JP6483054B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  Some conventional gaming machines perform variable display (hereinafter also referred to as “variation” or “variation display”) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player.

  As such a gaming machine, when the game medium wins the start area and the start condition is satisfied, the variable display cannot be started, that is, the variable display based on the start condition established earlier is being executed. If the start condition that allows the execution start of variable display is not established due to the fact that the gaming machine is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the establishment of the execution condition is sequentially stored as a hold information with a hold number stored. Some hold information is displayed on a display means such as a display device as a hold display as a specific display in the order of the hold number.

  On the other hand, if the object is displayed on the display means and displayed as if the attention character was photographed from a plurality of directions by the virtual camera, and there is an obstacle between the virtual camera and the attention character, the obstacle Have been proposed to display from an angle that avoids (Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-219584 A

  However, the virtual camera described in Patent Document 1 does not control the movement of the viewpoint of the virtual camera according to the display mode of the target object, and does not display a specific display such as hold information as the target object on the display unit of the gaming machine. Even if it displays like patent document 1, it cannot be said that it is still enough from a viewpoint of improving game entertainment.

  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 capable of improving the gaming interest.

(1) A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (big hit gaming state) advantageous for a player by performing variable display (various display of special symbols and effect symbols, etc.)
Specific display means (production control CPU 120, FIGS. 21A to 21C) capable of displaying specific displays related to the variable display (holding displays H1 and H2, active display AH, etc. in FIGS. 21A to 21C). Hold display H1, H2, active display AH display processing, etc.)
Display means capable of displaying at least the specific display (production control CPU 120, image data photographed by a plurality of virtual cameras in FIGS. 21A to 21C and displayed on the image display device 5);
Viewpoint control means capable of controlling the viewpoint of the display object displayed by the display means (effect control CPU 120, control processing of movement of the viewpoint from FIG. 21A to FIG. 21B by the virtual camera, by the virtual camera 21B) to control the movement of the viewpoint from FIG.
The specific display means includes
A plurality of the specific indications can be displayed;
The specific display can be displayed in a plurality of types of modes including a first mode and a second mode that is controlled to the advantageous state higher than the first mode.
The viewpoint control means includes
When the specific display is displayed in the first mode and when the specific display is displayed in the second mode, the viewpoint control for the specific display is made different (FIG. 21B and FIG. 21). (Control that changes the viewpoint as in (C), etc.)
When a plurality of the specific displays are displayed, when the second display is displayed in at least one of the specific displays, the second aspect is controlled while the viewpoint for the specific display is not moved. when shown without controls for moving the viewpoint with respect to the specific display.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to vary the viewpoint control for the specific display in a mode in which the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is different, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.
In the above gaming machine,
The first aspect is a three-dimensional shape,
The second aspect is a two-dimensional shape,
The viewpoint control means performs control to stop the viewpoint for the specific display when the plurality of specific displays are displayed and the second aspect is displayed in at least one of the specific displays. When displayed without including the second aspect, control is performed to move the viewpoint with respect to the specific display.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
When the specific display of the second aspect is displayed, the viewpoint control unit fixes the viewpoint with respect to the specific display and does not move and display (FIG. 21C, with the viewpoint fixed by one virtual camera, For example, you can take a picture from the front without moving the virtual camera).

  According to such a configuration, the viewpoint control can be varied according to the display mode of the specific display, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
When the specific display is displayed, the viewpoint control means changes the viewpoint of the specific display from a first viewpoint (a viewpoint from the front by a virtual camera or the like) to a second viewpoint (from the back by another virtual camera). It is possible to switch to the other viewpoint.

  According to such a configuration, since the display moves by switching the viewpoint with respect to the specific display, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(4) In the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
When the specific display of the first mode is displayed, the viewpoint control means can move and display the fixed display while maintaining the viewpoint for the specific display (FIG. 21A, FIG. 21B, etc.). ), With the viewpoint fixed by a single virtual camera, moving the virtual camera and taking a picture.

  According to such a configuration, the viewpoint control can be varied according to the display mode of the specific display, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
The specific display means includes
The specific display of the second aspect is displayed in a two-dimensional shape (such as active display AH in FIG. 21C),
The specific display of the first aspect is displayed in a three-dimensional shape (holding display H1, H2, etc. in FIG. 21C),
The viewpoint control means controls the viewpoint for the specific display so that the specific display of the first aspect looks like a three-dimensional shape (FIG. 21C, for example, a state where the virtual camera is photographed from the front without moving). .

  According to such a configuration, since the viewpoint can be controlled according to the shape of the display mode of the specific display, the player does not feel uncomfortable.

The following configuration may be provided.
(A1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Hold storage means for storing information relating to variable display as hold information;
Hold display means for performing hold display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means (such as the CPU 120 for effect control for performing the process of step S503);
Predetermined display means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S161) that displays the predetermined display in an operable manner,
The hold display means performs a display related to the predetermined display (for example, a display that makes the dancer CHa stand out by applying a spotlight to an image of the dancer CHa).
The predetermined display means displays the predetermined display with different operations depending on whether or not variable display is in progress (for example, the process of step S505 or the process of step S514).
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, since the hold display is associated with the predetermined display, attention can be paid to the hold display and the predetermined display, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(A2) In order to achieve the above object, another gaming machine according to the present invention is:
A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Hold storage means for storing information relating to variable display as hold information;
Hold display means for performing hold display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means (such as the CPU 120 for effect control for performing the process of step S503);
Predetermined display means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S161) that displays the predetermined display in an operable manner,
The hold display means performs a display related to the predetermined display (for example, a display that makes the dancer CHa stand out by applying a spotlight to an image of the dancer CHa).
The predetermined display means displays the predetermined display in a different mode depending on whether or not variable display is being performed (for example, the mode of the image of the dancer CHa is different before and after the predetermined condition is satisfied),
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, since the hold display is associated with the predetermined display, attention can be paid to the hold display and the predetermined display, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(A3) In the gaming machine of (A1) or (A2),
A background image display means capable of displaying any of a plurality of types of images as a background image during variable display (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for outputting images in a predetermined order);
The predetermined display means displays the predetermined display with different operations according to the type of video displayed by the background image display means (for example, performing different dances according to the music and video being output),
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay more attention to the hold display and the predetermined display, and to improve the game entertainment.

(A4) In any of the above gaming machines (A1) to (A3),
A background image display means capable of displaying any of a plurality of types of images as a background image during variable display (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for outputting images in a predetermined order);
The predetermined display means displays the predetermined display by an operation according to the type of video displayed by the background image display means during a period until the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, during a period variation until the predetermined condition is satisfied) Dance continues, etc.),
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay more attention to the hold display and the predetermined display, and to improve the game entertainment.

(A5) In any of the above gaming machines (A1) to (A4),
During the period until the predetermined condition is satisfied, any one of a plurality of types of images can be displayed as the background image being variably displayed, and after the predetermined condition is satisfied, a background image display means for erasing the displayed image (for example, For example, ending the music and video output based on the fact that the predetermined condition has been established)
The predetermined display means displays the predetermined display by an operation according to the type of video displayed by the background image display means for a period until the predetermined condition is satisfied, and after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the background is displayed. The predetermined display is displayed with an operation different from the operation according to the type of video displayed by the image display means (for example, during the period until the predetermined condition is satisfied, the dance being executed according to the music being output and the video) To perform a paused dance based on a certain condition being met)
You may do it.

According to such a structure, it can be made to recognize clearly whether it is in a game.
(A6) In any of the gaming machines (A1) to (A5) above,
A background image display means capable of displaying any of a plurality of types of images as a background image during variable display (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for outputting images in a predetermined order);
The predetermined display means displays the predetermined display in a different manner depending on the type of video displayed by the background image display means (for example, an image of the dancer CHa in a mode matched to the output music and video) Such),
You may do it.

  According to such a structure, since the mode of the predetermined display differs according to the background image, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(A7) In any of the above gaming machines (A1) to (A6),
It further comprises variable display control means for controlling variable display of identification information,
The variable display control means includes
Regardless of whether or not the identification information is variably displayed, the identification information can be displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S161).
When the identification information is not variably displayed, the display position of the identification information is moved to a predetermined position different from the display position during the variable display by satisfying the predetermined condition (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S515) ),
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, attention can be gathered even when the identification information is not variably displayed, and interest can be improved.

(A8) In any of the above gaming machines (A1) to (A7),
It further comprises variable display control means for controlling variable display of identification information,
The predetermined display means operably displays the predetermined display on the back side of the player with respect to the identification information displayed by the variable display control means (for example, the image of the dancer CHa is on the back side of the player with respect to the decorative design. , Etc.)
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, since the predetermined display is visible and hidden by the variable display of the identification information, attention can be focused on the predetermined display.

(A9) In any of the gaming machines (A1) to (A8) above,
The predetermined display means can display the predetermined display by the same predetermined operation regardless of whether or not the variable display is being performed (for example, 0 for executing the processing of step S505 and step S515).
You may do it.

According to such a configuration, the predetermined operation in the predetermined display can be made conspicuous.
(A10) In any of the gaming machines (A1) to (A9) above,
It further comprises variable display control means for controlling variable display of identification information,
The variable display control means includes
Regardless of whether or not the identification information is variably displayed, the identification information can be displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S161).
When the identification information is not variably displayed, the display position of the identification information is moved to a dedicated position different from the position displayed during the game (e.g., the process of step S515 is performed) by satisfying a predetermined condition.
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an uncomfortable feeling that the identification information cannot be visually recognized.

(A11) In any of the gaming machines (A1) to (A10) above,
Determining means for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S110);
Variable display control means for variably displaying the identification information image and deriving the display result in accordance with the determination result of the determination means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S172);
A specific effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for displaying a change effect character) capable of displaying a specific effect image during execution of variable display of the identification information image,
The specific effect image can be arranged at an overlapping position at least on the near side of the player with respect to at least a part of the identification information image (for example, the player with a change effect character rather than a part of the effect image showing a decorative design) And can be placed in the overlapping position on the front side)
The specific effect execution means sets the display mode of the specific effect image as a static mode at a position overlapping the front side of the identification information image during a period in which the display result of the identification information image is derived (for example, decoration In a period in which the display result in the variable display of the symbol is derived, the display mode of the effect image indicating the character that is the specific effect image is in a static state at a position that overlaps the player's nearer side than the effect image indicating the decorative pattern. And so on)
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent misrecognition of the display result.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting 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 process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a dance production | presentation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a symbol position return pattern determination table. It is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of the dance in a change and stop dance, and the timing of the saving and return of a decorative design. It is an example of the production | presentation operation | movement which shows the dance in a change, the dance in stop, and the saving of a decoration symbol. It is an example of a production | presentation operation | movement in the case of making the aspect of a dancer's image into a different aspect before and after predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is an example of the production | presentation operation | movement which shows the operation | movement of a dancer and the operation | movement of a hold display. It is an example of an effect operation in the case where a dancer's image itself is displayed as a hold display and a prefetch notice effect is executed. This is an effect example in which the dancer's image itself is displayed as a hold display and an active display while moving the virtual camera, and the display mode is switched in the prefetch notice effect. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the expectation degree of jackpot, and a display mode.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched and shot from a hitting ball launching device 550 described later.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, both a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”). May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (for example, in the vicinity of the hitting ball launching device 550), a launching ball detection sensor 505 that detects whether or not the game ball is being fired is provided. When the launch ball detection sensor 505 detects the launch of a game ball, a detection signal is output to the signal input circuit. The detection signal output from the shot ball detection sensor 505 is output according to the physical approach state of the game ball to the shot ball detection sensor 505. Therefore, when the launch ball detection sensor 505 is provided in the vicinity of the hit ball launch device 550, when the game ball passes through the launch ball detection sensor 505 at a high speed, the output period of the detection signal output from the launch ball detection sensor 505 is long. In some cases, the signal input circuit may be shorter than the period in which the signal can be detected, and the detection signal cannot be detected. In order to deal with such a problem, when the launching ball detection sensor 505 is provided in the vicinity of the hitting ball launching device 550, the output period of the detection signal output from the launching ball detection sensor 505 is set to a normal passing period (for example, 2). An extension circuit (not shown) that extends for a predetermined period (for example, 6.8 milliseconds) longer than ˜3 milliseconds may be provided. According to this, even if the output period of the detection signal output from the shot ball detection sensor 505 is reduced, it is possible to reliably detect the release of the game medium.

