JP6503389B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that performs variable display.

  One of the generally known game machines of this type is one that performs variable display (also referred to as variable display). As such a gaming machine, as an image related to an image of a symbol that is an image corresponding to variable display, there has been one that displays an image of a rendering character in a state of being in contact with the image of the symbol (Patent Document 1).

Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2003-62234 (Paragraph 0052, FIG. 5 etc.)

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, a predetermined effect is executed in the display area portion where the symbol and the effect character abut, so the player pays attention to one display area portion during the effect. Problem of narrowing the player's field of vision.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of widening the player's view during presentation.

It is a gaming machine that performs variable display,
First image display means capable of displaying a first image corresponding to the variable display;
A second image display means capable of displaying a second image related to the first image;
Equipped with specific effect means capable of executing specific effects,
At a predetermined timing, the first image moves from the first position to the second position, and the second image moves from the third position to the fourth position, whereby the first image and the second image Spaced apart
The specific effect means executes the specific effect in relation to the first image and the second image moving relative to each other,
After the end of the specific effect, the first image returns from the second position to the first position and the second image returns from the fourth position to the third position.
The first image and the second image start moving with each other at any one of a plurality of timings,
Depending on the timing at which the first image and the second image start moving, the degree of expectation of being in an advantageous state advantageous to the player is different.
In addition, the gaming machine may have the following configuration.
It further comprises special image display means capable of displaying a special image to indicate the progress of the game,
The display area for displaying an image includes a first display area including the first position, and a second display area including the second position,
The first image is displayed in the first display area, and the special image is displayed in the second display area,
When the first image is moved from the first display area to the second display area at the predetermined timing, the special image is displayed in a display area different from the second display area.
The gaming machine may have the following configuration.
(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs variable display,
Corresponding image display means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, S705, S707 in FIG. 14, S801, S802 in FIG. 15, S635 in FIG. 20) capable of displaying the corresponding image (active image AH in FIG. 16 etc.) corresponding to the variable display. Etc) and
The predetermined image display means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, FIG. 14, S705, S707, FIG. 15, S801, S802, FIG. 20) which can display the predetermined image (resident character 94 etc. of FIG. 16) related to the corresponding image. S635 etc.) and
The corresponding image and the predetermined image move in directions away from each other at a predetermined timing (at the time of SP reach development, etc.) (as shown in FIG. 16C, FIG. 17 and FIG. A separation effect or the like at which the image AH separates).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to widen the player's view during the effect of displaying the corresponding image and the predetermined image.

(2) The gaming machine according to (1) above,
A specific effect means (SP reach effect that can execute a specific effect (SP reach title image 95 in FIG. 16D) in response to movement of the corresponding image and the predetermined image in a direction away from each other The effect control microcomputer 100 further includes S705 in FIG. 14, S801 and S802 in FIG. 15, and S635 and S636 in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, the player can recognize that the corresponding image and the predetermined image move away from each other in relation to the specific effect.

(3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above,
The corresponding image and the predetermined image move in the direction away from each other, and then move in the direction to return to the position before they are separated (FIG. 16 (F)).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of presentation by the operation after the corresponding image and the predetermined image are separated.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The corresponding image and the predetermined image can be moved in directions away from each other at any one of a plurality of timings (first to fourth timings in FIGS. 17 and 18, FIG. S631 to S634),
Depending on the timing at which the corresponding image and the predetermined image move in the direction away from each other, the degree of expectation to be in the advantageous state advantageous to the player is different (as shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, the big hit display The selection ratio of the first timing to the fourth timing differs depending on whether the result is obtained or the off display result is obtained).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the timing when the corresponding image and the predetermined image move in the direction away from each other.

(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
It further comprises information display means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, S705 of FIG. 14, S800 to S803 of FIG. 15, S636 of FIG. 20 etc.) capable of displaying information (the fourth symbol 96a, 96b etc.) regarding the progress of the game. ,
The information on the progress of the game is displayed at a position where the visual recognition is not restricted by at least one of the corresponding image moved in the separating direction and the predetermined image (as shown in FIGS. 16A to 16F). The fourth symbols 96a and 96b are displayed at positions where the visual recognition is not restricted by the resident character 94 and the active image AH during the separation effect.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform display in which the corresponding image and the predetermined image move in the direction in which they are separated from each other in a mode in which the visibility of the information regarding the progress of the game is secured.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure showing a hit classification table. It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition in a main substrate (game control substrate) and an effect control substrate. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the change pattern table used in order to determine a change pattern in a tabular form. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a reservation storage buffer in a microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows timer interruption processing. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a display screen figure of the effects display apparatus which shows an example of separation effects. It is a timing chart which shows a plurality of presentation execution start timings that can be selected when executing separation presentation. It is an explanatory view showing a 1st separation effect timing selection table and a 2nd separation effect timing selection table. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart which shows production setting processing (S616).

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, but may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine, etc. For example, any gaming machine may be used.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit classification table.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game is performed by striking a gaming ball as a gaming medium into the gaming area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided so as to be openable and closable in the game frame. The play space is a front frame (not shown) installed openably and closably with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism board (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (games described later And the board 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is performed by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area.

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the bat supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball tray 4 for storing gaming balls which can not be accommodated in the bat supply tray 3, a bat operating handle (operation knob) 5 for emitting a bat, and the like. In addition, the game board 6 is detachably attached to the back of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body that constitutes it and various components attached to the plate-like body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 where the driven game balls can flow down.

  The member forming the surplus ball tray (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (rod shape) at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is attached a stick controller 122 which can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). In the stick controller 122, a predetermined operation finger (for example, a forefinger or the like) is pressed and pulled in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 122 with the operation hand (for example, left hand or the like). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by pushing or pulling the trigger button 125 See) is built-in. In addition, a tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation on the operating rod is provided in the inside of the main body of the lower tray at the lower part of the stick controller 122 or the like. In addition, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

  On the member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation by the player or the like. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the operation performed by the player on the push button 120 may be provided inside the body of the upper tray at the installation position of the push button 120 or the like. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in the upper and lower positional relationship in the central portion of the upper and lower dishes. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be shifted to either the left or the right in the upper and lower plates while maintaining the upper and lower positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in the vertical positional relationship, but may be in the horizontal positional relationship, for example. As the operation means, a lever switch and other operation means such as a jog dial may be provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 as a first display means capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as plural types of identification information capable of identifying each of them. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol indicator (first variation display unit) 8a that variably displays first special symbols as plural types of identification information that can identify each of the first special symbols, A second special symbol display (second variation display unit) 8b is provided which variably displays a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each. The effect pattern is decoration identification information displayed on the effect display device during variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol as the special identification information, and is also referred to as a decorative symbol.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is configured by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is configured of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and provided on the display screen is a effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Be In the effect symbol display area, symbol display areas are formed in which, for example, three effect symbols for decoration (for effect) on the left, middle and right are variably displayed.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are generically referred to as a special symbol indicator (variation indicator) There is something to do.

  Although this embodiment shows the case where the two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may have only one special symbol display.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by the game control microcomputer mounted on the main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed by the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the fluctuation display, and the second special symbol display 8b is performed by the first special symbol display 8a. (2) When the variable display of the special symbol is being executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  More specifically, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is satisfied with the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variable display (for example, the game ball is the first start winning opening 13 Alternatively, after passing through (including winning) the second start winning opening 14, the change display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the change of the first special symbol and the second special symbol It is started based on the fact that the display is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed), and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the fluctuation display time (variation time) has elapsed. Do. The game ball passing means that the game ball has passed through an area defined as a winning area such as a winning opening or a gate in advance, and includes the concept that the gaming ball has entered the winning opening (winning). It is. Furthermore, deriving and displaying a display result means to stop and display a symbol (example of identification information).

  When the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result on the second special symbol display 8b When it is derived and displayed, the jackpot display result (combination of big hit symbols) as the specific display result is also derived and displayed on the effect display device 9. As described above, when the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display, it is controlled to the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) as the advantageous state in which the player is given an advantageous value (favorable value).

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, middle symbol among left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (for example, left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stop, swing, zoom in / out or deform in the state that matches the combination of symbols, or display multiple symbols in synchronization with the same symbol, or change the position of the display symbol Then, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of the occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect design stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitutes a part of the big hit combination, the fluctuation display of the effect design which is not yet stopped is continued. The display state or the display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the big hit combination. In other words, reach refers to a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least a part of the variable display areas is in a variable display mode. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state in which the same symbol stops in the left and right symbol display areas, and the symbol does not stop in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  And the display production in the reach state is reach production display (reach production). In addition, at the time of reach, there are times when the effect which is different from usual is done with the lamp and the sound. This effect is called reach effect. In addition, when reaching, a character (effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a symbol (effect symbol etc)) is displayed, or a display mode (for example, color etc.) of a background image of the effect display device 9 ) May be changed. This change in the display of the character and the display mode of the background is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach are set so that a big hit is more likely to occur when they appear, as compared to the normal reach. Such special reach is called super reach.

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first start winning hole 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  Further, below the winning device having the first start winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second starting winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball can be won in the second start winning hole 14 (it becomes easy to get a start prize), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the second starting winning hole 14 than the first starting winning hole 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball does not win the second start winning hole 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the first starting winning hole 13 than the second starting winning hole 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, although it is difficult to win, it may be configured to be able to win (that is, the gaming ball is hard to win). Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening. Information about fluctuation displays for which start conditions have not yet been established despite the game ball entering the start area such as the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 information within the range of a predetermined upper limit number Storing is called pending storage. The term such pending storage is also used to indicate (identify) pending stored information (referred to as pending storage information or pending information). Thus, the pending display is for displaying information on the variable display.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b consisting of four indicators for displaying the number of activated winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, ie, the second reserve memory number. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol suspension storage indicator 18b, the number of activated winning balls entering the first start winning opening 13, ie, the first suspension storage number (pending storage is also referred to as start storage or start prize storage). A first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a consisting of four indicators for displaying) is provided. The first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  In the game machine, a hit ball firing device (not shown) which drives the drive motor in response to the player operating the hitting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch the game ball into the game area 7 ) Is provided. The game balls fired from the hit ball launcher enter the game area 7 through the ball hitting rails formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descend the game area 7. If the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, it is possible to start the variable display of the first special symbol (for example, the variable display of the special symbol is ended, the first The start condition of 1 is satisfied), the fluctuation display (variation) of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display 8a, and the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first start winning opening 13. If it is not in a state where variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first number of pending storages is increased by 1 on the condition that the number of first pending storages has not reached the upper limit value.

  If the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, it is possible to start the variable display of the second special symbol (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the second The start condition of 2) is satisfied, and the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started in the second special symbol display 8 b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variation display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning opening 14. If it is not in a state where variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second pending storage number is increased by one on the condition that the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the fluctuation display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the fluctuation display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Perform variable display of the effect pattern as the symbol of. The variation display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. In addition, the variation display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8 b and the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b, a rendering symbol that evokes a big hit in the effect display device 9 The combination of is displayed stopped.

  In addition, a hold storage display unit (total hold storage display unit) displaying the total number of the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number (total hold memory number) at the lower position on the display screen of the effect display device 9 , Reserve display area, not shown). In the total holding storage display unit, the holding storage number can be specified as the holding storage display, for example, by the display number of the predetermined image (by displaying one holding storage image corresponding to each of the holding storage information, Specify the number of pending storages) is displayed. As described above, by providing the combined hold storage display unit for displaying the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of formation of execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied. In each of the first special symbol holding storage indicator 18a, the second special symbol holding storage indicator 18b, and the effect display 9, the light emission display and the image display for indicating the number of holding storages is a hold display or a hold It is called memory display.

  A hold display area in which an image (hereinafter referred to as a hold image or hold display) for displaying the generated hold storage information is displayed corresponding to the number of the hold storage information in the lower end portion in the display area of the effect display device 9 (Not shown, reserved display area 18c in FIG. 16). In the on-hold display area, the on-hold storage information is displayed according to the start winning order in a format that does not distinguish between the first on-hold storage and the second on-hold storage.

