), hold display change effect control for executing the hold display change effect is performed (step S347). In the process of step S347, 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 S346 that it is not the hold display change effect period (step S346; No), after executing the process of step S347, it is an active display change effect period for executing the active display change effect. Is determined (step S348). The active display change effect period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern (display change effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S323 shown in FIG. If it is the active display change effect period (step S348; Yes), active display change effect control for executing the active display change effect is performed (step S349). 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 S346 to S349, 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 S348 that it is not the active display change effect period (step S348; No), after executing the process of step S349, it is determined whether or not it is a reach effect period for executing the reach effect. Determination is made (step S350). 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 S350 that it is the reach production period (step S350; Yes), reach production control for executing the reach production is performed (step S351).

  When it is determined in step S350 that it is not the reach effect period (step S350; No), after executing the process of step S351, for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern, etc. In addition, control for executing effects during variable display including decorative display variable display operation is performed (step S352).

  If it is determined in step S341 that the variable display time has elapsed (step S341; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S370). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S370; 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.

  If it is determined in step S370 that a symbol confirmation command has been received (step S370; Yes), for example, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result in the variable display (step S371). After executing the process of step S371, it is determined whether or not to display a special image (step S372). In step S372, for example, when the special image display control pattern is set as the use pattern in step S323 shown in FIG. 19, it may be determined that the special image is displayed.

  If it is determined in step S372 that a special image is to be displayed (step S372; Yes), special image display control for displaying the special image is performed (step S373). Thereafter, the special image display flag is turned on (step S374).

  After executing the process of step S374 or when it is determined in step S372 that a special image is not displayed (step S372; No), a predetermined fixed time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time. (Step S375). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S376), and the effect process during variable display is ended.

  Next, the execution timing of the chance eye notice and the special effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25A describes the case of the chance eye notice timing pattern CTP3-1, and FIG. 25B describes the case of the chance eye notice timing pattern CTP3-2.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 25A, at the timing T1 during execution of the variable display K1, the target variable display is held (stored) as the fourth hold memory (target hold occurrence). Note that all of the on-hold storage is variable display of the second special figure. Based on the fact that the variable display to be the target has been put on hold, a hold display (target hold display) corresponding to the target variable display is displayed on the second hold display portion 5HL in the image display device 5.

  At the timing T2 when the variable display K1 ends and the next variable display K2 starts, the target hold display shifts. Then, at the timing T3 when the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display K2, the fixed decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes such as “1”, “3”, and “5” are stopped and displayed as a chance eye notice. Thereafter, “chance approaching!” Is displayed on the image display device 5 as a special image. At the timing T4 when the variable display K2 ends and the next variable display K3 starts, the hold display of the target shifts. Even when the variable display K3 is started, the special image “Chance approaching!” Remains displayed on the image display device 5.

  When the predetermined period has elapsed after the variable display K3 is started, the special image “Chance approaching!” Is switched to “Continue prefetching” as a preview image. Then, at the timing T5 when the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display K3, the “pre-reading continuation” that is the preview image is erased from the image display device 5 and, for example, “7” “1” “ “3” is displayed in a stopped manner. Thereafter, “chance approaching!” Is displayed on the image display device 5 as a special image. In this embodiment, after the first special effect is executed from when the special image is first displayed until the preview image is erased, until the second special effect is executed (the special image is then displayed). Until the image is displayed, the special image and the preview image are not displayed on the image display device 5. The same applies to the second and subsequent special effects.

  At the timing T6 when the variable display K3 ends and the next variable display K4 starts, the target hold display shifts. When the predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the variable display K4, the special image “Chance approaching!” Is switched to “Continue prefetching” as a preview image. Then, at the timing T7 at which the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display K4, the “pre-reading continuation” that is the preview image is erased from the image display device 5, and “5”, “7”, “ “3” is displayed in a stopped manner. Thereafter, “chance approaching!” Is displayed on the image display device 5 as a special image.

  At the timing T8 when the variable display K4 ends and the next variable display K5 (target variable display) starts, the target hold display is erased. In the active display portion AHA, active display corresponding to the current variable display is performed. When a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the variable display K5, the special image “Chance approaching!” Is switched to “reach” as a preview image. Thereafter, the variable display state of the variable display K5 becomes the reach state.

  In the example shown in FIG. 25 (A), the special image is “chance approaching!”, But if the confirmed decorative pattern constituting the chance eye is composed of a white decorative pattern, the special image is displayed. Will be displayed on the image display device 5. In the example shown in FIG. 25A, the preview image is “continue prefetching” or “reach”, but “continue prefetching (?)” Or “reach (?)” Is displayed as the preview image. Sometimes.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 25B, at the timing T1 during execution of the variable display K1, the target variable display is held (stored) as the fourth hold memory (target hold occurrence) ). Note that all of the on-hold storage is variable display of the second special figure. Based on the fact that the variable display to be the target has been put on hold, a hold display (target hold display) corresponding to the target variable display is displayed on the second hold display portion 5HL in the image display device 5.

  At the timing T2 when the variable display K1 ends and the next variable display K2 starts, the target hold display shifts. Then, at the timing T3 at which the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display K2, for example, the fixed decorative symbol constituting the chance item such as “2”, “4”, and “6” is stopped and displayed as the chance eye notice. Thereafter, “chance eye occurrence!” Is displayed on the image display device 5 as a special image. At the timing T4 when the variable display K2 ends and the next variable display K3 starts, the hold display of the target shifts. Even when the variable display K3 is started, the special image “Chance eye occurrence!” Remains displayed on the image display device 5.

  When a predetermined period elapses after the start of the variable display K3, the special image “Chance eye occurrence!” Is switched to “prefetching continuation (?)” As a preview image. Then, at the timing T5 when the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display K3, the “pre-reading continuation (?)” As the preview image is erased from the image display device 5 and, for example, “6” “ The confirmed decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes such as “8” and “2” are stopped and displayed. Thereafter, “chance eye occurrence!” Is displayed on the image display device 5 as a special image.

  At the timing T6 when the variable display K3 ends and the next variable display K4 starts, the target hold display shifts. When the variable display K4 is started and a predetermined period elapses, the special image “Chance eye occurrence!” Is switched to “prefetching continuation (?)” As a preview image. Then, at the timing T7 when the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display K4, the “pre-reading continuation (?)” That is the preview image is deleted from the image display device 5. In the example of FIG. 25B, since the chance eye notice timing pattern is CTP3-2, the chance eye notice ends with the variable display K3. Therefore, in the variable display K4, the confirmed decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are not stopped and displayed. In addition, the “pre-reading continuation (?)” Which is the preview image is deleted from the image display device 5 at the timing when the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display K4.

  In the example shown in FIG. 25 (B), the special image is “chance eye occurrence!”, But when the confirmed decorative pattern constituting the chance eye is composed of a middle-painted decorative pattern, the special image is displayed. Will be displayed on the image display device 5. In the example illustrated in FIG. 25B, the preview image is “continue prefetching (?)”, But the preview image may be “continue prefetching”.

  Next, execution timings such as a countdown notice and a chance eye notice will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 26A, the case of the countdown notice pattern CDP3-0 (continuation pattern) will be described. In FIG. 26B, the countdown notice pattern CDP3-2 (stop pattern), the chance eye notice timing pattern CTP2- The case of 1 will be described.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 26A, at the timing T1 during execution of the variable display K1, the target variable display is held (stored) as the fourth hold memory (target hold occurrence). Note that all of the on-hold storage is variable display of the second special figure. Based on the fact that the variable display to be the target has been put on hold, a hold display (target hold display) corresponding to the target variable display is displayed on the second hold display portion 5HL in the image display device 5.

