JP6470709B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a 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 a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are given to players. In addition, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start winning opening) (start condition is established). There are some which are configured to be able to be controlled to an advantageous state such as a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result.

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

JP2015-100507A JP 2012-245158 A

  However, even if the hold display is hidden, there is a problem that the display mode after the change is known by the possession of the hold change character, and the gaming interest is lowered.

  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 prevents the display mode after the change from being understood and the gaming interests from deteriorating.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to an aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, the gaming machine 1 or the like), and has a variable display (for example, a variable decorative pattern). Specific display means (for example, on-hold display, active display, etc.) corresponding to the display, etc. In the variable display start setting process in step S171 and the predetermined effect (for example, variable display start setting process in step S171) that makes it difficult to visually view at least a part of the specific display, etc. Predetermined performance that can execute a concealed performance (for example, see FIG. 28 for the performance mode) in which the presence / absence of execution is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. As a suggestion effect suggesting a change in the display mode of the specific display and the means (for example, the variable display effect processing in step S172, etc.) (for example, in the variable display start setting process in step S171 in FIG. B) A second character effect (for example, variable display in step S171) different from the first suggestive effect and the large character effect (for example, see FIG. 26 for the effect mode) whose execution is determined at the determination rate shown in B). In the start setting process, at least one of a small character effect (for example, see FIG. 27 for the effect mode) whose execution is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. Suggestive effect execution means (for example, variable display effect processing in step S172) that can be executed before the change, and the second suggestion effect is compared with the first suggestion effect. When the display mode of the specific display changes, the display mode of the specific display after the change is easy to recognize (for example, the small character effect shown in FIG. 27 is changed to the large character effect shown in FIG. 26). In comparison, the display mode of the hold display after the change when the display mode of the hold display changes is easy to recognize), and when the predetermined effect is being executed, compared to when the predetermined effect is not being executed The second suggestion effect is less likely to be executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 25B, the small character effect is less likely to be executed when the concealment effect is being executed than when the concealment effect is not being executed. 25 (B), the proportion of the small character effect that is executed when the concealment effect is not executed is 15%, whereas the small character effect is executed when the concealment effect is executed. Is executed at a rate of 5%. ), The suggested demonstration execution means, wherein even when a particular display of the display mode does not change, Ri executable der the suggestion effect (e.g., FIG. 27 (B) acts Gase effect by small characters effect as shown in ) The predetermined effect execution means can execute the predetermined effect even when the suggestion effect is not executed, and after the predetermined effect is executed and the visual recognition becomes difficult, the visual effect becomes easy. The display mode of the specific display can be changed .

  According to the said structure, it can prevent that the display mode of the specific display after a change is known, and a game entertainment interest falls.

(2) In the gaming machine described in the above (1), the specific display means can display the specific display corresponding to each of the variable displays, and the second suggestion effect is the first suggestion effect. The specific display of the change target is more easily recognized when the display mode of the specific display changes compared to (for example, the small character effect shown in FIGS. 27 and 30B is shown in FIGS. 26 and 30A). ) In the case where the display mode of the hold display changes compared to the large character effect shown in FIG.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating due to the specific display of the change target.

(3) In the gaming machine described in the above (1) or (2), the predetermined effect execution means can execute the predetermined effect over a plurality of variations (for example, as shown in FIG. It may be possible to execute a concealment effect over fluctuations).

  According to the said structure, the interest of a game can be improved over several fluctuations.

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

  According to the said structure, it can prevent that an interest falls after completion | finish of a predetermined production.

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

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

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), the suggested effect is executed when the predetermined effect is executed, compared to when the predetermined effect is not executed. It is easy (for example, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), when the concealment effect is being executed, the large character effect or the small character effect is more likely to be executed than when the concealment effect is not being executed. According to), when the concealment effect is not executed, the proportion of the small character effect or the large character effect is 30%, whereas when the concealment effect is executed, the small character effect or the large character is performed. The rate at which the performance is executed is 80%).

  According to the above configuration, interest is improved.

(7) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to another aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, gaming machine 1 or the like) and has a variable display (for example, a decorative symbol). A special display means capable of displaying a specific display (for example, a hold display, an active display, etc.) corresponding to a variable display or the like (for example, a winning effect determination process in step S150 for displaying the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H; The variable display effect processing in step S172 for displaying active display in the active display area AHA, and concealment means for changing the specific display into a concealed state and a non-hidden state (for example, concealment effect as shown in FIG. 28). Execution, variable display effect processing in step S172, etc.), suggestion effect suggesting a change in the specific display mode (for example, large character effect, small character effect) A suggestion effect executing means (for example, an effect process during variable display in step S172), and the suggestion effect is executed when the specific display is in the concealed state, and then the specific display is performed. When the screen is in the non-hidden state, the specific display can be displayed in a mode different from that before the hidden state (for example, FIG. 26 (c) and FIG. 26 (c) are diagrams subsequent to FIG. 26). As shown in FIG. 29, when the on-hold display is in the concealed state, the small character is executed ((a) in FIG. 29), and when the on-hold display is subsequently in the non-hidden state ((f) in FIG. 29). The specific display can be displayed in a different mode (red (“★” in FIG. 29 (f))) before the hiding state (white (“◯” in FIG. 26 (c))). .

  According to the above configuration, interest is improved.

(8) In the gaming machine described in (7) above, a storage unit that stores the variable display that has not yet been started as a storage unit (for example, the first special figure storage unit 151A and the second special figure in FIG. 8). A holding storage unit 151B, a start command reception command buffer 194A in FIG. 10B), and the specific display unit displays the hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage unit as the specific display. May be displayed.

  According to the above configuration, interest is improved.

(9) In the gaming machine described in the above (8), the specific display unit can further display a variation corresponding display (for example, an active display) corresponding to the already started variation display as the specific display. There may be.

  According to the above configuration, interest is improved.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is explanatory drawing explaining an example of a fluctuation category and a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning determination process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start time winning process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of selection of a fluctuation category determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation category determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect determination process at the time of winning. It is explanatory drawing explaining the determination ratio regarding change productions, such as holding. It is explanatory drawing explaining the determination ratio regarding a concealment effect and a character effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (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.

  A normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided in the lower part of the game area of the game board 2. 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 has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) and a second start winning opening are formed. When there is no particular distinction between the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening, they are simply referred to as “start winning opening”.

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

  In addition, a game ball that has passed (entered) a winning opening such as a starting winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) or a large winning opening (described later) is provided corresponding to each winning opening. The detection by the switches (first start port switch 22A, second start port switch 22B, count switch 23 (described later)) is referred to as "winning". Of the “winnings”, a winning at the starting winning port (first starting winning port or second starting winning port) is referred to as a “starting winning”, and in particular, a winning at the first starting winning port is referred to as a first starting prize. The winning at the second starting winning opening is referred to as a second starting winning.

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

  Based on the occurrence of the second start winning (detection of game balls by the second start port switch 22B), a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls and the second special figure holding memory number (described later). ) Is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”), a decorative symbol executed in the second special symbol game (described later) executed in the second special symbol display device 4B or the image display device 5 (described later). A second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as variable display is established. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the first start prize and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the second start prize may be the same number or different numbers. Good.

  The first special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the first start winning) that are not immediately executed at the time of occurrence of the first start winning and are temporarily suspended. Even if the first start condition for executing the variable display game such as the first special figure game (described later) and the variable display of the decorative symbols is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start prize, the first start prize is generated. When the first start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game described above is not satisfied (for example, the fact that the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition established previously is being executed, When the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is put on hold (the variable display game is in a waiting state). That is, the first special figure reserved memory number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the first start winning that is in a waiting state. The number of first special figure holding memory decreases by one every time one first start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, although the first start condition by a certain first start winning is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the first start winning in which the first start condition permitting the start of the variable display game by the first starting winning is not satisfied. Is stored (held) as hold data (first special figure hold information) until the first start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game by the first start winning is satisfied. In other words, the held first special figure hold information is digested one by one every time the first start condition is satisfied, and a variable display game based on the digested first special figure hold information is executed.

  The second special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start winning) that are not immediately executed when the second start winning occurs but are temporarily suspended. Even if the second start prize for executing the variable display game such as the second special figure game (described later) or the variable display of the decorative symbols is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start prize, the second start prize is generated. If the second start condition permitting the start of the variable display game described above is not satisfied (for example, that the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition established previously is being executed, When the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is put on hold (the variable display game is in a waiting state). In other words, the second special figure holding memory number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the second start winning that is in the waiting state for execution. The number of second special figure reservation storage decreases by one every time one second start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, although the 2nd start condition by a certain 2nd start prize is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the 2nd start prize which does not satisfy the 2nd start condition which permits the start of the variable display game by the 2nd start prize Is stored (held) as hold data (second special figure hold information) until a second start condition permitting the start of the variable display game by the second start winning is satisfied. In other words, the second special figure hold information that has been put on hold is digested one by one every time the second start condition is satisfied, and a variable display game based on the second special figure hold information that is digested is executed.

  In addition, the reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number is referred to as a “total reserved memory number”. In the case where the first special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “special figure reserved memory number” or “hold memory number”. That is, when simply referred to as “special figure reserved memory number” or “hold memory number”, one or two of the first special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number Or it may refer to three. In addition, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start condition” or “execution condition”. In addition, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start condition”. The first special figure hold information and the second special figure hold information are also simply referred to as “special figure hold information” unless otherwise distinguished.

  A special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is provided in a lower portion of the game area in the game board 2. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 forms a big winning opening that changes between a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and an open state in which the game ball can pass (enter). Specifically, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes, for example, a grand prize opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door shown in FIG. (Open state, closed state) is changed.

  As an example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 closes the grand prize opening door when the solenoid 82 is in the off state, closes the big prize opening, and opens the big prize opening door when the solenoid 82 is in the on state. Open the grand prize opening. A game ball that has passed (entered) through the open winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. In other words, winning the prize winning opening occurs by opening the winning prize opening.

  A predetermined number (for example, 12) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the occurrence of winning in the big prize opening (detection of game balls by the count switch 23). The number of winning balls (for example, 12) to be paid out based on the occurrence of winning in the big winning opening is the number of winning balls to be paid out (for example, 3) based on the occurrence of the first starting winning, and the second starting winning is More than the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the occurrence of (for example, 3). That is, it greatly affects whether the state of the special winning opening (open state, closed state) is advantageous to the player.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2. The first special symbol display device 4A includes, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The first special symbol display device 4A displays (variably displays) a special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”) that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol” or “special symbol 1”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. (Special figure) is also referred to as “second special figure” or “special figure 2”. A game executed with variable display of identification information (or variable display of identification information itself) is referred to as a variable display game. In particular, a variable display game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A (variable display game for variably displaying the first special symbol) is also referred to as a first special symbol game, and the variable display game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. (Variable display game for variably displaying the second special figure) is also referred to as a second special figure game. Further, when the first special figure game and the second special figure game are not distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “special figure games”.

  The first special symbol display device 4A (the same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B) has a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". Variable display of special symbols. Each special symbol is given a symbol number corresponding to each special symbol.

  A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2 (upper portions of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B). . The first hold indicator 25A includes, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the first special figure hold memory number (the hold number of the first special figure game) based on the hold data (first special figure hold information). A first on-hold display is displayed for possible display. The second hold indicator 25B includes, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the second special figure hold memory number (the hold number of the second special figure game) based on the hold data (second special figure hold information). A second on-hold display is displayed for possible display.

  Note that when there is no particular distinction between the first hold display and the second hold display, they are also simply referred to as “hold display”. Further, the expression “hold display” may refer to the operation itself (LED lighting control by the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B) or the display itself (display by LED). . For example, the hold display when it is said that a hold display is newly added indicates the newly added display itself. The same applies to “hold display” in the start winning memory display area 5H (described later) and “active display” (described later) in the active display area AHA (described later).

  On the left side of the game area on the game board 2, a passing gate 41, a normal symbol display device 20, and a general figure hold display device 25 </ b> C are provided. The game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by, for example, the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, if the number of common figure reservations (described later) is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the normal symbol display 20 A normal start condition for executing a general game (to be described later) executed at the above is established.

  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. The normal symbol display 20 displays (variably displays) variable symbols of ordinary symbols (also referred to as “ordinary symbols” or “ordinary symbols”), which are a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Note that a variable display game that variably displays a normal symbol is also referred to as a general game (or “normal game”). Note that information about a general game in which a general chart start condition is satisfied but a general chart start condition (described later) is not satisfied is stored (held) as on-hold data (general map hold information).

  The general figure hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general figure hold storage number based on the hold data (general hold information) by, for example, the number of LEDs to be lit. The number of stored customary figures is the number of usual-purpose games that are temporarily executed without being executed immediately when a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. In other words, the number of usual-pending memories is the number of usual-purpose games that are in a waiting state. The number of stored ordinary maps is decremented by 1 each time one of the ordinary diagram start conditions is satisfied.

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

  In the display area of the image display device 5, decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, decorative symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, are variably displayed. Specifically, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol change starts in conjunction with (corresponds to) the special symbol game, and the finalized decorative symbol (also referred to as the final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed. . The decorative symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol display area 5L is also referred to as the left symbol, the decorative symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol display area 5C is also referred to as the middle symbol, and the decorative symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol display area 5R is also referred to as the right symbol. The variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  In addition, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold display corresponding to the hold information is performed. In the start winning storage display area 5H, for example, the hold display may be performed left-justified. In other words, when the number of special figure games held increases due to the establishment of a new start condition, a new hold display is made so that it is digested in order from the left end of the start winning memory display area 5H (the closest side of the active display area AHA). May be added. When the number of held special figure games decreases due to the establishment of a new start condition, the held display displayed on the left end of the start winning memory display area 5H (the held display displayed from the oldest) is deleted. When there is another hold display, the other hold display (each other hold display when there are a plurality of other hold displays) is moved (shifted) to the left side.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, an active display area (also referred to as a current display area, an active hold display area, a digestion display area, etc.) AHA is arranged. In the active display area, active display (also referred to as digestion display, current display, etc.) is performed based on the fact that the hold display is erased from the start winning storage display area 5H when the start condition is satisfied. That is, when the start condition is satisfied, the hold display displayed at the left end of the start winning memory display area 5H is moved (shifted) to the active display area AHA, and the active display is displayed. Hereinafter, an active display that is displayed based on the fact that a certain hold display M is deleted may be referred to as an active display corresponding to the hold display M.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the active display area AHA is arranged on the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H, but the active display area AHA is one of the display areas of the image display device 5. What is necessary is just to be arrange | positioned in the position.

  An upper plate and a lower plate are provided at predetermined positions of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area. 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 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.