  An image (hereinafter referred to as an active image or an active display) showing a fluctuation-responsive display corresponding to the variable display during execution of the variable display corresponding to the (displayed or shifted) hold display erased from the hold display area An active display area for displaying is formed at the left end of the hold display area (not shown, active display area AHA in FIG. 16). In the active display area, it is specified that the reserved image displayed in the reserved display area corresponds to the reserved image displayed so far, for example, moved (shifted) to the active display area The active image is displayed in a possible manner. The active display area may be disposed at any position in the display area of the effect display device 9. In the hold display area, the hold storage information may be displayed in a display mode in which the first hold storage and the second hold storage are distinguished.

  The pending image and the active image are images that display specific information related to the variable display, and may be referred to as a specific display related to the variable display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 has an opening and closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when the display is derived, the opening / closing plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state, whereby the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the jackpot gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 20 is repeatedly and continuously controlled to repeat the open state and the closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeat continuation control is also referred to as round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot types are provided, and when it is determined to be a jackpot, any jackpot type is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, an ordinary symbol display 10 for variably displaying an ordinary symbol capable of identifying each of the effect display devices 9 is provided. The normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of fluctuating display of the numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display the numbers 0 to 9 (or symbols). The small display is formed, for example, in a square shape.

  When the game ball passes the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol. For example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 plays a game from a closed state disadvantageous to the player for a predetermined time for a predetermined number of times. Change to an open state that is advantageous to the person. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls having passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time the game ball passes to the gate 32, that is, whenever the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 increases the number of lighted LEDs by one. Each time the variation display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 where a non-winning hit ball is taken. In the upper left and right upper and lower left of the game area 7, four speakers 27 are provided for producing sound effects and sounds as a predetermined sound output. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a "card unit") that enables ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table in FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the fluctuation time after the big hit gaming state end, the number of times open in big hit ( The number of rounds) and the open time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is put into the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds in the open state) has elapsed, or, In response to the establishment of the open end condition that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated, the closed state is established. Then, when the open end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round) where the predetermined upper limit is reached.

  Of the "big hit", after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, there is a high probability of being determined to be a big hit as a special gaming state as compared to the normal state (a normal gaming state which is not a definite change state) The type (classification) of the jackpot that shifts to (abbreviation of probability fluctuation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability variation jackpot”. Further, in the present embodiment, when the special gaming state is controlled to be in a short time state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the representation pattern is shortened as compared with the non-time-short state in addition to the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special game state may be controlled to be in the time saving state independently of the probability change state.

  When transitioning to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the rendering symbol is shortened, so that when the time saving state is reached, an effective start winning is likely to occur and the possibility of a big hit game is increased. Among the "big hit", the type (type) of the big hit that does not shift to the definite change state after being controlled to the big hit gaming state of 15 rounds is called "usually a big hit".

  In the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened in connection with the probability changing state or the short time state. There is a case where it is controlled to the electronic control unit control state which facilitates (high approach, high frequency) winning on the ball device 15. The power-on support control state is mainly referred to as a high base state because it is a high base state as described later.

  Here, the electronic Chu support control will be described. As the electric chew support control, the control (normal symbol shortening control) to reduce the fluctuation time of normal symbol (time from the start of fluctuation display to the derivation display of display result) and derive the display result early (normal symbol shortening control), ordinary symbol Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will hit the symbol (normal symbol probability change control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened Control (control to increase the number of times of release) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the frequency of winning to the second start winning opening 14 As a result, the game ball is more likely to get a start winning (the condition for executing variable display on the special symbol displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is more likely to be established). As a result of this control, the frequency of winning on the second start winning opening 14 is increased, so that the frequency of establishment of the second start condition and / or the frequency of execution of variation display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state (high frequency state) in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by the electric chew support control is the ratio of the number of gaming balls paid out as the winning balls according to the winning to the number of firing balls The "base" is referred to as the "high base state" because it is in a higher state than when the control is not performed. Also, when such control is not performed, it is called "low base state". Further, such control is control for facilitating winning on the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball device 15, ie, the electric tulip, and is called "electric chew support control".

  In this embodiment, the term “high probability state (probability state)” and “low probability state (non-probability state)” are used as terms indicating the state of the big hit probability, and as a term indicating a combination of base states, The "high base state (power chew support control state)" and the "low base state (non-power chew support control state)" are used.

  In this embodiment, "low probability low base state", "low probability high base state", and "high probability high base state" are used as terms indicating the combination of the jackpot probability state and the base state. The "low probability low base state" is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is a low probability state and the base state is a low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is a low probability state and the base state is a high base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is a high probability state and the base state is a high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the jackpots of 15 rounds, a plurality of kinds of jackpots, usually a jackpot and a definite variation jackpot, are provided. Usually, the big hit is a big hit controlled to the non-probability state, the short time state, and the high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 round big hit gaming state. In the normal big hit, the condition that the non-probability state continues until the next big hit occurs, and the time saving state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times of the variable display 100 times, and the next big hit And the condition until the condition occurs, whichever is earlier, until the condition is satisfied. The normal jackpot may be controlled to be a jackpot controlled to the non-probability state, the non-time-short state, and the power-less support control state (low probability low base state).

  The probability variation big hit is a jackpot in which control to shift to a probability variation status, a short time status, and a high base status (high probability high base status) is performed after the end of the 15 rounds of jackpot gaming status. In the big change big hit, the condition that the high probability high base state of this kind, until the variable indication is executed predetermined number of times a predetermined number of times or the condition that until the next big hit occurs, the earlier condition is satisfied Continue for a period of time.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. The payout control board 37 and the like are also shown in FIG. The main substrate 31 is mounted with a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progression control), a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit Including 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by a hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage unit backed up by a backup power supply, which is partially or entirely formed on a power supply substrate (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). In particular, data indicating at least the gaming state (i.e., the special symbol process flag etc.) according to the control state of the gaming control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  The CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Hereinafter, that the game control microcomputer 560 (or the CPU 56) executes (or performs a process) is that the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another substrate other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit according to the display result of the variation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit (for example, 65535) are set, and occurs at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read out is a random number value based on the fact that the start winning is when the numerical data is read out (extracted). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for giving detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. In addition, the solenoid 16 which opens and closes the variable winning prize ball device 15, and the output circuit 59 which drives the solenoid 21 which opens and closes the special variable winning prize ball device 20 which forms the big prize mouth in accordance with the command from the game control microcomputer 560 It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  In addition, the microcomputer 560 for game control, the first special symbol indicator 8a which fluctuates and displays the special symbol, the second special symbol indicator 8b, the normal symbol indicator 10 which fluctuates and displays the ordinary symbol, the first special symbol hold memory The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b and the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 is performed.

  On the effect control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 100, the ROM 102, the RAM 103, the VDP 109, the I / O port unit 105, and the like are mounted. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control of the effect display device 9.

  The effect control command for instructing effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay substrate 77 which allows the signal to pass only in one direction from the main substrate 31 to the effect control substrate 80 from the main substrate 31. Is received and the variable display control of the effect display device 9 is performed, and the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side is performed via the lamp driver substrate 35, and from the speaker 27 via the audio output substrate 70. Perform various kinds of effect control such as controlling the sound output of

  The effect control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. input. The effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the push button 120 has been detected, from the push sensor 124 through the input port of the I / O port unit 105. The effect control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 and the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Enter through. The effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing each random number. In FIG. 4, the type of random number, the update range, the application, and the addition condition are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R: A random counter for determining whether or not to make a big hit. The random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated from 0 again. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of big hit (type, normal big hit, and any kind of probability variation big hit) and the big hit symbol (for big hit type determination, for big hit symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR 4): It is determined whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR 5): The initial value of random 4 is determined (for random 4 initial value determination).

  As a big hit that is a specific gaming state, usually there are a plurality of types of big hit and probability variation big hit. Therefore, when it is determined to be a big hit based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), one of the big hit types is determined based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Furthermore, when the jackpot type is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determination random number.

  In addition, first, the variation pattern type is determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) Determine the fluctuation pattern of As such, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined by the two-step lottery process. The variation pattern type is one in which a plurality of variation patterns are grouped according to the feature of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type. The variation pattern type may be called a variation type.

  In this embodiment, the fluctuation patterns are classified into a normal fluctuation pattern type which is a fluctuation pattern type without a reach and a reach fluctuation pattern type which is a fluctuation pattern type with a reach.

  Such a variation pattern type is set to be different because the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time saving state and the time non-saving state, when the display result is a loss. , The fluctuation time is shortened compared to when not in the time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than that in the time shortening, in order to shorten the average time of fluctuation time as compared with the time not being time saving state. The rate at which the variation pattern type with a short time is selected increases, and even when the reach type is selected, the rate at which the variation pattern of normal reach with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types is set to be high. By doing this, the average time of the fluctuation time becomes shorter than when not in the short time state.

  The variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different when the number of pending storages of each special symbol performing variation display is a predetermined number or more and when it is less than the predetermined number, so that each special variation display is performed. When the number of pending storages of the symbol is a predetermined number or more, the pending number reduction control may be executed in which the variable display time is shortened as compared with the case where the number of pending storages of each special symbol is less than the predetermined number. For example, in the pending number reduction control state, the rate at which the variation pattern type having a short variation display time such as the normal variation pattern type is selected is set to be higher than in the non-pending number reduction control state. The average time of the variable display time may be shortened as compared with the case where the number-of-holds reduction control state is not set. Even when the same variation pattern type is selected, the variation display time itself of the variation pattern type may be shortened in the number-of-holds reduction control compared to the case where the number-of-holds reduction control is not in the number-of-holds reduction control state.

  The variation pattern is not a two-step determination method of determining the variation pattern after determining the variation pattern type, but may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing the big hit determination table and the big hit type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory view showing the big hit determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state which is not a definite change state, that is, a non-probability change state). A big hit determination table used in a normal state (at a non definite change state).

  Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a big hit judgment value in the normal time jackpot determination table, and it is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability variation big hit judgment table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The big hit judgment value set in the big change judgment big hit judgment table is changed to the big hit judgment value (usually called the big hit judgment value or the 1st big hit judgment value) common to the big hit judgment value set in the normal time big hit judgment table Due to the addition of the unique big hit judgment value, a large number (10 times the number) of big hit judgment values (referred to as a positive change time jackpot judgment value or a second big hit judgment value) greater than the probability change time big hit judgment table is set. . As a result, in the probability change state, it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), but the big hit determination random number value is as shown in FIG. If it matches with any of the shown big hit judgment values, it is decided to make it a big hit (usually a big hit or a probability variation big hit) for the special symbol. The “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (percentage) of becoming a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. FIG. 5 (B) is a case where the jackpot type is determined using the suspension storage (also referred to as the first suspension storage) based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (variation display of the first special symbol is Is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) to be used). FIG. 5C shows the case where the jackpot type is determined using the suspension storage (also referred to as a second suspension storage) based on the game ball winning in the second start winning opening 14 (variation display of the second special symbol is Is a second special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed).

  For each of the first and second special symbol big hit classification determination tables of FIG. 5 (B) and FIG. 5 (C), when it is determined that the variation display result is a big hit design, for the big hit classification determination Based on the random number (Random 1), the type of the big hit is determined to be either "normal big hit" or "probably big hit" and is referred to determine the big hit symbol.

  In the first special symbol big hit classification judgment table, it is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1, and the judgment value (big hit classification judgment value) corresponding to each “normal big hit” and “probable variation big hit” is set There is. The second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5C is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1, and is a judgment value corresponding to each of “normal big hit” and “probable variation big hit” (big hit type determination Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit classification determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit design determination value) for determining the big hit symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to "normally big hit" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "3" of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "probable variation big hit" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "7" of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using the jackpot classification determination table, the CPU 56 determines the classification corresponding to the jackpot classification judgment value in which the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot classification, and determines the jackpot design in which the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot design Do. Thereby, the big hit type and the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol big hit classification determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol big hit classification determination table in FIG. 5C have the same proportion determined as the probability variation big hit. In such a case, it is not necessary to divide the big hit classification determination table by the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Also, when selecting a big hit type from among a plurality of big hit types with different maximum round numbers in the big hit gaming state as a big hit type, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. The ratio in which the jackpot type having a large number of rounds is selected may be set to be higher than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of (B). In this way, in the high base state, the type selection of the big hit becomes advantageous to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Also, the second special symbol big hit classification determination table of FIG. 5 (C) may have a higher probability of being determined as a probability variation big hit than the first special symbol big hit classification determination table of FIG. 5 (B) . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can increase the ratio of the probability variation big hit as compared to the variation display of the first special symbol. Further, the ratio of the first special symbol jackpot classification determination table to be determined as the probability variation jackpot may be higher than that of the second special symbol jackpot classification determination table.

