JP6490749B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, a predetermined start condition is satisfied after a start condition based on a game medium (for example, a game ball) entering a start area (for example, a start winning opening) provided in the game area is satisfied. Based on the above, a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols, etc.) that can be distinguished from each other is performed, and a predetermined display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) is derived as a display result of the variable display. There is known a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when played.

  As such a gaming machine, the variable display of the identification information for which the start condition is not satisfied even though the start condition is satisfied is suspendably displayed in a identifiable manner, and the variable display of the identification information for which the start condition is satisfied is being executed. In addition, there is a gaming machine that displays a special image corresponding to variable display of identification information that satisfies the start condition.

JP2013-123602A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the display mode of the special image corresponding to the variable display of the identification information being executed does not change, so that the player cannot be focused on the special image.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the gaming machine which can make a player pay attention to a special image.

(A) 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,
A hold display image display means for displaying a hold display image corresponding to hold information relating to variable display that has not yet started;
A change effect execution means for executing a hold display image change effect for changing the mode of the hold display image when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect for performing variable display after temporarily displaying the variable display temporarily;
With
The hold display image display means can display the hold display image before the change after displaying the hold display image changed by the hold display image change effect,
The change effect execution means includes:
In connection with performing the revariable display in the specific effect, the hold display image change effect can be executed,
It is possible to vary the number of executions of the on-hold display image change effect when controlled to the advantageous state and when not controlled to the advantageous state.
It is characterized by that.
(B) 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,
A corresponding display image display means for displaying a corresponding display image corresponding to the variable display based on the start of the variable display;
Change effect execution means for executing the corresponding display image change effect for changing the aspect of the corresponding display image when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect for performing variable display after temporarily displaying the variable display temporarily;
With
The correspondence display image display means can display the correspondence display image before the change after displaying the correspondence display image changed by the correspondence display image change effect,
The change effect execution means includes:
In connection with performing the re-variable display in the specific effect, the corresponding display image change effect can be executed,
It is possible to vary the number of times of execution of the corresponding display image change effect when controlled to the advantageous state and when not controlled to the advantageous state.
It is characterized by that.
(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to another aspect is:
Based on the establishment of a start condition (for example, a condition for starting a special figure game using the first special figure or the second special figure), an advantageous state (for example, an advantageous state for the player) A gaming machine that can be controlled to a big hit gaming state)
Based on the establishment of the start condition, a special image display means (for example, a special image SH0 shown in FIG. 21) is displayed by moving the hold display corresponding to the variable display for which the start condition is satisfied. For example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S402A),
Display mode changing means for changing the display mode (for example, shape) of the special image in accordance with the progress of variable display (for example, the remaining time until the variable display result is derived) (for example, processing in step S512) CPU 120 for effect control to execute
Change recovery means for returning the display mode of the special image changed by the display mode changing means to the display mode at the start of change;
With
The number of times that the display mode of the special image is changed depends on whether or not it is controlled to the advantageous state.
It is characterized by that.
In the above gaming machine, the display mode of the special image may be different depending on whether or not it is controlled to the advantageous state.

  According to such a configuration, since the display mode of the special image corresponding to the variable display being executed is changed, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the special image. Compared to the case where the display mode of the special image does not return, it can be suggested that the variable display continues, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
When the variable display satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, the change pattern is a super reach change pattern), the display further includes a specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect (for example, a super reach effect) in the variable display,
The display mode changing means changes the display mode of the special image in variable display in which the specific effect is executed (for example, see FIG. 20).
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, since the display mode of the special image does not change in the variable display in which the specific effect is not executed, it can be prevented from becoming troublesome.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The display mode changing means is a first type of display mode (for example, a shape) among a plurality of types of display modes (for example, two types of display modes such as a display figure and a shape) that can be changed in the specific image. Is changed in accordance with the progress of variable display, and the second type display mode (for example, display graphic) different from the first type is different depending on whether or not it is controlled to the advantageous state. (For example, the ratio shown in FIG. 14)
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, the player can be made to pay more attention to the special image.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
Hold storage means for storing information relating to variable display as hold storage;
A hold display means for performing a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means,
When the display mode of the special image is changed by the display mode changing unit (for example, when it is determined that the special image change notice is executed in step S702), the special image display unit is configured to display the hold display. The special image is displayed in a display mode different from the display mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 21A, when the hold display is performed in the display format of a small circle in the start winning memory display area 51H, In the special image display area 51S, a special image is displayed in a large ball image display mode).
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize the display mode of the changing special image.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a figure for demonstrating random value MR1-MR4. It is a block diagram 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 explanatory drawing which shows the example of determinations, such as a special figure display result. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special image change notice determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the final display figure in a special image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the change pattern of a special image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the change pattern of a special image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the change pattern of a special image. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special image change notification operation control process. It is a figure which shows the example of the change timing of the special image in the special image change notice. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation screen at the time of performing special image change notice. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation screen at the time of performing special image change notice. It is a figure which shows the example of the change timing of the special image in a modification.

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

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

  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 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 each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, variation of decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is stopped and displayed.

  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.

  A sub-image display device 51 is provided below the image display device 5 separately from the image display device 5. Similar to the image display device 5, the sub-image display device 51 is composed of an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images.

  On the screen of the sub-image display device 51, a start winning storage area 51H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 51H, a hold memory display (also referred to as “hold display”) for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special game 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.

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

  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).

  In the start winning storage display area 51H, for example, a hold display for displaying the hold display symbol 51Z in a bottom-down manner is performed. That is, when the hold display symbol 51Z is added to the start winning memory display area 51H (when the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied), another hold display symbol 51Z is displayed in the start winning memory display area 51H. If there is not, the hold display symbol 51Z is added below the start winning memory display area 51H, and if there is another hold display symbol 51Z in the start winning memory display area 51H, If there are a plurality of other hold display symbols 51Z, the hold display symbol 51Z is added to the uppermost hold display symbol 51Z. In addition, when there are a plurality of hold display symbols 51Z in the start winning memory display area 51H, when the hold display in the start winning memory display area 51H is consumed (the hold display symbol 51Z is erased) (when the start condition is satisfied) H), the hold display symbol 51Z displayed from the oldest (the hold display symbol 51Z displayed at the lowermost side of the start winning memory display area 51H) is deleted, and each of the other hold display symbols 51Z is It is moved (shifted) to the digested hold display symbol 51Z side (for example, the lower side). In addition, after the start winning memory display area 51H is configured in two columns and four reserved display symbols 51Z are added to the first column, the fifth and subsequent reserved display symbols 51Z may be added to the second column. In addition, the start winning memory display area 51H is classified into a first start winning memory display area and a second start winning memory display area, and the hold stored in the first start prize memory display area is stored in the first special figure storage area. A hold display may be made corresponding to the storage, and a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the second special figure storage unit may be displayed in the second start winning storage display area.

  Further, in the display area of the sub-image display device 51, in addition to the start winning storage display area 51H, a special image corresponding to the variable display of the decorative pattern that is executed after the hold state is canceled is displayed during the execution of the variable display. A special image display area 51S for display is arranged. In this embodiment, when the hold state is released and the decorative symbol variable display is executed, the hold display corresponding to the variable display is moved from the start-winning storage display area 51H to the special image display area 51S to make a special display. Display as an image.

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 51H or instead of the start winning memory display area 51H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the 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 together with the start winning memory display area 51H. 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. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain 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 to form a second start winning opening. 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.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, The second start condition is satisfied.

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

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

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

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed or partially closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it is impossible or difficult to obtain a prize ball by passing (entering) the game ball to the special prize winning opening. Thus, the second state is disadvantageous for the player.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize door.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11 and receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 to receive the image display device 5 and the sub image display device. 51, various circuits for controlling presentation operations by presentation electrical components such as speakers 8L and 8R and game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is turned on / off in the display operation in the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 51, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as all or part of the turn-off 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 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, LED for decoration, etc. A lamp driver circuit that performs on / off driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5 and the sub image display device 51, and a sound control used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. A command and a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are included. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

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

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads 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.