  An audio output member is provided in the periphery of the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the speaker 8UL and the speaker 8UR are installed at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and the speaker 8LL and the speaker 8LR are installed at the lower left and right oblique parts of the upper plate (the upper left and right oblique parts of the lower plate). It is installed. Hereinafter, the speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR will be simply referred to as speakers 8 unless otherwise distinguished.

  A movable accessory (movable body) that operates as an effect or decoration is provided inside and around the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the upper position of the image display device 5 is changed from the first position (initial position shown in FIG. 1) to the second position (lower end position, for example, the position of the front surface of the display area of the image display device 5). A movable accessory 17 is provided that can move up to a distance.

  A light emitting member (light emitting body) that emits light as an effect or decoration is provided inside and around the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the light emitting member 9CC is installed on the movable accessory 17, the light emitting member 9CL and the light emitting member 9CR are installed on the left and right positions of the image display device 5, and the light emitting member is placed on the upper position of the gaming machine frame 3. The light emitting member 9SL and the light emitting member 9SR are installed on the left and right positions of the frame 3 for the gaming machine 9U. Hereinafter, when the light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as a lamp 9.

  The image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the movable accessory 17 described above are effects devices that perform effects. However, the gaming machine 1 may have other effects such as a device having a vibration unit and a device having a blower. An apparatus may be provided.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the general symbol display 20 starts the general game based on the fact that the general diagram start condition is satisfied after the general diagram start condition is satisfied. In the regular game, after the variable display of the normal symbol is started (after the change of the normal symbol is started), the fixed normal symbol which becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol after a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time has elapsed. Is stopped (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), for example, a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as a fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per ordinary symbol (per ordinary symbol)”. " On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, for example, the variable symbol display result of “normal symbol losing (normal Design loss). Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the first special game is started on the basis that the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied, and the second start condition is satisfied after the second start condition is satisfied. Based on this, the second special figure game is started. In the special figure game, after the variable display of the special symbol is started (after the change of the special symbol is started), when the variable display time as the special figure change time elapses, the fixed special that becomes the variable display result of the special symbol Derives and displays a symbol (special image display result). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the “small hit” as the predetermined display result may be used.

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

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

  Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines a round (also referred to as “round game”) that is advantageous to the player in the big hit gaming state after the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit”. Is executed (number of rounds). The round is the opening cycle of the big prize opening. In each round (each round), the pachinko gaming machine 1 opens and closes the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to change the state of the big winning opening (open state, closed state). For example, the pachinko machine 1 opens the grand prize opening door at the start of the round, changes the grand prize opening from the closed state to the open state, maintains the grand prize opening in the open state, and then closes the grand prize opening door. The grand opening is changed from the open state to the closed state, and one round is completed. In the round, whether the prize winning opening has a predetermined upper limit opening time (for example, 29 seconds) after the opening of the prize winning opening door or whether a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winnings to the prize winning opening occurs. It is kept open until any condition is met.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 repeatedly executes rounds in the jackpot gaming state until the number of rounds reaches a predetermined upper limit. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes the round even if the number of executions of the round has not reached the predetermined maximum number of times, because the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball has not won the big prize opening). May be terminated. In the present embodiment, the predetermined upper limit number of times is two types (8 times corresponding to 8R, 16 times corresponding to 16R, see FIG. 7), but may be one type or three or more types. May be.

  In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R arranged in the display area of the image display device 5, variable display of decorative symbols is started in response to the start of the special game. In addition, there may be a reach state during a period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to stop display of fixed decorative symbols. The reach state is a decorative design that is not yet stopped when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination (also referred to as “reach variation”). Is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. The production in the reach state is called reach production.

  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 (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, depending on the production pattern, the possibility that the jackpot combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed after the reach production may be varied (also referred to as “hit expectation” or “hit reliability”).

  Note that the expected degree of jackpot for a certain performance is, for example, (probability that the performance will be executed at the time of a big hit) × (probability of being a big hit) / {(probability of that performance being executed at the time of a big hit) × (probability of becoming a big hit) + (Probability that the effect will be executed at times other than the jackpot) × (Probability that the jackpot will not be hit)}. In addition, when a certain effect is executed and “big hit” is always obtained, the big hit expectation degree of the effect is “1”. The same applies to the degree of expectation of super reach by a certain production.

  Reach production is an announcement that suggests to players that the degree of expectation of a big hit is high, but in addition to the reach production, the Pachinko machine 1 will also inform the player that the degree of expectation of a big hit is high, A suggestion effect (for example, a hold effect, a pseudo-continuous effect, etc.) can be executed. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute an effect (for example, a hold effect, a slide effect, etc.) that gives a notice or suggestion to the player that any reach effect or a certain reach effect is executed. In the following, there is a case in which any one of the reach effects or a certain reach effect is likely to be executed or the effect that predicts or suggests to the player that the degree of expectation of the big hit is high is collectively referred to as the notice effect.

  Note that the notification (notification or suggestion) by the notice effect may be performed before the player recognizes whether or not the notice content is realized. For example, the notice effect that notifies the possibility of reaching the reach state may be performed before the reach state (or the non-reach state) is entered. In addition, the notice effect that notifies the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” may be performed before the confirmed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  It is sufficient for the notice effect to include a pre-read notice effect (also referred to as “pre-judgment notice effect”). The pre-reading notice effect determines whether or not the variable display results in a “big hit” based on the hold information of the special-purpose game before starting the variable display subject to the notice. (Prefetching) is a notice effect to be executed based on the determination result. In the following description, the hold information that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is referred to as the target hold information, the hold display corresponding to the target hold information is referred to as the target hold display, and the variable display corresponding to the target hold information is displayed. Also referred to as target variable display. The active display corresponding to the target hold display (active display displayed during target variable display) is also referred to as target active display.

  The display mode of the active display may be determined at the time of winning a prize, may be determined at the time of the hold display (before the active display is yet), or when the active display is performed (at the start of the change) You may decide to. The display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active corresponding to the hold display (the active display displayed by deleting the hold display) may be the same (or substantially the same), They may be related to each other. The display mode being the same (or substantially the same) means that, for example, an active display having the same or substantially the same display mode as that of the hold display before erasure is displayed.

  The display modes are related to each other, for example, there are three types of display modes (expectation level of display mode a> expected level of display mode b> expectation level of display mode c) as the display mode of hold display. In addition, three types of display modes having different jackpot expectations as active display modes (expected degree of display mode s> expected level of display mode t> expected level of display mode u, where display mode s is display mode a, the display mode t is different from any of the display modes a, b, and c, and the display mode u is different from any of the display modes a, b, and c). When the hold display is deleted, the active display of the display mode s is displayed, when the hold display of the display mode b is deleted, the active display of the display mode t is displayed, and when the hold display of the display mode c is deleted, it is displayed. It is that the active display of like u is displayed. In addition, when an after-addition active display effect is executed, when the hold display of the display mode a is deleted, the active display of the display mode t or the display mode u is displayed, and the hold display of the display mode b is deleted. When activated, the active display of the display mode u is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, as the pre-reading notice effect, a hold effect according to the display mode of the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H can be executed. For example, in the holding effect, the holding display added to the start winning memory display area 5H is displayed in a notice mode (blue or red in this embodiment) different from the normal mode (white in this embodiment) (holding when added) Effects) and effects (holding change effects) that change the already-displayed hold display to the notice mode (including changes from one notice mode to another notice mode).

  In the present embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect is an effect executed when the hold display is changed to the notice mode, and the character or the like is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 to directly display the hold display or An effect (action effect) that acts indirectly can be executed. In addition, it is possible to execute an effect (action effect effect) that is executed when the above-described effect effect is common to at least a part of the effect mode and the reserved display is not changed to the notice mode.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the active display effect by the display mode of the active display in the active display area AHA may be executable as the notice effect (or the prefetching notice effect). The active display effect includes, for example, an effect of displaying an active display to be added to the active display area AHA in a notice mode when the hold display at the time of erasure is in a normal mode (active display effect at the time of addition), or display in a normal mode An effect (active display change effect) that changes the active display being changed to a notice mode (including a change from one notice mode to another notice mode) is included. In addition, when there is no particular distinction between the hold change effect and the active display change effect, it may be referred to as “change effect such as hold”.

  When the active display effect can be executed, the action effect is executed when the active display is changed to the notice mode, and a character or the like is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 to directly display the active display. It may be an effect that acts manually or indirectly. Further, when the active display effect is executable, the action effect effect is an effect in which at least a part of the effect aspect is common with the effect effect, and an effect that is executed when the active display is not changed to the notice aspect. It may be.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the concealment effect which conceals the hold display in the start winning memory | storage display area 5H can be performed. The concealment effect is an effect that makes it difficult to visually recognize at least a part of the hold display. For example, in the concealment effect, it is difficult to visually recognize the hold display to such an extent that even the number of hold displays displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H cannot be recognized at all (for example, an image for concealment is displayed on the front (upper layer)) It is difficult to see because it is generally silhouetted and is difficult to see, and a concealing image is displayed on the front, partially obstructing and difficult to see, and the hold display itself is difficult to see (becomes smaller and translucent). Or the like (for example, an image for concealment is displayed on the front surface and is completely invisible, or completely invisible due to transparency or non-display). Moreover, although the number of on-hold displays displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H is somehow recognizable (for example, by a silhouette), it may be an effect that makes it difficult or impossible to visually recognize each display mode. . Moreover, although the display mode can be recognized, it may be an effect that makes it difficult or impossible to visually recognize the number. For example, the presence or absence of a hold display (for example, a red hold display) in a certain display mode may be notified. Further, in the case of the hold display in which the notice mode is expressed in part (for example, the upper part) instead of the whole, the concealment effect makes it difficult to visually recognize the upper part of each hold display displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H. Or it may be an effect that makes it impossible.

  Further, the concealment effect may conceal the active display in the active display area AHA instead of or in addition to the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H.

  In the present embodiment, a special symbol indicating the number “3” among the special symbols (special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7”) as the big hit symbol as the confirmed special symbols in the special symbol game. When the symbol or the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, “8R probability variation big hit”, which is one mode of “big hit”, is set. Further, when the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, “16R probability variable big hit” which is one mode of “big hit” is obtained. After the end of 16R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with time reduction control (time reduction control).

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than when the probability variation control is not performed. The probability variation control is performed when a special game of a predetermined number of STs (also referred to as a probability variation number) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state, or when the variable display result is “big hit”. End when is established first. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become “big hit” when the probability variation control is being performed, the probability variation control is not performed if the special game of the predetermined number of ST times (number of probability variation) is digested. finish. The predetermined number of STs is, for example, 70 times.

  In addition, by performing the time reduction control, the variable symbol variable display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to when the time reduction control is not performed. Time-shortening control is when a special game is executed a predetermined number of times shortly after the end of the big hit gaming state or when the variable display result is “big hit”. To finish. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become “big hit” when the time-shortening control is being performed, the time-shortening control is ended when the predetermined time-saving special game is consumed. Note that the predetermined number of time reductions is 70, for example.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses a normal symbol change time (ordinary time change time) in the normal game to be shorter than that in the case where the time reduction control is not performed. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per symbol”, the control for improving the probability that the variable display result is “per symbol”, compared to the case where the time control is not performed. The game ball receives the second starting prize, such as a control that makes the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece longer than when the time-short control is not performed, and a control that increases the number of tilts compared to when the time-short control is not performed. Control that is advantageous for the player is performed by facilitating passage (entrance) through the mouth and increasing the possibility that the second start condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. Therefore, the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the second special figure game can be executed frequently, so that the variable display result Is reduced to become a “big hit”. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  A gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. Further, the gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a high probability state or a probability variation state. The short time state (high base state) and the high probability state (probability variation state) are examples of advantageous states advantageous to the player.

  A gaming state in which time-shortened control or high-opening control is performed together with probability variation control, that is, a gaming state that is both highly accurate state (probability variation state) and high base state (time-short state) is a highly accurate high base state or a time variation probability variation state. Also called. A gaming state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the short-time control or the high opening control is not performed, that is, the gaming state that is in the high-probability state (probability variation state) but not in the high base state (time-short state) is the high probability low base state. Or it is also called a short-term uncertain change state. Note that only the high-accuracy high-base state (short-time accurate variation state) may be referred to as “accuracy variation state”. A gaming state in which short-time control or high-opening control is performed without probability variation control, that is, a gaming state that is not in a high probability state (probability variation state) but in a high base state (short time state) is also referred to as a low probability high base state. Is done. A gaming state in which neither time-change control nor high-open control is performed without probability variation control, that is, a game state that is neither in a high-probability state (probability variation state) nor in a high base state (time-short state) is also referred to as a low probability low base state. Is done. The low accuracy low base state is a normal state in which neither the accuracy variation control, the time reduction control nor the high opening control is performed, so it is distinguished from the high accuracy high base state, the high accuracy low base state, the low accuracy high base state, etc. It may be referred to as “normal state”. The initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the state after the initialization process is executed after power-on as in the case where the system is reset) is a normal state.

  In the present embodiment, even when the variable display result does not become “big hit” when probability variation control is being performed, when a special game with a predetermined number of STs (probability variation number) is consumed. Although the probability variation control ends, the probability variation control may not be terminated until the variable display result becomes “big hit” without providing the ST count (number of probability variation). That is, a probability variation big hit may be provided in which probability variation control is continued until the next big hit. When the probability variation big hit that continues the probability variation control until the next big hit is provided, a normal big hit that is not subjected to the probability variation control after the end may be further provided.

  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, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 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 predetermined identification information, 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.

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

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

  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 speaker 8 based on a command, control data, etc. from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and performs lighting / extinguishing driving in the lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. The lamp driver circuit to perform is installed. The accessory control board 16 is a control board for controlling the action of an accessory provided separately from the effect control board 12, and drives the movable accessory 17 based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A circuit for outputting a drive signal is mounted on an actuator (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from 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 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. If it is. In addition to the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23, the gaming machine 1 similarly has other switches (for example, a glass door (not shown) connected to the main board 11. ), A switch for detecting the open / closed state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting unauthorized vibrations, and a switch for detecting unauthorized electromagnetic waves. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  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.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the effect control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the effect control command may be one or may be three or more. Good.

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

  A part of FIG. 3A will be described. For example, the command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of the first special figure game. The command 8002H is a second change start command for designating the start of the second special figure game. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decoration symbol variably displayed in each of the decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. 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 variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for notifying a variable display result. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result of whether the variable display result is “losing”, “16R-probable big hit” or “8R-probable big hit” or the type of jackpot Different EXT data is set according to the determination result.