  Next, a variation pattern table used to select and determine variation patterns of special symbols and effect symbols in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a table showing the variation pattern table used to determine the variation pattern.

  In FIG. 6, (a) shows a judgment table at the time of normal state deviation, and (b) shows a judgment table at the time of short time state. Also, (c) is a normal big hit time determination table, and (d) is a probability variable big hit time determination table. Each determination table of FIGS. 6A to 6D is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the game state, and is used to determine (determine) the fluctuation pattern type and the fluctuation pattern.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 6 includes a variation pattern type determination table indicating the relationship between random 2 and variation pattern types, and a variation pattern determination table indicating the relationship between random 3 and variation patterns belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Including.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 6, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that is not a reach. "Normal reach" in each table indicates a variation pattern of normal reach which does not execute a flashy effect in the reach state. "Super reach" indicates a variation pattern for performing reach effect that displays a special effect image in the reach state.

  As described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the proportion to be selected as a big hit is high compared to “normal reach”, and the big hit is a high reliability pattern. Furthermore, “super reach” is a change pattern in which the change time is longer (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 50 seconds to 80 seconds) compared to “normal reach”. In addition, four types of fluctuation patterns are set in the super reach, and the big hit expectation degree (big hit is achieved because the first super reach <second super reach <third super reach <fourth super reach). Indicates that the possibility is high.

  "Expected degree" is a concept including an expected degree for a big hit, an expected degree for a definite change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation for the big hit (also referred to as the degree of reliability) is the degree of expectation for the big hit (proportion of becoming the big hit) when each reach variation pattern is selected, and, for example, the reach variation is performed 100 times. In the case where the jackpot is hit 60 times, the degree of expectation for the jackpot becomes 60% (the appearance rate (probability) at which the jackpot appears) is 60%. The degree of expectation for a definite change means the degree of expectation (probability change ratio) to shift to a definite change state.

  In pachinko gaming machine 1, from the start of the variable display of each of the effect pattern as identification information and the first and second special symbols until the display result is derived and displayed, predetermined effect in effect display device 9 There may be a case where an effect called a pseudo-sequence as an aspect (hereinafter, referred to as a pseudo-sequence effect) is performed. A pseudo ream is an effect display that shows what is originally a single change corresponding to one hold storage as if a plurality of changes corresponding to a plurality of hold storage are being performed continuously. It is an abbreviation showing continuous fluctuation.

  In addition, within the fluctuation time which was decided vis-a-vis the 1 start winning a prize, in order to make it appear as if the variable indication (variable display) of the plural times of the symbol was executed vis-a-vis the starting winning a prize with 1 It refers to a special variation pattern (also referred to as a variation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are performed (repeated) a predetermined number of times for all symbol rows (left, middle, right). For example, the larger the number of repetitions of re-variation (the number of total variations including the first variation and the subsequent re-variation, and also referred to as the pseudo-series variation number), the more likely it will be the jackpot reliability (big jackpot) The degree of the proportion selected when the big hit is made with respect to all the selected proportions including the time, the degree of the big hit proportion, that is, the degree of the reliability that becomes the big hit becomes high. More specifically, by increasing the ratio selected when determined to be a big hit, it is suggested by a pseudo-series effect whether it will be a big hit gaming state. In the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo ream, the pseudo reaming symbol (for example, a symbol (a numeral or the like with a predetermined character or character is not included) is not included in the rendition design that is normally fluctuated (basically fluctuated) in the effect display device 9 Symbols not attached are also referred to as "semi-continuous dedicated symbols")) temporarily stop. In addition, in pseudo ream, a production symbol (a number symbol in the present embodiment) which is usually subjected to variable display (basically variable display) may be temporarily stopped. The combination of symbols temporarily stopped in the effect display device 9 is called a combination of temporary stop symbols. The combination of temporary stop symbols is determined from any of a plurality of chances (hereinafter referred to as "simulated consecutive eyes (simulated consecutive chance eyes)" consisting of a combination of symbols other than a combination of big hit symbols) It should be done.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, there may be an effect that the effect pattern slips. Here, the term “slip” means effect display in which the symbol is slipped from the predicted stop position immediately before the stop of the symbol in the variable display. In the second super reach, then reach out (reach) by stopping after one of the two rendering symbols that had been temporarily stopped at the outset eyes (combination of the out symbols) in the left and right symbol display areas A combination of symbols is formed, and it is such an effect that reach effect is executed.

  The variation pattern shown in the out-of-time determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of “off”. The fluctuation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is one in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of “normal jackpot”. The variation pattern shown in the probability variation big hit determination table is one in which the final display result of the variation indication is the display result of “probability variation big hit”.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the fluctuation pattern “fourth super reach (80 seconds)” shown in the “variation pattern” column of FIG. It is shown that it is "the fluctuation pattern of the 4th super reach performed in seconds."

  In the table of FIG. 6, the fields described as “random 2 range” and “variation pattern type” have a function as a variation pattern type determination table unit indicating the relationship between “random 2 range” and “variation pattern type” It is a column shown. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, for each of a plurality of fluctuation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach” and “super reach”, all values of random 2 (1 to 251) are plural. It is divided into the numerical range of. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, if the value of random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing matches one of the judgment values allocated to 140 to 229 among the random numbers from 1 to 251, for example It is determined that “normal reach” is set as the fluctuation pattern type.

  Further, in the table of FIG. 6, the columns described as “random 3 range” and “variation pattern” indicate the function as a variation pattern determination table unit indicating the relationship between “random 3 range” and “variation pattern”. It is a column. The variation patterns indicated correspondingly to the various types of the variation pattern type determination table are the variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking Fig. 6 (a) as an example, the variation patterns belonging to the type of "super reach" are "first super reach", "second super reach", "third super reach", and "third 4 super reach.

  All the values of random 3 (1 to 220) are divided into a plurality of numerical value ranges and allocated to each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each fluctuation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of "super reach" is selected, one of random numbers 1 to 220 extracted from random 3 at a predetermined timing is 1 If it matches with any numerical value of the judgment value allocated to 70, it is determined that it will be set as the fluctuation pattern of "the 1st super reach (50 seconds)."

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is out, in order to determine the variation pattern, the determination table is selected as follows. In the non-short time state, when the fluctuation display result is out, the normal state out time determination table of FIG. 6A is selected. On the other hand, in the time saving state, when the fluctuation display result is released, the time saving state determination table of FIG. 6B is selected. Note that, by using the determination tables of FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B, the reach ratio at the time of the normal state shift and at the time shift state is fixed regardless of the number of reservations.

  When the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether or not the time saving state, in order to determine the variation pattern, the determination table is selected as follows. When the variable display result is usually a big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 6C is selected. When the variation display result is a probability variation big hit regardless of whether the time saving state or not, the probability variation big hit time determination table of FIG. 6D is selected.

  In the time reduction state deviation determination table of FIG. 6B, the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than that of the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. 6A. 6B is shorter than the reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) in the judgment table at the time reduction state at time shift state compared to the judgment table at the time of normal state loss in FIG. 6A. The ratio determined by normal fluctuation (non-reach is not a deviation fluctuation (a fluctuation resulting in deviation display result)) is high, and the ratio by which fluctuation time is longer than normal fluctuation is determined as a reach fluctuation is low. Data is set.

  As a result, as compared with the non-time-short state (normal state), since the ratio in which the fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time is selected is higher in the time-short state, the non-time-short state is the one in the time-short state. The fluctuation display is performed with the fluctuation time shorter on average than at the time of. By selecting the determination table in this manner, the time saving state can be realized. In addition, by setting the fluctuation time to be shorter in the time-shortened state than in the non-time-shortened state, it is possible to shorten the reserve digestion in the time-shortened state.

  In the judgment tables of FIG. 6 (a) and FIG. 6 (b), which are selected when they become out of place, the data is set so that the selection ratio of reach type is selected by the height relationship such that normal reach> super reach. It is done. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIG. 6C and FIG. 6D selected when the big hit is made, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected according to the high / low relationship of the ratio such as normal reach <super reach Data is set. As a result, when reaching a big hit, the ratio at which the reach effect of the super reach is performed (the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) becomes higher than at the time of the disengagement. The presentation can increase the player's sense of expectation.

  Further, in the determination table of FIG. 6 (d) selected when the big hit is a definite variation big hit, compared to the determination table of FIG. 6 (c), which is usually selected when the big hit is a big hit, The data is set such that the rate at which the type of super reach effect is selected is high. As a result, the ratio at which the reach effect of the super reach is performed (the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach at the time the reach is selected) becomes higher when the probability change big hit becomes, compared to the time when the big hit normally occurs. The reach effect of the reach can be performed to increase the player's expectation for the probability variation big hit.

  In addition, such fluctuation pattern, when the sum total reservation memory number (total value) of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol to display variable is more than predetermined number (for example, the total number of reservation memory is 3 or more) By setting the selection ratio to be different when it is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of pending storages is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the fluctuation time is shorter than when the total number of pending storages is less than the predetermined number. It is also possible to execute the pending number shortening control in which However, even under conditions where the number-of-holds reduction control is executed (for example, the total number of held memories is 3 or more), the sense of reach can be maintained by making the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant. In addition, among the reach, only the super reach may not be shortened, and the on-hold time reduction control may be performed. Furthermore, the pending number time reduction control may be executable by selecting the fluctuation time as a short percentage of normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time, or may be performed by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself, The combination may be sufficient.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. In the game control microcomputer 560, as shown in FIG. 7, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state.

  Main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is a production control command (variation pattern command) for specifying a variation pattern of the production design that is variably displayed on the presentation display 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX ). When a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns which can be used as shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of fluctuation. Therefore, when the command 80XX (H) is received, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to start variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9.

  The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result specification commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. 8C02 (H) usually designates a big hit, and 8C03 (H) designates a positive variation big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (design confirmation designation command) for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  The command A 001 to A 002 (H) is a jackpot start designation command for designating a jackpot game state start for each jackpot type (usually a jackpot or a probability variation jackpot).

  The command A1XX (H) is a large winning opening open designation command indicating a display of the number of times (round) of the special winning opening opening indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designated command after opening a big winning opening, which indicates after opening (closing) a special winning opening of the number (round) indicated by XX.

  The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating a jackpot gaming state end for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start prize designation command for designating that there has been a first start prize. The command A 402 (H) is a second start prize designation command for designating that there has been a second start prize.

  The command B 000 (H) is a normal state designation command which designates that the gaming state is the normal state (low probability state). The command B 001 (H) is a time saving state designating command specifying that the gaming state is the time saving state (high base state). The command B 002 (H) is a definite change state designation command which specifies that the gaming state is a definite change state (high probability state).

  The command C0XX (H) is a combined holding storage number specifying command indicating the total number of pending storages. The command C100 (H) is a total storage total storage number subtraction designation command indicating that the total total storage storage number is decremented by one. The combined holding memory number specification command is a microcomputer for effect control at the time of starting winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (for example, at the time of execution of starting opening switch passing processing described later). To 100 (see S1221 and S1232 in FIG. 11). The total storage reserve number subtraction designation command is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 at the start of the variable display (for example, at the time of executing the special symbol change display process described later). The combined hold storage specification command and the storage storage number subtraction specification command may be combined. For example, the total pending storage number specification command may be used as a command that can specify the pending storage number after subtraction. A command that can specify the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number instead of the total pending storage number is transmitted, and the effect control microcomputer 100 sums the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number. The value may be specified as the total pending storage number.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3 XX (H) are the winning determination results of the big hit determination, big hit type determination, fluctuation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 It is an effect control command indicating the content. Among these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not to be a big hit among the winning determination results, and a determination result of the type of the big hit. Further, command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating the determination result (determination result of variation pattern type) of which determination value range the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is among the winning determination results. It is.