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

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5 and a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the sub-image display device 51, and a random number circuit that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120. 124 and 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. The effect control board 12 is provided with wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 51 and a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13. Wiring for transmission, wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data, and the like are 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 table data 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. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 51, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the audio control board 13, and the lamp control board 14 A command (lighting signal) to be transmitted to is output.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball flowing down the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is moved by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied due to the detection. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

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

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

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

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed.

  In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. When the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and the loss symbol is derived and displayed, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol. Moreover, the special symbol of the lighting pattern having a specific meaning as a number or a symbol is not limited to the big hit symbol or the lost symbol. It is good.

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

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and when the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed, The type is “probable change”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed. In addition, as a round game in the big hit game state, the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (the big winning opening is in the open state) is a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second), and the short-term opening. A jackpot type (for example, “accuracy”) in which a round is executed may be provided. The big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as a predetermined number of variable displays is executed or the next big hit gaming state is started. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. . As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability change”, after the big hit game state is ended, the game state becomes the probability change state.

  In the probability changing state or the short time state, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is changed between the expanded open state and the normal open state in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening as compared with the normal state. For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. If the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed between the expanded open state and the normal open state in an advantageous change mode by controlling the length of the ball to be longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state. Good. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the expanded open state and the normal open state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high open control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  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 decorative display variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative pattern that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation pattern"). Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. 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 fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  Further, in response to the reach mode, the decorative pattern variation speed is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or by changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variable display mode of the decorative design, May be executed. Such a presentation operation such as a display of a character image, a change in the display mode of a background image, a playback display of a moving image, and a change in a variable display mode of a decorative design is referred to as a reach presentation display (or simply a reach presentation). The reach effect includes 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. 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 (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”) varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are preset. And, when the reach production of super reach such as Super A and Super B is executed, the variable display result may be “big hit” compared to the case where the normal reach production is executed (expected expectation of big hit) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of the decorative design, unlike the reach effect, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, an image display or voice output as a message, a lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED, or an effect For example, there is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol may reach the reach state, or the reach effect by the super reach is executed by the effect operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative symbol such as the predetermined operation of the model. Preliminary effects for notifying the player of the advantages of the game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit” May be executed.

  The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. In this way, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols until the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display are derived. Anything that can give notice of sex is acceptable. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation (effect mode) when such a notice effect is executed. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect may be any effect that does not cause a change in the variable symbol display time depending on whether or not it is executed.

  In this embodiment, a notice effect such as “special image change notice” is set to be executable. The special image change advance notice is a notice that changes the display mode of the special image displayed in the special image display area 51S of the sub-image display device 51 (an image corresponding to the variable display of the decorative pattern executed after the hold state is released). Production. For example, two types of display modes such as a display figure and a shape are prepared for the display mode of the special image. The display form of the display figure is, for example, a display form of a figure such as a triangle or a square displayed in the ball image as shown in FIGS. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 22A to 22B, a display mode in which a graphic such as a triangle or a square is not displayed in the ball image (without a display graphic) is also included in the display mode of the display graphic. The shape display mode is, for example, a shape display mode such as the size of the ball image as shown in FIGS. 22 (A) and 22 (B).

  In the special image change notice, it is suggested that the variable display result may be a “big hit” by changing the display graphic in the special image. In the special image change notice, the shape of the special image is changed according to the progress of the variable display, for example, suggesting the remaining time until the variable display result is derived, and the shape of the special image is changed. This suggests the possibility of changing the displayed figure.

  When the special figure display result, which is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols all together, it is only necessary to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. In some cases, a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed (non-reach). In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed (reach lose).

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first 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, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included.

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, There may be a random value MR4 for determining the figure display result (see FIG. 4). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state with “1”. Any of the values of “65535” can be taken. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is used to determine the big hit type as one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” or “probable change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It is a random value and can take any value from “1” to “100”. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance, and “1” to “251”. Can be any value. The random value MR4 for determining the normal display result indicates that the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is closed (normally open) with the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game as “per normal”. Is a random value used to determine whether or not to control an open state (expanded open state) in which a game ball is likely to enter at a higher frequency than (state), and takes any value from “1” to “100” obtain.

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A. In addition, various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the second special symbol display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the big prize opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure. . The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables.

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

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). In the start winning determination process, it is determined whether the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B are on. At this time, if the first start opening switch 22A is on, the first special drawing is used based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. A first start winning process is performed to update the first special figure reserved memory number which is the reserved memory number of the special figure game. On the other hand, if the second start opening switch 22B is on, the second special drawing is used based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. A second start winning process is performed to update the second special figure reserved memory number which is the reserved memory number of the special figure game.

  As an example, in the first start winning process, it is determined whether or not the first special figure holding memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the number of first special figure hold storage has reached the upper limit value, the first start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the first special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the first reserved memory number count that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit). Add 1 to the value. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the first special figure storage unit).

  In the second start winning process, it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the second special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value, the second start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the second reserved memory number count that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit). Add 1 to the value. Thus, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the second special figure storage unit).

  The first special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 5 (A) has not yet started, although the game ball has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first start winning has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a 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 holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game ball The CPU 103 stores the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like as the reserved data. Is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result ( Based on the special figure display result), the storage information (also referred to as “holding information”) that makes it possible to determine whether or not it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state.

  The second special figure holding storage unit shown in FIG. 5B has not yet started, although the game ball has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start winning has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special 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 associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game ball The number data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like is used as the reserved data. The data is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure (variable display) is held, and the variable display result (in this special figure game) Based on the special figure display result), the storage information (also referred to as “holding information”) that makes it possible to determine whether or not it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S117 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  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 display device are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit and the second special symbol reservation storage unit. It is determined whether or not to start the special game with 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. 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). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

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

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for 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 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 change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., and the process for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and setting the winning prize opening to the open state, etc. It is included. In this process, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is in the open state is set to “29 seconds”, so that the normal open round may be executed. In addition, when “surprise” is provided for the big hit type, if the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, the short-term open round is executed. Good. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

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

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or the next round game when the upper limit number has not been reached. Processing that waits until the start is included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

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

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved memory number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the first area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 are read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 only has to read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  The special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. In other words, the special game may be executed in the order in which the game balls have passed (entered) the start winning opening regardless of the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. In this case, the start opening data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening is stored with the hold data or separately from the hold data and the hold number. Correspondingly, it is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 so that the order in which the start conditions are established can be specified for the special game corresponding to each holding data.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), for example, the first area of the first special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

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

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the special symbol variable display result, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result of whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost”. As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 7A shows an example of determining the special figure display result by the process of step S239. As described above, whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “losing” is determined by using the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the special figure display result determination table. It may be determined by. In the determination example shown in FIG. 7A, the determination ratio of whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied according to the presence or absence of the probability variation control in the probability variation state. The CPU 103 may determine that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control flag setting unit) is on.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, when the probability variation control is being performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is “ "Big hit" is decided. Therefore, for example, in the jackpot ending process in step S117 shown in FIG. 3, the probability change in which the probability change control is performed based on the fact that the probability change flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability change”. In the state, the special figure display result is more likely to be “big hit” and more likely to be in the big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

  In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined at a predetermined rate according to the presence or absence of the probability variation control. On the other hand, determination values are assigned to the special graphic display results corresponding to the special graphic game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special graphic game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Different decision tables may be prepared. In this case, the allocation of the decision value for the predetermined special symbol display result is different between the case of the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. May be.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). . Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value for determining the jackpot type may be assigned to a determination result as to which of the plurality of types of jackpot types. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 7B shows an example of determining the jackpot type by the process of step S242. In this determination example, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable change” or “probability change” at a predetermined rate. Depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the determinable jackpot type may be varied, or the determination ratio of the jackpot type may be varied. As an example, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the big hit type can be determined as “surprise” at a predetermined rate, while when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the big hit type is “surprise”. May be set so as not to be determined.