  At the timing T2 when the variable display K1 ends and the next variable display K2 starts, the target hold display shifts. Thereafter, a countdown image indicating “3” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as a countdown notice at a timing T3. At the timing T4 when the variable display K2 ends and the next variable display K3 starts, the hold display of the target shifts. Thereafter, a countdown image indicating “2” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as a countdown notice at a timing T5. At the timing T6 when the variable display K3 ends and the next variable display K4 starts, the target hold display shifts. Thereafter, a countdown image indicating “1” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as a countdown notice at a timing T7. At the timing T8 when the variable display K4 ends and the target variable display K5 starts, the target hold display is erased from the second hold display portion 5HL. In the active display portion AHA, active display corresponding to the current variable display is performed. Thereafter, a countdown image indicating “0” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as a countdown notice at a timing T9.

  In the case of the countdown notice pattern CDP3-0 (continuation pattern), the chance eye notice and the special effect are not executed. Therefore, in the variable displays K2 to K4, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eye are stopped and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbols. No special image is displayed.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 26B, the target variable display is held (stored) as the fourth hold memory at the timing T1 during execution of the variable display K1 (the target hold occurs). . Note that all of the on-hold storage is variable display of the second special figure. Based on the fact that the variable display to be the target has been put on hold, a hold display (target hold display) corresponding to the target variable display is displayed on the second hold display portion 5HL in the image display device 5.

  At the timing T2 when the variable display K1 ends and the next variable display K2 starts, the target hold display shifts. Thereafter, a countdown image indicating “3” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as a countdown notice at a timing T3. At the timing T4 when the variable display K2 ends and the next variable display K3 starts, the hold display of the target shifts. Thereafter, a countdown image indicating “2” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as a countdown notice at a timing T5. Since the countdown notice pattern is CDP3-2, the countdown notice ends after the countdown image is displayed on the variable display K3.

  At the timing T6 when the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display K3, the fixed decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes such as “2”, “4” and “6” are stopped and displayed as a chance eye notice. Thereafter, “chance eye occurrence!” Is displayed on the image display device 5 as a special image. At the timing T7 when the variable display K3 ends and the next variable display K4 starts, the target hold display shifts. Even when the variable display K3 is started, the special image “Chance eye occurrence!” Remains displayed on the image display device 5.

  When the variable display K4 is started and a predetermined period elapses, the special image “Chance eye occurrence!” Is switched to “prefetching continuation (?)” As a preview image. Then, at the timing T8 at which the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display K4, the “prefetching continuation (?)” That is the preview image is erased from the image display device 5 and, for example, “6” “ The confirmed decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes such as “8” and “2” are stopped and displayed. Thereafter, “chance eye occurrence!” Is displayed on the image display device 5 as a special image.

  At timing T9 when the variable display K4 ends and the next variable display K5 (target variable display) starts, the target hold display is erased from the second hold display portion 5HL. In the active display portion AHA, active display corresponding to the current variable display is performed. When a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the variable display K5, the special image “chance eye occurrence!” Is switched to “reach (?)” As a preview image. Since “reach (?)” Is displayed as the preview image, the variable display state of the variable display K5 may be the reach state or may not be the reach state.

  Next, the effect screen when the chance eye notice and the special effect are executed will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 27 shows an execution example of the chance eye notice and the special effect when the chance eye B is determined in step S710 and the chance eye notice timing pattern CTP3-1 is determined in step S712. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 27A, when the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, 2 Hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “3” is performed in the hold display section 5HL, and active display corresponding to the current variable display is performed in the active display section AHA. At this time, when the variable display serving as the target TA is held as the hold number “4”, the target TA is held on the second hold display section 5HL as shown in FIG. 27B. Then, as shown in FIG. 27C, the confirmed decorative symbols constituting the non-reach combination are stopped and displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 27D, variable display of decorative symbols is started and the target TA is shifted. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 27E, the fixed decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes such as “1”, “3”, and “5” are stopped and displayed, and a special image TG such as “Chance is approaching!” Is displayed on the image display device 5. Is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 27 (F), the variable display of the decorative symbols is started and the target TA is shifted. Note that the special image TG remains displayed on the image display device 5. Then, when the predetermined period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 27G, the special image TG is switched to the notice image YG such as “Continue prefetching”. Next, as shown in FIG. 27 (H), the definite decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes such as “7”, “1”, and “3” are stopped and displayed, and a special image TG such as “Chance close!” Is displayed on the image display device 5. Is displayed.

  The same effects as in FIGS. 27 (F) to 27 (G) are repeatedly performed, and as shown in FIG. 27 (I), the fixed decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes such as “5”, “7”, and “3” are stopped and displayed. Then, a special image TG such as “Chance is approaching!” Is displayed on the image display device 5. Next, as shown in FIG. 27 (J), the decorative symbol variable display is started and the target TA is erased from the second hold display portion 5HL, and the active display portion AHA corresponds to the current variable display (target). Active display is performed. Then, when the predetermined period elapses, the special image TG is switched to the notice image YG such as “reach” as shown in FIG. 27 (K), and the variable display state becomes the reach state as shown in FIG. 27 (L).

  FIG. 28 shows an execution example of the chance eye notice and the special effect when the chance eye A is determined in step S710 and the chance eye notice timing pattern CTP3-2 is determined in step S712. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 28A, when the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, 2 Hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “3” is performed in the hold display section 5HL, and active display corresponding to the current variable display is performed in the active display section AHA. At this time, if the variable display serving as the target TA is held as the hold number “4”, the hold display of the target TA is performed in the second hold display section 5HL as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 28C, the confirmed decorative symbols constituting the non-reach combination are stopped and displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 28 (D), variable display of decorative symbols is started and the target TA is shifted. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 28 (E), the definite decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes such as “2”, “4”, and “6” are stopped and displayed, and a special image TG such as “Chance eye occurrence!” Is displayed on the image display device 5. Is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 28F, variable display of decorative symbols is started and the target TA is shifted. Note that the special image TG remains displayed on the image display device 5. Then, when the predetermined period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 28G, the special image TG is switched to the preview image YG such as “Continue prefetching (?)”. Next, as shown in FIG. 28 (H), the fixed decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes such as “6”, “8”, and “2” are stopped and displayed, and a special image TG such as “Chance eye occurrence!” Is displayed on the image display device 5. Is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (I), variable display of decorative symbols is started and the target TA is shifted. Then, when the predetermined period elapses, the special image TG is switched to the notice image YG such as “continue prefetching (?)” As shown in FIG. Next, as shown in FIG. 28 (K), the confirmed decorative symbols constituting the chance eye are not stopped and displayed, and the confirmed decorative symbols constituting the non-reach combination are stopped and displayed. Thereafter, the variable display of the target is started in a state where the special image TG is not displayed as shown in FIG.

  Next, an effect screen when a countdown notice or a chance eye notice is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 29 shows an execution example of the countdown notice when the countdown notice pattern CDP3-0 (continuation pattern) is determined in step S610. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 29A, when the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, 2 Hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “3” is performed in the hold display section 5HL, and active display corresponding to the current variable display is performed in the active display section AHA. At this time, when the variable display serving as the target TA is held as the hold number “4”, the target TA is held on the second hold display unit 5HL as shown in FIG. 29B. Then, as shown in FIG. 29C, the confirmed decorative symbols constituting the non-reach combination are stopped and displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 29D, after the decorative symbol variable display is started and the target TA is shifted, a countdown image G3 indicating “3” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Then, as shown in FIG. 29E, the fixed decorative symbols constituting the non-reach combination are stopped and displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 29 (F), the variable display of decorative symbols is started and the target TA is shifted, and then a countdown image G2 indicating “2” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (G), the fixed decorative symbols constituting the non-reach combination are stopped and displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 29H, variable display of decorative symbols is started and the target TA is shifted, and then a countdown image G1 indicating “1” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (I), the fixed decorative symbols constituting the non-reach combination are stopped and displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 29 (J), the decorative symbol variable display is started and the target TA is erased from the second hold display portion 5HL and corresponds to the current variable display (target) in the active display portion AHA. After the active display is performed, a countdown image G0 indicating “0” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Then, after the variable display state becomes the reach state as shown in FIG. 29 (K), as shown in FIG. 29 (L), the confirmed decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination are stopped and displayed.