  In the prize-time effect process (see S1217 and S1228 in FIG. 11), the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether the jackpot will be a big hit, the type of big hit, and the value of the variation pattern type determination random number at the start winning. It is determined whether it is within the range of the determination value. Then, a value for designating a big hit and a value for designating a type of a big hit are set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. A value designating the range of the determination value as the determination result of the variation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the variation type command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Based on the value set in the symbol designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result will be a big hit or not, and the type of the big hit at the start winning, and based on the variation type command, The fluctuation pattern type can be recognized.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of the hold storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of the pending storage specific information storage area (pending specific area). The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55 (which is an area in the RAM 55), and as shown in FIG. 8A, the maximum value of the value of the combined reserved memory number counter which counts the total reserved memory number (8 in this example) An area corresponding to) is secured. FIG. 8A shows an example of the case where the value of the combined pending memory number counter is five.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (A), in the hold specific area, it is "first" or "second" in the order of winning based on the winning on the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. The data shown is set. Therefore, data that can specify the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 is stored in the hold specific area. The hold specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  FIG. 8B is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of a storage area (pending storage buffer) for saving random numbers and the like corresponding to the pending storage. As shown in FIG. 8B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the first number of pending storages is secured in the first pending storage buffer. In the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. The first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. In the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer, a big hit determination random number (random R) which is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) which is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number (Random 2) and a variation pattern determination random number (Random 3) are stored.

  The CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating the software random number based on the winning on the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, and (1) A process of saving (storing) in the save area of the pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, these random number values are extracted based on the winning of the first start winning opening 13 and are stored in the first hold storage buffer. Also, based on the winning on the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second hold storage buffer.

  As described above, it may be indicated as "stored on hold" that the information on the start winning combination as described above is stored in the first held storage buffer or the second held storage buffer. Also, numerical data stored in the first storage buffer may be referred to as first storage data, and numerical data stored in the second storage buffer may be referred to as second storage data. The random number for fluctuation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for fluctuation pattern judgment (random 3) are not extracted at the start winning combination and stored in advance in the storage area, but will be described later for fluctuation pattern setting processing ( It may be extracted at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol).

  The data stored in the reserved specific area and the storage area in this manner is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display. In addition, the data stored in the reserved specific area and the storage area are read at the start winning game, and the special symbol is selected before starting the variable display to be notified of the possibility that the variable display result will be the "big hit" etc. It may be used for the advance notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information etc. of the variable display of.

  When there is a start winning on the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, commands such as a symbol specifying command, a variation type command, and a total holding number of memories specifying command are sent from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. Will be sent. In the start winning winning time reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, various commands such as the received symbol specification command, variation type command, total hold storage number specification command, etc. can be stored in association with each other. A storage area for storing data that can specify the received command is secured.

  In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect pattern performed corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to the change pattern of the plural types, the change display operation of the effect pattern, reach It is comprised from the data etc. which show the control content of various performance operation | movements, such as a production | presentation display operation in production etc. or various production | production operation | movement which does not accompany the fluctuation | variation display of a production | presentation pattern. Further, the notice effect control pattern is composed of data etc. indicating the control content of the effect operation to be the notice effect to be executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations performed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and are composed of data indicating the control content.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main substrate 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically taken for a predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and a timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game control can be performed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initialization processing, initialization processing at normal time, gaming state recovery processing at times other than normal, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of random number circuit 503), random number update processing for display (variation pattern The determination of the type of the object, the update process of various random numbers such as the change pattern determination), and the update process of the initial value random number (update process of the initial value of the count value of the random number generation counter for determination per symbol).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes timer interrupt processing of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as "S") 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is performed to detect whether or not the power-off signal is output (is turned on or not) (S20). Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input through the input driver circuit 58, and the state of them is determined (switching process: S21) .

  Next, the CPU 56 displays the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the first special symbol hold memory indicator 18a, the second special symbol hold memory indicator 18b, the ordinary symbol A display control process is performed to control display of the hold storage indicator 41 (S22). With regard to the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b and the normal symbol display 10, control is performed to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Run.

  In addition, processing is performed to update the count value of each counter for generating random numbers for determination such as a random number per determination for a regular symbol and a random number for big hit classification determination used for game control (random number update processing for determination: S23) . The CPU 56 further performs processing for updating the initial value random number and the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (initial value random number updating process, display random number updating process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (S26). In the special symbol process processing, the corresponding processing is executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening in a predetermined order, and the special symbol process is performed. The value of the flag is updated according to the game state.

  Then, a normal symbol process process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding processing according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and changes the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state Update accordingly.

  In addition, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending out the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as big hit information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to the hole management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a winning ball process for setting the number of winning balls based on the detection signals of the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to the ON / OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The content is output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  The CPU 56 also performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for performing special symbol display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( S32).

  Furthermore, the CPU 56 performs normal symbol display control processing of setting normal symbol display control data for performing effect display of normal symbols according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for normal symbol display control data setting ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt enabled state is set (S34), and the process ends. By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every predetermined time.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process processing, start opening switch passage processing is executed (S312). Then, depending on the internal state, one of the processes in S300 to S307 is performed.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 stores, as described above, pending storage data (first pending storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13. A second holding storage buffer for storing holding storage data (second holding storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning for the second start winning opening 14; Is provided. A storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of storages of each pending storage is secured in each of these pending storage buffers.

  In the starting opening switch passing process, if the first starting opening switch 13a is turned on, the number of first holding storage data stored under the condition that the first number of holding storages has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the first reserved memory number counter that counts the number is incremented by 1, and numerical data from the random number circuit 503 or the counter for generating software random numbers (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination Processing for extracting (random numbers) and storing them in the storage area of the first pending storage buffer. Furthermore, the value of the combined pending storage number counter is increased by 1, and processing is performed to save (store) data indicating “first” in the pending specific area corresponding to the value of the combined pending storage number counter after summation. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is turned on, the number of second pending storage data is counted on condition that the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the pending storage number counter is increased by 1, and numeric data (for example, a random number for big hit determination, a random number for variation pattern type determination, and a random number for variation pattern determination) are extracted from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating software random numbers. And store them in the storage area of the second pending storage buffer. Further, the value of the total hold storage number counter is increased by 1, and processing is performed to save (store) data indicating “second” in the hold specific area corresponding to the value of the total hold storage number counter after the addition.

  The processes of S300 to S307 are the following processes. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of a big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) counts the variation time according to the determination of the variation pattern (determination of the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number) and the determined variation pattern This is processing for controlling the start of counting of the fluctuation time timer and the like.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control of transmitting a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol variation processing (S303) is processing for advancing the process to the special symbol stop processing when the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting processing has elapsed. Special symbol stop processing (S304), when the lapse of the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern is counted by the fluctuation time timer, the fluctuation display in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b A process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is processing for performing control to open the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the big winning opening open process (S306), control to transmit the production control command for round display production in the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, and confirms the establishment of the closing condition of the big winning opening It is a process which performs a process etc. When the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305). In addition, when all the rounds are finished, it moves to the big hit end processing (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control or the like to cause the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the starting opening switch passing process of S312. In the starting opening switch passage process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether the first starting opening switch 13a is in the on state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the on state, the process proceeds to S1222. If the first start port switch 13a is in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether the first number of pending storages has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first pending storage for counting the first number of pending storages) Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is checked (S1212). If the first pending storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to S1222.

  If the first pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first pending storage number counter by 1 (S1213) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number 1 is increased (S1214). The CPU 56 is a combined hold storage number counter in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 described in FIG. Data indicating "first" is set in the area corresponding to the value of (S1215).

  When the first starting opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when the gaming ball starts starting winning in the first starting winning opening 13), data indicating "first" is set, and the second starting opening switch 14a When it is in the on state (that is, when the game ball has got the start prize in the second start prize hole 14), data indicating "second" is set. For example, CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data representing “first” when first start port switch 13 a is turned on in the pending storage specific information storage area (pending specific area) shown in FIG. 8. When the second start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating "second". If there is no corresponding pending storage, 00 (H) is set in the pending storage specific information storage area (pending specific area).

  As shown in FIG. 8A, in the hold specific area, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the combined hold memory number counter is secured, and the first start winning opening 13 or Data indicating “first” or “second” in the order of winning based on the winning on the second start winning opening 14 is set. Therefore, in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 is stored.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes processing for extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 8B) (see FIG. S1216). In the process of S1216, a jackpot determination random number (random R), a jackpot type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, It is stored in the save area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect rendering process in which the fluctuation display result and fluctuation pattern type when the fluctuation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed is determined at the time of starting winning (S1217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol designating command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (S1218), and transmits the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1219). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S 1220), sets the value of the total holding memory number counter to the EXT data, and sets the total holding memory number specifying command. Control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1221).

  By executing the processing of S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (the gaming state such as the high probability state, the low probability state, the high base state, the low base state, the big hit gaming state, etc.) Every time the start winning hole 13 is started, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize for the first start winning opening 13 is generated by executing the processing of S1218 to S1221, the symbol designating command, the variation type command, and the first start prize designating command And a set of four commands of the total number of pending storage specification commands are transmitted in batch in one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether the second start port switch 14a is in the on state (S1222). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the on state, the process ends. If the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether the second number of pending storages has reached the upper limit (specifically, the second pending storage for counting the second number of pending storages) Whether the value of the number counter is 4 or not is checked (S1223). If the second pending storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process ends.

  If the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second pending storage number counter by 1 (S1224) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number 1 increase (S1225). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in the area corresponding to the value of the total suspension storage number counter in the suspension storage specific information storage area (preservation specific area) (S1226).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes processing for extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 8B) (see FIG. S1227). In the process of S1227, the jackpot determination random number (random R), the jackpot type determination random number (random 1), the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted Stored in the save area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a prize effect process (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol designation command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (S1229), and controls to transmit the variation type command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control (S1230). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1231), sets the value of the total holding memory number counter to the EXT data, and sets the total holding memory number specifying command. Control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1232).

  By executing the processing of S1229 and S1230, regardless of the gaming state (high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, gaming state such as big hit gaming state), the second start winning opening 14 start Every time a prize is won, both of the symbol designation command and the variation type command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize for the second start winning opening 14 is generated by executing the processing of S1229 to S1232, the symbol designating command, the variation type command, and the second start prize designating command And a set of four commands of the total number of pending storage specification commands are transmitted in batch in one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing special symbol normal processing (S300) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no hold storage data in either the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, the customer wait state designation command specifying the customer wait state mode is executed if the customer wait state designation command has not been transmitted yet. A process for transmission is performed (S77), and the special symbol normal processing is ended. Here, when the customer waiting state designation command is transmitted, a customer waiting state designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting state designation command has been transmitted is set. Then, when the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after transmitting the customer waiting state specifying command, the customer waiting state specifying command transmitted flag is repeatedly set based on the flag, and the customer is repeated. It is controlled so as not to send a wait state designation command. Such a customer waiting state designation command transmitted flag is reset when the next time the variable display of the special symbol is started.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 selects the first data of the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 8A) as the “first”. It is confirmed whether or not it is data indicating (S52). If the first data set in the hold specific area is not data indicating "first" (ie, data indicating "second") (N in S52), the CPU 56 selects the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating "second" is set to a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is performed for the special symbol or the second special symbol is processed (S53). If the first data set in the reserved specific area is data representing "first" (Y in S52), the CPU 103 sets data representing "first" in the special symbol pointer (S54).

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a depending on whether the data indicating the "first" is set to the special symbol pointer or the data indicating the "second" is set. The variable display of the second special symbol display in the second special symbol display 8b is performed using a common processing routine. When data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a based on the pending storage data stored in the first pending storage buffer. Be On the other hand, when data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the second special symbol variation display on the second special symbol display 8b based on the pending storage data stored in the second pending storage buffer Is done.

  By performing the processing of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol according to the starting winning combination in which the gaming balls have won in the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 Or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of pending storages of 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the pending storage buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages = 1 in the first pending storage buffer. Then, it is stored in the pending storage buffer of the RAM 55. When the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of pending storages = 1 in the second pending storage buffer Store in pending storage buffer.

  Then, the CPU 56 subtracts one from the count value of the pending storage number counter of the one indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 subtracts one from the count value of the first pending storage number counter, and for each saving area in the first pending storage buffer. Shift the content. If the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second hold storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of the respective save areas in the second hold storage buffer are shifted.