  The command B100H is a first start port winning notification command for notifying that the first start condition is satisfied (sometimes referred to as a first start port winning designation command or a first start port winning command). The command B200H is a second start port winning notification command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied (second start port winning designation command). , Sometimes referred to as a command at the time of the second start opening prize).

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory count notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory count. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number. For example, when the first start winning is generated (when the first special figure reserved memory number is increased), the first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted together with the first start opening prize notification command. Further, when the second start winning is generated (when the second special figure reserved memory number is increased), the second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted together with the second start opening prize notification command.

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

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

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted (updated) on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random 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 category, Numeric data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the display result and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating part or all of the random number values MR1 to MR5. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

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

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

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. The display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 6 sets the special figure display result to the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result before the variable display result (special figure display result) of the special figure game is derived and displayed. It is a table that is referred to for making a decision based on it. In the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 6, according to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, determination values (for special figure display result determination) assigned to each special figure display result (“big hit”, “losing”). The number of numerical values to be compared with the random number value MR1 is made different. According to the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 6, when the gaming state is the high probability state, more determination values are assigned to “big hit” than when the gaming state is the low probability state. In other words, the probability of “big hit” is increased when the state is highly accurate compared to when the state is low.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7 determines whether the jackpot type is to be one of a plurality of types when determining to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”. It is a table referred in order to determine based on the random value MR2. In the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure (that is, whether the first special figure game is executed or the second special figure game). Depending on whether or not the number of judgment values (numerical values compared with the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type) assigned to each jackpot type (“16R probability variation jackpot”, “8R probability variation jackpot”) is different. It is According to the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure (when the second special figure game is executed), compared to when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Many judgment values are assigned to “16R probability change big hit” (when the first special figure game is executed). That is, in the second special figure game, the probability of being “16R probability variable big hit” is higher when the “big hit” is obtained than in the first special figure game.

  The ROM 101 also includes a variation category determination table that is referred to for determining a variation category as one of a plurality of types, and a variation pattern that is referred to for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types. A decision table is stored.

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

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

  The first special figure storage unit 151A stores hold data (first hold information) of the first special figure game. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates a reservation number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and a random number is generated by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating random values extracted from the circuit 104 or the like (for example, numerical data indicating random values MR1 to MR3) is stored as pending data until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). To do.

  The second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores hold data (second hold information) of the second special figure game. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates a holding number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening, and makes a random number by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating random values extracted from the circuit 104 or the like (for example, numerical data indicating random values MR1 to MR3) is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). .

  The holding specific information storage unit 151C is a winning order of the entire holding data including the holding data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A and the holding data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B ( In association with the hold number which is the detection order of the game balls), the hold data (first hold information) based on the occurrence of the first start prize or the hold data (second hold information) based on the occurrence of the second start prize Is stored. In the hold specific information storage unit 151C illustrated in FIG. 14, “first” indicates that it is first hold information, and “second” indicates that it is second hold information.

  The usual figure hold storage unit 151D stores the hold information of the usual figure game. For example, the universal figure hold storage unit 151D determines the common figure display result determined from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed the passing gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

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

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores the first reserved memory number count value and the second special figure reserved memory number, which are stored values of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first special figure reserved memory number. The second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting, the total reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number, etc. Remembered.

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

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

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

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

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

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

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

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

  FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. The production control pattern is a control for controlling various production operations such as production control process timer judgment value, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, movable accessory control data, and end code. It is comprised from data, and the content of various effect control, the switching timing of effect control, etc. should just be set in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer. And the judgment value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is preset. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer. In other words, data indicating the switching timing of the production control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The audio control data includes data indicating an audio output mode from the speaker 8 such as data indicating an output mode of a production sound or the like interlocked with a variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speaker 8. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating the light emission operation mode of the lamp 9. That is, the lamp control data is data that designates the light emission operation of the lamp 9. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the push button 31B is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation according to an operation on the operation unit. The movable accessory control data includes, for example, data indicating the operation mode of the movable accessory 17. That is, the movable accessory control data is data that specifies the operation of the movable accessory 17. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

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

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 9B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the presentation operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  When setting the production control pattern, the pattern data constituting the relevant production control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the pattern data constituting the relevant production control pattern may be stored. The storage address in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the stored data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer determination values. If the production control process timer value matches, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. As described above, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect device (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp) according to the contents of the process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. 9. Control of movable accessory 17 etc. is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n, movable accessory control data # 1 to movable accessory control data #n Production control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n indicating the content of control of the production operation in the apparatus and designating execution of production control are configured.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the start winning prize from the head in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning a prize, command transmission is performed in the order of a starting opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 10B, the start area winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. The category command and the stored memory number notification command are stored in this order. The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B is the first storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) each time variable symbol display is started. Is deleted from the stored contents, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted.

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the prefetch notice buffer 194B as shown in FIG. 10C is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The prefetch notice buffer 194B is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the respective data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A. In other words, in the prefetching notice buffer 194B, the contents of determination regarding the prefetching notice effects relating to the respective hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 or the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. . For example, when pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the start winning reception command buffer 194A due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc., in the prefetch notice buffer 194B The contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted. Further, when the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is shifted to another buffer number in the start winning reception command buffer 194A due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc. In the reading preview buffer 194B, the content associated with the buffer number is also shifted to the other buffer number.

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

  Subsequent to the processing of step S12, the CPU 103 executes predetermined information output processing, for example, jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. Are output (step S13).

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

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

  Following the special symbol process, the CPU 103 executes a normal symbol process (step S16). By executing the normal symbol process, the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) of the normal symbol display 20 is controlled to change the normal symbol variable display and the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Enables the tilting operation setting.

  Subsequent to the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 executes a command control process to transmit a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, 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. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted 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. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process executed in step S15 of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of the special symbol process (step S15) shown in FIG.

  In the start winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first uses 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. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201). When it is determined in step S201 that the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; YES), the CPU 103 determines that the first special figure holding memory number (the first special figure game holding number) is a predetermined value. It is determined whether or not the upper limit value (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) is reached (step S202). The CPU 103 may specify the first special figure reserved memory number by, for example, reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154.

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

  If it is determined in step S201 that the first start-up switch 22A is not on (step S201 (NO)), or if it is determined in step S202 that the first special figure holding memory number has reached the upper limit value, (Step S202 (YES)) After executing the processing of Step S209, the CPU 103 receives the second start opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Based on the detection signal, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S203). When it is determined in step S203 that the second start port switch 22B is on (step S203; YES), the CPU 103 determines that the second special figure hold memory number (the second special figure game hold number) is a predetermined value. It is determined whether or not the upper limit value (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) is reached (step S204). The CPU 103 may specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example.

  When it is determined in step S204 that the second special figure reserved memory number is not the upper limit value (step S204; NO), the CPU 103 stores the value stored in the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (start "2" is set to (mouth buffer value) (step S210). Subsequent to the processing of step S210, the CPU 103 executes a start winning time process (FIG. 14) (step S211), sets (clears) “0” to the start port buffer value (step S212), and starts a winning determination process. Exit.

  When it is determined in step S203 that the second start port switch 22B is not ON (step S203 (NO)), or when it is determined in step S204 that the second special figure holding memory number has reached the upper limit value. (Step S204 (YES)), the start winning determination process is terminated without performing the processes of Steps S210, S211 and S212.

  According to the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13, even if the first start opening switch 22A and the second start opening switch 22B detect the start winning of the game ball at the same time, the processing based on the respective detections Can be completed.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process (step S208, step S211). In the start winning process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first updates the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value by 1 (step S <b> 215). 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 updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. Following the process of step S215, the total number of reserved storage is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S216). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S216, the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number MR2 and the random number MR3 for determining the variation category are extracted (step S217). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit 151 corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S218). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure storage unit 151B. In addition, information corresponding to the start port buffer value is stored in the hold specific information storage unit 151C.

  Subsequent to the process of step S218, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a start port winning notification command corresponding to the start port buffer value to the effect control board 12 (step S219). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting the first start port winning notification command is performed. Further, when the start port buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting the second start port winning notification command is performed. The start opening prize notification command set in step S219 is obtained by executing the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interruption process shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. The signal is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  Following the process of step S219, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process (step S220). Thereafter, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a pending storage number notification command (step S221). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting the first reserved memory number notification command is performed. Further, when the start port buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting the second reserved memory number notification command is performed. Then, the start winning process is terminated. Note that the reserved memory count notification command set in step S221 is executed, for example, by executing the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed. And transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

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

  Note that the CPU 103 sets the high base flag to the on state in the big hit end process (step S117). Further, the CPU 103 clears the high base flag to an off state in the special symbol stop process (step S113). For example, the CPU 103 sets an initial value of zero to the fluctuation number counter that is compared with the number of times reduced in the big hit end process, and updates (counts up) the value of the fluctuation number counter when there is a loss in the special symbol stop process. At the same time, when the value of the fluctuation number counter reaches the short time count, the high base flag is cleared to the off state. Further, the CPU 103 sets the high-accuracy flag to the on state in the big hit end process. In addition, the CPU 103 clears the high-accuracy flag to the off state in the special symbol stop process. For example, the CPU 103 sets an initial value of zero to the variation counter that is compared with the ST count in the big hit end process, and updates (counts up) the value of the variation counter when there is a loss in the special symbol stop process. At the same time, when the value of the variation counter reaches the high accuracy count, the high accuracy flag is cleared to the off state. Note that the value of the variation counter is stored in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example.

  Following the processing of step S401, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current state is a big hit gaming state (step S402). That is, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the game state is a big hit gaming state in the process of step S401. When it is determined in step S402 that the game state is not the big hit game state (step S402; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state (step S403). That is, it is determined whether or not the high base state is specified in the process of step S401.

  If it is determined in step S402 that the game state is a big hit game state (step S402; YES), or if it is determined in step S403 that the base state is a high base state (step S403; YES), the CPU 103 sets the start port buffer value. Is determined to be “2” (step S404). That is, it is determined whether or not it is the second start prize (start prize where the variation special chart is the second special figure). When it is determined in step S404 that the starting port buffer value is not “2” (step S404; NO), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S403 that it is not in the high base state (step S403 (NO)), or when it is determined in step S404 that the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S404 (YES)), The CPU 103 sets (selects) a special figure display result determination table corresponding to the current gaming state (step S405). Specifically, when the CPU 103 is not in the high-accuracy state, the table data for the low-accuracy state (the value in the range of “8000” to “8189” is “big hit”) from the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. When the table data assigned to the special figure display result is set and is in the high-accuracy state, the table data for the high-accuracy state (“8000” to “8818” is displayed from the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. The table data assigned to the special figure display result with the range value “big hit” is set, and the CPU 103 identifies the high-accuracy state when the high-accuracy flag is on, and the high-accuracy flag is When it is not in the on state (when it is in the off state), it may be specified that the state is in a low probability state, and different display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure. In the case of using the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table), when the start port buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table is used to If the buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table may be used.

  Subsequent to the process of step S405, the CPU 103 determines that the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S217 of the start winning process shown in FIG. 14 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range. It is determined whether or not there is (step S406). For example, the CPU 103 compares the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 with each determination value assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result determination table data set in step S405. Then, it is determined whether there is a determination value that matches the numerical data indicating the random value MR1. Alternatively, the CPU 103 determines the minimum value (lower limit value) of the determination value assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 and the special figure display result determination table data set in step S405. ) And the maximum value (upper limit value) may be compared to determine whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is within the range of the minimum value and the maximum value of the determination value.

  When it is determined in step S406 that it is within the big hit determination range (step S406; YES), the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type extracted in step S217 of the start winning time process shown in FIG. 14 is shown. The big hit type is determined based on the numerical data (step S407). Specifically, first, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified by the start port buffer value. Set (select) a big hit type determination table. Specifically, the CPU 103 sets table data corresponding to the fluctuation special map from the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. Subsequently, for example, the CPU 103 compares the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type with the determination value of each big hit type in the big hit type determining table data set in accordance with the fluctuation special figure. Thus, the jackpot type that matches the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 may be determined.

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

  After executing the process of step S408 or the process of step S409, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the high base state is set (step S410). When it is determined in step S410 that the high base state is not set (step S410; NO), that is, in the case of the scene 1 or the scene 3, the CPU 103 uses the low base state for the special figure display result. A variation category determination table is set (selected) (step S411). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S410 that the state is the high base state (step S410; YES), that is, in the case of the scene 2 or the scene 4, the CPU 103 determines the high base state according to the special figure display result. A variable category determination table is set (selected) (step S412).

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a selection example of the variation category determination table. FIG. 16A shows a selection example in which any of the variation category determination tables is selected from a plurality of variation category determination tables when in the low base state. According to FIG. 16A, when the special figure display result is “lost” in the low base state, three types of variable category determination tables (“C-TBL1” “C -TBL2 "" C-TBL3 "), one of the variation category determination tables is selected. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the number of reserved memories is 0 or 1, the variable category determination table “C-TBL1” is selected, and when the number of reserved memories is 2 or 3, The variation category determination table “C-TBL2” is selected, and when the number of reserved storage is four or more, the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” is selected. Further, according to FIG. 16A, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the low base state, one type of variable category determination table (“C-TBL4” in the figure) is used regardless of the number of reserved memories. ) Is selected.

  FIG. 16B shows a selection example in which any one of the variation category determination tables is selected from a plurality of variation category determination tables when in the high base state. According to FIG. 16B, when the special figure display result is “lost” in the high base state, two types of variable category determination tables (“C-TBL1” “C -TBL3 "), one of the variation category determination tables is selected. Further, according to FIG. 16B, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the high base state, one type of variable category determination table (“C-TBL5” in the figure) regardless of the number of reserved storage ) Is selected.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a variation category determination table. FIG. 17A is the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B. FIG. 17A shows a variation category determination table “C-TBL1” (a variation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 17B), a variation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. The variation category determination table “C-TBL4” in (D) and the variation category determination table “C-TBL5” in FIG. 17E are also the numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation category. ) Are assigned to multiple types of variable categories.

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

  The variation category determination table “C-TBL2” illustrated in FIG. 17B, the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” illustrated in FIG. 17C, and the variation category determination table “C” illustrated in FIG. -TBL4 "and the variation category determination table" C-TBL5 "shown in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. In the process of step S411 executed when it is determined that the high base state is not determined in step S410, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” in step S406, and the variable category determination table. If the table data constituting “C-TBL4” is set, and it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”, the variable category determination table “C-TBL1” to the variable category determination according to the number of reserved storage Table data constituting any one of the tables “C-TBL3” is set. In step S412, which is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the high base state is set, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” in step S406. When the table data constituting the determination table “C-TBL5” is set and it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” or the variation Table data constituting any of the category determination table “C-TBL3” is set.