  Further, the launch ball detection sensor 505 may be provided, for example, on a front frame that detachably holds the game board 2, and according to this, even when the game board 2 is replaced with another game board, the replacement is possible. Since the launch ball detection sensor 505 is provided on the front frame that can be used in common with the previous game board 2, the launch ball detection sensor 505 can be used in common even if the game board 2 is replaced. Operation costs can be reduced. In this embodiment, a proximity sensor is illustrated as the launch ball detection sensor 505. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and such a sensor may correspond to the passing period of the game ball. What is necessary is just to output the signal of an output period, for example, the photo sensor etc. which output a signal according to intercepting light when a game ball passes may be sufficient. If it is detected by the launch ball detection sensor 505 that a game ball is being launched, a launch on command indicating that the game ball is being launched is not detected. A firing off command indicating that the game has not been fired is transmitted from the main board 11 side to the effect control board 12 side. On the effect control board 12 side, it is determined whether or not a game ball is being fired by the command. Judgment is possible. It should be noted that only the firing on command is transmitted from the main board 11 side, and the production control board 12 side determines that the firing on command has been received and has not received the firing on command. It may be determined that it has not been fired. Further, the shot ball detection sensor 505 is not located in the vicinity of the ball hitting device 550, for example, at an arbitrary position on the rail that guides the game ball shot from the ball hitting device 550 toward the upper side of the game area 2. It may be provided.

  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, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

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

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, a first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B 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.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

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

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of the launch motor provided in the hit ball launching device 550.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to the ball hitting device 550 ( An upper plate (a hitting ball supply tray) for storage) is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

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

Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, the normal symbol display 20 is set based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the general symbol start condition for the normal symbol start is satisfied. The usual game is started.

  In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. 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.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, a special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable time has elapsed after the variable symbol special display is started, the variable symbol variable symbol is displayed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. 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 the specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small bonus symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes “small hit” as a predetermined display result. Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, the game is “lost”.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is the big hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the number “2” is the small hit symbol. , The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big win symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lose symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The large winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15” or the like). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "5", and "7" that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7" are normally open round jackpot symbols and the number "5" The special symbol indicating is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit game state (normal open big hit state) as the normal open round specific game state controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 The door is in the open state in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) that is the first period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By doing so, the round which changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the 1st state (open state) advantageous to a player is performed. The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  In the big hit game state (short-term open big hit state) as the short-term open round specific game state controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set in each round. A second time period (for example, 0), in which the upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is opened by the big prize opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state. 1 second). Note that in the short-term open big hit state, it is only necessary to control the opening period of the big prize opening to be the second period, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds may be set to a second round number (eg, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (eg, “15”) in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (such as 0.1 second) and is very short. For this reason, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. The short-term open big hit state is also called a second specific game state.

  In addition, the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state is not limited to the one with a short winning opening period compared to the big hit gaming state as the normal opening round specific gaming state, for example, the opening of the big winning mouth The period (upper limit time) is the same in the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open round specific game state, but in the short-term open round specific game state, there is an upper limit number of times (for example, two times) that makes the big prize opening state open. It may be less than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal open round specific game state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state, the period during which the game ball is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is longer than the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. As long as it is at least one of the short second period and the number of executions of the round being the second round number less than the first round number in the normal open round specific gaming state. .

  After the special symbol indicating the number “2” as the small hit symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state is controlled. In this small hit game state, similarly to the short-term open big hit state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 performs a variable winning operation for changing the big winning opening to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) over the second period is repeatedly executed.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R Then, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach variation symbol” which has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also 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. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, etc.) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is a display state that changes in synchronization while constituting all or part of the combination.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  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. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach and super reach are set in advance. Then, when the reach form of super reach appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is higher than when the reach form of normal reach appears. As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, super-reach effects such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C are prepared in advance.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach production, the variable display status of decorative designs may become reach status, and the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of decorative symbols. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects should be executed in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is to be executed on the side of the effect control board 12 may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the side of the main board 11.

  In the variable display effect of “slip”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc., a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2” of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols is displayed. )) In the decorative symbol display area (for example, one or both of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), and then the display is stopped and displayed again. An effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed. Thus, in the variable display effect of “slip”, a predetermined number of decorative symbols are displayed after temporary display of a plurality of decorative symbols from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the display of a definite decorative symbol resulting in variable display. When the variable display state of the decorative pattern is re-executed, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and when the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. is there.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Before the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, for example, one of a plurality of types of pseudo-ream chances determined in advance in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Are temporarily stopped and displayed as a predetermined display result. Thereafter, pseudo continuous variation (re-variable display) is performed. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started 2 to 4 times in succession. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than one to three times, for example, four or five times.

  In addition to “slip” and “pseudo ream”, variable display effects using the variable display operation of such decorative patterns include, for example, “Development chance eyes”, “Development chance eyes end”, “Slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern resulting in the variable display result. In all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbol variable display state is reached. A predetermined reach production is started. As a result, when the decorative symbol constituting the development opportunity is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state is reached. Expectation is enhanced.

  Further, in the variable display effect of “end of development chance”, after the decorative display variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as an opportunity for development is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols of the lost combinations (special combinations) that are the pseudo-continuous chances in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, Unlike the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect that changes the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols change again in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By doing so, an effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  In this embodiment, as will be described in detail later, images (dancers) of dancers corresponding to the upper limit of the number of reserved memories are displayed during variable display of decorative designs and stop display of variable display of decorative symbols ( In addition to performing a predetermined display), a dance effect for operating the displayed dancer is executed according to the music and video being output (a different dance is performed according to the music and video being output). In addition, an effect that makes the displayed dancer stand out is displayed by displaying the hold display in association with the image of the displayed dancer. The dance effect may be displayed in order so as to give movement to the displayed dancer image, or may be performed by outputting a plurality of videos prepared in advance.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is not changed to the reach state after the variable symbol variable display is started. In addition, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is reached after the variable symbol variable display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “lost”.

  When the special big win symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special opening game as a special symbol for the special opening game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed. Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed or without a reach effect, a predetermined normal big hit combination (“non-probability variable big hit combination) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations ”) Is displayed in a stopped manner. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. Ornamental symbols having even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” that constitute a normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed. The decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time-shortening control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state is finished and the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol variable display state is Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after a reach effect similar to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative design is “normal”, or after the reach effect is not executed, a plurality of types of jackpot combinations Among them, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. The decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decoration symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decoration symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probable jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game has a variable display result of “big hit” This is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” (also referred to as “big hit type”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big change” big hit type, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the probability variation control (probability change control) is performed together with the time reduction control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The certainty control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again in the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time-saving control, the probability variation control may be ended when a special number of games (for example, 100 times) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses the normal symbol display unit 20 to make the normal symbol change time (normal symbol change time) shorter than that in the normal state, or to change the normal symbol in each time the normal symbol game. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the 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 performed in combination.

  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. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B can be easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. 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.

  The 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. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the short time control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-purpose game can be executed frequently and the variable display result in each special-purpose game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a short-term open round jackpot symbol such as a special symbol indicating “5” is stopped or displayed, or a small bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating “2” is stopped or displayed. In some cases, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols determined in advance as the chance of opening may be displayed in a stopped manner. In addition, when the short-term opening round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable symbol display state of the ornament symbol being reached. After that, a fixed decorative pattern (a fixed decorative pattern serving as a chance corresponding to the short-term open round big hit state) that is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a short-term open round jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is "big hit" This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a “big hit type”) of “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “surprise probability big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “surprise” big hit type, the short-term open big hit state is controlled.

  Based on the fact that the small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “2” is stopped and the variable display result is “small hit” as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit game state is controlled. After that, the gaming state is not changed, and the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game with the variable display result of “small hit” is executed, after the end of the small hit gaming state, The special gaming state may end and return to the normal state.

  If the winning symbol is opened after the final decorative symbol composing the opening chance is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “accurate” There is a case where it is controlled to a short hit big hit state based on that, and a case where it is controlled to a small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. On the other hand, the winning winning opening is opened after the definite decorative symbols constituting the reach combination are derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbols. The variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “exact” Only when it is controlled to a short-term open big hit state. Therefore, the confirmed decorative symbols that make up the opening chances correspond to being controlled to either the short-term open big hit state or the small hit gaming state, while the fixed decorative symbols of the reach combination are short-term open big hit states It corresponds to being controlled by.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the determined decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probable big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are usually the big hit combinations are displayed temporarily on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Medium ”,“ Right ”decorative symbols display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R with the same decorative symbols in the same state, and then fluctuate again. One of the decorative symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes the normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped decorative symbol is displayed. A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  After the decisive decorative symbol that is normally a jackpot combination is derived and displayed, at the start of the jackpot gaming state or during the round in the jackpot gaming state, one round ends in the jackpot gaming state and the next round starts During the big hit that will be a promising change notification effect whether or not to control to the probable change state, such as the period from the end of the last round in the big hit gaming state until the start of the next variable display game A promotion effect may be executed. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion that the gaming state becomes a probable change state even though the confirmed decorative pattern is a normal jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to be notified. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the normal symbol or the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative symbol is variably displayed. May be notified so that the player can recognize the presence or absence of promotion to be in a certain change state by displaying different effect images.

  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 a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

  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 the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electrical parts for production such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the turn-on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

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

  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 that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. 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. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like. 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”. Other command forms may be used. Further, the number of new control numbers constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

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

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads out fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data in the RAM 102, temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores various fluctuation data in the RAM 102. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed. Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of the various random number values used for controlling the progress of the game. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the RAM 102, for example, and periodically or irregularly updates various numerical data by software so that a part of various random values can be obtained. You may make it count the numerical data which show. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

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

  FIG. 3 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a reach reach effect of normal reach is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a reach effect of super reach is executed. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is referred to as a small hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The super reach variation pattern has a reach effect such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C, regardless of whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost”.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. The RAM 102 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  An I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 is used to input various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and to transmit various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port.

  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 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

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

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

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

  On the effect control board 12, for example, 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 tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination tables, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. Consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in decorative symbol variable display operations, reach effects, re-lottery effects, etc., or various effect display operations that do not involve variable display of decorative symbols Has been. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Among the special-fluctuation effect production control patterns, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special-figure variation effect control pattern) based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect is started. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. 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, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that receives a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like develops the image data indicated by the command by reading it from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. 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. . 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 judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes an input port and an output port. For example, various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and an operation detection signal transmitted from the controller sensor unit or the push sensor are taken into the input port. Various signals are transmitted from the output port to the outside of the effect control board 12. More specifically, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 are transmitted. Command (lighting signal) or the like to be output.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a ball dispensing device 97 is connected to the dispensing control board 37 together with the hit ball launching device 550, and the dispensing of prize balls and rental balls is performed according to an instruction (command) from the main board 11. This is performed by controlling the device 97. The ball payout device 97 is a device for paying out a game ball guided by a passage for guiding a game ball and a sprocket driven by a stepping motor or the like to an upper plate or a lower plate. Also, a payout number counting switch for counting rental balls and the like is configured as a part of the unit. In this embodiment, the payout detection means is realized by a payout number count switch, and has a function of detecting that a winning ball or a lending ball is actually paid out from the ball payout device 97. In this case, the payout number count switch outputs a detection signal of 1 every time one payout of prize balls or rental balls is detected.

  The payout control board 37 is attached to the front frame side and connected to the corresponding card unit via the interface board. The payout control board 37 receives the lending ball according to the input of the lending signal output from the card unit. Perform a payout.

  Further, the payout control board 37 is connected to a launch ball detection sensor 505 that is provided in the vicinity of the hit ball launching device 550 and detects a game ball immediately after being launched by the hit ball launching device 550. A firing signal (detection signal) output from the sphere detection sensor 505 is input. Therefore, the launch signal (detection signal) output from the launch ball detection sensor 505 is transmitted via the payout control board 37 to the I / O 105 of the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11. .

  The payout control board 37 is provided with an extension circuit 99 for extending the output period of the launch signal (detection signal) output from the launch ball detection sensor 505, and the extended launch expanded by the extension circuit 99. A signal (extended detection signal) is sent to the I / O 105 of the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 via a connection cable (command line) connecting the payout control board 37 and the main board 11. As a result of the input, the game control microcomputer 100 can detect whether or not a game ball has been fired.

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count through the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error 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). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

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

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 5, first, the CPU 103 determines the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102. When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102, for example. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to “2” (step S206). When the first start port switch 22A is turned on in step S201 (step S201; Yes) and the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), You may make it transmit the command which shows that there was a prize in the 1st start winning opening to the effect control board 12. Similarly, the second start-up switch 22B is turned on in step S204 (step S204; Yes), and the second special figure holding memory number is the upper limit value in step S205, and the second start-up is performed. You may make it transmit the command which shows that there was a winning in a winning opening to the production | presentation control board 12. FIG.