  After the processing of S56 is executed, the count value of the total holding memory number counter formed in the RAM 55 and counting the total holding memory number is decremented by 1 (S57). The CPU 56 stores the value of the combined pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, and shifts the content stored in the pending specific storage area.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 stores the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first pending storage buffer of the RAM 55. The stored random number values are stored in the storage area corresponding to the first pending storage number = n-1. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of pending storages = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second pending storage buffer of the RAM 55 The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending storage number = n-1. In addition, the CPU 56 sums up the values (the value indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total number of reserved storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the suspension specific area. It stores in the storage area corresponding to the number of pending storages = m-1. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first pending storage numbers (or the respective second pending storage numbers) are extracted is always the first pending storage number (or It agree | coincides with the order of 2nd pending | holding memory number = 1,2,3,4. Further, the order in which the respective values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1 to 8.

  In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating the "first" indicating that the processing is performed targeting the first start winning opening 13; that is, the processing indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol Data indicating "" or data indicating "second" indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second start winning opening 14, that is, "second" indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second special symbol Data is set to the special symbol pointer. And in subsequent processing in special symbol process processing, processing according to data set to a special symbol pointer is performed. Therefore, the processing of S300 to S307 can be made common to the case where the first special symbol is targeted and the case where the second special symbol is targeted.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random R (big hit determination random number) from the hold storage buffer and executes the big hit determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1216 of the starting opening switch passing processing and S1227 of the starting opening switch passing processing and stored in advance in the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer. Do. The jackpot determination module is a program that executes a process of comparing a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number and determining that a jackpot will occur if they match. That is, it is a program that executes the process of the big hit determination.

  In the process of the big hit determination, when the gaming state is a definite change state (high probability state), the probability of becoming a big hit is higher than in the non-probable change state (normal game state). Specifically, the probability variation time jackpot determination table (the table on the right side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 is set) and the number of jackpot determination values are probability variation A normal-time big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 is set) is provided, which is set smaller than the time big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a definite variation state, and when the gaming state is a definite variation state, the big variation determination processing is performed using the large variation determination table at the positive variation, and the gaming state is normally free When it is in the state or the time saving state, processing of the big hit determination is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a jackpot. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in S61), the process proceeds to S71. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a big hit means to decide whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but to decide whether to make a stop symbol in a special symbol display as a big hit symbol or not It is also.

  Whether or not the current gaming state is a definite change state is confirmed based on whether or not a positive change flag is set. The probability change flag is set when shifting the gaming state to the probability change state, and is reset when ending the probability change state. Specifically, the probability change flag is set in the big hit end process (S307 in FIG. 10) when the probability change big hit occurs, and then, the condition that the next big hit is determined or the fluctuation display that results in the out of display When the condition that the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is executed is satisfied, the variation display of the special symbol is ended and it is reset at the timing of the stop display of the stop symbol.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S61), the process proceeds to S75 described later.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches one of the jackpot determination values in S61, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that the jackpot is a jackpot (S71). The big hit flag is reset when the big hit game is over. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type to any one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type of FIG. 5 (C) One of the tables for determination is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 5 (B). Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates the "second", the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 5 (C).

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot type determination random number extracted in the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and holds using the jackpot type judgment table selected in S72. A big hit type and a big hit symbol corresponding to a value matching the value of the random number (random 1) for big hit type determination stored in the storage buffer are determined (S73).

  As shown in FIGS. 5 (B) and 5 (C), for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the big hit type and the big hit symbol is set so that the big hit symbol differs for each big hit type, Since the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the big hit symbol and the game control according to the big hit type is simplified, so that it is possible to prevent the game control from becoming complicated.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets jackpot type data indicating the determined jackpot type to the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “01” is set as the big hit type data. When the big hit type is “probable variation big hit”, “02” is set as the big hit type data.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a stop symbol of the special symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, the symbol "-" which is an out symbol is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol. If the big hit flag is set, the big hit symbol determined in S73 is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be "probable variation big hit", "7" is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the jackpot type is determined to be "normal jackpot", "3" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol.

  FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing fluctuation pattern setting processing (S301) in the special symbol process processing.

  In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91). If the jackpot flag is set, it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot, and the CPU 56 determines which of the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state the jackpot type information stored in S74. As a table used to determine the variation pattern type and the variation pattern according to the time information indicating that, based on the selection conditions of the determination table described above, the normal state out of phase determination table shown in FIG. 6, time reduction state One of the out-of-time determination table, the normal big-hit determination table, and the probability variation big-hit determination table is selected.

  Here, the time saving information is information indicating whether or not it is in the time saving state. The time saving information is set at the end of the big hit gaming state, and is reset when the variable display serving as the off display result is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) in the time saving state (next big hit The game state is also reset once it occurs.) The time saving information indicates that the time saving state is set when the time saving flag is set, and indicates the non-time saving state when the time saving flag is not set.

  When the big hit flag is set in S91, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit is a certainty big hit based on the big hit type data stored in S74 (S92). If it is a probability variation big hit, the probability variation big judgment table of FIG. 6 (d) is selected (S93), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, when it is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table shown in FIG. 6C is selected (S94), and the process proceeds to S114.

  If the big hit flag is not set at S91, that is, if it is an off state, it is checked whether the time saving flag is set (S95). If the time saving flag is not set, the normal state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 6A is selected (S96), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, when the time saving flag is set, the time saving state determination table of FIG. 6B is selected (S97), and the process proceeds to S114.

  Thus, according to the gaming state, as a table used to determine the variation pattern type and the variation pattern, based on the selection conditions of the determination table as described above, the normal state off time determination table shown in FIG. One of the time saving state off time determination table, the normal big hit time determination table, and the probability variation big hit time determination table is selected.

  Next, in S114, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer and refers to data of the variation pattern type determination table portion in the determination table selected in the process of S93, S94, S96 or S97. The variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (S114).

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) from the random number buffer, and relates to the variation pattern type determined in S114 in the variation pattern determination table unit in the determination table selected in the processing of S93, S94, S96 or S97. The data is referred to, and the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types (S115).

  Next, control is performed to transmit the effect control command (the change pattern command) corresponding to the determined change pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S116).

  Also, the variation of the special symbol is started (S117). For example, by setting the start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32, the variable display is performed as described above in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Start it. When the data indicating "first" is set to the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is started, and the data indicating the "second" to the special symbol pointer Is set, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is started. Further, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern is set in the fluctuation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S118). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S119).

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

  In the display result designation command transmission process (S302) described above, any one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 3 designation command for designating the display result according to the type of the jackpot determined or the CPU 56 determines the hit. Control to transmit the effect control command (see FIG. 7) is performed.

  In the special symbol variation process (S303) described above, the CPU 56 decrements the variation time timer by 1, and when the variation time timer times out, the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (S304) Update to a value and proceed to special symbol stop processing.

  As a result of the variable display, when it becomes a big hit, the big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305), the big winning opening open processing (S306), and the big hitting end processing (S307) is executed, control to the big hit gaming state Be done. In the big hit end process (S307), at the end of the definite variation big hit, the probability change flag and the time saving flag are set, and when the big hit is ended normally, the time saving flag is set. By this, after the end of the probability variation big hit, it is controlled to the probability variation state and the short time status, and after the end of the big hit normally, it is controlled to the time short status.

  It is necessary to continue the time-varying state of the probability variation big hit and the normal big hit until either the variable display is executed 100 times or the next big hit occurs. The duration of such fluctuation display 100 times, in the big hit end processing (S307), the time reduction number counter showing the number of times the special symbol can be fluctuated in the time saving state is set to 100 times, and thereafter the fluctuation display is executed The special symbol stop process is controlled by performing subtraction and updating, and the time saving flag is reset based on the count-up of the time saving counter, and control to end the time saving state is performed.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing effect control main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main processing. In the effect control main processing, first, initialization processing is performed to clear the RAM area, set various initial values, and initialize the timer for determining the start interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control (S701) ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, when the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703), and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing (for example, processing for storing data capable of specifying the received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as fluctuation display of the effect design on the effect display device 9 according to the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control of each process according to the control state The process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected to execute effect control.

  Next, random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100 (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol for the production symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle symbol for the production symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol for the production symbol The random number updating process is performed to update the count value of the counter for generating the random number SR2 and the like for determining the separation effect (S706) Each of the random numbers SR1-1 to SR2 and the like is counted by software. It is generated by the count of the random counter to be updated, and it is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each, and is used as a random number by being extracted at the timing defined for each.

  Next, a hold storage display control process is performed to control the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (move, delete, etc. of the hold display) (S707).

  By such effect control main processing being executed, in the effect control microcomputer 100, according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and By controlling the rendering devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various types of rendering control according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, after the effect control CPU 101 executes the pre-reading effect process (S500) for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect and selecting the type of pre-reading effect, the value of the effect control process flag One of the processes in S800 to S807 is performed in accordance with.

  In the effect control process, the following process is performed. In the effect control process processing, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the variable display of the effect symbol is realized, but the control regarding the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol The control regarding the fluctuation display of the production design synchronized with the fluctuation of is also executed in one production control process process.

  The pre-reading effect process (S500) is a process for performing pre-reading determination such as whether or not pre-reading effect is to be executed, and determining an effect mode when performing pre-reading effect. Pre-reading effect, before the order of the fluctuation display (pattern fluctuation) of the special symbol based on a certain holding information (holding memory information), prefetching the holding information and changing the special symbol based on the holding information It is a rendering technology such as judging the contents of and giving a notice at a stage prior to it, such as what will become the fluctuation display of the special symbol in the future. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, before the variable display by the hold information is performed, it is predicted that a big hit may occur later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information. Such kind of effect is executed as pre-reading effect.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process for performing a process of confirming whether or not the variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process shifts to rendering symbol variation start processing.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling to start the change display of the effect symbol (decorative pattern). The effect symbol variation process (S802) is a process for controlling the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern. The effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) is a process for stopping the fluctuation display of the effect symbol (decoration pattern) and performing control for deriving and displaying the display result of the fluctuation display (final stop symbol).

  The big hit display process (S804) is a process for performing display control such as control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the occurrence of a big hit on the effect display device 9 after the fluctuation time ends. The in-round process (S805) is a process of performing display control in the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not ended, the process proceeds to the round post-processing, and if the final round is ended, the process proceeds to the big hit end processing. The post-round process (S806) is a process of performing display control between rounds. When the round start condition is satisfied, the processing shifts to the processing during the round. The jackpot end effect processing (S 807) is processing for performing display control to notify the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended in the effect display device 9.

  The effect control CPU 101 is a process stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop of the fluctuation display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. Control of the rendering device (component for rendering) such as the rendering display device 9 is performed according to the process data set in the table.

  The process table is configured of process timer set values and data in which a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data etc. is described which indicates the aspect of each variation constituting the variation aspect during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the rendering symbol (decor pattern). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Moreover, the fluctuation time in the aspect of the fluctuation | variation is set to the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 pre-reads information related to the fluctuation display of the held storage information to be held and displayed before the variable display based on the held storage information is executed, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, Based on the pending display or the active display corresponding to the prefetched pending storage information as a target, the predetermined timing (for example, when the variable indication based on the pending storage information is suspended prior to the pending storage information) At a predetermined timing such as a timing at which the display position of the hold display corresponding to the stored information shifts, a change such as a hold display or an active display is performed. In the following description, a variable display for which a change such as a hold is executed may be referred to as a change such as a change such as a hold.

  In this embodiment, each of the reserve image and the active image can be displayed in different display modes depending on the degree of expectation that the variation display result is the big hit display result, that is, the ease of display when the big hit display result is obtained. For example, each of the reserve image and the active image can be displayed in different image colors depending on the degree of expectation that the variable display result is the big hit display result. For example, each of the reserved image and the active image can be suggested by display in a mode that the expectation of becoming a big hit differs depending on the type of image color, such as normal color (yellow) <white <blue <green <red.

  The new hold image has a normal color (yellow), white, and the like when the hold image corresponding to the new hold memory information appears on the effect display device 9 based on the generation of the new hold memory information. It is displayed in a display mode such as blue, green or red.