  After executing the process of step S411 or the process of step S412, the CPU 103 determines (determines) the variation category based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation category (step S413). Specifically, the CPU 103 sets the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the change category extracted in step S217 of the start winning process shown in FIG. 14, and the change category set in step S411 or step S412. It is only necessary to determine which of the determination values matches the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 by comparing the determination values assigned to the respective variation categories in the table data of the determination table. Subsequent to the process in step S413, the CPU 103 transmits one of the variation category commands shown in FIG. 15B to the effect control board 12 in accordance with the determination result (determination result) in the process in step S413. After setting for this (step S414), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

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

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

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

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. In the special symbol variation process, the special symbol is varied (variably displayed) in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the start of variation is changed to the special symbol variation time (FIG. 5). It includes a process for determining whether or not it has been reached. In the special symbol variation process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3” when the elapsed time after the variation starts reaches the special symbol variation time.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the special symbol variation, and the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived), or the big hit flag is turned off. (If the variable display result is preliminarily determined to be “lost” in the special symbol normal process (step S110)), a process for changing the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as a process to be executed, Includes a setting process for sending a hit start command (fanfare command) as a process to be executed when is on (when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”) . In the special symbol stop process, when the big hit flag is off, the special figure process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and when the big hit flag is on, the special figure process flag is updated. Is updated to “4”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes a process for setting the grand prize opening to be in an open state (for example, setting a solenoid driving signal for the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door to open the big prize opening) , Including a setting process for transmitting a command for notifying a prize winning opening. In the big hit release pre-processing, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process in step S115 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process is based on whether or not the elapsed time after opening the big prize opening has passed a predetermined time, whether or not the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 has reached a predetermined number. Processing for determining the timing for returning the winning opening from the open state to the closed state, and setting for closing the big winning opening (for example, the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door for closing the winning opening) For example, setting of a solenoid driving signal) and setting processing for transmitting a notification command after opening a special prize opening. In the big hit release processing, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. After the big hit opening process, the process of determining whether the number of executions of the round with the grand prize opening in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or when the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening is not reached Including processing to send a notification command during the opening of a special prize opening as processing to be executed, and setting processing to send a hit end designation command as processing to be executed when the maximum value of the number of special prize opening is reached It is out. In the post-hit opening process, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the maximum number of times of winning the big winning opening, the value of the special process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process of step S117 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process is a process to determine whether or not the big hit end stage waiting time (waiting time corresponding to the ending stage execution period) has passed, or a process to be executed when the big jackpot end stage waiting time has passed This includes processing for setting the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a highly accurate and high-base state, processing for setting the number of STs and the number of time reductions, and the like. In the big hit end process, when the waiting time corresponding to the execution period of the ending effect has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

  The big hit release process (step S115), the big hit release post-process (step S116), the big hit pre-release process (step S114), and the big hit end process (step S117) It includes a transmission setting for transmitting the oral winning notification command.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process (step S110). In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the total number of reserved storage is “0” (step S230). For example, in the process of step S230, the total pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the total number of reserved memories is other than “0” in step S230 (step S230; NO), it is determined whether or not the first held data (the first held data) is the second held information. Determination is made (step S231). For example, in the process of step S231, it is determined whether or not the information stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” in the hold specifying information storage unit 151C is information indicating that the hold information is the second hold information. What is necessary is just to judge.

  When the hold data digested first in step S231 is the second hold information (step S231; YES), the hold stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. As data, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S232). 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 hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entry corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) is shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (Step S233). In the process of step S233, the information stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” in the hold specific information storage unit 151C is shifted up by one entry. Also, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 updates the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter by one. Subsequent to the processing in step S233, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the hold data first digested in step S231 is not the second hold information (step S231; NO), the hold data stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first 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 hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. (Step S237). In the process of step S237, the information stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” in the hold specific information storage unit 151C is shifted up by one entry. Also, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 updates the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter by one. Following the processing of step S237, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S234 and S238, the CPU 103 sets (selects) a special figure display result determination table corresponding to the current gaming state (step S239). For example, the CPU 103 may set the special figure display result determination table in the same manner as step S405 of the winning random number determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. Subsequently, the CPU 103 displays the special figure based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation and the special figure display result determination table set in step S239. The result is determined (step S240). In the process of step S240, the CPU 103, as in step S406 of the winning random number determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. 15A, and the special data set in step S239. In the table display result determination table data, compare each individual judgment value assigned to the “big hit” special figure display result to determine whether the special figure display result (“big hit” or “lost”) ) Should be determined.

  Following the process of step S240, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S240 is a “hit” (step S241). If it is determined in step S241 that the game is a “hit” (step S241; YES), the CPU 103 sets the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 to the on state (step S242). Note that the big hit flag is cleared (reset) to the off state in the big hit end process of step S117. Following the process of step S242, the CPU 103 executes a jackpot type determination process (S244). The jackpot type determination process in step S244 is the same as the jackpot type determination process executed in step S407 of the winning random number determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. Following the jackpot type determination process of step S244, the CPU 103 stores the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, for example, corresponding to the jackpot type determined in the jackpot type determination process of step S244. A jackpot type buffer value is set (step S245). That is, what is the jackpot type determined in the jackpot type determination process in step S244 is stored. As an example, if the big hit type determined in the big hit type determination process in step S244 is “16R probability variable big hit”, the CPU 103 sets “1” in the big hit type buffer value, and if “8R probability variable big hit”, the big hit type Set “2” to the buffer value.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241 (NO)), or after executing the process of step S245, the CPU 103 displays the special figure display result determined in the process of step S240, In the case of a big hit, a confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the big hit type determined in the process of step S244 (step S248). After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. .

  When the total number of reserved memories is “0” in step S230 (step S230; YES), the demonstration display setting (step S250) is executed, and the special symbol normal process is terminated. In the demonstration display setting in step S250, a customer waiting demonstration designation command for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5, for example, is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In contrast, it is determined whether or not the transmission 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. 19 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a variation pattern determination table referred to in the variation pattern setting process (step S111). In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 determines a variation category and processes the variation pattern corresponding to the determined variation category in the same manner as the processing in step S413 of the winning random number determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. A determination table is selected (set), and a variation pattern is determined using the selected variation pattern determination table. For example, when determining the variation category “PA2”, the CPU 103 selects a variation pattern determination table corresponding to the variation category “PA2” shown in FIG. 19B, and sets a random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern. When the numerical data shown is within the range of “0” to “39”, the variation pattern “PA2-1” is determined, and when the numerical data is within the range of “40” to “99”, the variation pattern “PA2-2” is determined. . Further, for example, when the variation category “PA3” is determined, the CPU 103 selects a variation pattern determination table corresponding to the variation category “PA3” shown in FIG. When the numerical data indicating is in the range of “0” to “79”, the fluctuation pattern “PA3-1” is determined, and when the numerical data is in the range of “80” to “99”, the fluctuation pattern “PA3-2” is determined. To do. The same applies when other variable categories are determined.

  Note that the random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern may be extracted at the time of execution of the processing, or step S217 of the start winning process (step S208, step S211) as in the case of the random value MR3 for determining the variation category. The data may be extracted at step S232 to obtain pending data, which may be read out in step S232 (or step S236) of the special symbol normal process (step S110).

  In the present embodiment, the setting value of the ST number (the number of times of probability variation) and the setting value of the time reduction number of 70 are set to the same value (both are 70 times). The number of times may be different from the set value of 70 times. In this embodiment, the set value of the ST count (probability change count) in the case of 8R probability variation big hit and the set value of the ST count (probability change count) in the case of 16R probability change big hit are the same value (both are 70 times). However, the setting value of the ST count (probability variation count) in the case of 8R probability variation big hit may be different from the set value of the ST count (probability variation count) in the case of 16R probability variation big hit. In this embodiment, the setting value of the short time in the case of 8R probability variation big hit and the setting value of the short time in the case of 16R probability variation big hit are the same value (both are 70 times). The setting value for the number of time reductions may be different from the setting value for the number of time reductions in the case of 16R probability variation big hit. When the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is “1”, the CPU 103 determines that it is a 16R probability variable big hit, and when the jackpot type buffer value is “2”. May be determined to be an 8R probability variation big hit. If the setting value of the number of STs (the number of times of probability variation) or the number of time reductions is not different between the case of the 8R probability variation big hit and the case of the 16R probability variation big hit (when the same value is set), the processing of step S312 (a big hit type) The reading of the buffer value may be omitted.

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

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

  In the effect control main process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and is mounted on the effect control board 12. Register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). 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. If it is determined that the timer interrupt flag is not in the on state (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed to wait.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt. 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, control that becomes an effect control command or the like 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 signal.

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

  If it is determined in step S72 that the timer interrupt flag is in the on state (step S72; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the timer interrupt flag and turns it off (step S73). Command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, 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 reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  Subsequent to the command analysis processing in step S74, the effect control CPU 120 executes error notification processing (step S75). In the error notification process of step S75, for example, an error notification corresponding to the magnetic abnormality notification designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is performed for an act of illegally guiding the game ball to the winning opening using a magnet.

  Following the error notification process in step S75, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect control process processing (step S76). In the effect control process in step S76, various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, the movable accessory 17, etc.) are used based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Judgment, determination, setting, etc. related to the production operation that was performed are performed.

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

  It has been described that the interrupt for receiving the effect control command and the like from the main board 11 on the side of the effect control board 12 is an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. However, the method for generating an interrupt for receiving a production control command or the like is not limited to the above. For example, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like may be generated by an interrupt request by the first bit of serial communication.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing (step S74). In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first receives the command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). When it is determined that there is no received command (step S501; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the command analysis process.

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

  If it is determined in step S502 that the command is the first start opening prize notification command (step S502; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the first reserved storage number notification waiting time (step S503). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may set a timer initial value set in advance as the reception waiting time for the first reserved memory number notification command in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192.

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

  When it is determined in step S504 that the command is not the second start opening prize notification command (step S504; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command (step S506). ). If it is determined in step S506 that the command is not a symbol designation command (step S506; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a variable category command (step S507). If it is determined in step S507 that the command is not a variable category command (step S507; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a first reserved memory number notification command (step S508). ). If it is determined in step S508 that the command is the first pending storage count notification command (step S508; YES), for example, by initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer, the first pending storage count notification wait time Is cleared (step S509).

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

  If it is determined in step S506 that it is a symbol designation command (step S506 (YES)), if it is determined in step S507 that it is a variable category command (step S507 (YES)), step S503, step S505, After executing any of the processes of step S509 and step S511, the effect control CPU 120 stores the reception command at the head of the free area in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S512). Following the process of step S512, the process returns to the process of step S501.

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

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

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process (step S76). In the effect control process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a winning effect determining process (step S150). In the winning effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 checks the stored content in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, or determines whether or not a start opening winning notification command is received as a received command. Processing for determining various effects is executed.

  Subsequent to the winning effect determination process (step S150), the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the processes of steps S170 to 177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like. And run.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” which is an initial value. The variable display start waiting process displays an image based on whether a first change start command (or second change start command), a change pattern designation command, a change display result notification command, etc. transmitted from the main board 11 are received. This includes processing for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in the apparatus 5. In the variable display start waiting process, when it is determined to start the variable display of decorative symbols (that is, when a variation pattern designation command or the like 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”. The variable display start setting process corresponds to the variable display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B (for example, setting for performing variable display of the decorative symbol in the image display device 5 (for example, , Setting for performing a display operation such as a hold display and an active display, for example, a process for performing an effect control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation time) and a value of the fluctuation time timer) For example, setting of an effect control pattern corresponding to). In the variable display start setting process, the value of the production 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, whether or not the variable time timer set in the variable display start setting process (step S171) has timed out (the elapsed time after the variable display start of the decorative pattern in the image display device 5 is the special figure variable time) And the like. In the effect processing during variable display, when the variable time timer times out, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The special symbol waiting process is executed when the confirmed decoration symbol is “losing”, and when the game state setting process is performed to set the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or when the confirmed decoration symbol is “big hit” The process to be executed includes a process for performing a setting for performing a fanfare effect (for example, setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the fanfare effect). In the waiting process per special figure, when the confirmed decorative symbol is “losing”, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value, and when the confirmed decorative symbol is “big hit”, Update the value to “4”.

  The big hit start process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. The jackpot start process is a process for determining whether or not a big prize opening notification command is received, and a process that is executed when a big prize opening notification command is received (a special variable prize in each round). This includes a process for performing settings for performing an effect performed when the ball device 7 is in the open state (for example, setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect during opening). In the big hit starting process, when the big prize opening opening notification command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The in-round process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. The in-round process is a process for determining whether or not a notification command after opening the big prize opening is received, or a process to be executed when a notification command after opening the big winning opening is received (a special variable prize in each round). This includes a process for performing settings for performing an effect performed when the ball device 7 is in the closed state (for example, setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect during closing). In the in-round processing, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” when the notification command after the special winning opening is received is received.

  The round post-process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. Post-round processing is performed as a process for determining whether or not a winning prize opening notification command or a winning end designation command has been received, or a process to be executed when a winning prize opening notification command is received. Setting for performing an ending effect (for example, for an ending effect), for example, a process for performing a setting (for example, setting an effect control pattern corresponding to an effect during opening) or a process to be executed when a hit end designation command is received. For example, setting a corresponding production control pattern and ending production execution time timer value). In the round post-processing, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” when a notification command during opening of a special winning opening is received, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7” when a winning end designation command is received. To do.

  The process after the big hit in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In the post-hit end processing, whether or not the ending effect execution time timer set in the round post-processing (step S176) has timed out (whether the elapsed time after the start of execution of the ending effect in the image display device 5 has reached the set time) And the like. In the post-hit end processing, when the ending effect execution time timer times out, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

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

  When it is determined in step S152 that the first start opening winning designation command is received (step S152; YES), the effect control CPU 120 refers to, for example, the high base flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Then, it is determined whether or not the time-short state (highly accurate high base state) is established (step S155). When it is determined that the time is not short (step S155: NO), the effect control CPU 120 executes a hold effect determination process (step S160). Processing for determining a hold effect, an active display effect, an action effect, an action effect effect, a concealment effect, and the like are included in the hold effect determination process in step S160 (same as the hold effect determination process in step S163). Details will be described later.

  After executing the hold effect etc. determination process (step S160), the effect control CPU 120 stores the determination content of the hold effect etc. determination process (step S161). Specifically, for example, the production control CPU 120 associates with the buffer number of the pre-read notice buffer 194B corresponding to the buffer number of the start winning in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, and the determination contents of the hold effect etc. determination processing Remember.