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

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103, among the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 and the RAM 102, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. Is extracted (step S209). The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as a big hit game state, whether the variable display result is "small hit", and the small hit value This is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the gaming state, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”, for example. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, as one of “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S209 to obtain numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  The numerical data indicating each random number 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 corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 are set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A as shown in FIG. When the value is “2”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 are set in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B as shown in FIG. 6B.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A shown in FIG. 6A generates a start prize (first start prize) when the game ball passes (enters) the first start prize opening formed by the normal prize ball device 6A. However, the pending data of the special figure game that has been started but has not yet been started (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Based on the establishment, numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random number MR1 or the jackpot type determination random number MR2 extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is reserved data, and the storage number is a predetermined upper limit. Store until a value (eg "4") is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the (result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  In the second special figure storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 6 (B), the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the start winning (second starting winning) is made. The pending data of the special figure game that has been generated but has not yet started (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. On the basis of the establishment, numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random number MR1 or the jackpot type determination random number MR2 extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is reserved data, and the number is a predetermined upper limit value. Store until it reaches (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of (result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  Note that the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition by passing (entering) the game ball through the first starting winning opening and the gaming ball passing (entering) through the second starting winning opening. Thus, the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. .

  Subsequent to the processing of step S210 shown in FIG. 5, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 to transmit a first start opening prize designation command notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. Set up. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. The second special symbol display device 4B performs setting for transmitting a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established. . The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  Thereafter, for example, the storage address of the reserved memory count notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. Is set to transmit either the first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number (step S212). The reserved memory count notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Instead of the first pending storage number notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the total pending storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  After executing the process of step S212, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S213). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S213; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S213; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215). The start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern is determined by using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern based on a predetermined determination result as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. A process for determining one of a plurality of types is included. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “251”. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol variable display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing in step S111, a fixed special symbol that results in variable display of the special symbol and a variation pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol or decoration pattern using the random value MR1 for determining the special diagram display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. The variable display mode is determined.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, each time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value which is a stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the RAM 102 is decremented or added by 1, and the first special symbol display device Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special figure in 4A or a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the elapsed time is measured by a common timer. Done. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if the process of controlling the change of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure is controlled by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is on. If the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. include. In this case, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. For example, in response to the big hit type of “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds” and the upper prize is set to the upper limit number of times to execute the round. By setting the number of times of opening the mouth to “15 times”, it is only necessary to set the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, and the number of opening of the big winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. Is set to “15 times” to set the short-term open big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like are included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. As an example, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is the same as when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Setting to “0.1 seconds” and setting the number of times of opening of the big winning opening to “15 times” may be performed so that the small hit gaming state is set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door may be executed.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the presentation operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by the presentation device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until the time has passed is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 4 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, it is only necessary to read the second reserved storage number count value stored in the RAM 102 and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores the hold corresponding to the hold number “1”. As data, numerical data indicating 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). Further, in the process of step S233, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter. At this time, the fluctuation 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 second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter is read from the RAM 102, and it is determined whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  Note that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to a game executed with priority over the special graphic game using the first special figure. The execution of the special game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winnings are generated. In this case, a table for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It only has to be determined.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the storage corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating 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 unit 151A shifts the hold data indicated by the random numbers MR1 and MR2 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. (Step S237). In the process of step S237, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing either of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is changed as a use table for deciding whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. A special figure display result determination table corresponding to the special figure designation buffer value is selected and set (step S239). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 8A is set in the usage table. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 8B is set in the usage table. Further, the CPU 103 may select the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state.

  The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a special figure display is made depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the result is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short-time state (low probability state), or a probability variation state (high probability state), the special figure display result determination table 130B A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the first special figure display result decision table 130A and the second special figure display result decision table 130B, the table data indicating the decision value to be compared with the random value MR1 for special figure display result decision indicates the special figure display result as “big hit”. ”Is data for determination assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). More decision values are assigned to the “big hit” special figure display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” compared to the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). If the state is controlled, the probability of being determined increases. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a probabilistic state, compared to when it is in a normal state or a short time state. Therefore, the determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state increases.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determined values (a value in the range of “30000” to “30350”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, The case where the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. The ratio determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state as “small hit” can be varied.

  In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the special figure display result is “small hit” and the small hit game state is controlled. In a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as a state (highly accurate high base state), frequent occurrence of a small hit gaming state in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball By avoiding this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to an extended game. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a predetermined range of determination values different from the settings in the first special figure display result determination table 130A are assigned to the special chart display result of “small hit”. Also good. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determination value than the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the “small hit” special figure display result. In this way, when the high base state such as the short-time state or the probability change state is set, the proportion determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state may be lower than when the low base state such as the normal state or the short-time probability change state is used. Good. Alternatively, regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, the special figure display result may be determined with reference to the common special figure display result determination table.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S239 shown in FIG. 7, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is converted into “big hit”, “small hit”, and “lost”. Compared with the determined value assigned to the special figure display result, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” (step S240).

  Since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state is selected in step S239, in the process of step S240, the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a probable state. Whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display such as a special figure game is started is a normal state or a short time state, the game state is indicated in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the normal state or the short time state is selected as the normal determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this table data. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a certain change state, the game state is determined in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the probability variation state is selected as the special determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this data.

  After the special figure display result is determined in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is “big hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 9 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243).

  The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the special symbol that is variably displayed (changed) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second). Depending on whether it is a special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4B, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a plurality of values such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. Assigned to the type of jackpot type.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, the assignment of the decision value to the big hit type of “surprise” differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the predetermined value (the value in the range of “82” to “99”) is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”, while the fluctuation special figure Is the second special figure, no decision value is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “surprising” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and the short-open big hit state is controlled. In the gaming state where the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the short-term open big hit state in which it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in gaming interest due to the extended game. .

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of determination values different from the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type. Good. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller decision value may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type than when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  By referring to the big hit type determination table 131 set in step S243 shown in FIG. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type of “probability change” and “surprise probability” matches, the jackpot type is determined to be a plurality of types (step S244).

  By determining the jackpot type in the processing of step S244, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any one of the short-time state and the probable state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. It is determined before the fixed special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 102 (step S245), the determined jackpot type is stored. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S246). If it is determined that the “small hit” is determined (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S247).

  If it is determined in step S246 that the game is not “small hit” (step S246; No), or after performing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, whether to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. A determined special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the prior determination as to whether or not, and further, the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot game state is set (step S248). As an example, when it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, a lost symbol is obtained corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small figure corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “2” as the symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit symbols “3”, “5”, “7” corresponding to the big hit type determination result in step S244 are displayed. Any of the special symbols indicating the numbers "" is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that is the normal jackpot symbol among the normal open round jackpot symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. Also, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability variable big hit symbol among the normal open round big hit symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. A special symbol indicating the number “5”, which is a short-term open big hit symbol, is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “accuracy”.

  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. . In step S235, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S250), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board. 12 determines 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 demo command is performed, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 4 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. Set (step S262). Further, for example, by reading the jackpot type buffer value stored in the RAM 102, it is specified whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” (step S263).

  The jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern is changed to a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the jackpot type. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, a numerical value (determination) to be compared with the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination according to whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probability variation”, “probability variation”, or “surprising variation”. Value) is assigned to any one of the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-2, the fluctuation pattern PB4-3, and the fluctuation pattern PC1-1 to the fluctuation pattern PC1-3.

  In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion in which the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern varies depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. . For example, depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the determination values for the change pattern PA4-1, the change pattern PB4-1, the change pattern PB4-2, and the change pattern PB4-3 The assignment is different. Thereby, the ratio determined by the same variation pattern can be varied according to the determination result of whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types.

  Further, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion in which determined values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on which of a plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. For example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, a decision value is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-2, and the fluctuation pattern PB4-3. On the other hand, no decision value is assigned to the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprise”, the decision values are assigned to the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3, while the variation pattern PA4-1 and the variation pattern PB4. No determination value is assigned to -1, fluctuation pattern PB4-2, and fluctuation pattern PB4-3. Thus, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is controlled to the short-term open big hit state according to “surprise”, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be different from the case where the normal open big hit state is controlled. be able to.

  When the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, depending on whether the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state Thus, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern may be made different. Thereby, the ratio determined by the same fluctuation | variation pattern can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. Also, when the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state Thus, the determined values may be assigned to different variation patterns. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation patterns depending on which of the plurality of game states. In this embodiment, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, more determined values are assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA4-1 indicating the fluctuation pattern of normal reach than in the case of “probability change”. . Therefore, when the reach effect of super reach is executed, the possibility that the jackpot type will be “probability change” is higher than “non-probability change”, so that the player can be expected and Interest can be improved. Further, in the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11A, the variation pattern PB4-2 that performs the reach effect of the super reach B is more preferable than the variation pattern PB4-1 that performs the reach effect of the super reach C. More variation values are assigned to the variation pattern PB4-3 for performing the reach effect of the super reach A, that is, as the variation time becomes longer (see the variation time in FIG. 3) than the variation pattern PB4-2. .

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 shown in FIG. 10 (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). If the small hit flag is on (step S264; Yes), the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B shown in FIG. And set (step S265).

  When the small hit flag is off in step S264 (step S264; No), the loss variation pattern determination table 132C shown in FIG. Select and set (step S266). For example, by determining whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 102 is on, it is specified whether or not the time reduction control is being performed in which the time reduction control is performed in the probability change state or the time reduction state (step S267). ).

  When the loss variation pattern determination table 132C is determined (preliminarily determined) to display the special figure display result as “lost”, the variation pattern is selected from any of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. It is a table that is referenced to determine whether or not.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, each of the determined values varies so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern varies depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time variation control is in the probability variation state or the short time state. There is a part assigned to the pattern. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern can be varied depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time-varying control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time-short state. In the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, there are portions where determined values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time variation control is being performed in the probability variation state or the short time state. As a result, different variation patterns can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the time-varying control or the time-shortening control in the time-shortening state. It should be noted that in the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, in contrast to the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A in FIG. 11A, more determinations are made than the determination values assigned to the variation patterns for performing the reach of super reach. A value is assigned to a non-reach variation pattern. Therefore, when the reach effect of super reach is executed, the expectation level that is a big hit is high. Further, in the loss fluctuation pattern determination table 132C, in contrast to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132A of FIG. 11A, the reach effect of super reach B is more than the change pattern PB2-1 that performs the reach effect of super reach C. The variation pattern PB2-2 for performing the reach effect of the super reach A is more suitable than the variation pattern PB2-2, that is, as the variation time becomes longer (the variation time in FIG. 3). (Ref.) Decided values are assigned so as to decrease. Therefore, the higher the expectation of a big hit is, the more the reach effect of super reach with a long fluctuation time is executed. Therefore, the player's attention can be attracted to the type of reach performance to be executed, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S268 shown in FIG. 10, the usage table is based on, for example, numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern stored in a random number buffer for variation. By referring to the variation pattern determination table set in (2), the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S269). Here, in the process of step S269, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is determined based on the establishment of the first start condition. Regardless of whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second starting condition is satisfied, Using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern updated by a common random counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as any of a plurality of types by the common processing module.

  When the jackpot flag is on, table data corresponding to the jackpot type identified by the processing in step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is selected. It is only necessary to be able to determine the variation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine any variation pattern from among a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “big hit”.

  When the small hit flag is on, it is only necessary to refer to the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B and determine a variation pattern to which a determination value corresponding to numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine the variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “small hit”.

  When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” by determining the variation pattern in the process of step S269. That is, the process of step S269 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach state when the variable display result is “losing”.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S269, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S270). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is.

  After executing the process of step S270, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. A setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special game using the figure (step S271). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S273, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the special symbol change are performed (step S272). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address (start address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is transmitted in the RAM 102. Store in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

  Here, the first change start command is a command for designating the start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second variation start command is a command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is a command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. The gaming state designation command is a command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Based on the command transmission setting in step S272, each time a predetermined command control process is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, a game state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the first The variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S273), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended.

Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.
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 a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. 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 the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and an ornamental LED, an effect model With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the drive operation of (movable object), determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a dance effect setting process (step S161).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the dance effect setting process performed in step S161 of FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 13 (the same applies to FIGS. 14 to 17), in order to make the explanation easy to understand, the game state is the normal state, and the game ball wins the first start winning opening (in the normal state, the game ball is An explanation will be given by taking as an example a case where the first start winning opening is mostly won. It should be noted that the same processing can be applied to the case where the gaming state is a short-time state or a certain change state and the game ball wins the second start winning opening.