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

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing the process of step S243, a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined. (Step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol indicating the symbol “−” predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol. More specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” may be determined as the confirmed special symbol. When the big hit type is “probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

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

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

  FIG. 8A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S263).

  FIG. 8B shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases of “reach” and corresponding to the case where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “big hit”.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 8A, for example, a big hit variation pattern is determined using a big hit variation pattern determination table prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, for example. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is determined according to whether the jackpot type is “non-probable variation” or “probability variation”. It only has to be assigned to the result. The CPU 103 corresponds to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” by referring to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern reading read from the random number buffer for fluctuation. What is necessary is just to determine a fluctuation pattern.

  In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 8 (A), corresponding to the case of the normal time in which the gaming state is the normal state and the case of the short time control in which the game state is the probability changing state or the time-shortening state, The variation pattern at the time of losing is determined using any of a plurality of losing variation pattern determination tables prepared in advance. In the plurality of loss variation pattern determination tables, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is a variation pattern according to whether it is normal time or short of time, or according to the total number of reserved memories. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result. The CPU 103 is variable by referring to any one of the loss variation pattern determination tables corresponding to the normal time and the short time based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the variation random number buffer. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “lost” may be determined.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table, when the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, “2”), the decorative symbol variable display mode is set to “non-reach” at a higher rate than when the total number is less than the predetermined number. It is sufficient that a decision value is assigned so as to be decided. In this way, when the number of special figure reservations stored is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the decorative symbol variable display mode may be set to be less likely to be determined as the reach mode than when it is less than the predetermined number. As a result, when the number of special figure hold memory is relatively large, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when the number of special figure storage is relatively small, and the occurrence of invalid start winnings can be suppressed. Can be reduced.

  FIG. 9A shows an example of determining the variation pattern at the time of big hit. In this determination example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the determination ratios of the change patterns such as the change pattern PA 3-1 in which only the normal reach effect is executed are the change patterns PA 3-2 and PA 3. -3 is set to be lower than the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed.

  FIG. 9B shows an example of determining the variation pattern at the time of loss. In this determination example, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which only the normal reach effect such as the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 is executed is the change pattern in which the super reach reach effect such as the fluctuation patterns PA2-2 and PA2-3 is executed. It is set to be higher than the decision rate. Moreover, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is set to be higher than that at the time of loss. Thereby, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is increased.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 9B, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA2-2 from which the variable A display result is derived when the super A reach effect is executed is the variable display result obtained when the super B reach effect is executed. It is set to be higher than the determined ratio of the derived variation pattern PA2-3. On the other hand, in the determination example shown in FIG. 9A, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA3-2 is higher than the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA3-3, When the big hit type is “probability change”, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA3-2 is set to be lower than the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA3-3. Further, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the super B reach effect is executed is set to be sufficiently higher than that at the time of losing. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the gaming state becomes the big hit gaming state, the variable display result is obtained after the reach effect of Super B is executed at a higher rate than when the big hit gaming state is not achieved. Derived.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3 and the variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-3 have the same special diagram variation time and content, but the variable display result. Will be “lost” or “big hit”. With the determination ratio setting shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, when the super reach reach effect is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the normal reach effect is executed. Also, when the Super B reach effect is executed, the big hit expectation degree and the probability change expectation level (the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”) than when the Super A reach effect is executed. Sex) is increased.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S262 and S263, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S264). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. In the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer circuit) mounted on the effect control board 12. Register settings. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

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

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing. In the command analysis process of FIG. 10, when there is a received command stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the MODE data of the received command, etc., and the start winning has occurred. Sometimes the first start opening prize designation command and the first reserved memory number notification command, the second start opening prize designation command and the second reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 are received. It is determined whether or not (step S681).

  When the first reserved memory number notification command is received together with the first start opening prize designation command (step S681; Yes), the empty area in the first start prize command buffer (provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122). Among these, the first start opening winning designation command and the first reserved storage number notification command are stored in order in the storage area having the smallest reserved display number serving as the buffer number (step S682). On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number notification command is received together with the second start opening prize designation command (step S681; Yes), the empty area in the second start prize command buffer (provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122). Among these, the second start opening winning designation command and the second reserved storage number notification command are stored in order in the storage area having the smallest reserved display number serving as the buffer number (step S682).

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

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

  Each time the command stored in the first start winning command buffer or the second starting win command buffer starts variable display of decorative symbols (in this embodiment, the process of step S171 described later is executed). Every time, the data stored in the first storage area (the area corresponding to the hold display number “1”) is deleted, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, when variable display of a new decorative symbol is started in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure, each command stored in the hold display number “1” in step S171 described later. Are deleted, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the hold display number “2” is shifted to the area corresponding to the hold display number “1”. If there are commands stored in the areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “3” and “4”, these commands also correspond to the hold display numbers “2” and “3”, respectively. Shifted to the region.

  The first special figure holding storage unit and the first start winning command buffer correspond to each other, and the first special figure holding storage unit holding number and the first starting winning command buffer holding display number also correspond to each other. If the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit and the command stored in the first start winning command buffer are related or corresponding hold numbers and hold display numbers are the same number , And the pending data and command for the same variable display.

  The second special figure holding memory unit and the second start winning command buffer correspond to each other, and the second special figure holding memory unit holding number and the second start winning command buffer holding display number also correspond to each other. If the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit and the command stored in the second start winning command buffer are related or the corresponding hold number and the hold display number are the same number, , And the pending data and command for the same variable display.

  After the process of step S <b> 682, the number of reserved storages is increased by 1, so that the presentation control CPU 120 performs control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Then, by changing the color of the predetermined area of the start winning memory display area 51H of the sub-image display device 51, the reserved memory display in the start winning memory display area 51H is changed, the reserved display symbol is increased by one, and the reserved memory display is performed. The number of variable display holds that can be specified by 1 is increased by 1 (step S683).

  After the process of step S683 or when it is determined in step S681 that the command has not been received (step S681; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes another command analysis process (step S689). The command analysis process is terminated.

  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 and the sub-image display device 51, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. For the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the lighting operation, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command and the like 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. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 11, the effect control CPU 120 performs the following steps S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Select one of the processes 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”. The variable display start waiting process performs variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process for determining whether or not to start. The first variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. The second variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. When either the first change start command or the second change start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122. , And various kinds of effect control during the variable display of the decorative design are included. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol resulting in the variable symbol variable display result is displayed as a complete stop. A process of (derived display) is included. Note that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized decorative symbol may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, it is autonomous on the side of the production control board 12 without using the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 12A is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 12A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S401). At this time, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the change start time determination contents such as the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. The final stop symbol is determined. In this embodiment, the contents of determination at the start of variation according to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result are “non-reach (loss)”, “reach (lack)”, “non-probability (big hit)”, “probability ( "Big hit)".

  FIG. 12B shows an example of determining a decorative symbol that will be the final stop symbol in the process of step S401. In this example, when the change start determination content is “non-reach (losing)”, different (unmatched) decorative symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are the final stop symbols. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol updated by an effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Referring to the left determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the left that is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the final decorative pattern. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

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

  If the content of the decision at the start of fluctuation is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, it is the same in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R The (coincident) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 are provided. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, or whether or not the promotion effect during the jackpot is executed, the normal symbol or the probable symbol is used as the confirmed decorative symbol. It may be determined. Specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, a symbol to be a confirmed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Further, when the jackpot type is “probability change” and it is determined not to execute the jackpot promotion effect, the one that becomes a definite decoration symbol is determined from a plurality of types of probability change symbols. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot promotion effect is to be executed even if the jackpot type is “probability change”, the determined symbol is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Accordingly, it is only necessary to prevent the promotion effect during the big hit from being executed despite the fact that the probability variation symbols are all derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbols, so that the player is not distrusted.