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

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

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

  When it is determined in step S155 that the time is short (step S155: YES), or when it is determined in step S156 that the time is not short (step S156: NO), a holding addition process according to the start opening prize designation is executed. (S166). Specifically, similar to the case where the presentation control CPU 120 determines not to execute the hold effect in the hold effect determination process (steps S160 and S163), a normal display mode (as a display mode after addition and after each shift) For example, information indicating white) is stored, and a hold display displayed in a normal display mode is added to the start winning storage display area 5H. Then, the winning effect determination process is terminated.

(Details of step S160 and step S163)
FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a determination ratio related to a change effect such as a hold. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the determination ratio regarding the concealment effect and the character effect. Hereinafter, the process of step S160 (step S163) of the winning effect determination process described above will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that a large character effect and a small character effect are prepared as an action effect or an action gaze effect. In the case where the large character effect and the small character effect are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as “character effect”.

The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, the following process in the process of step S160 (step S163).
(A) Process for determining whether to execute a change effect such as hold (B) Process for determining the final display color (C) Process for determining whether to execute a concealment effect (D) Perform a character effect (E) process for determining whether or not to execute change effect such as hold and character effect

(A: Processing for determining whether to execute a change effect such as hold)
In the present embodiment, at the time of the current winning, when at least one of a holding effect such as a holding change effect (holding change effect or active display change effect), a concealment effect, and a character effect is executed at the time of winning the previous prize. When the determined hold display or active display does not exist (that is, when the hold display or active display that is the target of any pre-reading notice effect is not displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H or the active display area AHA) ) And the variation category (variation category designated by the variation pattern designation command) is any one of “PA3” “PA4” “PA5” “PB3” “PB4” “PB5”. In addition, when the hold display by the current prize is the hold display before 3 digests or before 4 digests (that is, the start winning prize) When there are already two hold displays in the memory display area 5H and the hold display added by the current winning is the third hold display, or there are already three hold displays in the start winning memory display area 5H In the case where the hold display added by the current winning is the fourth hold display), it is determined whether or not to execute a change effect such as hold using a random value.

  On the other hand, at the time of the current winning, the holding determined to execute at least one of the change effect such as the hold change effect (hold change effect or active display change effect), the concealment effect, and the character effect at the time of the previous winning prize. When the display or active display exists (that is, when the hold display or active display that is the target of any pre-reading notice effect is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H or the active display area AHA), When the variation category is “PA1”, “PA2”, “PB1”, or when the hold display by the current winning is a hold display such as 1 digest, 2 digests or 5 digests, etc. It is decided not to execute the change effect. In addition, when there is a hold display or active display determined to execute at least one of the change effect such as the hold effect, the concealment effect, and the character effect, the change effect such as the hold is not executed. It is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the complicated announcement effect. In addition, the control process can be simplified. In the present embodiment, when the change effect such as the hold is not executed, the display color of the hold display or the active display is “white (normal mode)”.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the prefetch notice buffer 194B, and whether there is a hold display or an active display determined to execute at least one of the change effect such as the hold effect, the concealment effect, and the character effect. To check. If the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute a change effect such as a hold in a certain prize, it corresponds to the buffer number corresponding to the hold display of the prize in the pre-read notice buffer 194B (see FIG. 10C). In addition, information (last display color, execution timing, etc.) related to the change effect such as hold is stored, and when it is determined to execute the concealment effect, information indicating that the concealment effect is executed in association with the buffer number (for example, a flag) Etc.), and when it is decided to execute the character effect, information related to the character effect (information indicating whether to execute the large character effect or the small character effect, execution timing in association with the buffer number) Etc.). Therefore, there is a hold display or an active display that the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute at least one of the change effect such as the hold effect, the concealment effect, and the character effect by referring to the prefetch notice buffer 194B. It can be confirmed whether or not.

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

  When the variation category is any one of “PA3”, “PA4”, “PA5”, “PB3”, “PB4”, and “PB5”, the effect control CPU 120 displays the pending display for the current winning prize three times before or four times. Check if it is the previous hold display.

  When the hold display by the current winning is the hold display before the last three (that is, there are already two hold displays in the start winning memory display area 5H and the hold display added by the current winning is the third hold display. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a change effect such as a hold at a determination rate as shown in FIG. FIG. 24A is an explanatory diagram for explaining a determination ratio of whether or not to execute a change effect such as a hold in the case where the hold display by the current winning is the hold display three times before the completion. According to the example shown in FIG. 24A, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute a change effect such as hold at a rate of 40%.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a change effect execution determination table for determining whether or not to hold a change effect, which is referred to when the hold display due to the current winning is the display of the previous three reservations. Determines whether or not to execute a change effect such as a hold for each of “no execution” and “execution” so that “no execution” and “execution present” are determined at the ratio shown in FIG. It is only necessary to assign a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown). Specifically, in the determination table for determining whether or not to execute a change effect such as hold, a numerical value to be compared with a random value for determining whether or not to execute a change effect such as hold is 60:40 for “no execution” and “with execution”. All that needs to be assigned is a percentage.

  In addition, when the hold display by the current winning is the hold display before the last four (that is, there are already three hold displays in the start winning memory display area 5H and the hold display added by the current winning is the fourth hold display. In the case of hold display), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a change effect such as hold at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. FIG. 24B is an explanatory diagram for explaining a determination ratio of whether or not to execute a change effect such as a hold when the hold display due to the current winning is the hold display four times before the completion. According to the example shown in FIG. 24B, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the change effect such as holding at a rate of 70%.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a change effect execution determination table for determining whether or not to hold a change effect, which is referred to when the hold display due to the current winning is the display of the previous four reservations. Determines whether or not to execute a change effect such as a hold for each of “No execution” and “Execution”, so that “No execution” and “Execution” are determined at the ratios shown in FIG. It is only necessary to assign a numerical value to be compared with the random number value for use. Specifically, in the determination table for determining whether or not to execute a change effect such as hold, a numerical value to be compared with a random value for determining whether or not to execute a change effect such as hold is 30:70 for “no execution” and “with execution”. All that needs to be assigned is a percentage.

  Note that the random number value for determining whether or not to execute the change effect such as hold may be updated in the effect random number update process (step S77), for example. Other random values used by the effect control CPU 120 (for example, a random value for determining the final display color (described later), a random value for determining whether or not to perform the character effect, a random value for determining whether or not to perform the concealment effect (described later), and execution timing) The same applies to random numbers for determination (described later).

(B: Process for determining the final display color)
In the present embodiment, the display color (initial display color) of the hold display when newly added to the start winning storage display area 5H is “white (normal mode)”. When the final display color is “blue”, the initial display color is changed from “white” to the final display color “blue” by a change effect such as hold (hold change effect or active display change effect). When the final display color is “red”, the initial display color is changed from “white” to the final display color “red” by a change effect such as one hold.

  When it is determined that the change effect such as the hold is to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display color (final display color) by the change effect such as the hold at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. FIG. 24C is an explanatory diagram illustrating the final display color determination ratio. According to the example shown in FIG. 24C, when the variation category is any one of “PA3” and “PB3”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display color to be “blue” at a rate of 100%. To do. Further, according to the example shown in FIG. 24C, when the variation category is any one of “PA4” and “PA5”, the effect control CPU 120 sets the final display color to “blue” at a rate of 80%. The final display color is determined to be “red” at a rate of 20%. Further, according to the example shown in FIG. 24C, when the variation category is “PB4”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display color to be “blue” at a rate of 50%, and the rate of 50%. The final display color is determined to “red”. Further, according to the example shown in FIG. 24C, when the variation category is “PB5”, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the final display color to be “blue” at a rate of 30% and a rate of 70%. The final display color is determined to “red”.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a final display color determination table that is referred to when the variation category is “PA3” or “PB3”. The final display color determination table includes “blue”, “ For determining the final display color for each of “blue” and “red” so that each of “red” is determined at the ratio shown in the corresponding variation category column (“PA3” and “PB3”) in FIG. It is only necessary to assign a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value (not shown). Specifically, in the final display color determination table, numerical values to be compared with the random values for determining the final display color may be assigned to “blue” and “red” at a ratio of 100: 0. . The ROM 121 stores a final display color determination table that is referred to when the variation category is any one of “PA4” and “PA5”. The final display color determination table includes “blue”, “ For determining the final display color for each of “blue” and “red” so that each of “red” is determined at a ratio shown in the corresponding variation category column (“PA4” and “PA5”) in FIG. It is only necessary to assign a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value. Specifically, in the final display color determination table, numerical values to be compared with the random values for determining the final display color may be assigned to “blue” and “red” at a ratio of 80:20. . The ROM 121 stores a final display color determination table that is referred to when the variation category is “PB4”. In the final display color determination table, “blue” and “red” are respectively shown in FIG. As determined at the ratio shown in the corresponding variation category column (“PB4”) of C), the numerical values to be compared with the random values for determining the final display color are 50: “blue” and “red”. What is necessary is just to be allocated by the ratio of 50. The ROM 121 stores a final display color determination table that is referred to when the variation category is “PB5”. In the final display color determination table, “blue” and “red” are respectively shown in FIG. As determined at the ratio shown in the corresponding variation category column (“PB5”) of C), the numerical values to be compared with the random number value for final display color determination are 30 for “blue” and “red”: It suffices if it is allocated at a ratio of 70. As shown in FIG. 24C, the big hit expectation is “red”> “blue”.

  In addition, when the final display color is determined, the effect control CPU 120 stores information that can specify the determined final display color in association with the buffer number corresponding to the reserved display in the prefetch notice buffer 194B (Step S120). S161, step S164).

(C: processing for determining whether to execute the concealment effect)
In the present embodiment, at the time of the current winning, there is a holding display or an active display that is determined to execute at least one of the holding effect change, the concealment effect, and the character effect at the time of the previous winning. If not, it is determined whether or not to perform the concealment effect using a random value regardless of the determination result of whether or not the change effect such as holding is performed.

  On the other hand, when there is a hold display or active display that is determined to execute at least one of the change effect such as the hold effect, the concealment effect, and the character effect at the time of the winning of the previous winning this time at the time of the current winning Is determined not to execute the concealment effect.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined to execute the concealment effect at the time of winning a prize, the execution of the concealment effect starts immediately after the determination, and ends after the timing of the execution timing “variation” (described later). To do. In other words, it is assumed that the execution period of the concealment effect (concealment period) is from the time of winning a prize to the execution timing “after the change”.

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

  If there is no hold display or active display determined to execute at least one of the change effect such as the hold effect, the concealment effect, and the character effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the concealment effect. Is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. FIG. 25A is an explanatory diagram for explaining the determination ratio of whether or not to perform the concealment effect. According to the example shown in FIG. 25A, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the concealment effect at a rate of 50% when it becomes “big hit”, and at a rate of 3% when it becomes “lost”. It is decided to execute the concealment effect.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a concealment effect execution presence / absence determination table which is referred to when the display result (display result specified by the symbol designating command) is “big hit”. , “No execution” and “Execution executed” are determined at the ratios shown in the corresponding display result column (“big hit”) in FIG. 25A, respectively. It is only necessary to assign a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining whether to perform the concealment effect. Specifically, a numerical value to be compared with the random number for determining whether to perform the concealment effect is assigned to the “non-execution” and “execution” in the ratio of 50:50 in the concealment effect execution presence determination table. It only has to be. Further, the ROM 121 stores a concealment effect execution presence / absence determination table which is referred to when the display result is “losing”, and the concealment effect execution presence / absence determination table includes “no execution” and “execution” respectively. Are determined at the ratios shown in the corresponding display result column (“losing”) in FIG. 25A, random numbers for determining whether or not to perform the concealment effect are respectively displayed for “not executed” and “executed”. It is only necessary to assign a numerical value to be compared. Specifically, a numerical value to be compared with a random value for determining whether or not to perform the concealment effect is assigned to the “non-execution” and “execution” at a ratio of 97: 3 in the concealment effect execution / non-execution determination table. It only has to be.

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

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

(D: Process for determining whether or not to perform character production)
In the present embodiment, at the time of the current winning, there is a holding display or an active display that is determined to execute at least one of the holding effect change, the concealment effect, and the character effect at the time of the previous winning. If there is not, and the hold display by the current winning is the hold display before 3 digests or 4 before digest, regardless of the determination result of whether or not to execute the change effect such as hold Then, it is determined whether or not to execute the character effect using the random value.

  On the other hand, when there is a hold display or active display that is determined to execute at least one of the change effect such as the hold effect, the concealment effect, and the character effect at the time of the winning of the previous winning this time at the time of the current winning Or, when the hold display by the current winning is a hold display such as one before digestion, two before digestion or five before digestion, it is determined that the character effect is not executed.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the pre-read notice buffer 194B and determines at least any one of the change effect such as the hold effect, the concealment effect, and the character effect as in the case of determining whether or not to execute the change effect such as the hold. It is checked whether there is a hold display or active display that is determined to be executed. The effect control CPU 120 stores the confirmation result (presence / absence etc.) confirmed when deciding whether or not to execute the change effect such as the hold, and the confirmation result is replaced with the prefetch notice buffer 194B. You may refer to

  When there is no hold display or active display determined to execute at least one of the change effect such as the hold effect, the concealment effect, and the character effect, the effect control CPU 120 uses the hold display due to the current winning prize. Check whether the display is 3 or 4 before the digestion.

  FIG. 25B shows whether or not the effect control CPU 120 executes the character effect in the case where the hold display due to the current winning is the hold display before the third digest or the hold display before the fourth digest. Determine at such a decision rate. FIG. 25B is an explanatory diagram for explaining the determination ratio of whether or not the character effect is executed. According to the example shown in FIG. 25 (B), when the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the concealment effect, it determines that the character effect is not executed at the rate of 70%, and executes the large character effect at the rate of 15%. And decide to execute the small character effect at a rate of 15%. Further, according to the example shown in FIG. 25 (B), when executing the concealment effect, the CPU 120 for effect control determines not to execute the character effect at a rate of 20%, and performs the large character effect at a rate of 75%. It is determined to execute, and it is determined to execute the small character effect at a rate of 5%.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a character effect execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to when the concealment effect is determined as “no execution”. The character effect execution execution determination table includes “no execution” and “large character effect”. “No execution” “Execution of large character effect” as determined in the ratio shown in the corresponding concealment effect column (“No execution”) in FIG. 25B. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining whether or not to perform a character effect should be assigned to each of “present” and “small character effect performed”. Specifically, in the character effect execution determination table, numerical values to be compared with the random value for character effect execution determination are “no execution”, “large character effect execution” and “small character effect execution”. As long as it is allocated at a ratio of 70:15:15. Further, the ROM 121 stores a character effect execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to when the concealment effect is determined to be “execution performed”. The character effect execution determination table includes “no execution” and “large character effect”. “No Execution” “Execution of Large Character Effect” so that “Execution” and “Small Character Effect Execution” are determined in the ratio shown in the corresponding concealment effect column (“Execution”) in FIG. It is only necessary to assign a numerical value to be compared with a random value for determining whether or not to perform character effect to each of “present” and “small character effect performed”. Specifically, in the character effect execution determination table, numerical values to be compared with the random value for character effect execution determination are “no execution”, “large character effect execution” and “small character effect execution”. As long as it is assigned at a ratio of 20: 75: 5.