  In the dance effect setting process shown in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a dancer display process for displaying a predetermined dancer on the image display device 5 (step S501). In step S501, a dancer image in a predetermined mode is displayed. Specifically, in the process of step S501, as shown in FIG. 17A, images of dancers CHa of the number corresponding to “4” that is the upper limit of the number of reserved storage corresponding to winning in the first start winning opening. May be displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 17B, an image of the dancer CHa is displayed on the back layer for the player with respect to the decorative symbol. In the process of step S501, a dancer image having a mode corresponding to the music or video being output may be displayed (a dancer image having a different mode may be displayed depending on the music or video being output). After executing the processing of step S501, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a start winning command has been received from the main board 11 side (step S502). As described above, in this example, the case where the gaming state is the normal state and the game ball wins the first start winning opening is described as an example. Therefore, in the process of step S502, the first starting winning opening is set. It is determined whether or not a command indicating that a winning has been received.

  When it is determined that the first start winning opening has been won (step S502; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs a hold display according to the winning (step S503). Specifically, in the process of step S503, as shown in FIG. 17A, a display that makes the dancer CHa displayed in step S501 stand out is performed (the example shown in FIG. 17A shows a spotlight 5h as a hold display). ), And an example of making the dancer CHa stand out by shining a spotlight on the dancer CHa image). In step S503, if the flag indicating that the demo command has been received is on, the flag is cleared to off.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no winning in the first start winning opening (step S502; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a demonstration command is received (step S504). When it is determined that the demo command has not been received (step S504; No), or after executing the process of step S503, the effect control CPU 120 displays the dancing dance corresponding to the variable display in step S501. The changing dance process to be performed is performed (step S505). In the process of step S505, for example, if an effect that causes the dancer displayed in step S501 to sequentially perform a dance corresponding to the video output in a predetermined order and the music output according to each video is executed. Good (songs may be output in accordance with videos output in a predetermined order, and different dances may be performed corresponding to the videos and music). In the process of step S505, music and video may be output in a predetermined order, and dance may be performed in accordance with the output music and video. Note that in the changing dance process performed in step S505, the dancer displayed in step S501 moves back and forth and right and left, and the hold display displayed in step S503 may be moved in accordance with the dancer. In the process of step S505, the music or video to be output may be displayed to be selectable to the player, the music or video may be output according to the selection, and a dance corresponding to the output music or video may be executed. . After executing the process of step S505, the CPU 120 for effect control ends the dance effect setting process.

  When it is determined in step S504 that a demo command has been received (step S504; Yes), a flag indicating that the demo command has been received is set to an on state, and the stopped dance performed in step S514 described later is executed. It is determined whether it is in the middle (step S506). In the process of step S506, for example, by confirming whether or not the stopping dance execution flag that is set to the on state by performing the stopping dance in step S514, which will be described later, is set to the on state, What is necessary is just to determine whether the stop dance is being performed.

  When it is determined that the stopped dance is being executed (step S506; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the dance effect setting process while continuously executing the stopped dance. Thus, once the stopped dance is executed, the stopped dance continues to be executed for a period until it is determined in step S502 that the first start winning opening has been won. As shown in FIG. 17C, the stopping dance is an effect different from the changing dance. Details of the stopped dance will be described later.

  When it is determined that the stopping dance is not being executed (step S506; No), the production control CPU 120 updates the timer value of the demo command timer that starts counting after receiving the demo command. The demo command timer in this embodiment is provided in the RAM 122 and is preset to 15 seconds. In the process of step S507, the demo command is received, the count is started, and the timer value is gradually subtracted. After executing the processing in step S507, the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of the firing command received when the demonstration command is received (step S508).

  When the launch command received when the demo command is received is a launch off command indicating that the game ball has not been fired (step S508; off), the effect control CPU 120 receives the demonstration command. It is determined whether or not the off-time firing flag indicating that the firing on command has been received is set to the on state, although the firing command being performed is the firing off command (step S509). When it is determined that the off-time fire flag is set to the off state, that is, when it is determined that the fire command received when the demo command is received is off and the fire on command is not received after that (Step S509; No), the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not a firing on command indicating that a game ball is being fired has been received (Step S510). When it is determined that the firing on command has been received (step S510; Yes), the firing command received when the demo command is received is off, but it is determined that the firing on command has been received thereafter, and the off command is off. The firing flag is set to the on state (step S511). Then, the value of the demo command timer is cleared to the initial value of 15 seconds (step S512). After performing the process of step S512, as will be described later, the dance effect setting process is executed again in order to perform the same process as when the fire command received when the demo command is received is the fire on command. If so, the process of step S507 may be skipped.

  If it is determined in step S510 that the firing on command has not been received (step S510; No), whether the timer value of the demo command timer is “0”, that is, 15 seconds after receiving the demo command. It is determined whether or not the time has elapsed (step S513). When it is determined that the timer value of the demo command timer is “0” (step S513; Yes), a stop dance process is executed in which the dancer being displayed performs a stop dance, assuming that a predetermined condition is satisfied (step S513). S514). In the process of step S514, specifically, the changing dance being executed may be terminated and switched to the stopping dance. Also, the music and video output in the predetermined order may be terminated and switched to the music and video dedicated to the stop. As shown in FIG. 17C, the stopped dance in step S514 is an effect performed while the variable display is stopped, unlike the changing dance. The dancer itself is smaller in size and movement than the changing dance. This is an effect of displaying or displaying the dancer's display position on the back side for the player. In the process of step S514, the stopped dance execution flag is set to the on state.

   After executing the processing of step S514, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 17C, displays the decorative symbol display position during the big hit game other than the variable display, during the launch of the game ball, and the variable display. A symbol saving process for saving to a dedicated position that is not displayed during the game, such as inside, is performed (step S515). Note that the decorative symbol saved in the dedicated position in the process of step S515 returns to the original position with the start of variable display according to the return pattern determined in step S559 of FIG. 14 described later. In the process of step S515, a save flag indicating that the symbol has been saved is set to an on state. In this embodiment, the save position of the decorative symbol is the dedicated position, but it may not be the dedicated position as long as the dancer's image can be visually recognized. After executing the process of step S515, the effect control CPU 120 ends the dance effect setting process. In the process of step S515, for example, one of the dedicated positions may be determined from a plurality of dedicated positions according to the background being displayed, and may be saved. Further, for example, the dedicated position for retracting may be changed depending on whether or not a movable object (not shown) has advanced to the front surface of the image display device 5. During the period until the process of step S515 is executed, the decorative symbol is displayed at the normal position as shown in FIG. 17B, for example, even if the decorative symbol is not variably displayed.

  When it is determined in step S513 that the timer value of the demo command timer is not “0” (step S513; No), or after executing the process of step S512, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the predetermined condition is not satisfied. Then, a dance continuation process is performed for continuously performing the changing dance being executed (step S516), and the dance effect setting process is terminated. As described above, when the launch command received when the demo command is received is the launch off command and the launch on command is not received as it is, the timer value of the demo command timer is set to “0”. (During the execution of the changing dance being continued until the timer value of the democo command timer reaches “0”), the stop dance is executed and the display position of the decorative symbol is saved to the dedicated position. .

  On the other hand, when the launch command received when the demo command is received in step S508 is a launch on command indicating that a game ball is being fired (step S508; on), or in step S509 When it is determined that the firing command received when the command is received is the firing off command, but the off-time firing flag indicating that the firing on command has been received thereafter is set to the on state (step S509; Yes), it is determined whether or not a firing off command has been received (step S517). If it is determined that the firing off command has not been received (step S517; No), a dance continuation process is performed in which the dancing dance being executed is continued (step S516), and the dance effect setting process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S517 that the firing off command has been received (step S517; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 updates the timer value of the off command timer that starts counting after receiving the firing off command (step S517). S518). The off command timer in this embodiment is provided in the RAM 122, and is set to 15 seconds in advance, like the demo command timer. The off command timer is a timer that starts counting by receiving a firing off command when the firing command received when the demo command is received is a firing on command. That is, it is a timer for starting counting at the timing when the game ball was fired when the demo command was received, but was not fired thereafter.

  After executing the processing of step S518, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the timer value of the off command timer is “0”, that is, whether or not 15 seconds have elapsed since the launch off command was received. (Step S519). If it is determined that the timer value of the off command timer is not “0” (step S519; No), whether or not a firing on command has been received, that is, whether or not a firing off command has been received but a firing on command has been received again It is determined whether or not (step S520). If it is determined that the firing on command has been received (step S520; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 clears the timer value of the off command timer to the initial value of 15 seconds (step S521). Thereby, the count of the off command timer is started again by receiving the firing off command again. After performing the process of step S521, or when it is determined in step S520 that the firing on command has not been received (step S520; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the predetermined condition has not been established and executes it. A dance continuation process for continuously performing the dancing in the middle of fluctuation is performed (step S522), and the dance effect setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S519 that the timer value of the off command timer is “0” (step S519; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the displayed dancer A stop dance process is executed (step S514). Then, a symbol saving process is performed (step S515), and the dance effect setting process is terminated. In this way, when the launch command received when the demo command is received is a launch on command, or the launch command received when the demo command is received is a launch off command, and then the launch on command is received. If the timer value of the off-command timer is not “0” but the timer value of the demo-command timer (if the timer value of the off-command timer becomes “0”, The middle dance is continuously performed), while the stop dance is performed, and the display position of the decorative symbols is retracted to the dedicated position.

  In this embodiment, the example in which the initial value of the demo command timer and the initial value of the off command timer are the same at 15 seconds is shown. However, for example, the initial value of the demo command timer is 15 seconds, and the off command timer The initial value of each timer may be a different value, such as 10 seconds. According to this, since the timing of establishment of the predetermined condition differs depending on the progress state of the game, that is, whether or not it is firing, the timing of shifting to the stopping dance and the timing of saving the decorative pattern are different, so that the game entertainment is improved Can do.

  It should be noted that various flags other than the save flag such as the stopped dance execution flag and the off-time launch flag used in the dance effect setting process, and various timers such as the demo command timer and the off command timer are included in the process of step S503. Can be cleared all at once. The save flag may be cleared at the timing when the return pattern is determined in step S559 in FIG. In addition, when the game state is a short-time state or a probable change state and the game ball is awarded to the second start winning opening, when the dance effect setting process is applied, the winning of the second start winning opening is performed in the process of step S502. What is necessary is just to determine whether the command which shows that there existed was received. It is also possible to deal with winnings at both starting winning ports, such as winning at the first starting winning port and winning at the second starting winning port. In this case, the first starting is performed in the process of step S501. It is only necessary to display the number of dancers corresponding to “8”, which is the sum of the upper limit of the number of reserved memories corresponding to winning prizes and the upper limit of the number of reserved memories corresponding to winnings to the second starting prize opening.

  Returning to FIG. 12, after performing the dance effect setting process in step S <b> 161, the effect control CPU 120 performs the following processes in steps S <b> 170 to S <b> 177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example. Select one to execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process determines whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the main board 11. The process etc. which determine are included.

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern in response to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122, and performs various types of decorative design variable display. The production control is performed. Further, in the variable display effect process, a process of returning the display position of the saved decorative symbol is performed according to the pattern determined in the variable display start setting process. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is displayed. Even if it does not depend on the effect control command from the main board 11, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the effect control board 12 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, 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”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start specifying command is received and the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is “6” corresponding to the big hit effect processing. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit medium production process. To “4”. When the production control process timer times out without receiving a hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the small hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the decoration LED is executed. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. .

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, etc., and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And various effect controls at the end of the small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the decorative LED. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LED for the game is executed. In the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 12 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S551). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S551; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated fluctuation pattern is used. Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S552).

  If it is determined in step S552 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S552; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S553). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined left determined in advance stored in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the symbol determination table or the like, the left fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, the right determined decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. As a result, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Note that in the process of step S523, it is only necessary to determine the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination that becomes the predetermined chance symbol symbol in response to the case where the changing symbol notice is being executed.

  When it is determined in step S552 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S552; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S554). As an example, in the process of step S554, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and predetermined left and right determined in advance stored in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” ornament symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are the same among the confirmed ornament symbols. Determine the decorative pattern. Further, by extracting numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 and referring to a predetermined medium fixed symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like Then, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, in the case where the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S551 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S551; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display is displayed. It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S555). When it is determined that it is “Accuracy” or “Small Hit” (step S555; Yes), for example, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy” or “Small Hit” such as an opening chance. A combination of symbols is determined (step S556). As an example, in response to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting one of a plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Determine the combination of decorative designs. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number for chance determination that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined chance determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, it is only necessary to determine the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes.