  In the process of step S401, whether or not to execute a probability change promotion effect, such as a re-lottery effect or a jackpot promotion effect, when the determination content at the start of variation is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”. It may be determined. In the redrawing effect, once the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable big hit combination consisting of the same normal symbol is displayed during variable display of the decorative symbol, it is once difficult to recognize or impossible to recognize that it is controlled to the probabilistic state, It is possible to notify that the control is changed to the probability variation state by variably displaying (revariing) the decoration symbol again and stopping and displaying the decorative symbol of the probability variation big hit combination composed of the same probability variation symbol. Note that there is a case in which the control of the probability variation state is not notified when the decoration symbol of the non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed after the decoration symbol is re-variable in the re-lottery effect. Moreover, what is necessary is just to be able to alert | report that it is controlled to a probability change state by performing promotion effect during a big hit at the time of a big hit game state or completion | finish of a big hit game state. If it is determined in step S401 that the re-lottery effect is to be executed, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed may be determined before the re-lottery effect is executed.

  Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in step S401, a special image change notice determination process is executed (step S402).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S402 in FIG. 12A as the special image change notice determination processing. In the special image change notice determination process shown in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the variable display change pattern executed this time based on the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. Is a super reach variation pattern (PA2-2, PA2-3, PA3-2 or PA3-3) (step S701). When it is determined in step S701 that the pattern is a super reach variation pattern (step S701; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute a special image change notice (step S702).

  In step S702, whether or not to execute the special image change notice may be determined at a predetermined rate. For example, a special image change notice determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 is selected and set as a use table for determining whether or not to execute a special image change notice. In the special image change notice determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number for the special image change notice decision is “no special image change notice” or no special image change notice is executed. It is only necessary to be assigned to a determination result such as “There is a special image change notice”. The effect control CPU 120 is based on numerical data indicating a random value for determining a special image change notice extracted from an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (effect control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122, for example. Thus, it is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the special image change notice by referring to the special image change notice determination table.

  After executing the process of step S702, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the final display graphic in the special image (step S703). The final display graphic means a display graphic that is finally displayed when the display graphic is changed in the special image change notice. In this embodiment, as final display figures, squares “□ (black squares in the figure, the same shall apply hereinafter)”, triangles “Δ (black triangles in the figure, same shall apply hereinafter)” and “display figures. Three display figures “None” are prepared.

  FIG. 14 shows an example of determining the final display graphic in the special image. In this example of determination, the final display graphic is selected from among the three display graphics. Whether the variable display result specified by the variable display result notification command or the like transmitted from the main board 11 is “losing”. It is determined at a different rate depending on whether it is “big hit”. In this embodiment, as an example, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the determined ratio is higher in the order of final display graphic “□”, “Δ”, “no display graphic”. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “losing”, the determined ratio is higher in the order of the final display graphic “no display graphic”, “Δ”, “□”. When the variable display result is “big hit”, the final display graphic is determined as “□” or “Δ” and is not determined as “no display graphic”. That is, when the final display graphic is “□”, the variable display result is most likely to be “big hit”, and when the final display graphic is “△”, the variable display result is likely to be “big hit”. Is the next highest, and the final display graphic is “no display graphic”, the variable display result is set to be the least likely to be a “big hit” (in this embodiment, “lost”). .

  After executing the process of step S703 shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the change pattern of the special image according to the determination result of step S703 (step S704). As an example, in the process of step S704, the effect control CPU 120 uses a specific image change pattern determination table prepared in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 as a use table for determining a special image change pattern. Select and set. The specific image change pattern determination table selected here corresponds to the determination result in step S703 (depending on whether the final display graphic is “□”, “Δ”, or “no display graphic”). ) A table. In the change pattern determination table for the specific image, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value for determining the change pattern of the specific image may be assigned to any one of the plurality of change patterns. For example, the effect control CPU 120 generates numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a change pattern of a specific image extracted from an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Based on the change pattern determination table of the specific image, any one of the plurality of change patterns may be determined.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of determining the change pattern of the special image when the final display graphic is “□”. In this determination example, the change pattern of the special image is determined as one of the change patterns HA1-1 to HA1-4 when the variable display result is “big hit”, and the variable display result is “lost”. , One of the change patterns HB1-1 to HB1-4 is determined. In the change pattern, two display mode types, a display figure and a shape, are set. In the change contents of the special image shown in FIG. 15, “None” described in the column corresponding to the display graphic is, for example, a display mode in which a graphic such as a triangle or a square is not displayed as shown in FIG. “Δ” indicates a display mode in which a triangular figure is displayed in the ball image as shown in FIGS. 22C and 22D, and “□” indicates FIGS. 22E and 22F. ) And (G) show a display mode in which a square figure is displayed in the ball image. Further, “Form 0” described in the column corresponding to the shape indicates a ball image having an initial size as shown in FIG. 22A, for example, and “Form 1” shows FIG. 22B. 3 shows a ball image having a size after the change from the initial stage (a size smaller than the size of the initial stage). “Shape 2” indicates an image in which a ball is bounced as shown in FIG. This “form 2” is set only for the change pattern when the variable display result is “losing”.

  The change pattern HA1-1 displays the display graphic “None” and the shape “Form 1” after a special image (for example, FIG. 22A) of the display form “None” and the shape “Form 0” is displayed. To a special image (for example, FIG. 22B), and a special image of the display form “□” and the shape “shape 0” (for example, FIG. 22E). (The display figure and the shape change simultaneously), and the change pattern changes to a special image (for example, FIG. 22F) of the display form of the display figure “□” and the shape “Form 1”. The same applies to the change patterns HA1-2 to HA1-4.

  The change pattern HB1-1 is changed to a special image having the display form “□” and the shape “form 1” in the same manner as the change pattern HA1-1, and then the display figure “none” and the shape “form 2”. "Is a change pattern that changes to a special image (for example, FIG. 21E). In this embodiment, the change pattern HB1-1 is a change pattern selected when the variable display result is “losing” as described above, and the display pattern “none” and the shape “form 2” are displayed. The special image is displayed at a timing when the variable display result is derived. On the other hand, the change pattern HA1-1 is a change pattern selected when the variable display result is “big hit” as described above. At the timing when the variable display result is derived, the display pattern “□” and The special image having the display form of the shape “shape 1” remains displayed. The same applies to the change patterns HB1-2 to HB1-4.

  FIG. 16 shows an example of determining the change pattern of the special image when the final display graphic is “Δ”. In this determination example, the change pattern of the special image is determined as one of the change patterns HA2-1 to HA2-3 when the variable display result is “big hit”, and the variable display result is “lost”. , One of the change patterns HB2-1 to HB2-3 is determined. The display pattern type of the change pattern and the change content of the special image are the same as described in the example of determining the change pattern when the final display graphic shown in FIG. 15 is “□”.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of determining the change pattern of the special image when the final display graphic is “no display graphic”. In this determination example, the change pattern of the special image is determined to be one of the change patterns HB3-1 and HB3-2 when the variable display result is “lost”. The display pattern type and change content of the change pattern are the same as described in the example of determining the change pattern when the final display graphic shown in FIG. 15 is “□”. Note that the change patterns HB3-1 and HB3-2 are change patterns that do not change while the display form is “none”. In addition, the change pattern HB3-2 is a change pattern that does not change while the display form is “form 0”. As described above, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the final display graphic is not determined to be “no display graphic”. Therefore, the change pattern when the final display graphic is “no display graphic” is only that used when the variable display result is “lost”.