  The hold image appearing and displayed when the new hold storage information is generated is displayed by the active image as the active display at the stage when the hold image is displayed as the hold display, and at the time of the variable display corresponding to the hold storage information In any of the stages, it is possible to execute a change such as a hold change that changes the display mode (color in this embodiment).

  Next, in parallel with the effect of moving the active image AH and the resident character 94 in a direction away from each other and the effect of moving the left effect pattern and the right effect pattern in a reach state in a direction away from each other at predetermined timings. The separation effect to be performed will be described. The predetermined trigger for executing the separation effect may be a trigger selected from among a plurality of triggers, or may be a single trigger fixedly set.

  FIG. 16 is a display screen view of the effect display device 9 showing an example of the separation effect. In FIG. 16, when SP reach effect (characteristic effect of super reach) in a specific super reach fluctuation pattern is executed as a predetermined trigger, an example in which the separation effect is executed is (A) to (A) to (A) F).

  16, in the lower end portion in the display area of effect display device 9, a pending display area 18c capable of displaying pending image H as a pending display and an active image capable of displaying active image AH as an active display A display area AHA is provided. The active display area AHA is indicated by an image in which the range of the display area can be visually recognized by a rectangular frame-like image. The active display area AHA may be indicated by another image such as a pedestal on which the active image AH is placed. Further, in the active display area AHA, the range of the display area may not be indicated by the image.

  In the vicinity of the active display area AHA, it directly acts on the active image AH (for example, contacts the active image AH) to change the display mode (for example, color etc.) of the active image AH. (For example, shooting the reserved image H with a gun) indirectly to change the display mode (for example, color etc.) of the reserved image H, etc., and displayed in the vicinity of the active display area AHA An image of the resident character 94 is displayed (for example, a display such as being on the active display area AHA). Thus, the resident character 94 is a predetermined image associated with the active image AH on presentation. The resident character 94 is an image related to the active display area AHA in effect. In addition, the resident character 94 is an image related to the hold image H in the effect.

  Furthermore, in the effect display device 9, a symbol corresponding to a special symbol called the fourth symbol 96a, 96b is provided as information on the progress of the game at a specific position such as a corner of the screen which does not get in the way of various effects. Is displayed. The fourth symbol is a symbol that performs variable display, a special symbol, an effect symbol, and a symbol provided as a fourth symbol following an ordinary symbol, and the special symbol (first and second special symbols) is changed. In a display device such as the effect display device 9, it is variably displayed by a constant operation in a mode that can be always viewed as a symbol indicating that the user is doing. When the fourth symbol is displayed in a variable manner, effects such as effect contents including the variable display of the effect pattern disappear for a moment from the screen are performed, or the movable body is wholly or partially on the screen of the effect display device 9 Even if it is difficult to recognize the effect pattern such as the effect of shielding, etc., it is possible to recognize whether or not it is currently in the state of variable display. In synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol, the variable display (such as blinking display) of the fourth symbol 96a corresponding to the first special symbol is performed. In synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, the variation display (such as blinking display) of the fourth symbol 96b corresponding to the second special symbol is performed.

  In FIG. 16, for the left, middle and right effect symbols 91, 92 and 93, the state in which numbers are displayed is the stop state, and the state in which the downward arrow is displayed is the variable display state. As shown in FIG. 16 (A), in the effect display device 9, variable display of the left, middle and right effect symbols 91, 92, 93 is executed based on the hold storage information. In the suspension display area 18c of the effect display device 9, an image of a predetermined circular shape is displayed as the suspension image H indicating the suspension display corresponding to the suspension storage information. The hold display includes, for example, a hold display that can be identified by different display colors called “normal hold”, “white hold”, “blue hold”, “green hold” or “red hold”. The normal hold is a yellow hold display that is a normal color. For example, the relationship between the jackpot expectation degree (proportion of becoming a jackpot when displayed) regarding these hold indications is “normal hold” <“white hold” <“blue hold” <“green hold” <“red hold” It is set to become.

  As shown in FIG. 16A, in the active display area AHA at the left end of the effect display device 9, a predetermined circular shape or the like is used as an active image AH showing an active display as a corresponding image corresponding to the fluctuation display to be executed this time. An image of the shape is displayed. As the active image AH, a circular image of the same type (color) as the reserve image H is displayed. The jackpot expectation for each type of active image AH is similar to the pending display.

  In the reserve display area 18c, the reserve images H corresponding to the variable display to be executed in the future are displayed in a mode in which the stored timings are arranged in order from the oldest one (in order from the left end). The hold image H corresponding to the hold storage information used for the variable display is a hold display area by the hold image H at the left end of the hold display area 18c being moved into the active display area AHA and displayed as the active image AH. It is erased at 18c. Then, when the holding image H corresponding to the holding storage information used for the variable display is erased, the remaining holding image H is moved and displayed in a mode of shifting one by one in the left direction. The active image AH corresponding to the pending storage information used for the variable display is erased when the corresponding variable display ends. Then, when the next variable display is performed, the holding image H corresponding to the next holding storage information in the next order is moved and displayed in the active display area AHA.

  For example, in the variation pattern of the specific super reach such as the fourth super reach, the separation effect is performed at a predetermined timing such as when the SP reach effect is performed. In the variation pattern of the fourth super reach, after the variation display of the left, middle, and right effect design patterns 91, 92, 93 is started as shown in FIG. 16 (A), the effect in the variation pattern of normal reach (normal reach effect) The same effect is performed, and the left effect pattern 91 and the right effect pattern 93 as shown in FIG. In the reach state, the left effect pattern 91 and the right effect pattern 93 are similarly rocked in that case, so that mutually related operation displays are performed. After reaching the reach state, after the same effect as the normal reach effect is executed for a while, the effect state is in the special effect (special effect) specific to super reach called SP reach effect as shown in FIG. 16 (D). After development, special effects such as, for example, narrative effects are executed over a predetermined period as SP reach effects, and left, middle, and right effect patterns 91, 92, 93 as shown in FIG. The variable display result of is derived and displayed.

  In the fluctuation pattern, when the effect of the fluctuation display develops to the SP reach effect as shown in FIG. 16D, an active image which is a related image as shown as a broken arrow in FIG. An effect of moving the AH and the resident character 94 in a direction away from each other, and an effect of moving the left effect pattern 91 and the right effect pattern 93 in a reach state, which are images for displaying related operations, in an direction away from each other Run in parallel. In the separation effect, the active image AH and the resident character 94 are separated in such a manner that the resident character 94 moves upward and the active image AH moves rightward, so that the distance is expanded in the diagonal direction of the effect display device 9 Do. In the left effect pattern 91 and the right effect pattern 93, the left effect pattern 91 moves diagonally to the upper left, and the right effect pattern 93 moves diagonally to the upper right, in the left and right direction of the effect display device 9. It separates in the aspect which distance spreads. 16 shows an example of effect in which the active image AH moves with the image showing the active display area AHA in the separation effect, but in the separation effect, it is sufficient if at least the active image AH moves, and the active display area AHA The image shown may be deleted.

  With regard to the separation effect, what is to be moved in a direction to be separated from each other, such as display to separate in the left and right direction, display to separate in the vertical direction, display to separate diagonally, for target images to be separated from each other. A separation effect pattern may be used.

  Since the active image AH and the resident character 94 move in the direction away from each other at a predetermined timing such as the SP reach development timing by executing the separation effect, an effect that displays the active image AH and the resident character 94 In the inside, the player's view can be expanded. In addition, the left effect design 91 in the reach state and the right effect pattern 93 move in the direction of being separated from each other at a predetermined timing such as the SP reach development timing by executing the separation effect, so the left state in the reach state The player's view can be expanded during the effect of displaying the effect pattern 91 and the right effect pattern 93.

  When the separation effect is executed, the fourth symbols 96a and 96b are, as shown in FIG. 16C, at least one of the active image AH and the resident character 94 moved in the separation direction, and the left effect It is displayed in the position where visual recognition is not restricted (visual recognition restriction by superposition of a picture etc.) by at least 1 side of design 91 and right production design 93. In the separation effect, the fourth symbols 96a and 96b are not restricted by the image moving in such a manner at the start of the separation effect, during the separation movement, and at the timing when the separation effect is completed. The display is controlled as follows.

  In this manner, when the separation effect is executed, the fourth symbols 96a and 96b are moved in the separation direction as shown in FIG. 16C, and at least one of the active image AH and the resident character 94 And and, it is displayed in the position where visual recognition is not restricted by at least any one of left production design 91 and right production design 93. In the separation effect, in a mode in which the visibility of the information regarding the progression of the game such as the fourth symbol 96a, 96b is secured, the display about the separation between the active image AH and the resident character 94, and the left effect pattern 91 and the right It is possible to display the separation from the effect pattern 93.

  SP reach title image 95 (a title letter that SP reach effect is started is displayed with the characters “SP reach” shown as in FIG. 16 (D). By displaying the image shown), SP reach effect as a specific effect is started. As described above, the SP reach effect is executed by executing the SP reach effect including the SP reach title image 95 in response to the active image AH and the resident character 94 moving away from each other due to the distance effect. The player can recognize that the active image AH and the resident character 94 move away from each other in the relation of In addition, SP reach effect including SP reach title image 95 is executed in response to movement of left effect pattern 91 and right effect pattern 93 in reach state in a direction away from each other by distance effect. The player can recognize that the left effect pattern 91 and the right effect pattern 93 in the reach state move in a direction away from each other in relation to the reach effect.

  After SP reach production is performed over a predetermined period, according to the end of SP reach production, left production design 91 and right production design 93 which had been separated as shown in FIG. The movement display results of the left, middle, and right presentation symbols 91, 92, 93 are derived and displayed by moving to and stopping display. Thereafter, in accordance with the end of the SP reach effect, as shown in FIG. 16F, the active image AH and the resident character 94 which have been separated are moved to the original display position and displayed. When the separation effect ends, when it is executed, the fourth symbols 96a and 96b are also moved to the original display position and displayed as shown in FIG. 16 (F).

  After the active image AH and the resident character 94 move away from each other according to the start of the separation effect, the active image AH and the resident character 94 move back to the position before the separation according to the end of the separation effect. By the operation after the AH and the resident character 94 are separated, it is possible to improve the interest of the presentation. In addition, after the display positions of the left effect pattern 91 and the right effect pattern 93 move in the direction of separating from each other in response to the start of the effect of separating, in the direction of returning to the position before separating in accordance with the end of the effect of separating. By moving, it is possible to improve the interest of presentation by the operation after the active image AH and the resident character 94 are separated.

  Further, in FIG. 16, when the separation effect is executed, at least one of the active image AH and the resident character 94 in which the information on the progress of the game taking the fourth symbol 96a, 96b as an example has moved in the separation direction. The example shown in the position where visual recognition is not restricted by at least any one of the left production design 91 and the right production design 93 which moved in the direction which separates one side and apart was shown. As information on the progress of the game, which is not displayed at a position where the visual recognition is not restricted by at least one of the images separated in this manner, a right-handed display image (to the right side area of the game area 7) other than the fourth symbol Of the game ball's launch), left-handed display image (display of the game sphere's launch into the left area of the game area 7), and a prize guidance image for a specific prize area (so-called V prize area, etc.) The other information such as a display for notifying the hitting of the game ball to the specific winning area of

  Next, it will be described that the timing for performing the separation effect as shown in FIG. 16 is selected from among a plurality of timings. FIG. 17 is a timing chart showing a plurality of effect execution start timings that can be selected when executing separation effect.

  As shown in FIG. 17, as presentation effect start timings that can be selected when performing separation effects, a first timing (before reach) from the start of fluctuation display to the start of reach display, and a second at the start of reach display The timing (at the time of reach occurrence), the third timing (after the reach occurrence) from the start of the reach display to the display of the SP reach display for displaying the SP reach title image 95, and the fourth timing at the time of display of the SP reach display ( SP reach effect development) is provided, and one of these plural timings can be selected.

  Specifically, the first timing is a timing within a period in which a normal effect as a variable display effect to be commonly executed in each variable display before the reach state is performed. The second timing is the timing when the reach state occurs, in which the normal effect is switched to the reach effect. The third timing is a timing within a period in which development rendition as a rendition that suggests development to SP reach rendition is performed after the same reach rendition as the normal reach rendition after the reach state occurrence. The fourth timing is a timing at the time of SP reach state development which switches from the development effect to the SP reach effect.