  According to the example shown in FIG. 25B, the large character effect is more easily executed when the concealment effect is executed than when it is not executed. Further, according to the example shown in FIG. 25B, the small character effect is less likely to be executed when the concealment effect is executed than when it is not executed. Also, according to the example shown in FIG. 25 (B), when the concealment effect is executed, the character effect is easier to execute (that is, either the large character effect or the small character effect is executed). Cheap).

  Further, when it is determined that the character effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 associates with the buffer number corresponding to the reserved display in the pre-read notice buffer 194B (information on the character effect (executes the large character effect or the small character effect). Is stored) (step S161, step S164).

(E: Process for determining execution timing of change effect such as hold and character effect)
The effect control CPU 120 determines the execution timing of the effect determined to be executed when it is determined that at least one of the change effect such as the hold effect and the character effect is to be executed at the time of the current winning. Or it determines with the determination ratio as shown in FIG.25 (D).

  FIG. 25C is an explanatory diagram for explaining the determination ratio of the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold effect and the character effect when the hold display due to the current winning is the hold display before the last 3 games. According to the example shown in FIG. 25 (C), the production control CPU 120 determines the execution timing as “2 prior to digestion” at a rate of 50%, and sets the execution timing as “1 prior to digestion” at a rate of 30%. And the execution timing is determined as “the variation” at a rate of 20%. Note that the execution timing “the variation” is a timing during variable display. Therefore, when it is determined that the change effect such as the hold is executed and the execution timing is “the change”, the active display change effect is executed (the active display changes).

  For example, the ROM 121 stores an execution timing determination table that is referred to when the hold display due to the current winning is the hold display three times before the digest, and the execution timing determination table stores “two before digest”. As shown in FIG. 25 (C), each of “before one digestion” and “the change” is executed for each of “two before digestion”, “one before digestion”, and “the change”. It is only necessary to assign a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number for timing determination (not shown). Specifically, in the execution timing determination table, the numerical values to be compared with the random number for determining the execution timing are 50:30 for “2 before digestion”, “1 before digestion”, and “the change”. : It suffices if it is assigned at a ratio of 20.

  FIG. 25D is an explanatory diagram for explaining the determination ratio of the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold effect and the character effect when the hold display by the current winning is the hold display before the last 4 pieces. According to the example shown in FIG. 25D, the production control CPU 120 determines the execution timing as “3 digests before” at a rate of 20%, and the execution timing as “2 digests before” at a rate of 40%. The execution timing is determined to be “one digestion before” at a rate of 20%, and the execution timing is determined to be “the change” at a rate of 20%.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores an execution timing determination table that is referred to when the display of the hold due to the current winning is the hold display of the previous 4th digest, and the execution timing determination table includes “3 prior digests”. As shown in FIG. 25 (D), “3 before digestion”, “2 digestion before”, “digestion 1” so that “digestion 2”, “digestion 1”, and “variation” are determined at the ratios shown in FIG. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the execution timing may be assigned to each of “Previous” and “Fluctuation”. Specifically, in the execution timing determination table, the numerical values to be compared with the random number for determining the execution timing are “3 before digestion”, “2 before digestion”, “1 before digestion”, and “the relevant variation”. As long as it is assigned at a ratio of 20: 40: 20: 20.

  In addition, when the execution timing is determined, the effect control CPU 120 stores information that can specify the execution timing in association with the buffer number corresponding to the hold display in the prefetch notice buffer 194B (steps S161 and S164). .

  According to FIG. 24 and FIG. 25, for example, when the hold display due to the current winning is the hold display three times before the completion, it is determined that the change effect such as the hold is executed, but the character effect is not executed. When this is done, the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. In addition, when the hold display due to the current winning is the hold display before the last four times, when it is decided to execute the change effect such as hold but not to execute the character effect, The execution timing is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG.

  In addition, when the hold display due to the current winning is the hold display three times before the completion, when it is determined that the character effect is to be executed but the change effect such as the hold is not to be executed, the character effect execution timing Is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In addition, when it is determined that the character effect is to be executed but the change effect such as the hold is not to be executed when the hold display by the current winning is the hold display four times before the completion, the execution timing of the character effect is determined. Is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  In addition, when it is determined that both the on-holding change effect and the character effect are to be executed when the on-hold display due to the current winning is the on-hold display for the previous three games, the on-hold change effect and the character effect are executed in common. Is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. In addition, when it is determined that both the on-hold change display and the character effect are to be executed when the on-hold display by the current winning is the on-hold display for the previous four times, the common change execution effect and the character effect are executed. Is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. In other words, when it is determined to execute both the change effect such as the hold effect and the character effect, the execution timing is the same (that is, if the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold is “3 before digestion”, the execution timing of the character effect is also the same). If it is “3 digests before” and the execution timing of the change effect such as holding is “2 digests before”, the execution timing of the character effect is also “2 digests” and the execution timing of the change effect such as “hold” is “ If it is “1st digest”, the execution timing of the character effect is “1 previous digest”, and if the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold is “the change”, the execution timing of the character effect is also “the change”. ).

  As described above, the character effect is an effect executed as an action effect or an action gaze effect. When it is decided to execute the change effect such as the hold effect but not to execute the character effect, the change effect such as the hold effect is executed without executing the action effect or the action effect effect at one timing determined as described above. Will be executed. When it is determined that the character effect is to be executed but the change effect such as the hold is not to be executed, the character effect is executed as the action gaze effect at one timing determined as described above. . In addition, when it is determined to execute both the change effect such as the hold effect and the character effect, the character effect is executed as the action effect at one timing determined as described above.

  The processing in step S160 (step S163) has been described above, but the effect determined in step S160 (step S163) is executed in the display area of the image display device 5 in the variable display effect processing in step S172, for example. The

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

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

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

  In the example of FIG. 26, when there is a winning that becomes the hold display H4, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the change effect such as hold, and determines that the final display color is “red (★)”. It is assumed that it is decided not to execute the effect, it is determined that the large character effect is executed, and the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold and the large character effect is determined to be “2 digests ago”. In addition, the hold display H4 (T) in the example indicates that it is a target for a change effect such as a hold and a large character effect (an action target for a large character effect and a change target for a change effect such as a hold). In addition, the display colors of the four hold displays H1, H2, H3, and H4 (T) in the start winning memory display area 5H are all “white (◯)”.

  FIG. 26 (b) shows a variable display corresponding to the active display K1 (active display corresponding to the hold display H1) after shifting once from the scene of FIG. 26 (a) (start condition is satisfied). This represents a scene in which a change three changes before the change corresponding to the hold display H4 (T) is being performed. Three on-hold displays H2, H3, and H4 (T) are displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H. FIG. 26 (c) shows a scene following FIG. 26 (b) in which a fourth hold display H5 is additionally displayed due to a new winning.

  In the scenes (b) and (c) of FIG. 26, the hold display H4 (T) is at a position three times before the digestion instead of two times before the digestion determined as the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold and the large character effect. . Therefore, in the scenes (b) and (c) of FIG. 26, neither the hold change effect nor the large character effect is executed. Further, in the scene of FIG. 26 (c), there is a hold display H4 (T) in the start winning storage display area 5H. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the change effect such as the hold effect, the concealment effect, or the character effect in the winning that becomes the hold display H5.

  26D is shifted once from the scene of FIG. 26C, and the variable display (hold display H4 (T)) corresponding to the active display K2 (active display corresponding to the hold display H2) is displayed. This represents a scene in which a change two times before the corresponding change) is performed. FIG. 26 (e) is a scene following FIG. 26 (d).

  In the scenes of (d) and (e) in FIG. 26, the hold display H4 (T) is at the position two times before the digestion determined as the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold and the large character effect. Therefore, in the scenes of (d) and (e) in FIG. 26, the hold change effect and the large character effect are executed. Specifically, since the large character effect is executed together with the hold change effect, the large character effect is executed as the action effect. In the example shown in (d) and (e) of FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 displays the praying character (large), and then the character (large) prayer is communicated and the hold display H4 (T) is “white (◯). ) ”Is executed as a large character effect as an effect effect that appears to have changed from“ red (★) ”.

  In addition, although the action and expression of the character (Large) in FIG. 26 (d) and the facial expression (thing that seems to be happy) are examples when the hold display changes (when successful), the case where the hold display does not change (failed) Case) other motions and expressions (for example, sadness). That is, the effect control CPU 120 differs in the character (large) effect mode between when the large character effect is executed as the action effect and when the large character effect is executed as the action gaze effect. The same may be said of the character (small) in the small character production mentioned later.

  Next, the small character effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27A shows an example in which a small character effect is executed as an action effect. FIG. 27A shows a scene that continues from the middle of FIG. Specifically, (a) in FIG. 26 → (b) in FIG. 26 → (c) in FIG. 26 → (a) in FIG. 27 (A) → (b) in FIG. 27 (A) → FIG. 27 (A) ) In (c).

  However, (a) in FIG. 26 → (b) in FIG. 26 → (c) in FIG. 26 → (a) in FIG. 27 (A) → (b) in FIG. 27 (A) → ( c) In the example of transition as described above, when there is a winning that becomes the hold display H4, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the change effect such as hold, and sets the final display color to “blue (（)”. It is determined that the concealment effect is not executed, the small character effect is determined to be executed, and the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold and the small character effect is determined to be “2 digests ago”. In addition, the hold display H4 (T) in the example indicates that the hold display H4 is a target for a change effect such as a hold and a small character effect (an action target for a small character effect and a change target for a change effect such as a hold). ing.

  In FIG. 27A, (a) is shifted once from the scene of FIG. 26 (c), and the variable display corresponding to the active display K2 (two before the fluctuation corresponding to the hold display H4 (T)). This represents a scene where the change is made. (B) of FIG. 27 (A) is a scene following (a) of FIG. 27 (A). (C) of FIG. 27 (A) is a scene following (b) of FIG. 27 (A).

  In the scenes (a) to (c) of FIG. 27A, the hold display H4 (T) is at the position two before the digestion determined as the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold and the small character effect. Accordingly, in the scenes (a) to (c) of FIG. 27A, the hold change effect and the small character effect are executed. Specifically, since the small character effect is executed together with the hold change effect, the small character effect is executed as the action effect. In the example shown in (a) to (c) of FIG. 27A, the effect control CPU 120 has a character (thing such as an item such as a ball or a card) corresponding to the final display color “blue (）)” ( Small) and a mark indicating the hold display H4 (T) (in FIG. 27A, an arrow and the word “STOP?”) Are displayed, and then the character (small) is moved to the position of the mark (hold display). The small character effect is executed as an action effect that makes it appear as if the hold display H4 (T) has changed from “white (◯)” to “blue (◎)” by placing an object held at the position of H4 (T). doing. In addition, the mark which instruct | indicates hold display H4 (T) may be a part of small character effect, and may differ from the small character effect performed accompanying a small character effect.

  FIG. 27 (B) shows an example in which a small character effect is executed as an action gaze effect. FIG. 27B shows a scene that continues from the middle of FIG. Specifically, (a) in FIG. 26 → (b) in FIG. 26 → (c) in FIG. 26 → (a) in FIG. 27 (B) → (b) in FIG. 27 (B) → FIG. 27 (B) ) In (c).

  However, (a) in FIG. 26 → (b) in FIG. 26 → (c) in FIG. 26 → (a) in FIG. 27 (B) → (b) in FIG. 27 (B) → ( c) In the example of the transition, when there is a winning that becomes the hold display H4, the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the change effect such as the hold, determines not to execute the concealment effect, It is determined that the production is to be executed, and the execution timing of the small character production is determined to be “2 digests”. In addition, the hold display H4 (T) in the example indicates that the hold display H4 is a target for a small character effect (an object of action for a small character effect).

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

  In the scenes (a) to (c) of FIG. 27B, the hold display H4 (T) is at the position two times before the digestion determined as the execution timing of the small character effect. Accordingly, in the scenes (a) to (c) in FIG. 27B, a small character effect is executed. Specifically, since the small character effect is executed independently, the small character effect is executed as the action gaze effect. In the example shown in (a) to (c) of FIG. 27B, the effect control CPU 120 changes to a gusset display color that does not actually change the display mode (“blue (）)” in FIG. 27B). After displaying the character (small) with the corresponding object and the mark indicating the hold display H4 (T), move the character (small) and pass it without placing the object held at the position of the mark. As a result, the small character effect is executed as the action gaze effect that does not change while the hold display H4 (T) remains “white (◯)”.

  In the present embodiment, the above-described “gass display color” is determined using a random number. For example, the ROM 121 has a gas color display color determination table that is referred to when a small character effect is executed as an action gas effect effect (when it is determined that a small character effect is to be executed but a change effect such as holding is not executed). In the gas display color determination table, a random value for determining the gas display color (non-red) is set for each of “blue” and “red” so that “blue” and “red” are determined at a predetermined ratio. It is only necessary to assign a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the figure. The predetermined ratio described above may be always constant (for example, “blue” is 70%, “red” is 30%, etc.), may be different depending on the display result, and may vary. It may be different depending on the pattern, may be different depending on the date and time (for example, the date and time is acquired from the RTC circuit 12), or may be different depending on the combination thereof. Instead of determining the “gass display color” using a random number, the “gass display color” may always be the same color (for example, always “blue”).

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

  In the example of FIG. 28, when there is a winning that becomes the hold display H4, the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute a change effect such as hold, and decides to set the final display color to “red (★)”. It is assumed that it is determined that the effect is to be executed, it is determined that the character effect is not to be executed, and the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold is determined as “3 digests before”. As described above, the execution period of the concealment effect (the concealment period) is from the time of winning to the execution timing “after the change”. That is, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the concealment effect over a plurality of variations. In addition, the hold display H4 (T) in this example indicates that the hold display H4 is a target of a change effect such as a hold and a concealment effect (a target of a concealment period and a change target of a change effect such as a hold).