  In this embodiment, as an example, when the final display graphic is “□” as shown in FIG. 15, the shape of the special image is always changed (at a rate of 100%). As shown in FIG. 16, even when the final display graphic is “Δ”, the shape of the special image is always set to change (at a rate of 100%). When the final display graphic is “□” or “Δ”, the display graphic of the special image is always changed in the special image change notice. As shown in FIG. 17, when the final display graphic is “no display graphic”, a change pattern HB3-1 in which the shape of the special image changes and a change pattern HB3-2 in which the shape of the special image does not change are set. ing. When the final display graphic is “no display graphic”, the display graphic of the special image is not changed at all in the special image change notice. In the determination example illustrated in FIG. 17, the determination ratio of the change pattern HB3-1 in which the shape of the special image changes is set to be lower than the determination ratio of the change pattern HB3-2 in which the shape of the special image does not change. . When the display figure of the special image changes by setting the determination ratio as shown in FIGS. 15 to 17, the shape of the special image is higher at a higher rate than when the display figure of the special image does not change. Will change.

  When it is determined in step S701 shown in FIG. 13 that the pattern is not a super reach variation pattern (step S701; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets a change pattern of a special image according to a variation pattern other than the super reach variation pattern. (Step S705). The change pattern set in step S705 may be a change pattern in which a display mode other than the two types of display modes such as a display figure and a shape, for example, a type of display mode such as a color changes.

  After executing the process of step S704 or after executing the process of step S705, the effect control CPU 120 ends the special image change notice determination process.

  Following the process of step S402 shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes a hold display shift process (step S402A). In step S402A, the effect control CPU 120 displays a start display stored on the start winning memory display area 51H from the oldest (a hold display displayed on the lowermost side of the start winning memory display area 51H). The image is moved from the display area 51H to the special image display area 51S and displayed as a special image. At this time, if it is determined in step S702 that the special image change notice is to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 has a display mode different from the display mode of the hold display displayed in the start winning memory display area 51H. The special image is displayed in the special image display area 51S. For example, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), when the hold display is performed in the start winning memory display area 51H in a small circle display mode (when the hold display symbol 51Z is a small circle), a special image is displayed. A special image is displayed in a display mode of a large ball image in the display area 51S. If it is determined in step S701 that the pattern is not a super reach variation pattern (step S701; No), and a special image change pattern corresponding to a variation pattern other than the super reach variation pattern is set in step S705, the production is performed. For example, the control CPU 120 displays the special image in the special image display area 51S in the same display mode as the display mode of the hold display displayed in the start winning storage display area 51H. In this case as well, the special image may be displayed in the special image display area 51S in a display mode different from the display mode of the hold display.

  Further, in step S402A, the production control CPU 120 digests the hold display that has been displayed for the longest time as described above (moves to the special image display area 51S) and uses the other hold display as a digested hold display. Shift to the side (eg, down).

  Subsequent to step S402A, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S403). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared according to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command and the content determined in the process of step S402. Select and set as usage pattern.

  After executing the process of step S403, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command is set. Setting is performed (step S404). And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S405). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S403 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 on the display screen.

  After executing the process of step S405, the effect control CPU 120 digests the command stored in the start winning command buffer (step S406). In step S406, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the special game, the CPU 120 for effect control has an area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the start winning command buffer. The command stored in (1) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command is shifted while maintaining the winning order. By such processing, commands corresponding to the variable display executed this time can be digested.

  After executing the process of step S406, the CPU 120 for effect control updates the value of the effect process flag to “2” that is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S407), and then starts the variable display start setting process. Exit.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect process executed in step S172 of FIG. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S451). ). As an example, in the process of step S451, the effect control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and a predetermined effect control pattern (for example, a special-figure variation effect control pattern) corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed, for example, when the end code is read out from.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step 451 (step S451; No), it is determined whether or not a special image change notice has been executed (step S452). As an example, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not there is a special image change notice depending on whether or not a notice effect control pattern corresponding to executing a notice effect that is a special image change notice is set in the use pattern. do it. If it is determined that the special image change notice is to be executed (step S452; Yes), the special image change notice operation control process for executing the special image change notice is executed (step S453).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S453 in FIG. 18 as the special image change notification operation control process. In the special image change notice operation control process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is the special image shape change execution period (step S511). The shape change execution period may be set in advance in a notice effect control pattern corresponding to, for example, executing a notice effect that is a special image change notice. The effect control CPU 120 only needs to determine whether or not it is the shape change execution period based on the effect control process timer value and the notice effect control pattern. When it is determined in step S511 that it is the shape change execution period (step S511; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes shape change for changing the shape of the special image (step S512). For example, in the process of step S512, various commands are generated to execute the shape change of the special image according to the effect control execution data (for example, display control data) read from the effect control pattern and the display control unit. 123 may be transmitted. Thereby, the shape of the special image displayed in the special image display area 51S of the sub-image display device 51 can be changed.

  After performing the process of step S512 or when it is determined in step S511 that it is not the shape change execution period (step S511; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the display graphic change execution period of the special image. Is determined (step S513). The display figure change execution period may be determined in advance in a notice effect control pattern corresponding to, for example, executing a notice effect as a special image change notice. The effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is the display graphic change execution period based on the effect control process timer value and the notice effect control pattern. If it is determined in step S513 that it is the display graphic change execution period (step S513; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes a display graphic change that changes the display graphic of the special image (step S514). For example, in the process of step S514, various commands are generated and display control is performed in order to execute the display graphic change of the special image according to the effect control execution data (for example, display control data) read from the effect control pattern. What is necessary is just to transmit to the part 123. FIG. Thereby, the display figure of the special image displayed in the special image display area 51S of the sub-image display device 51 can be changed.

  After executing the process of step S514 or when it is determined in step S513 that the display figure change execution period is not reached (step S513; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the special image change notice operation control process.

  When it is determined in step S452 shown in FIG. 18 that the special image change notice is not executed (step S452; No), after the special image change notice operation control process in step S453 is executed, the reach effect is executed. It is determined whether or not it is a reach production execution period (step S454). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance in, for example, an effect control pattern (for example, a special chart change effect control pattern) determined as a usage pattern according to the change pattern. When it is the reach effect execution period in step S454 (step S454; Yes), effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S455). For example, in the process of step S455, various commands are issued in order to execute a reach effect in a predetermined effect mode according to the effect control execution data (for example, display control data or lamp control data) read from the effect control pattern. What is necessary is just to produce and transmit with respect to the display control part 123, the audio | voice control board | substrate 13, the lamp | ramp control board | substrate 14, etc. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. That is, it is only necessary that the reach effect can be executed by a predetermined effect device by operating the effect model or by combining some or all of them.

  When it is determined in step S454 that it is not the reach effect period (step S454; No), after executing the process of step S455, for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the variation pattern. In addition, after performing the presentation operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative design (step S456), the variable display effect processing is ended.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S451 (step S451; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S457). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S457; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S457 (step S457; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result (step S458). In addition, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step S459). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S460), and then the variable display effect process is ended.

  Next, the change timing of the special image in the special image change notice will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 20A shows the change timing when the change pattern HB3-1 is determined in step S704 and the special image change notice is executed. The change contents of the special image of the change pattern HB3-1 are the contents shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 20A, the special image of the display form “None” and the shape “Form 0” is displayed as the special image of the sub-image display device 51 at the fluctuation time T0 which is the timing at which the special figure fluctuation is started. It is displayed in the image display area 51S. The special image is changed to a special image having a display form of “none” and a shape “form 1” at a variation time T1, which is a predetermined timing during execution of the normal effect before the super reach effect is executed. . Then, the special image changes to a special image with a display form of “none” and a shape “shape 0” at a variation time T2, which is the timing at which the super reach effect is executed. Next, at a variation time T3, which is a predetermined timing during the execution of the super reach effect, the special image is changed to a special image with a display form of “none” and a shape “form 1”. The special image changes to a special image having a display form of “none” and a shape “form 2” at a variation time T4, which is a timing at which a variable display result of “losing” is derived.