  In FIG. 30, the countdown notice pattern CDP3-2 (stop pattern) is determined in step S610, the chance eye A is determined in step S710, and the chance eye notice timing pattern CTP2-1 is further determined in step S712. In this case, a countdown notice, a chance eye notice, and an execution example of special effects are shown. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 30A, when the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, 2 Hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “3” is performed in the hold display section 5HL, and active display corresponding to the current variable display is performed in the active display section AHA. At this time, if the variable display serving as the target TA is held as the hold number “4”, the hold display of the target TA is performed in the second hold display section 5HL as shown in FIG. 30 (B). Then, as shown in FIG. 30C, the confirmed decorative symbols constituting the non-reach combination are stopped and displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 30 (D), variable display of decorative symbols is started and the target TA is shifted, and then a countdown image G3 indicating “3” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Then, as shown in FIG. 30 (E), the confirmed decorative symbols constituting the non-reach combination are stopped and displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 30 (F), the decorative symbol variable display is started and the target TA is shifted, and then a countdown image G2 indicating “2” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Then, as shown in FIG. 30 (G), the definite decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes such as “2”, “4”, and “6” are stopped and displayed, and a special image TG such as “Chance eye occurrence!” Is displayed on the image display device 5. Is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 30H, variable display of decorative symbols is started and the target TA is shifted. Thereafter, the countdown image indicating “1” is not displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and the special image TG is switched to the preview image after a predetermined period. Then, as shown in FIG. 30 (I), the definite decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes such as “6”, “8”, and “2” are stopped and displayed, and the special image TG such as “Chance eye occurrence!” Is displayed on the image display device 5. Is displayed. As shown in FIG. 30 (J), the decorative symbol variable display is started and the target TA is erased from the second hold display portion 5HL, and the active display corresponding to the current variable display (target) is displayed in the active display portion AHA. Done. Thereafter, the countdown image indicating “0” is not displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and a predetermined period has elapsed, and the special image TG is “reach (?)” As shown in FIG. To the notice image YG. Then, the variable display state does not reach the reach state, and the fixed decorative symbols constituting the non-reach combination are stopped and displayed as shown in FIG.

  Next, an effect screen when the hold display change effect is executed will be described with reference to FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 31A, the hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “4” is performed in the second hold display portion 5HL, and the active display portion AHA corresponds to the current variable display. Active display is performed. Of the hold displays in the second hold display section 5HL, the hold display of the hold number “3” (third from the right end) is the target of the hold display change effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), the hold display change common effect including the effect that the effect image of the character CH1 acts on the hold display of the hold number “3” is executed. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (C1), the on-hold display change success effect in which the display color changes to blue among the specific colors is executed as the on-display display mode. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (C2), a hold display change failure effect (hold change change effect) in which the display mode of the hold display does not change is executed.

  The display color change effect and icon display change effect during active display are the same effects as the hold display change effect shown in FIG. 31 except that the target is active display in the active display unit AHA. For example, 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 is different in that the action target is the hold display or the active display, but includes an action effect that the effect image of the character CH1 acts on. It only needs to be an effect mode common to the pending display change common effect shown in B). Then, the active display change success effect in which the display color changes to blue among the specific colors may be executed as the display mode of the active display. The active display change success effect may be executed in which the display mode of the active display is changed to the display mode informing the message of “chance”.

  Note that the active display is not limited to the display that is continuously displayed until the variable display is completed. For example, the active display is deleted when a predetermined display erasure condition is satisfied after the variable display is started. May be. As an example, the active display may be erased when the display erasure condition is satisfied when the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, for example, the variable display content is determined in the process of step S405, and based on the determination result of the variable display content (the determination result at the time of winning), A chance eye notice is executed (see FIG. 17). When the chance eye notice is executed, as shown in FIG. 27E, in the variable display before the variable display of the target TA, the “chance” is executed along with the execution of the specific effect such as the stop display of the decorative symbols constituting the chance eye. A special image TG such as “approaching” is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 27F, the special image TG is continuously displayed even in the next variable display. Note that the variable display shown in FIG. 27F is a variable display executed before the variable display of the target TA. Then, in the variable display executed before the variable display of the target TA as shown in FIG. 27 (G), the special image TG “Chance approaching!” Is changed to the preview image YG such as “Continue prefetching”. And display. As described above, the special image is changed to the preview image related to the variable display executed before the variable display of the target, so that the interest of the game with respect to the variable display other than the variable display of the target can be improved.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, for example, the variable display content is determined in the process of step S405, and the countdown notice is executed based on the determination result of the variable display content. Further, a chance eye notice is executed based on the determination result of the variable display content. The countdown notice is an effect that can specify the notice object by reducing the number indicated by the countdown image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 toward the notice object, and includes the countdown continuation pattern and the countdown stop pattern. It is executed by either Further, the chance eye notice may be executed after the countdown notice of the countdown continuation pattern is executed. Thus, even when the countdown notice ends in the middle, the chance eye notice is executed, so that it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from significantly decreasing.

  The chance eye notice may be an effect that is executed at least after the countdown notice is executed when the countdown notice of the countdown continuation pattern is executed. For example, the chance eye notice timing pattern may include a pattern that stops and displays decorative symbols constituting the chance eye while the countdown notice pattern of the countdown continuation pattern is being executed. For example, at the timing shown in FIG. 30 (E), a pattern for stopping and displaying a decorative symbol constituting the chance eye may be included. In this case, the chance eye notice that is executed after the countdown notice is executed may be more easily executed than the chance eye notice that is executed while the countdown notice is being executed. In this case, the chance eye notice may be executed by “chance eye A” having a low jackpot expectation rate at a higher ratio than that executed by “chance eye B” having a high jackpot expectation degree.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, a specific effect such as a stop display of decorative symbols constituting the chance eye in the chance eye notice is executed for each variable display before the variable display of the target. As shown in FIG. 18, the number of times that the decorative symbol constituting the chance eye is stopped and displayed according to the chance eye notice timing pattern, that is, the number of continuous executions of the specific effect is different, and the variable display result depends on the number of continuous executions of the specific effect. Are likely to be “big hits”. Also, as shown in FIG. 27G, the special image TG is switched to the preview image YG such as “Continue prefetching”, and as shown in FIG. 27H, chances of “7” “1” “3” are configured. The fixed decorative pattern to be displayed is stopped and displayed (a specific effect is executed). As described above, since the execution of the specific effect can be suggested by the notice image, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the specific effect is continuously executed.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, as a special image mode, mode A (a mode in which a message such as “Chance Eye!” Appears in the frame) and mode B (in the frame, “ A mode in which a message such as “Chance close!” Is set. And when the special image of aspect B is displayed, it is alert | reported that possibility that it will be controlled to a jackpot game state is high compared with the case where the special image of aspect A is displayed. As described above, since the level of the big hit expectation can be notified according to the mode of the special image, the player can be focused on the mode of the special image.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application 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 embodiment, the preview image is “continue prefetching”, “continue prefetch (?)”, “Reach”, “reach (?)”, Etc., but the preview image is not limited to these. The preview image may be, for example, an image reminiscent of a decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed. The notice image reminding of the decorative pattern to be stopped may be, for example, an image in which “7”, “?”, Or “3” is written or an image in which “7”, “?”, Or “7” is written. When an image in which “7”, “?”, And “3” are displayed as a preview image, it can be suggested that the fixed decorative pattern constituting the chance eye B is stopped and displayed, and “7” When an image with “?” And “7” is displayed as a preview image, it can be suggested that a reach state is reached. In addition, when the confirmed decorative symbols constituting the chance eye B such as “7”, “1”, and “3” are stopped and displayed, even if an image with “7”, “1”, and “3” is displayed as a preview image Good. In addition, even when the definite decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination such as “7”, “7”, and “7” are stopped and displayed, an image with “7”, “?”, And “7” is displayed as a preview image. , “7”, “7”, “7” may be displayed as a preview image.