  Since it is determined to execute the concealment effect at the time of winning a prize, as shown in FIG. 28A, the concealment effect is started immediately after the determination. In FIG. 28 (a) to FIG. 28 (e), the shaded display in the lower part of the display area corresponds to the concealment effect. In FIGS. 28A to 28E, for the convenience of explanation, it is possible to visually recognize the hold display (number, position, display mode) and active display (display mode) even if the display is shaded. However, in practice, at least some of them become difficult to view or become invisible by executing the concealment effect. In the example of FIG. 28 (also in FIG. 29), it is assumed that the hold display (number, position, display mode) and active display (display mode) are not visible during the execution period of the concealment effect (the concealment period).

  FIG. 28 (b) is shifted once from the scene of FIG. 28 (a), and the variable display corresponding to the active display K1 (the change three times before the change corresponding to the hold display H4 (T)). Represents a scene where FIG. 28C shows a scene where a shift is performed once from the scene of FIG. 28B and a variable display corresponding to the active display K2 is performed. In FIG. 28D, a shift is performed once from the scene of FIG. 28C, and variable display (hold display H4 (T) corresponding to active display K3 (active display corresponding to hold display H3) is displayed. This represents a scene in which a change corresponding to the previous change is performed. 28E is shifted once from the scene of FIG. 28D, and a variable display (holding) corresponding to the active display K4 (T) (active display corresponding to the holding display H4 (T)). The scene corresponding to the display H4 (T) is shown. (F) of FIG. 28 represents a scene following the process (e) of FIG. 28, where the concealment effect has ended.

  In the scene of (b) of FIG. 28, the hold display H4 (T) is at the position three times before the digestion determined as the execution timing of the change effect such as hold. Accordingly, in the scene of FIG. 28B, the hold change effect is executed. However, since (a) to (e) of FIG. 28 are the concealment period, and the hold display and the active display are not visible during the concealment period, the player in the scene of FIG. Cannot recognize the display color of the hold display H4 (T) or the like. The player can recognize the display color of the hold display H4 (T) or the like after the concealment effect ends as shown in FIG. Thereby, interest can be suitably maintained until the end of the concealment effect.

  In the example of FIG. 28, the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold is determined as “3 before digestion”, but when the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold is determined as “the change”, FIG. In the scene of (e), the active change effect is executed. That is, the display mode of the active display H4 (T) corresponding to the hold display H4 (T) changes from “white (◯)” to “red (★)” during the concealment period. In other words, the concealment effect ends after the execution timing “the change”. That is, the concealment period is from the time of winning a prize to the execution timing “after the change”.

  Next, the case where the small character effect and the concealment effect are executed will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 shows a scene that continues from the middle of FIG. Specifically, FIG. 26 (a) → FIG. 26 (b) → FIG. 26 (c) → FIG. 29 (a) → FIG. 29 (b) → FIG. 29 (c) → FIG. Transition is made as (d) → (e) in FIG. 29 → (f) in FIG. 29.

  However, (a) in FIG. 26 → (b) in FIG. 26 → (c) in FIG. 26 → (a) in FIG. 29 → (b) in FIG. 29 → (c) in FIG. 29 → (d) in FIG. → (e) in FIG. 29 → (f) in FIG. 29 In the example of transition as shown in FIG. 29 (f), when there is a winning that becomes a hold display H4, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute a change effect such as hold, The final display color is determined to be “red (★)”, the concealment effect is determined to be performed, the small character effect is determined to be performed, and the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold and the small character effect is “2 times before digestion” Shall be determined. Therefore, in this example, the concealment effect is executed in (a) of FIG. 26 → (b) of FIG. 26 → (c) of FIG. 26. In addition, the hold display H4 (T) in the example is a change display such as the hold display H4, such as the hold change effect, the covert effect, and the small character effect target (the object of the cover period, the action target of the small character effect, and the hold change) It is shown that the target is a change in production).

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

  In the scenes of (a) to (c) in FIG. 29, the hold display H4 (T) is at the position two times before the digestion determined as the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold and the small character effect. Accordingly, in the scenes (a) to (c) of FIG. 29, the hold change effect and the small character effect are executed. Specifically, since the small character effect is executed together with the hold change effect, the small character effect is executed as the action effect. In the scenes of (a) to (c) of FIG. 29, the player can recognize what the display color of the specific hold display on which the small character effect is applied, even though it is during the concealment period. . Specifically, in the scene of FIG. 29 (c), the character (small) passes by without placing an object corresponding to the final display color “red (★)” at the position of the mark. 29 (c), it becomes possible to recognize that the display color of the hold display at the position of the mark is “red (★)”.

  In other words, if the small character effect is executed during the concealment period, there is a risk that the change target or the display mode after the change may be recognized, and the interest cannot be suitably maintained. In order to make the problem difficult to occur, the small character effect is less likely to be executed when the concealment effect is executed than when the concealment effect is not executed (see FIG. 25B).

  If the small character effect is executed during the concealment period, there is a possibility that the change target and the display mode after the change are recognized. That is, as shown in FIG. 27A, the small character effect is executed in a state in which the change target and the display mode after the change are clearly shown in a state before the hold display and the active display are changed. Therefore, if the small character effect is executed as the action effect, even if the state after the hold display or the active display is changed cannot be confirmed, that is, even during the concealment period, the change target and the display mode after the change Can be recognized. On the other hand, when the large character effect is executed during the concealment period, there is no possibility that the change target or the display mode after the change is recognized. That is, as shown in FIG. 26, the large character effect is executed in a state in which neither the change target nor the display mode after the change is clearly shown in a state before the hold display or the active display is changed. Therefore, even if a large character effect is executed as an effect effect, if the state after the hold display or active display is changed cannot be confirmed, that is, during the concealment period, the change target and the display mode after the change are recognized. Impossible.

  Accordingly, as described above, when the concealment effect is executed, the small character effect is less likely to be executed than when the concealment effect is not executed, whereas when the concealment effect is executed, the concealment effect is not executed. Therefore, it is difficult for the large character effect to be executed (see FIG. 25B). On the contrary, in order to increase the expectation after the concealment period, the large character effect is more easily executed when the concealment effect is executed than when the concealment effect is not executed (see FIG. 25B).

  In FIG. 25B, the ratio of determining the large character effect and the small character effect is the same when the concealment effect is not executed, but when the concealment effect is not executed, the large character effect is the smaller character effect. It may be easier to determine, or the small character production may be more easily determined than the large character production.

  In addition, although it demonstrated that the case where a large character effect was performed as an action effect and the case where a large character effect was performed as an effect gas effect effect, the character (large) effect mode was different. The effect mode of the character (large) may be the same (or substantially the same) in the case of executing and the case of executing the large character effect as the action gaze effect. For example, the character (large) may have the same (or substantially the same) action or facial expression when the hold display or the like changes (successful) and when the hold display or the like does not change (failure). . As a result, when a large character effect is executed during the concealment period, in addition to the change target and the display mode after the change, it is also unrecognizable whether the hold display has changed (whether it has succeeded or failed). Can be possible.

Next, a character effect (modified example) will be described with reference to FIG.
(Modification of large character production)
It has been described that the large character effect is an effect executed in a state in which neither the change target nor the display mode after the change is clearly indicated in the state before the hold display or the active display is changed. It is not limited to. For example, the large character effect may be an effect executed in a state before changing the hold display or the active display, in which the change target is not clearly shown but the display form after the change is clearly shown. For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the large character effect as shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B instead of the large character effect as shown in FIGS. Also good. In the large character production shown in FIG. 30A, the character (large) looks at and prays for an object corresponding to the final display color “red (★)”. Therefore, even during the concealment period, if a large character effect is executed as an effect effect (for example, if it can be determined that the change has been successful from the action or expression of the character (large)), the change target cannot be recognized, The display mode after change (“red (★)”) can be recognized.

(Modification of small character production)
It was explained that the small character effect is an effect that is executed in a state in which the change target and the display form after the change are clearly shown in the state before the hold display and the active display are changed. It is not limited to. For example, the large character effect may be an effect executed in a state in which the change target is clearly indicated but the display state after the change is not clearly specified in a state before the hold display or the active display is changed. For example, the effect control CPU 120 replaces the small character effects as shown in FIGS. 27A to 27C with small characters as shown in FIGS. An effect may be executed. In the small character effect shown in FIG. 30B, the character (small) does not have an object corresponding to the final display color. Therefore, when the small character effect is executed as the action effect during the concealment period, the change target can be recognized, but the display mode after the change cannot be recognized.

  In the case of execution during the concealment period, an effect (for example, the large character effect shown in FIG. 26) in which the change target and the display mode after the change are unrecognizable when performed during the concealment period is set as the effect A. The change target is unrecognizable, but the display mode after the change is the recognizable effect (for example, the large character effect shown in FIG. 30A) as the effect B, and the change object is executed when executed during the concealment period. The display mode after the change is recognizable but the recognizable effect (for example, the small character effect shown in FIG. 30B) is the effect C, and the change target is also changed after the change during the concealment period. When the effect which can also recognize the display mode (for example, the small character effect shown in FIG. 27) is the effect D, the presence / absence of execution may be determined as follows. When the concealment effect is executed, the effect A may be determined more easily than at least one of the effect B and the effect C. Further, when the concealment effect is executed, the effect D may be determined more difficult than at least one of the effect B and the effect C. Further, when the concealment effect is being executed, the effect B may be less likely to be executed than when the concealment effect is not being executed. Further, when the concealment effect is being executed, the effect C may be less likely to be executed than when the concealment effect is not being executed.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment is a gaming machine (for example, the gaming machine 1 or the like) capable of playing a game, and corresponds to a variable display (for example, a variable display of decorative symbols or the like). Specific display means capable of displaying a specific display (for example, hold display, active display, etc.) (for example, a winning effect determination process in step S150 for displaying the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H, active in the active display area AHA) FIG. 25A shows a variable display start processing in step S172 and a predetermined effect in which at least a part of the specific display is difficult to see (for example, a variable display start setting process in step S171). Predetermined performance execution means (for example, see FIG. 28 for the performance mode) in which the presence / absence of execution is determined at such a determination ratio. For example, as a suggestion effect that suggests a change in the display mode of the specific display and the first suggestion effect (for example, the variable display start setting process in step S171 in FIG. 25B). A second character effect (for example, variable display start setting in step S171) different from the first suggestive effect and the large character effect (for example, refer to FIG. 26 for the effect mode) whose execution is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the process, the display mode of the specific display changes at least one of small character effects (for example, see FIG. 27 for the effect mode) whose execution is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. Suggestive effect execution means (for example, variable display effect processing in step S172) that can be executed in advance, and the second suggestion effect is greater than the first suggestion effect. When the display mode of the fixed display changes, the display mode of the specific display after the change is easy to recognize (for example, the small character effect shown in FIG. 27 is compared with the large character effect shown in FIG. 26). The display mode of the hold display after the change when the display mode of the hold display changes is easy to recognize), and when the predetermined effect is being executed, compared to when the predetermined effect is not being executed The second suggestion effect is less likely to be executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 25B, the small character effect is less likely to be executed when the concealment effect is being executed than when the concealment effect is not being executed. According to 25 (B), the ratio of the small character effect being executed when the concealment effect is not executed is 15%, whereas the small character effect is executed when the concealment effect is being executed. The proportion that is received is 5%. ). Thereby, it can prevent that the display mode of the specific display after a change is understood, and a game entertainment interest falls.

  In addition, that the display mode of the specific display is easy to recognize means that it is easy to recognize what the display mode of the specific display is. Specifically, when there are three colors of “white”, “blue”, and “red” as the display mode of the specific display, whether the display mode of one specific display of interest is “white” or “blue” It is easy to recognize whether it is “red”. In the above embodiment, the ease of recognizing the display mode of the specific display is based on the presence / absence of notification of the display mode, but the ease of recognizing the display mode of the specific display is other than the presence / absence of notification of the display mode. It may be due to. For example, it may be easy to recognize by an accurate system of notification (or ambiguity, intentionally having a range, etc.), or may be based on the confirmation of the notification (display size, ease of viewing by color, shape). It may be easy to recognize. Note that auditory (voice) notification may be used instead of visual (display) notification.

In addition, the second suggestion effect has the following modes in order to easily recognize the display mode of the specific display after the change in the case where the display mode of the specific display changes compared to the first suggestion effect.
(A) Although the display mode of the specific display after the change is shown in the second suggestion effect (for example, (a) in FIG. 27A), the display mode of the specific display after the change is not shown in the first suggestion effect ( For example, refer to (d) of FIG. 26), the second suggestion effect is easy to recognize the display mode of the specific display after the change when the display mode of the specific display changes compared to the first suggestion effect. That is, it is a comparison of ease of recognition based on the presence or absence of the above-described notification. In the above embodiment, the changed display mode is notified by the character (small) in the small character effect ((a) in FIG. 27), but is not notified in the large character effect ((d in FIG. 26). )), The small character effect makes it easier to recognize the changed display mode of the specific display when the display mode of the specific display changes compared to the large character effect.
(A) Although the display mode of the specific display after the change is shown in both the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect, the second suggestion effect is a change when the display mode of the specific display changes compared to the first suggestion effect. The display mode of the later specific display is easy to recognize. That is, it is a comparison of the ease of recognition other than the presence or absence of the above-described notification.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the specific display means can display each of the specific displays corresponding to each of the variable displays, and the second suggestion effect is more specific than the first suggestion effect. When the display mode changes, the specific display of the change target is easy to recognize (for example, the small character effect shown in FIGS. 27 and 30B is the large character shown in FIGS. 26 and 30A). It may be easy to recognize the hold display to be changed when the display mode of the hold display changes compared to the effect).

  Note that the fact that the specific display of the change target is easy to recognize means that it is easy to recognize which specific display changes the display mode. For example, when four hold displays and one active display are displayed, it is easy to recognize which changes. In the above-described embodiment, the ease of recognizing the specific display of the change target may be the notification of the change target (in addition to the arrow in FIG. 27, etc., the number of the change target may be reported in numbers). However, the ease of recognizing the specific display of the change target may be other than the notification of the change target. For example, it may be easy to recognize by an accurate system of notification (or ambiguity, intentionally having a range, etc.), or may be based on the confirmation of the notification (display size, ease of viewing by color, shape). It may be easy to recognize. Note that auditory (voice) notification may be used instead of visual (display) notification.