  When it is determined in step S555 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S555; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S557). As an example, in the processing of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a big hit determination symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the RAM 122 is extracted, and then a predetermined big hit determination symbol stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decorative pattern. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit, it may be determined that a different decorative symbol is determined as a final decorative symbol. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, any one of the multiple types of normal symbols is selected and determined as a definite decorative symbol constituting the non-probable variation jackpot combination. That's fine. When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, any one of a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols is selected, and a definite ornament symbol that constitutes a non-probability variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. You just have to decide. At this time, when it is determined to be a definite decorative symbol of a non-probable variation big hit combination, the notification that it is controlled to the probable variation state is not performed in the re-drawing effect during variable display, and is executed corresponding to the big hit gaming state. What is necessary is just to alert | report that it is controlled to a probable change state by the promotion effect during a big hit. On the other hand, when it is determined to be a definite decorative combination of probability variation big hit combination, a notification that control is made to the probability variation state is performed in the re-lottery effect during variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect.

  After executing any of the processing of step S553, step S554, step S556, and step S557, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the decorative symbol is saved in the dedicated position, and whether or not the save flag is set to the on state. It is determined by confirming whether or not (step S558). If it is determined that it has been saved (step S558; Yes), the decorative pattern return pattern is determined with reference to the symbol position return pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15 (step S559), and the save flag is turned off. clear.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a symbol position return pattern determination table. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, return patterns of the types “Pattern A” and “Pattern B” are set, and are set to the determined ratios shown in accordance with the variable display result. The return pattern of “pattern A” in this embodiment is a pattern for starting variable display after instantaneously returning the decorative design to the original display position after erasing the saved design. The return pattern of “Pattern B” is a pattern in which the decorative design that has been saved is moved to the original display position while being displayed, and variable display is performed after the return to the original display position. In addition to this, for example, there may be a pattern such as a pattern C for returning to the original display position while performing variable display while displaying the saved decorative symbols.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the symbol position return pattern determination table in this embodiment, the return pattern of “pattern B” is more likely to be a super reach or a big hit than the return pattern of “pattern A”. Is set to Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the type of return pattern after the decoration symbol is temporarily saved. Note that, for example, a pattern that is determined only when the variable display result is a big hit may be set, for example, the pattern C is determined as the pattern C described above only when the variable display result is a big hit.

  Returning to FIG. 14, after executing the process of step S559, or when it is determined in step S558 that the decorative symbol is not saved in the dedicated position (that is, when the save flag is determined to be in the off state) An effect control pattern to be a pattern is selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S560). The effect control CPU 120, for example, a plurality of effect control patterns stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command, the contents determined in step S528 (such as suggestion effects), and the like. Any of these may be selected and set as a usage pattern. Subsequently, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S561).

  And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S562). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S531 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided in the display area. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S563), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the dancing dance and the stopping dance, and the timing of saving and returning the decorative symbols. Specifically, the example shown in FIG. 16A is an example in the case where a fire-off command is received when a demo command is received (more specifically, the fire command received when the demo command is received is fired). FIG. 16B shows an example in which the firing on command is received when the demo command is received. FIG. 16B shows an example in which the firing on command is not received as it is. .

  As described above, when the launch command is received when the demo command is received and the launch on command is not received as it is, the predetermined condition is that the timer value of the demo command timer becomes “0”. . Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16A, the changing dance is continuously executed until the timer value of the demo command timer becomes “0”. Then, when the timer value of the demo command timer becomes “0”, the stopped dance is executed in the process of step S514 in FIG. 13 and the decorative design is saved in the process of step S515. Then, as shown in FIG. 16A, once the paused dance is executed, the paused dance is continuously executed until there is a prize at the first start winning opening (the decorative symbol is also awarded). Until it is evacuated). After that, when there is a winning at the first start winning opening, the changing dance is executed by the process of step S505 in FIG. 13, and the decorative design is performed according to the pattern determined in step S559 of FIG. 14 with the start of variable display. Returns to its original position. Note that if the firing on command is received during the demo command timer update period shown in FIG. 16A (that is, the period until the timer value of the demo command timer becomes “0”), FIG. It will be the same.

  On the other hand, when the launch command received when the demo command is received is a launch on command, the predetermined condition is that the timer value of the off command timer becomes “0”. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16B, even if a demo command is received, it is determined No in step S517 of FIG. 13 until the launch off command is received, and the timer value of the off command timer is not updated. When the firing off command is received, the timer value of the off command timer is counted. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16B, the changing dance is continuously executed until the timer value of the off command timer becomes “0”. In this embodiment, as described above, since the demo command timer and the off command timer are both set to 15 seconds, the period from the start of the timer count until the stop dance is executed is The same period. When the launch command received when the demo command is received is a launch on command, the timer value of the off command timer is not updated until the launch off command is received, and as shown in FIG. In addition, the period from when the demo command is received to when the stopped dance is executed, that is, the period during which the changing dance is performed is longer than the case shown in FIG. Therefore, since the performance period to be executed differs depending on whether or not a game ball is being fired, it is possible to improve game entertainment. Note that, as shown in FIG. 16B, after the timer value of the off command timer becomes “0”, it is the same as the case shown in FIG.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of an effect operation that shows a dancing dance, a dancing dance, and a decorative symbol. In the example shown in the figure, music is output to make the explanation easy to understand, and an example in which a video output in accordance with the music is omitted is shown, but a video corresponding to the music being output as a background is shown. It is assumed that it has been output.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, a dance corresponding to the song C being output is performed by the process of step S505 in FIG. 13 (the dance also corresponds to the video corresponding to the song C being output). In the example shown in FIG. 13A, there is one hold memory, and a spotlight 5h as a hold display is displayed corresponding to the dancer CHa. After that, when the variable display is stopped and the demo command is received, as shown in FIG. 17B, the ongoing dance is continuously performed until the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, FIG. 13). Step S516, Step S522, etc.). Note that, as shown in FIG. 17B, the image of the dancer CHa is displayed on the back layer for the player rather than the decorative symbol. In the example shown in the figure, a square frame is included as a decorative pattern, and the area where the dancer can be visually recognized is small (there are many parts that overlap with the dancer's image). There may be no square frame. In this case, since the area where the dancer's image can be visually recognized increases, the production effect can be enhanced. In addition, although a square frame is provided during normal variable display, the square frame may be deleted at the timing when the variable display of decorative symbols is stopped. According to this, it is possible to give sharpness to the production and to improve the game entertainment. Alternatively, the decorative design may be transmitted at the timing when the variable display of the decorative design is stopped.

  After that, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (either the demo command timer or the off command timer becomes “0”), the music and video that are being output are temporarily deleted, and as shown in FIG. Are output (a dedicated video during stoppage is also output), a dance according to the music during stoppage is performed (step S514 in FIG. 13), and a dedicated position (variable) shown by the decorative pattern is displayed. A position that is not displayed during a game such as a big hit game other than being displayed, a game ball being fired, or a variable display is saved. In the example shown in the figure, the dancer being displayed is displayed at a position away from the player, and the dancer is displayed in a single row and dances more slowly than during variable display. The music and dance may be changed without changing. Moreover, although the same dance as in the variable display is performed, the display position of the music to be output and the dancer may be changed. In the example shown in the figure, an example in which the ornamental symbol is evacuated to the lower left as seen from the player of the image display device 5 is shown as the exclusive position for evacuating the decorative symbol. As long as it is a position that is not displayed during a game such as a big hit game, a game ball being fired, or a variable display, it may be an arbitrary position (for example, lower right or a sub liquid crystal (not shown)). And when a game ball wins a 1st start winning opening, it returns to FIG. 17 (A) again.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

  When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 120 retracts the decorative symbol display position to a position different from that during variable display. Therefore, the interest can be improved other than during variable display. Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the spotlight 5h as a hold display, and displays the image of the dancer CHa such that the dancer CHa is displayed conspicuously by applying the spotlight to the image (predetermined display) of the dancer CHa. Hold display in association with each other. The displayed hold display is also moved in accordance with the dancer. In addition, the dance (motion) by the dancer can be performed during the variable display during the variable display and during the stop dance after the variable display is stopped. Therefore, since the hold display is associated with the predetermined display, it is possible to focus attention on the hold display and the predetermined display, and to improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 displays an image of the dancer CHa on the back layer for the player with respect to the decorative symbol. Therefore, since the predetermined display is visible and hidden by the variable display of the decorative design, attention can be drawn to the predetermined display. In addition to the changing dance performed during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a stopped dance (predetermined operation) on the dancer (predetermined display) after the variable display is stopped. Therefore, the predetermined operation in the predetermined display can be conspicuous. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 is a dedicated position that is not displayed during a game such as a big hit game other than variable display, a game ball firing, or a variable display according to the establishment of a predetermined condition. Retreat to. According to this, it is possible to prevent an uncomfortable feeling that the decorative design cannot be visually recognized.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 causes the dancer (predetermined display) to perform different dances (motions) according to the music and video being output. According to this, since the hold display is associated with the predetermined display, attention can be paid to the hold display and the predetermined display, and the game entertainment can be improved. In addition, the production control CPU 120 causes the dancer (predetermined display) to continue the ongoing dance (predetermined operation being executed) for the period from when the decorative symbol starts variable display until the predetermined condition is satisfied. According to this, attention can be paid more to the hold display and the predetermined display, and the game entertainment can be improved. Further, the production control CPU 120 continues the changing dance according to the music and video being output for a period until the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the music and video output based on the predetermined condition being satisfied, and End the dance while moving, output the music and video dedicated to the stop, and let the dancer perform the stop dance. According to this, it can be made to recognize clearly whether it is in a game. Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays a plurality of videos prepared as background images and an image of the dancer CHa in a mode matched to the output music and the video among the music output according to each video (predetermined). Display). Since the mode of the predetermined display differs depending on the background image, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the one described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided. Further, at least some of the following modifications may be combined.

  In the above embodiment, before the predetermined condition is established, the dancing dance is performed in steps S505, S516, and S522 in FIG. 13, and after the predetermined condition is established, the stopping dance is performed in step S514 in FIG. In the above, an example is shown in which different dances are performed before and after the predetermined condition is satisfied, that is, the dancer performs different actions. This is an example. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, it is good also as a mode from which the aspect of the image of dancer CHa differs before and after establishment of predetermined conditions. In such a case, for example, instead of the stopped dance process performed in step S514 of FIG. 13, a stopped mode switching process for switching the CHa image of the dancer being displayed to a dedicated mode during the stop may be performed. In addition, after switching to the dedicated mode during the stop, step S501 in FIG. 13 may be skipped. In this way, by changing the mode of the image (predetermined display) of the dancer CHa before and after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the hold display is related to the predetermined display. And can improve the game entertainment.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the example which makes dancer CHa stand out by spotlighting the image of dancer CHa as a hold display was shown. (The display mode of dancer CHa does not change, but acts on dancer CHa. This is an example. For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, a spotlight may be applied as a hold display, and the mode of the image of the corresponding dancer CHa itself may be changed. According to this, since not only the hold display but also the mode of the image of the dancer CHa as the predetermined display changes, the number of holds can be recognized more easily.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of an effect operation in the case where the image mode of the dancer CHa is different before and after the predetermined condition is satisfied. As shown in FIG. 18A, the spotlight is applied as the hold display, and the mode of the image of the corresponding dancer CHa itself is also changed. Then, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the variable display is stopped and the demo command is received, the dance being executed is continuously performed until the predetermined condition is satisfied. After that, when a predetermined condition is established, as shown in FIG. 18C, the image of the dancer CHa is switched to a silhouette image, and the decorative symbol is displayed at a dedicated position shown in the figure (during a big hit game other than variable display or a game ball). Evacuate to a position that is not displayed during a game such as launching or variable display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 18A, an example in which the spotlight is applied as the hold display and the mode of the image of the corresponding dancer CHa itself is changed is shown. As this application, for example, as shown in FIG. In addition, when performing the hold display, as a mode of the dancer CHa image itself, a hold number indicating the hold storage order may be displayed on the dancer CHa image. As described above, since the hold display moves according to the displayed dancer, the hold number can be clarified by displaying the hold number to the dancer in this way (the display position and digestion of the hold display). Order can be clarified). FIG. 19 shows an example of an effect operation showing the dancer's operation and the hold display operation. FIG. 19 shows an example in which there are two reserved memories. As shown in FIG. 19A, when the player views the image display device 5 from the front, the hold display 5ha (spotlight) corresponding to the image of the second dancer CHa from the left and the first from the left A hold display 5hb (spotlight) corresponding to the image of the dancer Chb is displayed. Here, the hold display 5ha is the first hold, the hold display 5hb is the second hold, and according to the order, as shown in the figure, the image of the second dancer CHa from the left is “1”. "2" is displayed in the image of the first dancer Chb. If the hold storage is “4”, a value corresponding to the hold number may be displayed on the images of all the dancers being displayed. In the illustrated example, the hold display 5ha corresponding to the image of the second dancer CHa from the left is the first hold, and the hold display corresponding to the image of the first dancer Chb from the left is the second hold display. Although an example was shown, it may be 1 to 4 in order from the leftmost dancer, or may be 1 to 4 in order from the rightmost dancer. Further, it is possible to determine which dancer corresponds to which number of hold at the timing when the hold display occurs, and display the hold display and the hold number according to the determination.