  Note that the preview image reminiscent of the decorative pattern to be displayed is, for example, “?” “1” “?”, “?” “7” “?”, “7” “?” “?”, “? “?”, “7” and the like may be displayed. Such an effect of displaying a preview image reminiscent of a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed is particularly called a stop symbol preview. In the stop symbol notice, for example, all decorative symbol display areas 5L such as an image with “7”, “7”, “7”, an image with “7”, “1”, “3”, etc. When a preview image reminiscent of a decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed in 5C and 5R is displayed, a fixed decorative pattern that constitutes a jackpot combination such as “7”, “7”, and “7” or “7” “1” “3” may be displayed in a stopped manner, such as “3”.

  FIG. 32 shows an effect screen when the chance eye notice and the special effect in the modified example are executed. FIG. 32 shows an example of execution when the chance item B is determined in step S710 and the chance eye notice timing pattern CTP3-1 is determined in step S712, similarly to the example shown in FIG. 32 (A) to (F), (H) to (J), and (L) are the same as FIGS. 27 (A) to (F), (H) to (J), and (L). These descriptions are omitted. As shown in FIG. 32 (F), when a predetermined period elapses after the decorative symbol variable display is started, as shown in FIG. 32 (G), the special image TG is a preview image such as “7”, “?”, “3”. Switch to YG. As described above, when the image with “7”, “?”, And “3” written as the preview image YG is displayed on the image display device 5, it is suggested that the confirmed decorative symbols constituting the chance eye B are stopped and displayed. can do. When a predetermined period of time elapses after the decorative symbol variable display is started as shown in FIG. 32J, the special image TG is “7”, “?”, “7”, etc., as shown in FIG. Switch to the preview image YG. In this way, it is possible to suggest that the reach state is reached by displaying on the image display device 5 the image in which “7”, “?”, And “7” are written as the preview image YG.

  In the above embodiment, the special image of two aspects (Aspect A and Aspect B) is set, but the aspect of the special image is not limited to two. For example, three or more aspects of the special image may be set such as aspects A, B, C, D,.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, when the type of chance eye notice is “chance eye A”, the special image is determined as the special image of aspect A, and the type of chance eye notice is “chance eye B”. In this case, the special image of the aspect B is determined as the special image. It should be noted that when the chance eye notice is executed by “chance eye B”, the big hit expectation is higher than when the chance eye notice is executed by “chance eye A”. Is displayed, it is informed that the big hit expectation is higher than when the special image of aspect A is displayed. In this way, the possibility that the variable display result may be “big hit” depending on the mode of the special image (hump expectation degree) was suggested. Note that the method for determining the special image is not limited to the method described above. For example, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value for determining a special image is determined as a special image according to whether the determination result at the time of winning is “losing” or “big hit” as the special image. The special image may be determined by referring to a special image determination table assigned to any determination result with the special image of aspect B. Even if a special image is determined using such a special image determination table, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) depending on the form of the special image.

  In the above embodiment, when the special image of aspect B is displayed, there is a higher possibility of being controlled to the big hit gaming state (expected degree of big hit) than when the special image of aspect A is displayed. Was informed. However, the content notified by the special image mode is not limited to the big hit expectation. The content notified by the special image mode may be, for example, the possibility that the variable display mode becomes the reach mode (reach expectation). As an example, a numerical value to be compared with a random value for determining a special image, depending on whether or not the variation pattern is a reach variation pattern corresponding to the case of “reach” in which the decorative display variable display mode is a reach mode. The special image may be determined by referring to a special image determination table in which (determination value) is assigned to the determination result of either the special image of aspect A or the special image of aspect B as the special image. . If a special image is determined using such a special image determination table, the possibility that the variable display mode becomes the reach mode (reach expectation) can be suggested depending on the mode of the special image. Note that the content notified in the form of the special image may include both the big hit expectation and the reach expectation. For example, in modes A and B, the jackpot expectation may be reported, and in modes C and D, the reach expectation may be reported.

  In the above-described embodiment, the possibility that the variable display result may be “big hit” depending on the mode of the special image (expected degree of big hit) is suggested. Here, the mode of the special image includes a mode A in which a message such as “Chance Eyes!” Is written in the frame, and a mode B in which a message “Chance is approaching!” Is written in the frame. It was supposed to be. Note that the aspect of the special image is not limited to the above-described aspect. For example, the aspect of the special image may be a color. Then, the expectation degree of big hit may be suggested by the color of the special image. As an example, when the red special image is displayed on the image display device 5, it is only necessary to be informed that the big hit expectation is higher than when the blue special image is displayed on the image display device 5.

  In the above embodiment, the special image is switched to the notice image when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of variable display. Note that the special image may be switched to the preview image when the player's action is detected. For example, when a predetermined period elapses after the variable display is started, a button image or a message image prompting the user to press the button is displayed on the image display device 5 to prompt the player to operate the push button 31B. When the operation of 31B is detected, the special image may be switched to the preview image. The player's motion to be detected may be, for example, a tilting operation to the stick controller 31A, a push / pull operation to a trigger button, a touch to a touch sensor, or the like.

  Further, during the variable display of the decorative design, as one aspect of the variable display effect, a slide effect or a pseudo-continuous effect realized by a variable display operation of the decorative design or the like may be executable. In the slide effect, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) are displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols at, a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area) in the temporarily stopped display of the decorative symbols display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R or both), the decorative symbol is changed again, and then the stop symbol is displayed, so that an effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped is performed. . The pseudo-continuous effect is a definite decoration in which a variable display result is displayed after variable display of decorative symbols is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being established once. Before the symbols are derived and displayed, all of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, a predetermined pseudo-continuous chance is a part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R). Or temporarily displayed), in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a re-variable display, which is an effect display for starting variable display of all the decorative symbols, is performed in a predetermined manner. This is an effect that can be performed once (for example, up to four times). When such a slide effect or pseudo-continuous effect can be executed, for example, a preview image such as “slip”, “slide (?)”, “Pseudo-continuous”, “pseudo-continuous (?)”, Etc. is set. May be.

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined in step S370 that the symbol confirmation command has been received (step S370; Yes), the special image display control for displaying the special image in step S373 is executed. That is, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11, the final stop symbol (the final ornament symbol constituting the chance eye) is displayed and the special image is displayed. However, a special image may be displayed regardless of whether or not a symbol confirmation command is received. For example, the special image may be displayed in response to the display control data indicating the display of the special image being read from the effect control pattern. In this way, if the special image is displayed in response to the display control data being read from the effect control pattern, the effect control board 12 side can be obtained without using the effect control command from the main board 11. Can autonomously display special images. Further, the display start timing of the special image may be determined in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. In this way, after the variable display of the decorative symbols is started based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the timing at which a predetermined time elapses (the display start timing of the special image). Special images can be displayed.