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing a first separation effect timing selection table and a second separation effect timing selection table. The first separation effect timing selection table of FIG. 18A is a data table used to select the separation effect timing when the variation display result is a big hit display result. The second separation effect timing selection table of FIG. 18 (B) is a data table used to select the separation effect timing when the variation display result is an off display result. These tables are stored in the ROM 102.

  In the first separation effect timing selection table of FIG. 18 (A) and the second separation effect timing selection table of FIG. 18 (B), for determining separation effect as one of the random numbers updated by the effect control microcomputer 100. A total of 100 numerical values of the random number SR2 (numerical range of 0 to 99) are allocated to each of the first to fourth timings shown in FIG. For SR2, in order to clarify the explanation, the number of allocated random number SR2 values is shown.

  In the first separated effect timing selection table (when a big hit) in FIG. 18A, the magnitude relationship of “first timing <second timing <third timing <fourth timing” according to the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing. The selection ratio of the timing to execute the separation effect is set so that In the second separation effect timing selection table (at the time of failure) in FIG. 18B, the magnitude relationship of “first timing> second timing> third timing> fourth timing” according to the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing. The selection ratio of the timing to execute the separation effect is set so that

  When the variation display result of the variation display in which the separation effect is executed becomes the big hit display result due to the setting of the data in FIGS. 18 (A) and 18 (B), the fluctuation is compared to the time when the out display is obtained. The selection ratio of the timing where the elapsed time from the start of display is long becomes high. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display result of the fluctuation display in which the separation effect is executed becomes the out-of-display result, the selection ratio of the timing at which the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display is short becomes high compared to the time . In addition, the selection ratio of the execution timing of such separation effect may be reversely set when the big hit display result is reached and when it is the wrong display result.

  When the execution timing of the separation effect is selected using the first separation effect timing selection table and the second separation effect timing selection table set as such, the big hit according to the timing at which the execution of the separation effect is started. The degree of expectation to be in the game state is different. Thereby, the player can be made to pay attention to the timing when the execution of the separation effect is started.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

  In the effect symbol variation start process, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined that the variation display result is to be out (S601). Whether or not it is determined to be out of place is determined, for example, by whether or not a display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result designation command storage area. If it is determined to be out of order, it is checked whether a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern has been received as the fluctuation pattern command (S602). Whether or not the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern is received is determined by, for example, data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  When it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern is received, the display result of out-of-reach is determined as the final stop of the effect pattern using the out-of-pattern determination data table stored in the ROM 102 (S604) , S616. In the off symbol determination data table, numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 are associated with each of a plurality of types of effect symbols.

  In the process of S604, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a symbol corresponding to the extracted numerical data is left and middle, respectively, using the data design table for determining the outlying symbols. , It is determined as a combination of stop symbols that result in the fluctuation display result of the right effect symbols. Thus, when determining the combination of non-reach losing symbols, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number accidentally matches the combination of the big hit symbols, the correction is made to become the combination of the missing symbols (for example, Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by shifting one symbol). Also, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number happens to be the reach symbol, it is corrected so that it becomes a combination of non-reach out-of-out symbols (for example, correction for shifting the right symbol by 1 symbol) and each stop symbol Is determined.

  If it is determined in the process of S602 that it is not a non-reach variation pattern (if it is determined that it is a reach variation pattern), the stop symbol of the rendering symbol constituting the combination of reach symbols is determined (S605), and the process proceeds to S616. In the process of S605, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at predetermined timings, and the symbols corresponding to the random numbers extracted from SR1-1 are used using the data design table for determining the outlying symbols. A symbol corresponding to a random number determined as the stop symbol of each of the left and right effect symbols forming the reach state and corresponding to the value of the counter extracted from SR1-2 is determined as the stop symbol of the middle symbol. Also in this case, when it happens to be a combination of big hit symbols, each stop symbol is determined by correcting (for example, correcting the middle symbol by one symbol) so as to become the combination of the out symbols.

  In addition, when it is not determined to shift in the processing of S601 (when it is determined to be a big hit) (N in S601), the CPU 101 for effect control has a big hit symbol according to the type of the big hit. The stop design of the production design which constitutes combination is decided (S603), it advances to S616.

  In S603, a combination of hit symbols is determined according to the type of the big hit as follows. The type of big hit from among the probability variation big hit and the normal big hit based on which display result specification command of the display result 2 specification command and the display result 3 specification command is stored in the display result specific command storage area If it is determined that it is decided to make a big hit in a definite variation, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of the SR1-1 and the big variation in a big design (for example, left, Using the data table (table for determining the probability of big hit symbol design) with the relationship between the middle and the right with the odd number combination such as "7,7,7" etc., any positive variation big hit symbol from the extracted value Select and decide the combination of Also, when it is determined that it is determined to be a big hit normally, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and a big hit symbol (for example, left, middle, etc. Using the data table (usually a big hit design determination table) in which the right is set to a relation of "4, 4, 4", etc. with an even number of square eyes, a combination of any of the normal big hit symbols from the extraction value Choose and decide. The symbol determined in this manner is used as a final stop symbol which is a variable display result before being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Next, processing for setting various effects in the fluctuation display (for example, effects of fluctuation display of effect design (including fluctuation display mode such as pseudo reunion), effects of change such as suspension, etc., various effects such as notice effect etc. After performing the effect setting process (S616) for performing the process of setting (1), the process proceeds to S617. In the effect setting process, settings for executing the separation effect shown in FIG. 16 are also performed. The processing content of the effect setting processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In S617, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of effect control patterns. In S617, the symbol variation control pattern table according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and various effect control (rendering operation) patterns designated by the effect control pattern of the effect decided in the process of S616, etc. Among the plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in, one of the effect control patterns corresponding to the designated various effect operation patterns is selected and determined as the use pattern.

  In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 102, for example, the effect in the display area of the effect display device 9 in the period from when fluctuation of the effect design is started to when the finalized design symbol becoming the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Control contents of various performance operations such as variation display operation of design, production display operation in reach production, production display operation by pseudo-series production, production display operation in advance production, and production operation in separation production shown in FIG. A plurality of types of data are stored as symbol variation control patterns.

  In addition, each design fluctuation control pattern, for example, the production control process timer set value, the production control process timer determination value, the production display control data, the voice control data, the lamp control data, and the variation display of the production symbol The control data for controlling the various rendering operations according to the contents are included, and the contents of the various rendering control, the switching timing of the rendering control, and the like are set in time series.

  Next, a process table corresponding to the effect control pattern selected in S617 is selected (S618). Then, the process timer (effect setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S619).

  When the process of S619 is executed, the rendering device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1) Control of various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect component is started (S620). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, a command is output to VDP 109 in order to display an image (including the effect pattern) on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the fluctuation pattern. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver substrate 35 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of light emitters such as various LEDs. Further, in order to cause the speaker 27 to output an audio, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70.

  Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command is set in the fluctuation display time timer (S621), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol processing (S802). Design fluctuation start processing is executed (S 622). And, the effect design fluctuation start processing ends.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the above-mentioned effect setting process (S616). In the effect setting process, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the process described below.

  First, it is determined whether or not the current variation display is a variation display of a specific super reach (in this example, the fourth super reach in this example) (S630). Specifically, at S630, for example, by receiving the variation pattern command specifying the fourth super reach at the time of the present variation display, the variation pattern command of the fourth super reach is stored in the variation pattern command storage area of the RAM 103. It is determined by whether or not

  If it is determined in S630 that the variable display of the fourth super reach is not performed, the process proceeds to S636. On the other hand, when it is determined in S630 that the variable display of the fourth super reach is selected, the present variable display is selected in order to select the timing for performing the separation effect corresponding to the change pattern of the fourth super reach, It is confirmed whether it is the fluctuation display which becomes a big hit display result (S631). In S631, whether or not the variable display is the jackpot display result is, for example, the display result designation command storage area of the RAM 103 by receiving the display result 2 designation command or the display result 3 designation command in the current variation display. It is determined whether or not the display result 2 specification command (normally a big hit specification) or the display result 3 specification command (a definite variation big hit specification) is stored.

  When it is the fluctuation display which becomes the big hit indicatory result with S631, the 1st separation effect timing selection table (in case of big hit) of figure 18 (A) is selected (S632), it advances to S634. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit display result in S631, that is, it is a fluctuation display as an off display result, the second separation effect timing selection table (at the time of failure) of FIG. 18B is selected (S633). move on.

  In S634, the random number SR2 for separation effect determination is extracted, and the execution timing of separation effect is selected and determined using the first separation effect timing selection table or the second separation effect timing selection table selected in S632 or S633 ( S634). Then, at the execution timing selected and determined in S634, effect data for performing the away effect is set as a part of effect data for executing the effect corresponding to the current fluctuation display (S635), and the process proceeds to S636 .

  Next, in S636, processing is performed to set various other effects other than the above-described distance effect for effects relating to the variable display and the like (S636). Thereafter, the effect setting process is ended.

  Based on the setting of the effect control by performing the processing of S630 to S636 in such effect setting processing, various processing such as separation effects etc. at a predetermined setting timing by the effect symbol during processing (S802) shown in FIG. The effect of will be executed.

[Another example of image used for away effect]
Hereinafter, other examples of images to be separated in the separation effect described above will be described.

(1) [Another example of the corresponding image corresponding to the variable display and the predetermined image related to it]
In the embodiment described above, the active image AH is shown as an example of the “corresponding image corresponding to the variable display” used for the separation display, and the resident character 94 is shown as an example of the “predetermined image related to the corresponding image”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold image H may be used as the “corresponding image corresponding to the variable display”, and at least a part of the active display area AHA is used as the “predetermined image related to the corresponding image”. May be In addition, a part of the rendering design may be used as the "corresponding image corresponding to the variable display", and as the "predetermined image related to the corresponding image", the other part of the rendering design is used. It is also good. As described above, any image may be used as the "corresponding image" used for the separation display as long as the image corresponds to the variable display, and the "predetermined image" used for the separation display is an image associated with the corresponding image. Any image may be used if it is. In addition, a character image used for a specific effect such as a notice effect such as a big hit notice may be used as the "corresponding image corresponding to the variable display", and a "predetermined image related to the corresponding image" is a notice effect. You may use a character image (same character, a similar character, etc.) that has a corresponding relationship with the character image on effects such as (for example, when performing specific effects such as advance notice effects in a certain variable display, A character image as "corresponding image corresponding to variable display" is displayed, and in the variable display, when an effect such as an advance notice effect is executed, the same character image as the character image is "specified according to the corresponding image" The effect display used as "image" is performed etc.).

(2) [Another example of a specific image that can be displayed in association with a piece of decoration identification information]
In the embodiment described above, the effect design 91 is shown as an example of "one piece of decoration identification information" used for separation display, and "a specific image that can be displayed in association with one piece of decoration identification information" used for separation display. The effect pattern 93 is shown as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as "one piece of decoration identification information", a special consecutive symbol other than a design symbol such as a pseudo consecutive symbol displayed at the time of execution of a pseudo-series or a development symbol displayed at the time of development effect of reach effect May be used. In addition, as the “specific image that can be displayed in association with one piece of decoration identification information”, such a pseudo continuous pattern, an advanced pattern, or any other character image such as a character image acting on a pattern such as a rendering pattern etc. An image (image other than a symbol) may be used.

Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) By performing the separation effect as shown in FIG. 16C, the active image AH and the resident character 94 move in the direction away from each other at a predetermined timing such as the SP reach development timing. It is possible to widen the player's view during the effect of displaying the active image AH and the resident character 94. In addition, the left effect design 91 in the reach state and the right effect pattern 93 move in the direction of being separated from each other at a predetermined timing such as the SP reach development timing by executing the separation effect, so the left state in the reach state The player's view can be expanded during the effect of displaying the effect pattern 91 and the right effect pattern 93.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 16D, the SP reach effect including the SP reach title image 95 is executed in response to the movement of the active image AH and the resident character 94 away from each other due to the effect of separation. As a result, the player can recognize that the active image AH and the resident character 94 move away from each other in relation to the SP reach effect. In addition, SP reach effect including SP reach title image 95 is executed in response to movement of left effect pattern 91 and right effect pattern 93 in reach state in a direction away from each other by distance effect. The player can recognize that the left effect pattern 91 and the right effect pattern 93 in the reach state move in a direction away from each other in relation to the reach effect.