  Then, the changing dance is continuously performed by processing such as step S505 in FIG. 13, and the displayed dancer moves and the corresponding hold display also moves. Then, as shown in FIG. 19B, the dancer CHa displayed second from the left moves third from the left, and the corresponding hold display 5ha also moves. According to this, it is possible to clarify the digestion order of the hold while changing the display position of the hold.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example which makes dancer CHa stand out by shining a spotlight on the image of dancer CHa as a hold display was shown, you may display the image of dancer CHa itself as a hold display. And you may perform the pre-reading notice effect of the hold change which changes the mode of the image of dancer CHa displayed as the said hold display. The pre-reading notice effect is, for example, over the variable display of decorative symbols that are executed a plurality of times based on the reserved memory of the special figure game due to the occurrence of the start prize before the variable display (target fluctuation) to be noticed is started. Any effect may be used for notifying the possibility that the variable display result of the variable display to be notified becomes a “hit” by changing the mode of the hold display. For example, the pre-reading notice effect provides a notice in advance over the variable display of decorative symbols executed a plurality of times in response to a plurality of special drawing games. When the pre-reading notice effect is executed, in the winning random number determination process in step S12, the game ball is detected at the start winning timing when it is detected at the starting winning port (the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port). (Determining whether or not the variable display result of the variable display to be executed of the random number extracted at the timing is a “big hit”), determining which variation pattern of the variable display of the decorative pattern is ( So-called “look ahead”). Further, in the command analysis process, based on the start winning command stored in the start winning reception command buffer, whether or not to perform the prefetching notice effect is determined, and the prefetching notice effect pattern pattern in the case of execution is determined. At this time, if the command at the time of starting winning is missed or inconsistent, the pre-reading notice effect setting is not performed until the variable information of the hold information corresponding to those commands is executed (digested). Limited to In this case, for example, a prefetch notice restriction flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is set.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 20, an effect image showing a character (a character for change effect) prepared in advance is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as a pre-reading notice effect, so that a variable display to be a notice object is displayed. It is only necessary to produce an effect that acts on the corresponding hold display (the hold display for the notice target). The effect image indicating the change effect character is also referred to as a specific effect image. The effect image indicating such a character may be continuously displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 over a plurality of variable displays based on a setting corresponding to the determination result that the pre-reading notice effect is executed. The effect image indicating the character that becomes the specific effect image only needs to be arranged at an overlapping position on the front side as viewed from the player rather than at least a part of the effect image that shows the decorative pattern that becomes the identification information image. The pre-reading notice effect in this example can execute a display effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display may change by acting on the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be notified. At the same time, it may be an effect that changes the mode of the hold display of the notice target. Along with such effects, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a part or all of the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are lit in a predetermined lighting mode, The movable member may be operated in a predetermined operation mode. Further, in the pre-reading notice effect in this example, when it is determined that the decorative symbol is being variably displayed, a display control command for instructing that the change effect character display mode is set as the action mode is given by, for example, the display control unit 123. Output to VDP. On the other hand, when it is determined that the decorative symbols are not being variably displayed, a display control command for instructing to change the display mode of the change effect character to the static mode is output to the VDP of the display control unit 123, for example. Thereby, the displayed change effect character is changed to one of the action mode and the static mode in accordance with the variable display of the decorative design. The action mode is a mode in which the change effect character moves, and the still mode is a mode in which the change effect character does not move and stops.

  FIG. 20 shows an example of an effect operation in the case where the image of the dancer CHa is displayed as a hold display and a prefetch notice effect is executed. In the example shown in the drawing, the following description will be made assuming that there are two images of the dancer CHa as the hold display, that is, there are two hold memories, and the target of the prefetch notice effect is the second hold from the left. In this example, the pre-reading notice effect is executed across a plurality of variable displays.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, when two hold memories are generated during variable display, two images of the dancer CHa are displayed as hold display, and the hold display being displayed is output as the dancing dance. Dance (motion) to the music and video inside. When it is decided to execute the pre-reading notice effect, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the change effect character is displayed at the overlapping position ahead of the decorative design, and the dancing dance being executed is performed. At the same time, the change effect character also operates as an action mode. Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), the change effect character acts on the hold display of the notice target, and “?” Is displayed on the hold display of the notice target as shown in FIG. 20 (D). . When it is determined that the symbol confirmation command has been received, the decorative symbol variable display is stopped and displayed, and as shown in FIG. At that time, a small decorative pattern is displayed in the upper left area (referred to as a small symbol display area) of the image display device 5.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 20 (E), not only the stop display but also a small decorative pattern may be always displayed in the small symbol display area. According to this, misrecognition of the display result can be prevented. Thereafter, based on the reception of the change start command, as shown in FIG. 20 (F), the next variable display is started and the active mode (non-stationary mode) is set again. Thereby, it is possible to prevent misperception of the display result while suppressing the discomfort with respect to the aspect of the change effect character, and thus the prefetch notice effect itself. Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (G), the change effect character acts on the hold display of the notice target, and as shown in FIG. 20 (H), the mode of the hold display of the notice target is changed. Thereafter, the change effect character is erased, no start prize is generated, and when the game ball is not fired, the predetermined condition described above is satisfied. In that case, as a paused dance, an image in a mode different from the image of the dancer CHa displayed as the hold display may be newly displayed to perform the paused dance. Further, a change effect character may also be displayed, and a dedicated motion during stoppage (a special mode that performs a motion different from the active mode) may be performed. According to this, in the period when the display result in the variable display of the decorative design is derived, the display mode of the effect image indicating the character that becomes the specific effect image at a position overlapping the front side of the effect image showing the decorative design Because of the stationary mode, it is possible to prevent erroneous display results.

  In addition, the display mode of the effect image indicating the character that is to be the specific effect image may be a temporary stop mode instead of the static mode. According to this, the interest of the production can be improved while preventing misrecognition of the display result. The temporary stop mode only needs to be set so that the display mode of the specific effect image is different from that of the action mode. For example, in the period in which the display result in the variable display is derived, The display size (size) may be enlarged or reduced as compared with the case of. In particular, by displaying the specific effect image smaller than in the action mode, it is easier for the player to recognize the derived display result, and erroneous recognition of the display result can be prevented more reliably. Further, as the temporary stop mode, the specific effect image may be displayed so that the display change amount with the passage of time increases or decreases in the period in which the display result in the variable display is derived, as compared with the action mode. . For example, when the specific effect image is in the temporary stop mode, the moving speed may be displayed to be lower than in the action mode. In particular, by displaying the specific effect image so that the display change amount is smaller than that in the action mode, the player can easily recognize the derived display result, and the display result can be more reliably prevented from being misidentified. Or in the period when the display result in variable display is derived | led-out, a specific effect image may be displayed so that transparency may increase or decrease rather than the time of an action aspect. In particular, by displaying the specific effect image so that the transparency is higher than that in the action mode, the player can easily recognize the derived display result, and the display result can be more reliably prevented from being misidentified. In addition, as a temporary stop mode, the specific effect image is not arranged at an overlapping position on the front side of at least one of the number symbol area or the pattern area in the decorative pattern so that the display mode becomes a static mode. It may be. By placing the specific effect image in a static state without placing it in the overlapping position on the front side of the numeric symbol area, it is easier for the player to recognize the derived display result, and the display result is more accurately misidentified. Can be prevented.

  In addition, although the above-mentioned example was explained as a pre-reading notice effect, such an effect may be controlled to an advantageous state by changing the image mode of the displayed dancer CHa over a plurality of variable displays. Any production that provides a notice can be handled. For example, in addition to the pre-reading notice effect, the present invention can be applied to effects such as step-up notices and pseudo-reams. In addition, as an example of the background image, there may be an effect mode in which an aspect of a dancer being variably displayed is changed by an effect image indicating a character that is to be a specific effect image.

  In the above-described example, the hold display is changed as the pre-reading notice effect. However, in addition to the hold display, for example, the active display that is a display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be changed. . In this case, it is only necessary to display an image of the dancer CHa in the mode dedicated to active display, which is different from the hold display, and to change the image of the dancer CHa in the mode dedicated to active display. Further, the change mode of the hold display may include a special mode change mode that is not displayed as the active display change mode (specifically, when the hold display changes after the active display mode changes, For example, “secret” is displayed.) According to this, the display mode of the hold display can be changed to a special mode, and misrecognition of the display result can be prevented. On the contrary, the active display change mode may include a special mode change mode that is not displayed as the hold display change mode (specifically, the active display is changed after the hold display mode is changed). If it changes, for example, display “Intense fever”). According to this, the display mode of the active display can be changed to a special mode, and misrecognition of the display result can be prevented. Also in the above embodiment, not only the hold display but also the active display may be applied. In this case, for example, five dancers are displayed (an image of the dancer CHa in a dedicated mode corresponding to the active display is further displayed), and a spotlight is applied to the dedicated dancer as the active display. Good.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, in FIG. 17 and the like, an example in which an image obtained by viewing the dancer CHa displayed as a predetermined display from the front (video taken from the front) is shown, but this is an example. For example, you may make it display in order the image which looked at dancer CHa displayed as a predetermined display from a different angle. Specifically, when it is assumed that the camera is at the front position of the image display device 5, the image display device 5 is rotated clockwise (the front position (the position in FIG. ) May be rotated to the position of the number “6” of the watch), and the image captured by the camera may be displayed on the image display device 5. Since the position of the dancer changes according to the dance, according to this, a plurality of displayed dancers can be displayed effectively. In addition, when the camera is rotated in this way and an image captured by the camera is displayed, for example, when the camera shoots from the side at the timing when the dancer is in a horizontal row (that is, “9” or “3” on the watch). If you shoot from the position of the number of), the dancer will be superimposed on the displayed image and only one dancer will be shown. Therefore, in this case, it is only necessary to slightly shift the position of the dancer so that all dancers can see it. Specifically, the dancer's position and camera angle are set in advance, and it is determined whether or not multiple dancers are to be superimposed. If it is determined that the timing is to overlap, the dancer's display position is changed. That's fine. According to this, it is possible to effectively visually recognize a plurality of dancer images that are displayed and operated. Similarly, during the stop dance, the camera may be rotated to display the video shot by the camera. On the other hand, during the stop dance, only the video shot from the front may be displayed. Further, the camera itself may be shifted instead of changing the display position of the dancer. In addition, when changing the mode of the displayed image of the dancer CHa as the pre-reading notice effect, when the image of the dancer CHa in a mode that is likely to be a big hit (high expectation) is displayed, You may fix without rotating a camera centering on an image. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the image of the dancer CHa having a high degree of expectation due to the rotation of the camera.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the dancing while changing is performed until the predetermined condition is satisfied, but this is an example. For example, after receiving a demo command, a paused dance is performed, and then the paused dance is terminated at a timing when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a title screen of the pachinko gaming machine or the like may be displayed as a demonstration display. Note that during the period until the predetermined condition is satisfied, the paused dance may be continued.

[Example of displaying hold display and active display with dancers]
In the example described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 20, the number of dancers corresponding to “4”, which is the upper limit of the number of reserved memories corresponding to the winning at the first start winning opening, is displayed. As a separate image, the image is displayed in a manner compatible with the hold display. In the following, an example will be described in which a hold display and an active display are displayed as images of a mode in which a dancer is dancing on the stage. Moreover, the image of the aspect which is performing such a dance is image | photographed with the camera virtually provided in the virtual space where the dancer is dancing like FIG. 21 (A)-(C). The image is displayed on the image display device 5 as an image to be displayed.