  In the above embodiment, after the first special effect is executed, the special image and the preview image are not displayed on the image display device 5 until the second special effect is executed. For example, by continuously displaying the preview image in the first special effect until the special image in the second special effect is displayed, the special image or the preview image is not displayed on the image display device 5. You may not make it.

  In the above embodiment, the second look-ahead notice is used as the chance eye notice, and the chance eye notice is executed after the countdown notice of the countdown continuation pattern is executed. However, the second look-ahead notice is not limited to the chance eye notice. For example, the second look-ahead notice may be used as the hold display change effect. In this case, the hold display change effect may be executed after the countdown notice of the countdown continuation pattern is executed.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect screen when the countdown notice, the hold display change effect, and the special effect are executed in the modified example. For example, it is assumed that the countdown notice pattern CDP3-2 (stop pattern) is determined in step S610, and execution of the hold display change effect is determined as the second prefetch notice. The hold display change pattern is an effect pattern including green designation as the display mode of the hold display to be changed, and the change effect timing pattern includes the designation of the hold number “2” as the timing of executing the hold display change effect. It is assumed that the production pattern.

  In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 33 (A), when the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, 2 Hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “3” is performed in the hold display section 5HL, and active display corresponding to the current variable display is performed in the active display section AHA. At this time, when the variable display serving as the target TA is held as the hold number “4”, the target TA is held on the second hold display unit 5HL as shown in FIG. 33 (B). Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (C), the fixed decorative symbols constituting the non-reach combination are stopped and displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 33 (D), variable display of decorative symbols is started and the target TA is shifted. Thereafter, a countdown image G3 indicating “3” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (E), the confirmed decorative symbols constituting the non-reach combination are stopped and displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 33 (F), the variable display of the decorative symbols is started and the target TA is shifted. Thereafter, a countdown image G2 indicating “2” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Then, after the hold display change effect is executed and the display color of the target hold display changes from white to green as shown in FIG. . Then, a special image TG such as “Chance is approaching!” Is displayed on the image display device 5.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 33H, variable display of decorative symbols is started and the target TA is shifted. Note that the special image TG remains displayed on the image display device 5. The special image is switched to the preview image after a predetermined period. After that, the countdown image indicating “1” is not displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, but the confirmed decorative pattern constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 33 (I). Erased. Then, a special image TG such as “Chance is approaching!” Is displayed on the image display device 5. Note that the display color of the target hold display remains green. Next, as shown in FIG. 33 (J), the decorative symbol variable display is started and the target TA is erased from the second hold display portion 5HL, and the active display corresponding to the current variable display is displayed in the active display portion AHA. Done. Note that the display color of the active display is the same green as in the hold display. The special image is switched to the preview image after a predetermined period. Thereafter, the countdown image indicating “0” is not displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, but the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state as shown in FIG. 33 (K), which is shown in FIG. 33 (L). In this way, the fixed decorative symbols constituting the non-reach combination are stopped and displayed.

  In this way, instead of the chance eye notice executed in the effect mode in which the target hold display (the hold storage subject to the advance notice) cannot be specified, the hold executed in the effect mode in which the target hold display can be specified The display change effect may be a second look-ahead notice. Also, the chance eye notice and the hold display change effect may be used as the second look-ahead notice. In this case, as the second look-ahead notice, one of the chance eye notice and the hold display change effect may be determined by lottery or the like. Moreover, when the variable display result of the target is a big hit, the execution ratio of either one of the chance eye notice and the hold display change effect may be high. As described above, the effect mode of the second prefetch notice may be either an effect mode in which the target hold display cannot be specified or an effect mode in which the target hold display can be specified. In addition, the display mode in which the target hold display cannot be specified includes, for example, a mode in which the display mode of the background image is changed, in addition to the mode in which the decorative pattern constituting the chance eye is stopped and displayed as the fixed decorative pattern. . Further, when the second pre-reading notice is executed in an effect mode in which the target hold display cannot be specified, the reach state is reached as shown in FIG. 33 (K) even though the countdown notice ends in the middle. Sometimes. In this way, by reaching the reach state after the countdown notice ends in the middle, it is possible to continue to suggest that there is still a possibility that the player will be a big hit, and it can be noticed until the confirmed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. .

  In the embodiment described above, when the chance eye notice is executed after the countdown notice is executed by the countdown stop pattern, the chance eye continuation pattern (chance eye notice timing pattern CTP2-1) is described. However, the chance eye notice that is executed after the countdown notice is executed by the countdown stop pattern is not limited to that executed by the chance eye continuation pattern. For example, the chance eye notice executed at this time may include one executed according to the chance eye stop pattern. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30 (G), the chance eye notice is ended when the fixed decorative symbol constituting the chance eye is stopped and displayed, and a non-reach combination is formed at the timing shown in FIG. 30 (I). The confirmed decorative design to be displayed may be stopped and displayed.

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined in step S602 that the number of reserved memories is not 4 (step S602; No), that is, when the number of reserved memories is 1, 2, or 3, the countdown notice is executed. It was decided that execution of the countdown notice could be decided on condition that the number of reserved memories was four. However, the execution decision of the countdown notice is not limited to the case where the reserved storage number is four. For example, it may be possible to determine to execute the countdown notice on condition that the hold memory is 1, 2, 3, or the hold memory is 2 or more, 3 or more.

  If it is determined in step S702 that the number of reserved memories is not 4 (step S702; No), that is, if the number of reserved memories is 1, 2, or 3, execution of the chance eye notice is not determined. On the condition that the number of stored memories is 4, the execution of the chance eye notice can be determined. However, the execution decision of the chance eye notice is not limited to the case where the number of reserved memories is four. For example, it may be possible to determine the execution of the chance eye notice on the condition that the hold memory is 1, 2, 3, or the hold memory is 2 or more, 3 or more.

  In the above embodiment, the special game using the second special figure has been described as being executed in preference to the special game using the first special figure. For example, is the first start winning opening? Regardless of whether it is the second start winning opening, the special game may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the starting winning opening. In this case, it is determined that the countdown notice or the chance eye notice is to be executed when the reserved memory number is 5, 6, 7, or 8, or the reserved memory number is 4 or more, 5 or more, 6 or more, 7 or more. This may be possible on condition.

  In the above-described embodiment, when it is determined in step S605 that the current time is being short (step S605; Yes), the execution decision of the countdown notice is made possible. However, the execution decision of the countdown notice is not limited to when the time is short. For example, the countdown notice may be executable even in a normal state where the time is not short. In addition, even if the time is short, the countdown execution rate varies depending on whether it is in a probabilistic state or in a short time state (whether it is in the time when it is probabilistic or in the time when it is non-probable). You may do it.