  FIG. 20B shows the change timing when the change pattern HB1-3 is determined in step S704 and the special image change notice is executed. The change content of the special image of the change pattern HB1-3 is the content shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 20B, the special image of the display form “None” and the shape “Form 0” is displayed as the special image of the sub-image display device 51 at the fluctuation time T0, which is the timing at which the special figure fluctuation is started. It is displayed in the image display area 51S. The special image is changed to a special image having a display form of “none” and a shape “form 1” at a variation time T1, which is a predetermined timing during execution of the normal effect before the super reach effect is executed. . The special image changes to a special image having a display form of “Δ” and a shape “shape 0” at a variation time T2, which is a timing at which the super reach effect is executed. Next, at a variation time T3, which is a predetermined timing during execution of the super reach effect, the special image is changed to a special image having a display form of the display figure “Δ” and the shape “form 1”. Furthermore, after the change time T4, the special image is changed to a special image having the display form “□” and the shape “form 0”, and then at the change time T5, the special image is displayed with the display figure “□” and The display changes to a special image having a display form of shape “shape 1”. Then, at the timing when the variable display result of “big hit” is derived, the special image remains as a special image with the display form “□” and the shape “form 1”.

  Next, main effect screens when the special image change notice is executed will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 21 shows an effect screen in the case where the change pattern HB3-1 is determined in step S704 and the special image change notice is executed. As shown in FIG. 21A, when variable display of decorative symbols is started (variation time T0 in FIG. 20A), a special image SH0 (display) is displayed in the special image display area 51S of the sub-image display device 51. A special image having a display form of a figure “none” and a shape “shape 0” is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 21B, the special image SH0 is displayed as the special image SH1 (displayed) at the timing when the decorative symbol stops in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L (the variation time T1 in FIG. 20A). The display changes to a special image having a display form of the figure “none” and the shape “form 1”. Next, as shown in FIG. 21C, the timing at which the decorative symbol stops in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R and an image such as “S reach” is displayed on the image display device 5 (FIG. 20A). The special image SH1 changes to the special image SH0 at the variation time T2). Next, as shown in FIG. 21D, the special image SH0 is the special image at a predetermined timing (a variation time T3 in FIG. 20A) before the decorative symbol stops in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C. Change to SH1. Then, as shown in FIG. 21E, the decoration symbol stops in the “middle” ornament symbol display area 5C and the variable display result of “losing” is derived and displayed (the variation time in FIG. 20A). At T4), the special image SH1 changes to a special image SH2 (a special image having a display form of the display figure “none” and the shape “form 2”).

  FIG. 22 shows an effect screen when the change pattern HA1-3 is determined in step S704 and the special image change notice is executed. As shown in FIG. 22A, when variable display of decorative symbols is started (variation time T0 in FIG. 20B), a special image SH0 (display graphic) is displayed in the special image display area 51S of the sub-image display device 51. "None" and a special image having a display form of "shape 0") are displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 22B, the special image SH0 is displayed as the special image SH1 (displayed) at the timing when the decorative symbol stops in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L (variation time T1 in FIG. 20B). The display changes to a special image having a display form of the figure “none” and the shape “form 1”. Next, as shown in FIG. 22C, the timing at which the decorative symbol stops in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R and an image such as “S reach” is displayed on the image display device 5 (FIG. 20B). ) At the variation time T2), the special image SH1 changes to a special image SH3 (a special image having a display form of the display figure “Δ” and the shape “form 0”). Next, as shown in FIG. 22D, the special image SH3 is a special image at a predetermined timing (a variation time T3 in FIG. 20B) before the decorative symbol stops in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C. It changes to SH4 (special image of the display form of display figure “Δ” and shape “form 1”). Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 22 (E), the special image SH4 is displayed in a display form of the special image SH5 (display figure “□” and shape “form 0”) at a predetermined timing (variation time T4 in FIG. 20B). After the change to the special image, the special image SH5 is changed to the special image SH6 (the display graphic “□” and the shape as shown in FIG. 22F) at a predetermined timing (variation time T5 in FIG. 20B). It changes to a special image having a display form of “Form 1”. Then, as shown in FIG. 22 (G), the decorative symbol is stopped in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C, and the variable display result of “big hit” is derived, and “big hit!” Is displayed on the image display device 5. When the image is displayed, the special image SH6 remains displayed on the sub-image display device 51.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, by executing the process of step S402A, the hold display (start-up) displayed from the oldest in the start-winning storage display area 51H. The hold display displayed on the lowermost side of the winning storage display area 51H) is moved from the starting winning storage display area 51H to the special image display area 51S and displayed as a special image. During execution of variable display, for example, the specific image SH0 displayed in the special image display area 51S as shown in FIG. 22A changes to the specific image SH1 as shown in FIG. 22B. Next, the specific image SH1 changes to the special image SH3 as shown in FIG. 22C, and the specific image SH3 changes to the special image SH4 as shown in FIG. 22D. Next, the specific image SH4 changes to a special image SH5 as shown in FIG. 22 (E), and the specific image SH5 changes to a special image SH6 as shown in FIG. 22 (F). The shape of the special image changes according to the progress of variable display such as the remaining time until the variable display result is derived. Thus, since the shape of the special image corresponding to the variable display being executed changes, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the special image.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, when it is determined in step S701 that the pattern is a super reach variation pattern (step S701; Yes), it is determined to execute a special image change notice (step S702). . Then, by executing the special image change notice operation control process in step S453, the shape of the special image is changed in the variable display where the super reach effect is executed as shown in FIG. Thereby, since the shape of the special image does not change in the variable display in which the super reach effect is not executed, it can be prevented from becoming troublesome. In particular, the display mode of the special image does not change in the variable display of the shortened variation pattern selected according to the total number of reserved memories or the shortened variation pattern selected when the gaming state is the short-time state. Therefore, since the display mode of the special image is not changed in the variable display of the variable pattern having a short variable display time such as the shortened variable pattern, it can be further prevented from becoming troublesome.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, for example, the display mode of the special image has two types of display modes such as a display figure and a shape, and the shape of the special image is changed according to the progress of variable display. In addition, the display graphic of the special image is changed at a rate shown in FIG. 14 according to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. In this way, since there is a change in the display pattern of the special image in addition to the change in the shape of the special image, the player can be more focused on the special image.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, for example, when the change pattern HB3-1 is determined in step S704, in the process of step S512, as shown in FIG. The shape “shape 1” at the variation time T1 changed from the shape “shape 0” is returned to the shape “shape 0” at the variation time T2. Thus, if the shape of the special image is returned to “shape 0”, it can be suggested that the variable display continues more than the case where the shape of the special image does not return, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, when it is determined in step S702 that the special image change notice is to be executed, the hold display is displayed in the start winning memory display area 51H as shown in FIG. When a small circle is displayed, the special image is displayed in the special image display area 51S in a large ball image display mode. Thus, since the special image is displayed in a display mode different from the display mode of the hold display, the display mode of the changing special image can be easily recognized.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, by executing the process of step S402A, the hold display (the start prize memory display area 51H of the start prize memory display area 51H) that has been displayed for the longest time in the start prize memory display area 51H. The hold display displayed on the lowermost side) is moved from the start winning storage display area 51H to the special image display area 51S and displayed as a special image. During execution of variable display, for example, the specific image SH0 displayed in the special image display area 51S as shown in FIG. 22A changes to the specific image SH1 as shown in FIG. 22B. Next, the specific image SH1 changes to the special image SH3 as shown in FIG. 22C, and the specific image SH3 changes to the special image SH4 as shown in FIG. 22D. Next, the specific image SH4 changes to a special image SH5 as shown in FIG. 22 (E), and the specific image SH5 changes to a special image SH6 as shown in FIG. 22 (F). The display graphic of the special image changes at a different rate depending on whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. In addition, the shape of the special image changes according to different ratios depending on whether or not the display shape of the special image changes. Thus, since the shape of the special image corresponding to the variable display being executed changes, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the special image.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, for example, when the special image is changed to the special image in the display form of the display figure “□” at the variation time T4 as shown in FIG. The display mode of the shape that can be changed in two stages such as “Form 0” and “Form 1” is changed to “Form 1” in the second stage. This makes it easy to understand the upper limit of the change in the displayed figure.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, for example, when the change pattern HB1-3 is determined in step S704, in the process of step S512, as shown in FIG. The shape “shape 1” at the variation time T1 changed from the shape “shape 0” is returned to the shape “shape 0” at the variation time T2. By returning the shape of the special image to “shape 0” in this way, it is possible to make the player think that the change in the display graphic of the special image can be further expected, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, when it is determined in step S702 that the special image change notice is to be executed, the hold display is displayed in the start winning memory display area 51H as shown in FIG. When a small circle is displayed, the special image is displayed in the special image display area 51S in a large ball image display mode. Thus, since the special image is displayed in a display mode different from the display mode of the hold display, the display mode of the changing special image can be easily recognized.