Further, the second suggestion effect has the following modes in order to make it easy to recognize the specific display of the change target when the display mode of the specific display changes compared to the first suggestion effect.
(A) Although the change target is indicated in the second suggestion effect (for example, (a) in FIG. 27A), the change target is not indicated in the first suggestion effect (see, for example, FIG. 26D). The 2 suggestion effect is easy to recognize the specific display of the change target when the display mode of the specific display changes compared to the first suggestion effect. That is, it is a comparison of ease of recognition based on the presence or absence of the above-described notification. In the above embodiment, the change target is notified by an instruction (such as an arrow) in the small character effect (FIG. 27 (a)), but is not notified in the large character effect ((d) in FIG. 26). The small character effect makes it easier to recognize the specific display of the change target when the display mode of the specific display changes compared to the large character suggestion effect.
(A) Although the change target is shown in both the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect, the second suggestion effect recognizes the specific display of the change target when the display mode of the specific display changes compared to the first suggestion effect. It's easy to do. That is, it is a comparison of the ease of recognition other than the presence or absence of the above-described notification.

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

  For example, in the above embodiment, since the concealment effect ends after the execution timing “the change”, the hold display and the active display do not change after the concealment effect ends, but may change after the concealment effect ends. For example, the active display change effect can be executed twice or more, and at least one of the execution timings may be set after the end timing of the concealment effect so that the active display changes after the concealment effect ends. Further, the hold display or the active display may be changed after the concealment effect is ended by advancing the end timing of the concealment effect.

  In the above embodiment, the character effect is executed at most once during the concealment period, but the character effect may be executed a plurality of times during the concealment period. That is, in the above-described embodiment, when the character effect is executed, if another hold display determined at the time of winning is already present, it is determined that the character effect is not executed without determining whether to execute using the random value. Even if another hold display determined at the time of winning when the character effect is executed already exists, the presence / absence of execution using a random value may be determined.

  Note that the plurality of character effects may be of the same type or different types. That is, the small character effect may be executed twice or more during one concealment period (more than one large character effect may be executed), and two large character effects may be performed during one concealment period. It may be executed more than once (further, the small character effect may be executed once or more), and the small character effect and the large character effect may be executed once each during the concealment period.

  Further, in a mode in which the character effect can be executed a plurality of times during the concealment period, the character effect is more likely to be executed multiple times when the concealment effect is executed than when the concealment effect is not executed. Good. There may be a plurality of types of concealment effect execution periods (concealment periods). Further, when the execution period is a concealment effect having a long execution period, the character effect may be executed more than once compared to when the execution period is a short concealment effect.

  In the above embodiment, whether or not to execute a change effect such as a hold, whether or not to execute a final display color or a concealment effect, whether or not to execute a character effect, and execution timing are determined separately. , At least two or more may be determined simultaneously. For example, whether or not to execute a change effect such as hold, the final display color, and the execution timing of the change effect such as hold may be determined at once using, for example, a large table. Further, whether to execute the concealment effect, whether to execute the character effect, and the execution timing of the character effect may be determined at once using, for example, a large table. Alternatively, all may be determined at once using, for example, a large table.

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

  In the above embodiment, the change effect such as hold is executed during variable display, but the change effect such as hold may be executed during shift instead of or in addition to variable display. The same applies to the character production.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the determination ratio of execution of change effects, such as a hold | maintenance, when the hold display by this time winning is the hold display before 3 digests, it is always constant (refer FIG. 24 (A)), Depending on some condition, the determination ratio of whether or not to execute a change effect such as hold may be varied. For example, similarly to the determination ratio of whether or not to perform the concealment effect (see FIG. 25A), the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the change effect such as the hold may be changed according to the display result, or the final display color may be determined. Similarly to the ratio (see FIG. 24C), the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the change effect such as the hold may be varied depending on the variation category. The same applies to the determination ratio of whether or not to execute a change effect such as a hold when the hold display by winning this time is the hold display before the last 4 pieces.

  In the above embodiment, whether or not to execute a change effect such as a hold is determined for the hold display due to the current winning, but instead of or in addition to the hold display due to the current winning, the hold display before the current winning is displayed. Whether or not to execute a change effect such as hold may be determined. Moreover, you may cancel, for example, the execution presence / absence of the change effect such as the hold already determined before the execution.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the display mode of a hold display is made into three colors, white, blue, and red, the display mode of a hold display is not limited to this. For example, it may be other three colors (for example, three colors of purple, yellow, and red) different from at least one color from white, blue, and red, or may be two colors or four or more colors. Moreover, patterns, shapes, and sizes may be different. The same applies to the active display. Further, there may be a display mode dedicated to active display that is not displayed as the hold display.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the change of a display mode is one time at most about a certain hold display, you may make it change twice or more. The same applies to the active display. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the display mode (initial display color) of the hold display added to the start winning memory | storage display area 5H is one type (white), there may be two or more types of initial display colors.

  Further, in the above embodiment, only one hold display determined at the time of winning when the change effect such as hold is executed exists in the start winning storage display area 5H, but a plurality of hold displays may exist. That is, in the above-described embodiment, when a change effect such as a hold is executed, if another hold indication determined at the time of winning is already present, it is determined that the change effect such as a hold is not executed without determining whether to execute using a random value. However, even if another on-hold display determined at the time of winning is already present when a change effect such as on-hold is executed, the presence / absence of execution using a random value may be determined.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the determination rate of execution of the concealment effect is varied according to the display result, the determination rate of whether the concealment effect is performed may be varied according to the variation category. In the above embodiment, the execution ratio of the character effect is determined after determining whether or not to perform the concealment effect. However, the execution ratio of the concealment effect may be determined after determining whether or not the character effect is performed. For example, the determination ratio of whether or not the character effect is performed may be varied depending on the display result (or the variation category), and the determination ratio of whether or not the hidden effect may be performed may be varied depending on whether or not the character effect is performed.

  In the above embodiment, whether or not to execute a large character effect is determined at the time of winning a prize. For example, instead of or at the time of winning a prize, whether or not to execute a large character effect may be determined at the start of variation. When determining whether or not to execute a large character effect at the start of variation, whether or not to execute a large character effect may be varied according to the variation pattern. The same applies to the small character production.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the concealment effect is implement | achieved by the display in the image display apparatus 5, the implementation | achievement method of an concealment effect is not limited to this. For example, instead of or in addition to the display on the image display device 5, a concealment effect may be realized by a movable accessory. Further, the concealment effect is realized by moving the image display device 5 so that the start winning memory display area 5H is hidden behind the accessory (may be a movable accessory or a non-movable accessory). May be.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the concealment effect is executed by lottery (random number for determining whether to perform the concealment effect), but may be executed periodically using the RTC circuit 126, for example.

  In the above-described embodiment, the concealment effect makes it difficult or impossible to visually recognize the hold display and the active display, but it may be difficult or impossible to visually recognize part or all of the action effect and the action effect effect. That is, it may be difficult or impossible to visually recognize the small character effect and the large character effect.

  In the above embodiment, the concealment effect makes it difficult or impossible to visually recognize the hold display and the active display, but the concealment effect only needs to make it difficult or impossible to visually confirm the hold display.

  In addition, the aspect which makes it difficult or impossible to visually recognize a hold display, an active display, etc. is not limited to what hides a hold display or an active display. It may be difficult or impossible to visually recognize the hold display or the active display by making the hold display itself small, translucent, transparent, or deleted.

  Further, the large character effect is not limited to that shown in FIG. 26 or FIG. For example, like the large character effect shown in FIG. 26, the change object and the display mode after the change are not notified at the stage before the change, the background effect, the group effect, the effect by the movable accessory, the button effect, the effect by the decorative pattern Etc. Further, as in the large character effect shown in FIG. 30A, in the stage before the change, the change object is not notified but the display mode after the change is notified, for example, the background effect (for example, notification by the background color), the group effect ( For example, notification by group color or direction of travel), effect by movable accessory (for example, notification by movable mode), button effect (for example, notification by button display color or effect after pressing), effect by decorative pattern (for example, wording of symbol) ("Change to blue" or "change to red")) or the like.

  Similarly, the small character effects are not limited to those shown in FIGS. 27 and 30B. For example, as in the small character production shown in FIG. 27, the stage production before the change, the change target and the display mode after the change are notified, the background production, the group production, the production by the movable accessory, the button production, the production by the decorative design. Etc. In addition, as in the small character effect shown in FIG. 30B, in the stage before the change, the display effect after the change is not notified but the change target is notified, the background effect, the group effect, the effect by the movable accessory, the button An effect, an effect by a decorative design, and the like may be used.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the hold data (1st hold information) of a 1st special figure game and the hold data (2nd hold information) of a 2nd special figure game are not distinguished, it digests in order of winning ( 18), the second hold information may be preferentially digested.

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

  Further, in the above embodiment, the number of rounds is two types of 8 rounds and 16 rounds, but the number of rounds may be three or more types. For example, there may be three types: 4R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit, and 16R probability variation big hit. In the above embodiment, a gaming machine that provides only a probable big hit as the big hit type is shown, but a gaming machine that includes a non-probable big hit (normal big hit) as the big hit type may be used.

  In the above embodiment, a mode in which a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers indicating “0” to “8” and symbols indicating “−” are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed has been described. Is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the special symbol to be variably displayed may be different from the special symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result. In other words, special symbols that are not included in the fluctuating multiple types of special symbols may be derived and displayed as variable display results, and among the fluctuating multiple types of special symbols, those that are not specially derived and displayed as variable display results May be included. In addition, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and a mode in which variable display is executed using only one type of special symbols may be used. As variable display using one type of special symbol, for example, the one type of special symbol may be blinked (turning on / off alternately may be repeated). That is, the repeated display of lighting and extinguishing may be variable display. And even in this case, the one type of special symbol may be derived and displayed last (lit), or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be. The same applies to variable display of other symbols (for example, normal symbols, decorative symbols, etc.).

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

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., one change pattern designation command is used when starting change. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the change pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach is not reach, so-called first) You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the main board 11 stores a random value determination table (display result determination table, jackpot type determination table, and variation category determination table) and is extracted from the main board 11 at the time of starting winning. Based on the random number values (MR1 to MR3), the main board 11 refers to the random value determination table and determines the random value determination process (determination of whether or not to become a big hit, determination of the variation category, and big hit. In the example, the effect control board 12 receives the determination result determined in the main board 11 and executes the pre-reading notice effect based on the received determination result. The execution mode of the pre-reading notice effect is not limited to this. For example, the above-mentioned random number determination table is stored in the effect control board 12, and the random value itself is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (for example, an effect control command that can specify the random value from the main board 11). The effect control board 12 receives the random value itself extracted in the main board 11, and refers to the random value determination table based on the received random value. The pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on the determination result of the determination process. That is, the random number determination process may be performed on the effect control board 12. Further, the random number determination process may be performed on both the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. For example, the effect control board 12 may receive a part of the random number values and execute the random number determination process, and may receive the determination result determined in the main board 11. Specifically, for example, the presentation control board 12 receives the random number values (MR1 and MR2), determines whether or not to win the jackpot, and if it is a jackpot, determines the type of jackpot and also determines the random value. You may make it receive the determination result of the fluctuation | variation category determined with the main board | substrate 11 based on (MR3). That is, the effect control board 12 can execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main board 11.

  In addition, the random numbers may not be synchronized by changing the update timing of the random numbers or changing the update range of the random numbers.

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

  In the above description, it has been described that the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. It does not necessarily have to be stored in a table format (for example, including structures, arrays, etc.). That is, the determination values (determination values) to be compared with the extracted random number values may be stored together in the ROM 101, but may be stored in a distributed (scattered) manner at a plurality of locations in the ROM 101. Alternatively, a mathematical expression or a program that outputs a result (for example, a big hit or a loss in the example of FIG. 6) when the extracted random number value is input may be stored in the ROM 101. The same applies to the determination table stored in the ROM 121.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is shown as the gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbols are stopped in response to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.). For example, a special display corresponding to each game to be executed in the future at a specific time such as always or in a chance zone (preferably a display mode according to the expected degree of bonus etc.) A slot machine that can display a plurality of slots simultaneously and a special display corresponding to each of the already executed games (preferably a display mode according to the expected degree of bonus etc.) You may apply this invention to the slot machine etc. which can be displayed.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by pre-installing the storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

  In the above embodiment, when the movable accessory 17 advances to the front of the display area in the image display device 5, an effect image corresponding to the movable accessory 17 is displayed in the display region of the image display device 5. Also good. According to such a structure, the interest of the production | presentation by operation | movement of the movable accessory 17 can be raised. Further, a plurality of types of operation modes of the movable accessory 17 may be provided, and different effect images may be displayed according to the types of operation modes.

  As described above, when an effect image corresponding to the movable accessory 17 is displayed, there is a possibility that it is superimposed on another display displayed on the image display device 5. In view of this, priority may be set as to which display is prioritized (displayed on the front side) when superimposed. For example, the hold display and the active display may be set higher in priority than the effect image. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the hold display mode and the active display mode from being easily recognized or misunderstood, and to prevent the player from being confused. That is, it is desirable to set the display priority higher than the effect image for a display that causes confusion of the player due to difficulty in visual recognition, such as a hold display, a decorative pattern, or a notice. In addition, for the display such as the background image that will not cause confusion for the player even if it is difficult to see, the display priority is set lower than the effect image so that the effect effect by the effect image is not impaired. May be.

  The setting of the display priority is not limited to the effect image, and may be set in relation to various displays. For example, different priorities may be set for the display of the advance notice for the change being executed and the display of the prefetch notice effect (for example, the display of the prefetch notice effect has a higher priority). Different priorities may be set depending on the size of the display area (for example, an image having a larger display area has a higher priority). According to such a configuration, the effect image can be suitably displayed.

  In addition, the above-described effect image may be displayed in a mode having higher transparency than other displays in order to reduce the influence on other displays.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Frame for gaming machines 4A ... 1st special symbol display device 4B ... 2nd special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5H ... Start winning memory display area 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... normal variable winning ball apparatus 7 ... special variable winning ball apparatus 8 ... speaker 9 ... lamp 11 ... main board 12 ... production control board 13 ... voice control board 14 ... lamp control board 15 ... relay board 16 ... accessory control board 17 ... Movable accessory 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A ... First start port switch 22B ... Second start port switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display controller 126 ... RTC circuit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display;
A predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect at which a part of the specific display is difficult to visually recognize;
At least one of the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect different from the first suggestion effect as the suggestion effect suggesting the change of the display mode of the specific display before the display mode of the specific display changes An executable suggestion performing means,
With
The second suggestion effect is
The display mode of the specific display after the change when the display mode of the specific display changes compared to the first suggestion effect is easy to recognize,
When the predetermined effect is being executed, the second suggestive effect is less likely to be executed than when the predetermined effect is not being executed,
The suggested demonstration execution means, wherein even when a particular display of the display mode does not change, Ri executable der the suggestion effect,
The predetermined effect execution means can execute the predetermined effect even when the suggestion effect is not executed,
Predetermined after effect becomes difficult state visually recognized is executed, the gaming machine characterized by changeable der Rukoto the display mode of the specific display from a viewing easier state.