  In the above embodiment, the countdown image indicating “3” to “2” is displayed in the variable display when the variable display of the target is stored as the hold storage of the hold numbers 3 to 2, and then the presentation is stopped (end) The countdown stop pattern CDP3-2 is set. However, the countdown stop pattern is not limited to the above-described pattern. For example, in the variable display when the variable display of the target is stored as the hold storage of the hold number 3, the countdown image indicating “3” is displayed, and then the pattern in which the production is stopped or the variable display of the target is the hold number 3 A pattern may be set in which a countdown image indicating “3” to “1” is displayed in a variable display when stored as a hold memory of ˜1, and then the effect is stopped.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18 (B), a chance eye notice timing pattern for stopping and displaying the decorative symbols constituting the chance eye at the timing of 2 to 3 times is set. However, the timing for stopping and displaying the decorative symbols constituting the chance eye is not limited to two to three times, and may be one time. For example, only in the variable display when the variable display of the target is stored as the hold storage of the hold number 1, the pattern that stops displaying the decorative pattern constituting the chance eye or the variable display of the target is held as the fixed decorative pattern Only in the variable display when stored as the number 2 reserved memory, as a fixed decorative pattern, the pattern that stops displaying the decorative pattern constituting the chance eye, the variable display of the target is stored as the reserved number 3 reserved memory Only in the variable display at the time of the display, a pattern for stopping and displaying the decorative symbol constituting the chance eye may be set as the fixed decorative symbol.

  In the above embodiment, if it is determined in step S303 that it is the chance eye notice timing (step S303; Yes), according to the type of chance eye notice stored in the hold data storage unit in step S305, Although the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols constituting the chance eye has been determined, for example, the processing in steps S303 and S305 may be executed after the processing in step S304. That is, after determining the combination of the final decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols constituting the non-reach combination, it is determined whether or not it is the chance eye notice timing, and if it is the chance eye notice timing, the chance eye is constituted. It is also possible to determine the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols, and replace the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols determined previously with the combination of the determined decorative symbols determined later.

  In the above embodiment, the chance eye is configured by a combination of only a white symbol or only an intermediate coating symbol, but the chance eye is not limited to the above. For example, the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are 1 from the jackpot combination such as “2”, “2”, and “3”. It may be a combination with a deviation, or may be a serial number such as “1”, “2”, “3”.

  In the above embodiment, for example, even if the countdown notice ends in the middle, that is, even if the countdown gaze effect is executed, if there is a target for the countdown notice in the hold, a new countdown notice is issued. Restricted not to be executed. However, the execution limit of the countdown notice is not limited to when there is a target in the hold. For example, after the variable display of the target is completed, it may be limited so that a new countdown notice is not executed until three variable displays are completed. By limiting in this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which reserved memory becomes the target of the countdown notice.

  In the above embodiment, when the countdown notice for the countdown continuation pattern is executed, the big hit expectation is set higher than when the chance eye notice for the chance continuation pattern is executed, or the countdown continuation pattern When the countdown notice is executed, when the countdown cancellation pattern is set so that the big hit expectation is higher than when the countdown notice is executed, or when the chance eye notice by “chance eye B” is executed Is set such that the expectation of jackpot is higher than when the chance eye notice by “chance eye A” is executed. However, for example, when a predetermined execution restriction such as a countdown notice or an execution restriction for a chance eye notice is applied, the big hit expectation degree determined by the determination ratio in the above embodiment is different. For example, a setting that has a high jackpot expectation level due to a predetermined determination ratio may be a setting with a low jackpot expectation level due to a predetermined execution limit. Depending on the determined ratio, the setting for the big hit expectation may be high due to a predetermined execution restriction, although the setting for the big hit expectation is originally low.

  In the above embodiment, the process of determining whether or not the number of reserved memories is 4 in step S602, and the process of specifying the winning determination result according to the winning determination result command received in step S603. In step S604, a process for determining whether or not “decision at the time of winning determination is limited” is performed. In step S605, a process for determining whether the time is short or not is performed. You may change the order to make it better. For example, the processes in steps S603 and S604 may be performed first, and the process in step S605 may be performed first.

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined in step S714 that the countdown notice pattern is not CDP3-2 (step S714; No), the chance eye notice determination process is terminated. For example, in the case of No in step S714, You may make it perform the process after step S704. In this way, it is possible to execute the chance eye notice overlapping with the countdown notice. In addition, when it is determined in step S708 that there is a target for the pending display change effect (step S708; Yes), the execution of the chance eye notice is limited, but the process of step S708 is not performed, and the chance is not determined. It may be possible to make an execution decision of the eye notice. In this way, the chance eye notice can be executed regardless of the execution of the hold display change effect. In addition, when it is determined in step S707 that there is a chance eye notice target (step S707; Yes), execution of the chance eye notice is limited, but for example, there is a chance eye notice target. Even if the chance eye notice has already ended due to the chance eye stop pattern, the execution decision of the new chance eye notice may be made, or even if the chance eye notice has not ended, The execution decision of a new chance eye notice may be made so as to start from the variable display after the variable display when the chance eye notice ends.

  In the above embodiment, as in the example of determination shown in FIG. 15A, the result is compared with the random number for determining the countdown notice depending on whether the determination result at the time of winning is “lost” or “big hit”. A numerical value (determined value) is assigned to a determination result of any one of the patterns “CDP3-2” and “CDP3-0” when the countdown notice is not executed and the countdown notice is not executed. However, for example, whether the winning judgment result is a super-reach decision at the time of a loss, a reach decision at the time of a loss, a general at the time of a loss, or a non-reach decision at the time of a loss, etc. The decision value may be assigned according to Further, the determination example shown in FIG. 17A and the determination example shown in FIG.

  In the embodiment described above, with reference to the chance eye notice determination table shown in FIG. 17A, any one of “No chance eye notice”, “Chance eye A”, and “Chance eye B” is set at a predetermined decision rate. Were determined. In either case of “no chance eye notice”, “chance eye A”, and “chance eye B”, there is a possibility of a loss or a big hit. However, for example, in the case of the chance eye B, a big hit decision, a super reach decision, a reach decision or the like may be suggested.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26 (B), the countdown image is displayed and the definite decorative symbol constituting the chance eye is stopped on the same variable display K3. When different effects are executed with one variable display in this way, one effect is performed at a different stage, such as one stage is performed at a faster stage of variable display and the other stage is performed at a later stage of variable display. It is desirable. In this way, it can be prevented that different effects are executed at the same timing and the inside of the screen of the image display device 5 becomes difficult to understand.

  In the above embodiment, execution of the countdown notice is determined in step S161, execution of the chance eye notice is determined in step S162, and execution of the hold display change effect is determined in step S163. However, the order of determining the execution of the countdown notice, the chance eye notice, and the hold display change effect is not limited to the above order. For example, the order in which the execution decision of the chance eye notice and the execution decision of the hold display change effect are exchanged may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the display mode of the hold display that is displayed after the hold display change effect is executed is a display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the active display after the active display change effect is executed (for example, “secret”, etc. ) And the display mode of the active display that is displayed after the active display change effect is executed is a display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display after executing the hold display change effect (for example, “?”, “ "Opportunity", "Intense heat", etc.). 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.

  When the hold display change effect is executed and when the active display change effect is executed, a restriction effect that restricts at least a part of the hold display and the active display may be executed. For example, the display effect is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and the display effect is displayed on the first hold display unit 5HR, the second hold display unit 5HL, and the active display unit AHA. A part of the hold display or active display, for example, by hiding or reducing the display, or by moving the production model (movable member) from the retracted state to the advanced state and hiding the hold display or active display in the advanced state Alternatively, it may be anything that restricts the whole so that the player cannot see or difficult to see. As a result, when the hold display change effect or the active display change effect is executed, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize which effect is executed, and whether the hold display or the active display changes. It is possible to improve the gaming interest by attracting attention to the player.

  As the limited effect, a plurality of types of effects with different effect modes may be prepared. In this case, depending on whether the hold display change effect is executed or the active display change effect is executed, either one or both of the types of limit effects that can be determined and the determination ratio are set to be different. May be. According to such a setting, depending on the production mode of the limited production, the expectation as to which of the hold display change production and the active display change production is executed is different, and which display changes Can attract attention. Alternatively, regardless of whether the hold display change effect is executed or the active display change effect is executed, the effect form of the limited effect may be determined at a predetermined rate.