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

  In the above embodiment, for example, when it is determined in step S701 that the pattern is a super reach variation pattern (step S701; Yes), it is determined that the special image change notice is executed (step S702). However, the variable display for which the special image change notice is executed is not limited to the variable display in which the change pattern is the super reach change pattern, that is, the variable display in which the super reach effect is executed. For example, the execution of the special image change notice may be determined when a predetermined effect other than the super reach effect, for example, a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side.

  In 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.

  FIG. 23 shows, as an example, the change timing of the special image when the special image change notice is executed in the variable display in which the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. Note that FIG. 23 shows the change timing when the special image change notice is executed in the variable display of the change pattern that reaches from the pseudo continuous change (twice).

  As shown in FIG. 23, during the fluctuation time T0, which is the timing at which the special figure fluctuation is started, the special image with the display form “none” and the shape “form 0” is displayed in the special image display area of the sub-image display device 51. 51S. At the variation time T1, which is the timing at which the first pseudo-variable variable display effect (initial variation) is finished and the second pseudo-variable variable display effect is started, the special image has the display graphic “none” and the shape “ The display changes to a special image having a display form of “Form 1”. Then, at the variation time T2, which is the timing when the second pseudo-variable variable display effect (the second variation) ends and the third variation (the variation in which the reach effect is executed) starts, the special image is The display graphic changes to a special image having a display form of “Δ” and a shape “shape 0”. After that, the special image changes to a special image having a display form such as a display figure “Δ” and a shape “Form 1” at a predetermined fluctuation time.

  Thus, in the variable display in which the pseudo-variable variable display effect is executed, the display mode (display figure or shape) of the special image may be changed for each re-variation. In this way, it is possible to give the player the impression that the effect is continuously executed with a plurality of variations in the pseudo-variable variable display effect. In addition, for example, the display mode of the special image in the variable display in which the pseudo-variable variable display effect and the super reach effect are executed, the variable display in which the variable display result is “big hit”, or the variable display in which the predetermined notice effect is executed May be changed. Further, the display mode of the special image may be changed even in variable display where a specific effect such as a super reach effect is not executed. For example, the display mode of the special image may be changed not only in the variable display where the super reach effect is executed, but also in all the variable displays.

  In the above embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 20B, the display graphic of the special image is not changed at the fluctuation times T1, T3, and T5, but the display graphic of the special image is changed at these fluctuation times. You may let them. Further, although the display graphic and the shape of the special image are simultaneously changed at the fluctuation times T2 and T4, it is not necessary to change the display graphic and the shape simultaneously.

  In the above embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 20A or 20B, a special image having a display form of “none” and “shape 0” is displayed at the variation time T0. You may display the special image (For example, the special image of the display mode of display figure "(triangle | delta)" and shape "Form 0" etc.) other than the said display mode at time T0.

  In the above embodiment, for example, change patterns as shown in FIGS. 15 to 17 are prepared in advance, and each change pattern is specially displayed at a change timing such as a change time T0 to T5 shown in FIG. The display mode (display figure or shape) of the image was set to change to a predetermined display mode (display figure or shape). However, for example, after the lottery is performed corresponding to the change timing such as the variation times T0 to T5 and the display graphic of the special image is determined, the change in the shape of the special image may be determined based on the determined display graphic. With such a configuration, it is difficult to specify the change pattern of the display mode of the special image, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, the special image shape “Form 2” is set only to the change pattern when the variable display result is “losing”, and the special display shape is derived and displayed at the timing when the “losing” variable display result is derived and displayed. The image was changed to a special image having a display form of the display figure “none” and the shape “form 2”. However, the shape “spec 2” of the special image may not be set to the change pattern when the variable display result is “losing”. That is, when the variable display result of “losing” is derived, the special image displayed immediately before that may be displayed. In addition, when the “big hit” variable display result is derived, the special image displayed immediately before that is set to remain displayed. However, when the “big hit” variable display result is derived, the special image displayed immediately before the variable display result is derived changes, for example, the special image is enlarged or vibrated. You may set as follows.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B, the shape of the special image is returned to “form 0” at the variation time T2, which is the timing at which the super reach effect is executed. However, the timing for returning the shape of the special image is not limited to the timing when the super reach effect is executed. For example, the shape of the special image is returned at the timing when the predetermined notice effect starts, the shape of the special image is returned at the timing when the reach has progressed to some extent in the reach effect, and the special image The shape of the special image may be restored at a timing when it is displayed again after being hidden by the image. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 23, in the variable display in which the “quasi-continuous” variable display effect is executed, the shape of the special image is changed at the timing of re-variation of the pseudo-continuous (for example, the variation time T2 shown in FIG. 23). You may return. In this way, by combining the effect of returning the shape of the special image and the effect of re-variation of the pseudo-continuous, the player is further given the impression that the effect is continuously executed with multiple variations in the pseudo-variable variable display effect. be able to.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when a special image change notice is executed, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), when the hold display is performed in a small circle display mode in the start winning storage display area 51H In the special image display area 51S, a special image is displayed in a large ball image display mode. However, as long as the display mode of the hold display is different from the display mode of the special image, the display mode is not limited to the above. For example, when a special image change notice is executed, a number indicating the number of reserved memories may be displayed in the start winning storage display area 51H, and a special image with a circle may be displayed in the special image display area 51S. Further, the reserved display symbol displayed in the start winning storage display area 51H may be darkened and the special image displayed in the special image display area 51S may be brightened. Thus, even if the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the special image are set differently, the display mode of the changing special image can be easily recognized.

  In the above embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 15, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the change pattern of the special image is “form 0” and “form 1”. Although it is set so as to be in stages, the shape change of the special image may be set to be in three stages or more. When the change in the shape of the special image is performed in multiple stages, the shape of the special image may be returned to an intermediate stage among the multiple stages.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the sub image display device 51 is provided separately from the image display device 5, and the start winning memory display area 51 </ b> H and the special image display area 51 </ b> S are arranged on the screen of the sub image display device 51. . Thereby, even if the effect which changes the display mode of a special image is performed in subimage display device 51, the effect in image display device 5 is not prevented. When the sub-image display device 51 is not provided, a start winning storage display area 51H and a special image display area 51S are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 so that a special image is displayed on the image display device 5. You may perform the production which changes a mode.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the display mode of the special image that changes in the special image change notice is “display graphic” and “shape”, but the display mode of the special image that changes in the special image change notice is these It is not limited to things. The display mode of the special image may be a color tone such as the color or brightness of the special image.