  Specifically, the CPU 120 for effect control performs control processing of the movement of the viewpoint with respect to the display image including the specific display such as the hold display or the active display for the virtual camera, and the display mode of the first mode which is a display mode with a three-dimensional shape or the like. Controlling the viewpoint for the specific display, when displaying the specific display, and when displaying the specific display of the second aspect, which is a display form with a two-dimensional shape or the like that is controlled to be in an advantageous state than the first aspect. Make them different.

  FIG. 21 shows an effect example in which the dancer's image itself is set as a hold display and an active display, the image taken while moving the virtual camera is displayed, and the display mode is switched in the pre-reading notice effect. As shown in FIGS. 21A to 21C, in the image display device 5, decorative symbols (decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R) are displayed, and a dancer image is displayed as a hold display and an active display. Is displayed. Dancer images can basically be displayed as three-dimensional images (stereoscopic images), and may be displayed as two-dimensional images (planar images) for convenience of production (however, dancer images are not necessarily It does not have to be displayed as a two-dimensional image, and may always be displayed as a three-dimensional image). Similarly, the entire stage image including the dancer image is also displayed as a three-dimensional image. The image display device 5 can display an image in a mode in which images displayed on a plurality of layers are combined. For example, a decorative design image and a dancer image showing a hold display and an active display are displayed in different layers. The hold display and active display made up of the dancer's images are displayed on the back layer of the decorative pattern. In FIG. 21, when it is assumed that there is a camera (virtual camera) at a position in front of the image display device 5, an image that appears as if it was taken while moving the virtual camera is displayed on the image display device 5. It is shown. Hereinafter, the left side of the image display device 5 as viewed from the front of the player is referred to as “left”, and the right side of the image display device 5 as viewed from the front of the player is referred to as “right”.

  FIG. 21 shows an example in which the upper limit of the number of reserved memories corresponding to winning in the first start winning opening is “2” (here, for the sake of easy understanding, the upper limit of the number of reserved memories is “ 2 ”, but the upper limit of the reserved storage number may be“ 4 ”). As shown in FIG. 21 (A), when the player looks at the image display device 5 from the front, the left dancer H1 indicates the reserved memory 1 (the reserved memory 1 indicates that the above-described reserved number is 1. ). A number indicating that the reserved memory is “1” is attached to the image of the dancer H1. The dancer H2 on the right side shows the holding memory 2 (the holding memory 2 indicates that the above-described holding number is 2). A number indicating that the reserved memory is “2” is attached to the image of the dancer H2. The center dancer AH shows an active display. The image of the dancer AH is displayed so as to partially overlap the image of the active display area AHA (showing a state where the dancer AH is standing in the active display area AHA on which it stands).

  The image display device 5 displays an image that appears as if the stage on which the dancer AH, the dancer H1, and the dancer H2 dance was taken while moving the virtual camera. The virtual space displayed on the image display device 5 has a virtual setting in which a plurality of virtual cameras are installed. As an image displayed on the image display device 5, an image having a shooting mode similar to a realistic camera shooting switching mode, such as shooting a stage while the plurality of cameras are automatically switched, is displayed on the image display device 5. Is displayed. However, in FIG. 21, in order to simplify the description, an example in which the viewpoint is fixed by one virtual camera will be described. The viewpoint of the virtual camera is equivalent to a virtual camera taking lens when a virtual camera is used for shooting a virtual space (stage, stage) where a dancer is dancing. . When multiple virtual cameras are assumed, the viewpoint can be switched from the virtual camera to the virtual camera. When one virtual camera is assumed, the viewpoint is fixed by one virtual camera.

  FIG. 21 (A) shows an image showing the stage where the dancer dances from the left side when the virtual camera is moved from the front to the left, assuming that the virtual camera is at the front position of the image display device 5. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a state where the image is displayed on the image display device 5. In the upper part of the screen, 5L, 5C, and 5R indicating the change display are displayed. Also, a black circle image “●” indicating that it is a target of the pre-reading notice effect is displayed at the upper right of the image of the dancer H2.

  In this embodiment, when the level of expectation of jackpot, which will be described later, is “4 stages” or more (the expectation degree of jackpot is 70% or more), it is a target of the pre-reading notice effect. Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, when the jackpot expectation is 70%, the predetermined threshold is set, and when the jackpot expectation is 70% or more, the display mode of the dancer is a two-dimensional shape, When the jackpot expectation value is less than 70%, the dancer's display mode is a three-dimensional shape.

  In FIG. 21B, the image is displayed on the image display device 5 as if the virtual camera moved to the right side from the position of the virtual camera in FIG. It is a figure which shows a state. In FIG. 21B, one reserved memory (the one that dancer H1 supported in FIG. 21A) has been digested, and a black circle image “●” indicating that it is the target of the pre-reading notice effect. Indicates that the dancer H2 indicating the reserved memory 2 is moving to the dancer H1 indicating the reserved memory 1. FIG. 21B further shows that there is a prize at the first start prize opening, and a dancer H2 indicating the reserved memory 2 is newly displayed.

  In FIG. 21C, the virtual camera is moved from the position of the virtual camera in FIG. 21B to the front, and an image showing the dancer as if they were photographed from the front is displayed on the image display device 5. It is a figure which shows a state. In FIG. 21 (C), one more reserved memory (the one that dancer H1 supported in FIG. 21 (B)) has been digested, and the black circle image “●” indicating that it is the target of the pre-reading notice effect. "" Indicates that the dancer H1 indicating the hold memory 1 is moving to the dancer AH indicating the active display. In other words, at this time, the level of expectation of jackpot, which will be described later, is “4 stages” or more (expected degree of jackpot is 70% or more). FIG. 21C further shows that there is a prize at the first start prize opening, and a dancer indicating the reserved memory 2 is displayed.

  Next, the relationship between the camera movement and the dancer display mode will be described. When displaying the hold display and the active display with a dancer, the display mode of the dancer displayed in a three-dimensional shape may be changed to a two-dimensional shape for the convenience of production. In such a case, in order to display the dancer without a sense of incongruity (so that the player does not have a sense of incongruity about the change to the two-dimensional shape), the two-dimensional shape and the three-dimensional shape are approximated and easily visible. It is necessary to shoot the dancer from the front. On the other hand, by changing the display mode of the dancer to two dimensions, for example, the stage from the side or back (the side or back when the stage viewed when the player views the image display device 5 from the front is the front) Is taken with a virtual camera, the display becomes uncomfortable. Therefore, when a three-dimensional display image and a two-dimensional display image are mixed in one image display area, it is necessary to stop moving the virtual camera and photograph the dancer from the front.

  In the present embodiment, when the display of the dancer displayed in the three-dimensional shape is switched from the hold display to the active display, the display mode of the dancer is switched from the three-dimensional shape to the two-dimensional shape. At this time, the movement of the virtual camera is stopped and the stage is projected only from the front (the viewpoints of a plurality of virtual cameras are not switched). Thereby, when making the display mode of a dancer into a two-dimensional shape, it displays without a sense of incongruity.

  Next, the relationship between the jackpot expectation and the display mode will be described. In the present embodiment, when the dancer is active display, the display mode of the dancer differs depending on the expectation level of jackpot. FIG. 22 is a jackpot expectation degree stage determination table showing the relationship between the jackpot expectation and the display mode of dancers in active display.

  Here, the level is set to 5 levels according to the degree of expectation of jackpot. The jackpot expectation is the ratio at which when the active display is displayed in each display mode, the display result of the variable display corresponding to the active display becomes the jackpot display result. In the “one stage” where the expectation level for jackpot is the lowest, the expectation level for jackpot is “0 to 29%”. In the “two stages” where the jackpot expectation is higher than that, the expectation for jackpot is “30 to 49%”. In the “three stages” where the jackpot expectation is higher, the expectation for jackpot is “50 to 69%”. In the “four stages” where the jackpot expectation is even higher, the jackpot expectation is “70 to 89%”. In the “5-stage” where the jackpot expectation is the highest, the expectation for jackpot is “90 to 100%”. Thus, the five stages are divided into “one stage” having the lowest jackpot expectation level and “5 stages” having the highest jackpot expectation degree. It should be noted that the “stage” described above may include a stage where the big hit is determined (the expectation degree of the big hit is “100%”).

  The display mode in the active display varies depending on the level of expectation of jackpot. In “4 steps” and “5 steps” where the level of expectation of jackpot is “4 steps” or more, the display mode in the active display is a two-dimensional shape (2D). In “1 stage” to “3 stages” where the level of jackpot expectation is less than “4 stages”, the display mode in the active display is a three-dimensional shape (3D). In the example of FIGS. 21A to 21C described above, the dancer H1 with the black circle image “●” indicating that it is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is changed to the dancer AH indicating the active display. The display mode of the dancer AH becomes a two-dimensional shape (2D). In this embodiment, the display mode in the active display is classified as described above. However, the display mode is not limited to the active display, and even if the dancer's display mode is the hold display, You may do.

  The “stage” of the jackpot expectation degree is calculated by a stage determination table for the jackpot expectation degree (not shown). Specifically, in the jackpot expectation degree stage determination table, the selection ratio at the time of jackpot is set in a magnitude relationship of “stage 1 <stage 2 <stage 3 <stage 4 <stage 5”, and the selection ratio at the time of loss is , “Stage 1> Step 2> Step 3> Step 4> Step 5” is set, and the selection ratio thereof is 0 to 29% for the big hit expectation in stage 1 and 30 to 49% for the big hit expectation in stage 2 Stage 3 is set to have a jackpot expectation of 50 to 69%, stage 4 has a jackpot expectation of 70 to 89%, and stage 5 has a jackpot expectation of 90 to 100%. The big hit time is calculated from the table data corresponding to the display result of the big hit, and the lost time is calculated from the table data corresponding to the display result of the lost game. By setting in this way, the degree of expectation controlled to the big hit gaming state has a magnitude relationship of “stage 1 <stage 2 <stage 3 <stage 4 <stage 5”. In the stage determination table for the degree of jackpot expectation, a random value for the stage determination of the jackpot expectation level (random counter value updated by the CPU 120 for effect control) is set for each of the stages 1 to 5. Is determined, the random value data for jackpot expectation level determination is extracted, and the stage corresponding to the extracted data is selected as the jackpot expectation level.

  Such a big hit expectation degree is selected as follows in the CPU 120 for effect control. When hold memory information occurs at the time of the start winning, when receiving a symbol designation command indicating whether or not to win a big win as a command at the start winning, and the determination result of the type of jackpot, based on the type of the received command, Processing is performed to determine whether the variable display result is the jackpot display result or not. Then, in the jackpot expectation degree stage determination table shown in FIG. 22, any one of the stages 1 to 5 is selected as the jackpot expectation degree using the table data corresponding to the display result of the big hit or miss.

  Such a big hit expectation degree may be selected as follows in the CPU 120 for effect control. A variation type indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) as to which range of the variation pattern type determination random number is used as a start winning command when hold storage information is generated at the time of starting winning When a command is received, the “stage” of the jackpot expectation is determined based on the type of the received command. As the variation type command, for example, a plurality of types of commands such as a command for specifying normal reach, a command for specifying super reach, and a command for specifying normal variation (variation that does not become reach) can be selected.

  The selection ratio of these commands is set to be different when the variable display result becomes the jackpot display result and when the fluctuation display result becomes the off-line display result. For example, when the jackpot display result is obtained, the game control microcomputer 100 selects the variation type command with a selection ratio of “magnitude relation of“ command for specifying super reach> command for specifying normal reach ””, resulting in an outlier display result. Sometimes, a variation type command is selected with a selection ratio of magnitude relation of “command specifying normal variation> command specifying normal reach> command specifying super reach”. Therefore, for each variation type, the jackpot expectation degree is predetermined for each type. In addition to these, there are many types of variation type commands, and each variation type command is set to have a different expected degree of big hit.