  When a hold change display effect that does not change the display mode of the hold display is executed or when an active change display effect that does not change the display mode of the active display is executed, the hold display change effect or active that changes the display mode It may be determined to execute the limited effect at a higher rate than when the display change effect is executed. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize that the display mode has not changed despite the execution of the hold display change effect or the active display change effect, and prevents a decrease in the gaming interest. Alternatively, when a hold display change success effect that changes the display mode of the hold display is executed, or when an active display change success effect that changes the display mode of the active display is executed, the hold change that does not change the display mode It may be determined to execute the limited effect at a higher rate than when the gas effect or the active change gas effect is executed. Thereby, when a limited effect is performed, the expectation that the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display change can be enhanced, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  When the effect model (movable member) is changed from the retracted state to the advanced state and the restricted effect is executed by hiding the hold display or the active display, for example, an effect image of the character CH1 is displayed and the player selects the character CH1. When it becomes visible, for example, even before the production state that acts on the hold display or active display, the production model shifts from the retracted state to the advanced state, conceals the hold display or active display, and changes the hold display After the execution of the effect and the active display change effect is finished and the effect image of the character CH1 is not displayed, the effect model returns to the retracted state so that the player can visually recognize the hold display and the active display. Also good. When the effect model enters the advanced state, the effect image of the character CH1 may be concealed, or the effect image of the character CH1 may not be concealed so that the player can recognize it. . In this way, the limited effect may be executed in an effect mode that is easily recognized as an effect that is less relevant to the hold display change effect and the active display change effect. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize that the display mode has not changed despite the execution of the hold display change effect or the active display change effect, and prevents a decrease in the gaming interest.

  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.

  Thus, the change effect timing pattern is determined or the setting of the hold display change timing is changed so that the plurality of hold display change effects targeted for the plurality of hold displays are not executed simultaneously. In this way, it is possible to prevent the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display from becoming complicated. The first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL are not limited to the plurality of hold displays that do not simultaneously execute a plurality of hold display change effects. For example, the first hold display unit 5HR, The change effect timing pattern is determined so that the hold display change effect for the hold display in the second hold display unit 5HL and the active display change effect for the active display in the active display unit AHA are not executed simultaneously. Or changing the setting of the hold display change timing, or determining whether to execute the item display change effect. In this way, the game entertainment can be improved by preventing a complicated effect that changes the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display.

  The change effect timing pattern is determined so that a plurality of hold display change effects for a plurality of hold displays are not executed at the same time. Or the setting of the hold display change timing may be changed. In this way, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by preventing a complicated effect that changes the display mode of the hold display.

  In addition, you may prepare what changes the display mode of a several hold display by performing one change effect as a hold display change effect. Moreover, you may prepare what changes the display mode of a hold display, and the display mode of an active display by performing one change effect as an effect which combined the hold display change effect and the active display change effect. Thus, by changing a plurality of display modes by executing one change effect, it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming complicated and to improve the game entertainment.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that both the on-hold display change effect and the active display change effect have a common effect mode in that an effect effect that the effect image of the character CH1 acts is included. . On the other hand, 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.

  Further, during one variable display, a plurality of active display change effects may be executed. As an example, the timing at which the active display change effect can be executed is as follows: at the start of variable display, during high-speed fluctuation of all symbols, at the time of reach establishment where the variable display state becomes reach state, during reach effect after becoming reach state A plurality of timings are provided. Then, for example, it may be determined at which of the plurality of timings the active display change effect is to be executed at a predetermined ratio that varies depending on the variable display content. In this case, when the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, the variable display content is more than “non-reach (loss)” or “reach (loss)”. The ratio determined to execute the active display change effect at the timing may be set to be high.

  Further, the display color of the active display may be changed a plurality of times from the start of the variable display corresponding to the active display until the final stop symbol is derived and displayed and the variable display ends. There are multiple timings for changing the display color during active display, such as the start of variable display, high-speed fluctuation of all symbols, reach establishment when the variable display state becomes reach state, and reach production after reaching reach state. The display color of the active display may be changeable at some or all of the timings. In addition, the display color of the active display can be changed instead of a part of the display modes included in the special mode, such as the display mode for notifying the “chance” message in the above embodiment. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the display color change effect that changes the display color to a specific color (either blue, green, or red) as the display mode can be executed in either the hold display change effect or the active display change effect, The special change effect that changes to the special display mode indicating the “secret” message can be executed in the hold display change effect but cannot be executed in the active display change effect, and “?”, “Chance”, “hot” It has been described that the icon display change effect that is changed to an icon for notifying a message such as “cannot be executed in the hold display change effect” but can be executed 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 cannot be executed may 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 said embodiment, when the display mode of active display changed with the icon display change effect, it demonstrated as what changes to the display mode unrelated with the execution result of a display color change effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the icon display change effect is executed after the display color change effect is executed and the display mode of the active display changes, the change after execution of the display color change effect is performed. The display color may be changed to a recognizable display mode. For example, when the display mode changes to a display mode indicating a “chance” message, the character color indicating the “chance” message is changed to a specific color (for example, one of blue, green, and red) after the display color change effect is changed. ). Or you may display the display frame of the icon in active display by the specific color after changing by the display color change effect. In this way, the player recognizes the jackpot reliability according to the display color by changing the display color of some or all of the icons in the active display according to the specific color after being changed by the display color change effect. It may be possible.

  In the above embodiment, by executing the icon display change effect, the icon displayed on the active display unit AHA is changed to a specific icon for informing a message of “?”, “Chance”, or “hot”. Explained as a thing. However, the specific icon is not limited to the one that notifies the message, for example, a specific shape such as an item such as a gun, a sword, or a medicine, or a character such as an ally character who becomes an ally or an enemy character in reach production, Any pattern, color, or combination thereof may be used. Depending on the item or character displayed as a specific icon, the direction of super reach reach (type of super reach) may be set differently, or a predetermined game such as a big hit reliability or a reach reliability You may set so that possibility (reliability) to which value is provided may differ.

  Moreover, the display mode of the active display in the active display unit AHA may include a special mode that is displayed only when the display mode of the hold display changes to a specific mode in the hold display change effect. For example, specific display modes different from the normal display mode of the hold display include grenades, swords, mini characters, etc., and only when the display mode of the hold display changes to a specific display mode in the hold display change effect. In the active display change effect, the display mode of the active display may be changed to a special mode such as a large bomb, a long sword, or a big character. More specifically, when the display mode of the hold display changes to a sword, when the hold display moves to the active display section AHA, it changes to a long sword, a thick sword, a double sword (two swords), or the like. When the display mode of the hold display changes to a grenade, the hold display may change to a dynamite or a bomb when the hold display moves to the active display portion AHA. In addition to the above-described shape change, a combination of a shape change and a display color change may be used. For example, when the display mode of the hold display changes from a white sword to a red sword, when the hold display moves to the active display unit AHA, the red sword may change to a long red sword.

  Further, the active display change effect may be executable in the variable display in which the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. In this case, the icon displayed on the active display portion AHA includes an icon for notifying that a message such as “NEXT” is notified and that the pseudo continuous variation in the “pseudo continuous” variable display effect is executed. May be. In the change effect setting process in step S322, 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, the active display change effect execution setting is performed. Should just be done.

  For example, in response to the case where a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, by determining one of a plurality of icon display change patterns until the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed after variable display is started. Moreover, you may perform the active display change effect used as a 2nd change effect in multiple times. By doing in this way, even if the active display change effect is executed once or a predetermined time and the display mode of the active display does not change to the display mode with high hit reliability, the active display change effect is further executed. Since there is a possibility that the display mode of the active display changes, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the variable display that satisfies the start condition.