  In the above embodiment, the display mode (display figure and shape) of the special image displayed in the special image display area 51S is changed. Based on the pattern and the variable display result, the display mode (display figure and shape) of the hold display (also referred to as the hold display of the notice target) corresponding to the variable display of the notice target may be changed. For example, depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display of the notification target becomes “big hit”, the display figure of the hold display of the notification target is changed at a different rate (the same rate as shown in FIG. 14) What is necessary is just to change the shape of the hold display of the notice target at a different rate (the same rate as shown in FIGS. 15 to 17) depending on whether or not the display pattern of the target hold display changes.

  The determination as to whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display for the advance notice is made, for example, when a start winning occurs (for example, when it is determined in step S681 that a start opening winning designation command or the like has been received), May be performed at the time of shifting (for example, when executing the hold display shift processing in step S402A). The change timing of the display mode of the hold display to be notified is, for example, when the hold display is shifted or when the variable display is being executed (for example, the start timing of the reach effect or the predetermined timing during the reach effect, And the like, at the start of a predetermined notice effect, at a predetermined timing during execution of the predetermined notice effect, at a time when each decoration symbol is stopped, a timing at which a character is displayed on the image display device 5, and the like. When the display mode of the hold display to be notified is changed during the shift of the hold display, for example, the display mode after the change or the change timing may be determined in the hold display shift process in step S402A. When changing the display mode of the hold display to be notified in advance at the predetermined timing of the variable display being executed, for example, the display mode after the change, the change timing, etc. in the variable display start setting process of step S171 in the variable display to be started Just decide. Further, the operation control for changing the display mode of the hold display to be notified may be performed in, for example, step S512 or step S514 in the above embodiment.

  In addition, when changing the display mode of the hold display subject to notice over a plurality of stages, for example, every time the hold display is shifted, multiple timings during one variable display, when the hold display is shifted, and during variable display You may change the display mode of the hold display of the notice target at a predetermined timing (including a plurality of timings). When the display mode of the hold display is changed for each shift of the hold display, the number of changes or the display mode after the change may be determined based on the number of holds.

  In addition, it is determined whether or not the display mode of the hold display for the advance notice is changed at the timing when the start winning is generated, the display form after the change when the display form of the hold display for the advance notice is changed, and the like. Thereafter, the display mode of the hold display for the advance notice may be changed at the timing when a new start prize is generated.

  As described above, when changing the display mode of the hold display to be notified, for example, a change pattern similar to the change pattern shown in FIGS. 15 to 17 may be prepared in advance. In addition, after determining the display figure of the hold display to be notified in advance by lottery corresponding to a predetermined change timing, the change in the shape of the hold display to be notified may be determined based on the determined display figure.

  According to such a pachinko gaming machine 1, since the display mode (display figure and shape) of the hold display changes, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the hold display.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when it is determined in step S511 that it is the shape change execution period (for example, the variation times T1, T2, T3, T4, etc. shown in FIG. 20) (step S511; Yes), A shape change for changing the shape was executed (step S512). That is, the shape of the special image is changed when a predetermined time has elapsed. However, the timing for changing the shape of the special image is not limited to when a predetermined time has elapsed. Since the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a push button 31B that can be operated by the player, a special operation is performed in response to the push operation from the player on the push button 31B (at the timing of the push operation). The shape of the image may be changed. According to such a pachinko gaming machine 1, since the shape of the special image is changed by a player's operation such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the CPU 120 for effect control of the variable pattern indicating the variable display mode such as the variable display time of the decorative symbol and the type of reach effect, one variable pattern is specified when variable display is started. Although an example in which a command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command as a first command before reaching reach, such as the presence or absence of variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-continuous” (reach) If not, a command indicating the variable display time and variable display mode of the so-called second stop) is transmitted, and the second command is reached, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows variable display time after that (after what is called a 2nd stop when not reaching, and a variable display mode). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable display time derived from the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) notifies the variable display time by each of two commands, and the specific variable display mode executed at each timing is for effect control. The selection may be performed by the CPU 120. When sending two commands, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt, or after a predetermined time has elapsed after the first command is transmitted (for example, in the next timer interrupt). ) A second command may be transmitted. In addition, the variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data to be stored and prepared in advance as the variation pattern designation command.

  The present invention is applicable not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to a slot machine or the like. A slot machine is an arbitrary gaming machine that performs a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information and that can be assigned a predetermined game value based on the game result, and more specifically, A variable display device that can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or credits) for one game and variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified One game is completed by displaying and displaying a display result (for example, a plurality of reels, etc.), and a prize (for example, a cherry prize, a watermelon prize, a bell prize, a replay prize, a BB prize, an RB prize, etc.) is displayed according to the display result. ) Can be generated. In such a slot machine, the hardware resources including the image display device of the slot machine cooperate with software for performing a predetermined process, so that the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in the above-described embodiments and modifications is provided. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that all or one part of the characteristics which may have.

  In addition, various effects including the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation of the image display device, the sound output operation of the speaker, and the lighting operation of the game effect lamp and decoration LED The operation and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives Slot machines are not limited to those where bets are set using medals and credits as gaming values, but only slot machines that set betting numbers using gaming balls as gaming values, or only credits as gaming values. It may be a full credit type slot machine that sets the number of bets using. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls. For example, when 3 is set as the bet number, the number of bets using 15 game balls is used. Is equivalent to setting The pachinko gaming machine 1 and the slot machine are not limited to those using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, but for example, a plurality of types of medals and gaming balls. The game value may be used together. For example, a slot machine can play a game by setting the number of bets using any one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of medals and game balls can be played by winning. Any of the types of gaming value may be paid out.

  As a notice effect that can be executed in such a slot machine, a notice effect that is a special image change notice in the above embodiment may be included.

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5L, 5C, 5R ... Symbol display area 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball devices 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 switch 23 ... Count switches 25A, 25B, 25C ... Hold indicator 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 35A ... Controller sensor unit 35B ... Push sensor 41 ... Passing gate 51 ... Sub-image display device 51H ... Start Winning memory display area 51S ... Special Image display area 81, 82 ... solenoid 100 ... game control microcomputer 101,121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
110 ... Switch circuit 111 ... Solenoid circuit 120 ... Production control CPU
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
A hold display image display means for displaying a hold display image corresponding to hold information relating to variable display that has not yet started ;
And change demonstration execution means for executing a hold display image change effect to change the mode of the hold display image when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect for performing variable display after temporarily displaying the variable display temporarily;
With
The hold display image display means, after displaying the hold display image is changed by the hold display image change effect, it is possible to display the hold display image before the change,
The change effect execution means includes:
In connection with performing the revariable display in the specific effect, the hold display image change effect can be executed,
It is possible to vary the number of executions of the on- hold display image change effect when controlled to the advantageous state and when not controlled to the advantageous state .
A gaming machine characterized by that.   A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
  A corresponding display image display means for displaying a corresponding display image corresponding to the variable display based on the start of the variable display;
  Change effect execution means for executing the corresponding display image change effect for changing the aspect of the corresponding display image when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
  A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect for performing variable display after temporarily displaying the variable display temporarily;
  With
  The correspondence display image display means can display the correspondence display image before the change after displaying the correspondence display image changed by the correspondence display image change effect,
  The change effect execution means includes:
    In connection with performing the re-variable display in the specific effect, the corresponding display image change effect can be executed,
    It is possible to vary the number of times of execution of the corresponding display image change effect when controlled to the advantageous state and when not controlled to the advantageous state.
  A gaming machine characterized by that.