  The effect control CPU 120 receives the fluctuation received at the start of fluctuation based on the jackpot expectation degree stage determination table storing the correspondence between the type of the fluctuation type command stored in the ROM 121 and the stage 1 to stage 5 of the jackpot expectation degree. Based on the type of type command, the corresponding jackpot expectation is selected.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 21C, the big hit game is compared with the case of displaying the hold display and the active display of the display mode of the three-dimensional shape and the case of displaying the display mode of such a three-dimensional shape. Since the control of the viewpoint for the hold display and the active display can be different depending on the display of the hold display and the active display of the display mode of the two-dimensional shape which is controlled by the state, the game entertainment is improved. Can do.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 21C, when displaying the hold display and the active display of the two-dimensional shape display mode, the viewpoint for the hold display and the active display is fixed, and the image is taken while moving the virtual camera. It is possible not to display (moving display), and to control the viewpoint according to the display mode of the hold display and the active display, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  (3) When the hold display and the active display are displayed as in the image displayed on the image display device 5 shown in FIGS. 21A to 21C, the viewpoints of the hold display and the active display are the first. Since the display moves by switching from the second viewpoint to the second viewpoint, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 21 (A) and FIG. 21 (B), when the hold display and the active display of the display mode of the three-dimensional shape are displayed, the viewpoint for the hold display and the active display is fixed. It is possible to display (moving display) what was taken while moving the virtual camera, and to control the viewpoint according to the display mode of the hold display and the active display, thereby improving the game entertainment be able to.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 21C, it is possible to control the hold display of the three-dimensional shape display mode, the hold display so that the active display looks like a three-dimensional shape, and the viewpoint for the active display. Since the viewpoint can be controlled according to the shape of the display mode of display and active display, the player does not feel uncomfortable.

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In the above-described embodiment, when the hold display is switched to the active display in FIG. 21C, as an example of switching the dancer's display mode to a display mode with a high rate controlled to an advantageous state, the dancer's display mode is changed. An example of switching from a three-dimensional shape to a two-dimensional shape was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the dancer may be a three-dimensional shape. At this time, for example, a display mode that makes the dancer stand out, such as changing the color of the dancer, increasing the size, or changing the costume of the dancer, may be used. When changing the color of the dancer, the big hit expectation degree may be indicated by changing colors such as blue, green, and red according to the big hit expectation degree. Conversely, the dancer's color need not be changed.

  In the above example, the display mode of the dancer is not only switched from the three-dimensional shape to the two-dimensional shape, but may be switched to the three-dimensional shape after switching to the two-dimensional shape. At this time, for example, when a predetermined effect when the dancer's display mode is a two-dimensional shape is completed, the display mode is returned to the original three-dimensional shape, and a plurality of virtual cameras are switched while moving the virtual camera again. It is also possible to display an image that appears as if it was taken.

  In the above-described embodiment, in FIGS. 21A to 21C, as the specific display for changing the display mode, the hold displays H1 and H2 and the active display AH are shown as an example. The specific display that changes the display mode may be a decorative design. In this case, for example, the display mode of the decorative symbols displayed in the three-dimensional shape may be switched from the three-dimensional shape to the two-dimensional shape.

  In FIGS. 21A to 21C, the display mode of the dancer that has been displayed in the three-dimensional shape for the hold display (hold display H1, H2) and the active display (active display AH) is switched to the two-dimensional shape. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the changing symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a character or the like (such as a dancer) that is different from the decorative symbol is displayed, and the display mode is changed according to the degree of expectation of jackpot. Reach production (notice during change) may be performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the image of the dancer that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is in the active display (here, as shown in FIG. 22, the stage of the big hit expectation is “4 stages” or more, and the active display In this case, the display mode is switched to a two-dimensional shape (2D)), and a plurality of virtual cameras are not switched, and an image from only the virtual camera that projects the front is displayed. The virtual camera stops moving and projects the stage only from the front. Thereby, the player can obtain a sense of expectation that a reach with a high probability of jackpot (a high expectation degree of jackpot) is being performed. However, it is not limited to stopping the movement of the virtual camera, but the effect of displaying images by shaking the virtual camera in small increments, etc., to give the player a sense of expectation that has a higher expectation level of jackpot It may be.

  In the embodiment described above, in FIGS. 21A to 21C, the entire stage including a dancer is displayed in a three-dimensional shape, but two dancers AH that are actively displayed in FIG. It is displayed in a three-dimensional shape (the display mode is switched from the three-dimensional shape to the two-dimensional shape by switching from the hold display to the active display). By switching the display mode as described above, the player can obtain a sense of expectation that a reach with a high probability of jackpot is being performed. Here, when displaying in a three-dimensional shape, a dancer may be displayed by CG (computer graphics). However, when displaying in a two-dimensional shape, a moving image actually captured is reproduced and displayed. It may be allowed.

  In the embodiment described above, in FIG. 21C, when the dancer switches from the hold display to the active display, an effect of switching the display mode from the three-dimensional shape to the two-dimensional shape is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to the method of simply switching the display mode, and for example, a predetermined effect such as gradually making the screen white (white out) may be performed. In this case, first, as described above, there are a plurality of virtual cameras (for example, virtual camera A displaying the vicinity of the front (taking a picture), virtual camera B displaying the vicinity of the back, and the vicinity of the side surface. Is stopped and the video is displayed only from the virtual camera A displaying the vicinity of the front. Next, after moving the virtual camera A so that the stage is projected from the front, the movement of the virtual camera A is stopped. Here, nothing is projected on the screen by white-outing the entire screen. Thereafter, when the display of the screen is returned to the original state and the stage is displayed again, the display mode of the dancer AH that is being actively displayed may be switched from the three-dimensional shape to the two-dimensional shape. In addition, when white-out is performed in the above, the entire screen is not white-out, but only a part of the screen (for example, a part of the screen including the image of the dancer AH that is actively displayed) is white-out. There may be.

  Further, the display mode may be switched from the three-dimensional shape to the two-dimensional shape, triggered by the player's button operation (pressing operation of the push button 31B). Furthermore, the display mode is switched from the three-dimensional shape to the two-dimensional shape when there is a predetermined effect (an effect that the predetermined image acts on the dancer's image) such as a thing flying and hitting the dancer. Also good.

  Further, the display mode of the dancer when switching from the hold display to the active display is not necessarily changed from the three-dimensional shape to the two-dimensional shape, and may be the three-dimensional shape. In this case, the movement of the virtual camera may be stopped and the stage may be projected only from the front, or the virtual camera may be continuously moved to take a picture from another angle.

  In the example shown in FIG. 21C described above, when the dancer's display mode is changed to a two-dimensional shape, the video from only the virtual camera that projects the front is displayed without switching the plurality of virtual cameras. The virtual camera stopped moving and projected the stage only from the front. However, in the example shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B (the dancer's display mode is a three-dimensional shape), the movement of the virtual camera is continued and a plurality of virtual cameras are periodically switched. May be.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 21A to 21C, the example in which the virtual camera is moved to the left and right has been described. However, the virtual camera is moved up and down, moved to the back surface, moved away from or closer to the stage. It may be something like that. Further, for example, a virtual camera that is photographed from the front, a virtual camera that is photographed from the back, and a virtual camera that is photographed from the top may be switched.

  In the above-described embodiment, FIG. 22 shows an example in which the display mode is a two-dimensional shape if the big hit expectation is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, and the three-dimensional shape is less than the predetermined value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode may be a three-dimensional shape instead of the two-dimensional shape even if the expected value for the big hit is a predetermined value or more. When there are a plurality of pending displays whose expected value of jackpot is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, some of them may be displayed in a two-dimensional shape, and others may be a three-dimensional shape. . In this case, for example, even if the expected value of jackpot is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, it may be a two-dimensional shape if included in a specific range.

  In addition, an example has been shown in which the display mode of the dancer in the active display is divided into a three-dimensional shape and a two-dimensional shape by four or more steps and less than four steps. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in four or more stages, for example, the dancer's display mode may be left in a three-dimensional shape, and the player's display may be red, for example, and the player may be identified as having a high expectation level. . Moreover, the display mode may be changed at each stage by changing the display color of the dancer at each stage. Further, the display mode may be changed by using a predetermined threshold value as a partition instead of performing the partition by steps. For example, when the expected degree of jackpot is 70% or more, the display mode of the dancer is a two-dimensional shape, and when the expected value of jackpot is less than 70%, the display mode of the dancer is a three-dimensional shape. Also good.

  In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified, but the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this. For example, among the values in the range of 0% to 100% A value including 0%, a value including 100%, or a value not including 0% and 100% may be used.

  In the embodiment described above, after the variable display result when the display result of the variable display is determined to be a probable big hit is derived and displayed, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the probable state is controlled unconditionally. An example of probability variation state control is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation determination device that is controlled to the probability variation state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, a number of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", or lighting patterns of segments not limited to numbers and symbols, etc. are variably displayed. An example to do. However, the variable display result displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B and the special symbol variably displayed are a number indicating "0" to "9" and a symbol indicating "-". It is not limited to what consists of etc. For example, a lighting pattern during variable display of a special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least some LEDs are lit (for example, a lost symbol) Are also included in the special symbol variable display (in this case, the one pattern (for example, the lost symbol) appears to blink). Further, the special symbol displayed during variable display may be different from the special symbol displayed as the variable display result. As a special symbol variable display, for example, “−” blinks, and as a variable display result, other special symbols (“7” for “big hit”, “1” for “lost”, etc.) Is also included in the special symbol variable display. Also, the variable display of the decorative design includes, for example, blinking display or scroll display of one type of decorative design. The lighting pattern during the variable display of the normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are extinguished, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are extinguished and one pattern in which at least some of the LEDs are lit (for example, a lost symbol). It is also included in the variable display of normal symbols to repeat alternately. Also, the decorative symbol or normal symbol displayed during variable display may be different from the decorative symbol or normal symbol displayed as a variable display result.

  In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the microcomputer for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of pseudo-continuation, one change pattern command is used when starting change. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the change pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slide effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching) A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the change time is notified by each of two commands, and the specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. 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 command can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game media is paid to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win. You may employ | adopt the enclosed game machine which adds a game point (score), without taking out. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. In addition, the gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area into which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device. The basic functions may be shared, and only the game board having the characteristic structure of the game may be distributed. In this case, the game board having the characteristic structure of the game is referred to as a game machine.

  Although a pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine, the present embodiment can also be applied to a slot machine. In this case, a slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a prize may be adopted, or the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is brought to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a prize. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine.

  Such a sealed game machine may be provided with a function of counting game points and transmitting the counting result to a card unit as an example of a recording medium processing device (game device). In this case, it is desirable to provide counting operation means (counting button) for instructing counting of game points in the enclosed game machine. For example, the counting result of the game points is converted into “score points” and directly recorded on a “recording medium carried by the player” such as a card or terminal inserted (accepted) in the card unit. . Alternatively, the score management server connected to the card unit manages the card ID recorded on the recording medium, and transmits the counting result from the card unit to the score management server. You may make it memorize | store a player's score.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to the one that performs probability change control in which the big hit type is “probable change” when a big hit symbol indicating a predetermined number is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol. A probability variation determination device type pachinko gaming machine in which probability variation control is performed based on the fact that a game ball has passed through a specific area in an attacker provided in the game machine may be used.

  Further, in the above description, an example has been described in which a prefetch determination is performed on the main side and a command corresponding to the determination result is transmitted to the sub side, but a command indicating a random number value is transmitted from the main side and a prefetch determination is performed on the sub side. You may make it do.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game machine and a gaming value, and a plurality of types of identifications each of which can be identified The present invention is also applicable to a slot machine in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying information, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived by the variable display device. Can do.

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

  1 Pachinko gaming machine, 2 gaming board, 3 gaming machine frame, 4A, 4B special symbol display device, 5 image display device, 6A normal winning ball device, 6B normal variable winning ball device, 7 special variable winning ball device, 8L, 8R Speaker, 9 Game Effect Lamp, 11 Main Board, 12 Production Control Board, 13 Audio Control Board, 14 Lamp Control Board, 15 Relay Board, 20 Normal Symbol Display, 21 Gate Switch, 22A, 22B Start Port Switch, 23 Count Switch, 31A Stick controller, 31B Push button, 100 Game control microcomputer, 101, 121 ROM, 102, 122 RAM, 103 CPU, 104, 124 Random number circuit, 105, 125 I / O, 120 Production control CPU, 123 Display control unit.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Specific display means capable of displaying a specific display related to the variable display;
Display means capable of displaying at least the specific display;
A viewpoint control means capable of controlling a viewpoint for a display object displayed by the display means,
The specific display means includes
A plurality of the specific indications can be displayed;
The specific display can be displayed in a plurality of types of modes including a first mode and a second mode that is controlled to the advantageous state higher than the first mode.
The viewpoint control means includes
When the specific display is displayed in the first aspect and when the specific display is displayed in the second aspect, the viewpoint control for the specific display is different,
When a plurality of the specific displays are displayed, when the second display is displayed in at least one of the specific displays, the second aspect is controlled while the viewpoint for the specific display is not moved. A game machine that performs control to move a viewpoint with respect to the specific display when it is displayed without being included.

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