  In addition, the active display change effect and the active change gaze effect may be executed a plurality of times after the variable display is started until the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. In this case, for example, when the display is a variable display in which a specific reach effect is executed, there are more active display change effects and active change gussets than in the variable display in which a reach effect other than the specific reach effect is executed. It may be executed. Specifically, after two quasi-continuous fluctuations (revariations), normal reach, weak super reach with a higher jackpot expectation than normal reach, strong super reach with a higher hit expectation than weak super reach, etc. In variable display in which a specific reach effect is executed, an active display change effect or an active change gasset may be executed each time the reach is developed. As a result, even if, for example, the display mode of active display when developed to strong super reach is a mode with low expectation, the display mode of active display may change due to development to strong super reach. Can be made conscious of the player, and a decrease in the interest of the game can be suppressed.

  Further, the execution ratio of the pending change gaze effect may be different from the execution ratio of the active change gaze effect. For example, the hold change change effect is executed only once after the target hold occurs until the variable display of the target is started, and the active change change effect is finally stopped after the change display is started. It may be executed a plurality of times (for example, three times) until the symbol is stopped and displayed. Specifically, after two quasi-continuous fluctuations (revariations), normal reach, weak super reach with a higher jackpot expectation than normal reach, strong super reach with a higher hit expectation than weak super reach, etc. When the active change gasset effect is executed in a variable display in which a specific reach effect is executed, the active change gasset effect may be executed every time the reach is developed. In addition, when there are only two timings for executing the active change gusset effect during one variable display, the active change gusset effect need only be executed twice and the active change during one variable display. In the case where there are four or more timings for executing the gasse effect, the active change gaze effect may be executed four or more times. It is desirable to execute an active display change effect that is not a gusset after all active change gusset effects are executed when an active display change effect is executed a plurality of times and an active display change effect that is not a gusset is executed once. By doing in this way, even if an active change gasse effect is performed, it can be made to expect a player that the display mode of active display may change.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the hold display change effect used as a 1st change effect and the active display change effect used as a 2nd change effect include the effect effect which displays the effect image of character CH1 and acts, for example. As a result, a certain aspect of the effect including the common effect is executed. In this way, it is possible to improve the gaming interest by making the player pay attention to which of the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display changes.

  When the hold display change effect as the first change effect is executed and when the active display change effect as the second change effect is executed, for example, the limit effect by displaying the display restriction effect image is executed. Thus, at least a part of the hold display in the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL and the active display in the active display unit AHA may be limited. By doing in this way, a game interest can be improved by making a player pay more attention to which display including a several hold display and an active display changes.

  When determining various patterns such as the countdown notice pattern, the chance eye notice timing pattern, the hold display change pattern, the change effect timing pattern, the icon display change pattern in the above embodiment, or the presence or absence of the countdown notice or the chance eye notice Multiple decisions when making various decisions, such as determining the type, presence / absence or type of hold display change effect, presence / absence of display change, presence / absence of icon display change effect, special image mode, or preview image mode The ratio of the determination result of any one of the results being higher than the ratio of the determination result of the other may include that the ratio of the determination result of 1 is 100%. It may be included that the ratio as another determination result 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 embodiment described above, whether or not the main board 11 is a “hit”, such as performing the winning random number determination process in the start winning determination process executed on the main board 11. I do. Then, a command designating the determination result is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, execution of a prefetch notice is determined based on a command from the main board 11. However, the determination is not limited to whether or not the main board 11 is a “big hit”. For example, on the side of the main board 11, a command indicating the random number value extracted at the time of winning is transmitted to the effect control board 12, and on the side of the effect control board 12, a “hit” is made based on the command from the main board 11. It may be determined whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice according to the determination result. In other words, when determining the execution of the pre-reading notice, the determination process regarding the target of the pre-reading notice may be executed on either the main board 11 or the effect control board 12.

  The special symbols and decorative symbols are not limited to those variably displayed as a plurality of types of identification information. For example, the special symbol display devices (the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) are configured using a plurality of LEDs, and are specified among the plurality of LEDs during variable display of the special symbols ( Only a single LED) is repeatedly turned on and off, and the other LEDs are kept off. And when the variable display result is “losing”, the special pattern can be obtained by maintaining the state where the LED, which has been repeatedly turned on and off, emits light in a predetermined emission color, or is kept off. Stop display. At this time, the other LEDs remain off. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the special symbol is stopped and displayed by a predetermined lighting pattern in which some or all of the LEDs are turned on. In this way, during the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, a specific (single) symbol is switched between display and non-display, while other symbols are maintained in a non-display state. Good. Then, any of a plurality of types of symbols may be derived and displayed (stop display) as a final stop symbol (determined special symbol or definite ornament symbol) resulting in a variable display result of the special symbol or ornament symbol.

  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, when notification is made by two commands, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command before reaching reach, such as presence / absence of pseudo-continuous fluctuation, presence / absence of a slip effect, etc. The command indicating the variable display time and variable display mode before the so-called second stop is transmitted, and the second command has reached a reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of a redrawing effect (reach and reach). If not, 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.

  The present invention is applicable not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to a slot machine or the like. In slot machines, when the gaming state is shifted to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, the player can acquire more medals than the normal gaming state, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. It becomes a gaming state. Note that the special gaming state is not limited to a regular bonus or a big bonus, and it can be expected that the player will win more medals than the normal gaming state, and the gaming state may be more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. That's fine. As such a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, for example, an operation that satisfies the conditions for deriving notification target winnings that occur on condition that reel deriving conditions (for example, stop order and stop timing) are satisfied By limiting the assist time (AT) for which the procedure is informed and the pull-in range of at least one of the reels, control is performed so that the symbols displayed when the stop switch is operated are easily stopped. A challenge time (CT) that allows a player to derive a combination of winning symbols by pushing the player, a challenge bonus (CB) with continuous challenge time, a specific winning (such as a replay winning or a single bonus winning) Gaming state (so-called replay time (RT) or concentration state) that increases the probability that the occurrence of It may be at such a gaming state in which a combination of these.

  In addition, various effects including the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation of the image display device, the sound output operation of the speaker, and the lighting operation of the game effect lamp and decoration LED The operation 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 Slot machines are not limited to those where bets are set using medals and credits as gaming values, but only slot machines that set betting numbers using gaming balls as gaming values, or only credits as gaming values. It may be a full credit type slot machine that sets the number of bets using.

  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 detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 100 ... Microcomputer 103 for game control ... CPU
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit AHA ... Active display TA ... Target TG ... Special image YG ... Notice image G0 to G3 ... Countdown image CH1 ... Character

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A gaming machine capable of performing variable display,
Determining means for determining whether or not the pending storage for the variable display that has not yet been started satisfies the predetermined condition;
Display means capable of displaying a special image before execution of target variable display corresponding to the hold storage that is the determination target of the determination means based on the determination result of the determination means;
The display means includes
In the variable display after displaying the special image, the special image can be displayed repeatedly.
In the variable display executed before the target variable display, the special image can be changed to a preview image different from the special image based on the determination result of the determination unit, and can be displayed.
In the target variable display, the special image can be changed to a special image different from the preview image and displayed.
Based on the determination result of the determination means, further comprises a hold change notice effect execution means for executing a hold change notice effect that changes the hold display corresponding to the hold memory determined by the determination means,
The display means, the starts the display of special image the on hold changing timing prediction effect is Ru is performed by the pending change announcement attraction executing means,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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