  (3) As shown in FIGS. 16E and 16F, after the active image AH and the resident character 94 move in the direction away from each other according to the start of the separation effect, according to the end of the separation effect By moving in the direction of returning to the position before being separated, it is possible to improve the interest of presentation by the operation after the active image AH and the resident character 94 are separated. In addition, after the display positions of the left effect pattern 91 and the right effect pattern 93 move in the direction of separating from each other in response to the start of the effect of separating, in the direction of returning to the position before separating in accordance with the end of the effect of separating. By moving, it is possible to improve the interest of presentation by the operation after the active image AH and the resident character 94 are separated.

  (4) As shown in FIGS. 18 (A) and 18 (B), the selection ratio of the first timing to the fourth timing is different depending on whether the big hit display result or the off display result is obtained. Depending on the timing at which the separation effect between AH and resident character 94 is separated, and the separation effect between left effect design 91 and right effect design 93 in reach state is started, the degree of expectation of becoming a big hit gaming state is It is different. Thereby, the player can be made to pay attention to the timing when the execution of the separation effect is started.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 16C, the fourth symbols 96a and 96b are viewed by at least one of the active image AH and the resident character 94 moved in the separating direction as shown in FIG. 16C. Is secured at a position where the visibility is not restricted by at least one of the left rendering symbol 91 and the right rendering symbol 93 in the reach state, thereby securing the visibility of information regarding the progress of the game In the aspect, it is possible to display the separation between the active image AH and the resident character 94 and the separation between the left rendering symbol 91 and the right rendering symbol 93.

Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above will be listed below.
(1) The separation effect as shown in FIG. 16 may be performed in the fluctuation display of fluctuation patterns other than the fourth super reach. Further, the separation effect may be executed in the fluctuation display of the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach other than the fluctuation pattern which becomes the super reach. In addition, the separation effect may be performed in the fluctuation display of fluctuation patterns other than the fluctuation pattern that is the reach.

  (2) The timing at which the separation effect is performed may be executable at an effect timing other than the timing shown in FIGS. 17 and 18. For example, when the separation effect is started at the start of the change display, the notice effect is performed in the non-reach state, the notice effect is performed in the reach state, the SP reach effect after a predetermined number of re-changes in the pseudo-repetition change display. The timing when it was developed, and step-up notice (predicting that the form of the notice effect changes in multiple steps (step-up), generally, the more the number of changing steps, the higher the expectation of becoming a big hit) It may be possible to execute at other presentation timings such as the timing at which the steps have been advanced.

  (3) As an effect of returning the image which has been separated to the original position in response to the end of the separation effect as shown in FIGS. 16E and 16F, the active image AH and the resident character 94, and the left effect The symbol 91 and the right effect symbol 93 may be returned at different timings (whichever point first) or at the same timing.

  (4) The separation effect as shown in FIG. 16 may be executed in response to the detection of the player's operation (specifically, the operation of the operating means such as the operation button by the player). For example, the display for promoting the player's operation (operation) may be performed before the separation effect is performed, and the execution of the separation effect may be started when the player's operation (operation) is detected. . Further, even if the display for promoting the player's action (operation) is performed, the case where the separation effect is performed according to the detection of the operation and the case where the separation effect is not performed is provided. It may be set so that the ratio which performs separation production according to detection of operation may become high compared with the time of becoming.

  (5) Although an example using the resident character 94 is shown as an example of the image separated in the separation effect in FIG. 16, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when changing the display mode of the active image AH and the reserved image H A non-resident character may be used that is displayed in a mode that appears only when performing a preview effect of or when performing a specific reach effect (SP reach effect or the like).

  (6) In the separation effect of FIG. 16, an example (resident character 94, active image AH is the same display mode before and after separation effect) in which images separated in separation effects do not change before and after separation, and images of separation objects before and after separation The example which changes (The left production design 91 and the right production design 93 differ in the size of a picture before and after separation) was shown. In the separation effect, the display mode of the image to be separated may be changed before or after separation, or may not be changed. As another example in which the display mode of the image of separation object changes before and after separation, before separation, an image combining a character and a number is displayed as a production pattern, but after separation, an image of only numbers is production pattern It may be displayed as. As another example in which the display mode of the image to be separated changes before and after the separation, the following effects may be performed. When the effect pattern is separated, the effect pattern (for example, a flame effect etc.) is not attached to the effect pattern before it is separated, but before the effect image (eg, flame effect etc) is attached to the effect pattern before it is separated It may be displayed. In addition, when the resident character and the active image are separated, an effect may be made to make the operation mode of the resident character different before and after separation (for example, the rocking operation is performed before separation). However, although it does not operate before separation, etc., it may be arranged that the presence or absence of operation such as performing a predetermined operation is different after separation.

  (7) As shown in FIG. 16D, as an example of the effect to be executed along with the separation effect, an effect of displaying the SP reach title image 95 and developing it into the SP reach effect is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as an effect to be executed along with the away effect, an image of a predetermined shutter door that hides a symbol or an effect image other than the symbol is displayed, and the shutter is opened after a predetermined period and changed. The effect of displaying a symbol or displaying a changed effect image (for example, an effect of changing to a display mode with a high expectation to be a big hit, etc.) may be performed. Further, as the effect to be executed along with the separation effect, an effect (for example, an effect with a high expectation of becoming a big hit, etc.) may be performed to operate the resident character 94 in a special operation mode in the central part of the screen etc. .

  (8) The separation effect may be used for the following advance notice effect. For example, the separation effect can be continuously executed in a plurality of variable displays, and when there is a plurality of holding storage information, the holding storage information is prefetched, and when there is a holding storage information that is a big hit, the holding memory information that is a big hit An effect may be performed in which the number of times of the variable display that continuously executes the separation effect increases, as compared with the case where there is no.

  (9) FIG. 16 shows an example of changing the position to be displayed as an example in which information regarding the progress of the game such as the fourth symbol is displayed so as not to be restricted by the separated image at the time of the separation effect An example is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as an example in which information regarding the progress of the game is displayed so that the display is not restricted by the separated image, it is always fixedly displayed at a position outside the movement range of the separated image It is also good.

  (10) In the separation effect, when the left effect pattern 91 and the right effect pattern 93 in the reach state are separated (may be moved during separation or may be moved after separation), the display mode of the effect pattern is changed (for example, The player's expectation for the big hit may be enhanced by executing the effect such as displaying a flame image of a color according to the big hit expectation degree around the effect pattern (the small symbol is displayed at the time of the effect) In the case of display, the display mode is not changed for the small symbol. Such an effect may be executable when the jackpot expectation is high to a certain extent or more, or may be executable when a reach state is reached with a specific symbol such as the “7” symbol of the effect symbols.

  (11) A plurality of effect patterns are provided in which the image moves in the separated effect, and for each effect pattern, the selection ratio of the effect pattern is selected based on the fluctuation display result so that the expectation for big hit when selected is different. It may be set. In addition, as the effects to be executed along with the away effects, there are a plurality of effects that have different big expectations such as long reach production, low jackpot expectation SP reach production, high jackpot expectation SP reach production, etc. A plurality of effect patterns in which the image moves in the separated effects are provided in correspondence with each effect, and the types of the effect patterns to be executed and the effects to be executed corresponding to the separated effect patterns (development destination Depending on the type of effect (a), the degree of expectation of becoming a big hit may differ.

  (12) As a separation effect pattern in which two images are separated in separation effect, as shown in FIG. 16, an example is shown in which both images of separation objects move. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Of the two images to be separated, one of the images may be fixedly displayed without being moved, and the other may be moved to separate the two images.

  (13) In the embodiment described above, when the variation is started in order to notify the microcomputer for effect control of the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the variation time and the type of reach effect and the presence or absence of pseudo sequence, one. Although the example of transmitting the variation pattern command has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, when notified by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer is the first command before reaching reach, such as presence or absence of pseudo sequence, presence or absence of slip effect (so-called second if it does not reach) Send a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before stop, and the second command after reaching reach such as reach type and re-lottery effect (so-called second stop if it does not reach) Command) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the variable display on the basis of the fluctuation time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer is notified of the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer is made to select a specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. It is also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after sending the first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next timer interrupt) And the second command may be sent. In addition, the fluctuation | variation aspect shown by each command is not necessarily limited to this example, It can change suitably also about the order to transmit. In this way, by notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data which has to be stored as the fluctuation pattern command. As described above, in the configuration in which the variation pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands, the determination result of the display result by the effect process at the time of winning in the second command after transmitting the first command, Alternatively, pre-reading determination information such as the variation pattern type may be transmitted, and effects of pre-reading notice may be executed based on the reception of the second command. Here, the pseudo ream is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of suspension memories are being performed continuously, although the fluctuation is originally one time corresponding to one suspension memory. It is an abbreviation showing continuous fluctuation. In addition, the term “slip” means effect display in which the symbol is slipped from the predicted stop position immediately before the stop of the symbol in the variable display.

  (14) The embodiment described above can be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the embodiments described above are not limited to the form in which they are distributed and provided by a removable recording medium to a computer device or the like, and a storage device such as a computer device or the like in advance. It does not matter if it is distributed by pre-installing it in. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter. Also, the embodiment of the game is not limited to one that is executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but may be executed by temporarily storing programs and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using hardware resources of another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices via a network.

  (15) Although the gaming machine for paying out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize has been described as the present embodiment, the game medium is sealed, and the game medium is used for the player according to the occurrence of the prize. You may employ the enclosure type game machine which adds a game point (score), without paying out at hand. The enclosed type game machine is provided with a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls as an example of a game medium in the game machine, and a storage unit for storing the game points is provided according to the ball lending operation. The gaming points are added to the storage unit, the gaming points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the firing operation of the ball, and the gaming points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of the winning.

  (16) In the embodiment described above, for example, a case is shown in which a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols of “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not limited to the form. For example, the symbol displayed in a variable manner and the symbol displayed in a derived manner do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the symbol displayed in a variable manner may be derived and displayed. In addition, it is not necessary to change and display a plurality of types of symbols, and the change display may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately repeating lighting and blinking of the one type of symbol display. And even in this case, one kind of symbol used for the variable display may be finally derived and displayed, or a symbol different from the one kind of symbol is finally derived and displayed It may be one.

  (17) In the embodiment described above, the “ratio (probability, probability)” has been described by taking a predetermined value exceeding 0% as a specific example. However, 0% may be used as the “proportion (proportion, probability)”. For example, in the case where "the occurrence rate of one is higher than the occurrence rate of the other" by comparing the occurrence rate of the predetermined gaming state 1 with the occurrence rate of the other gaming state 2 in the predetermined gaming period Also includes the case where the rate of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

  (18) It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

  1 pachinko gaming machine, AH active image, 94 resident character, 100 effect control microcomputer, 91 left effect pattern, 92 middle effect pattern, 93 right effect pattern, 95 SP reach title image, 96a, 96b fourth pattern.

Claims (2)

It is a gaming machine that performs variable display,
First image display means capable of displaying a first image corresponding to the variable display;
A second image display means capable of displaying a second image related to the first image ;
Equipped with specific effect means capable of executing specific effects ,
In Jo Tokoro triggered, together with the first image is moved from the first position to the second position, by said second image is moved from the third position to the fourth position, the first image and the second image Spaced apart,
The specific effect means executes the specific effect in relation to the first image and the second image moving relative to each other,
After the end of the specific effect, the first image returns from the second position to the first position and the second image returns from the fourth position to the third position.
The first image and the second image start moving with each other at any one of a plurality of timings,
A gaming machine, wherein the degree of expectation to be in an advantageous state advantageous to the player is different according to the timing at which the first image and the second image start moving . It further comprises special image display means capable of displaying a special image to indicate the progress of the game,
The display area for displaying an image includes a first display area including the first position, and a second display area including the second position,
The first image is displayed in the first display area, and the special image is displayed in the second display area,
The special image is displayed in a display area different from the second display area when the first image is moved from the first display area to the second display area at the predetermined timing. Of gaming machines.

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