JP6507405B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a game machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is shot into a game area by a launch device, and when the game medium is won in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a premium game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls Some are given to the player. Furthermore, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information (also referred to as "variation") is provided when a gaming medium has a prize in a predetermined winning area (start winning opening) (a start condition is satisfied). When the display result of the variable display of the identification information is a specific display result (big hit symbol), there is one configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  Further, as a gaming machine as described above, there is a gaming machine which changes the display mode of the hold display by executing an action effect in which a character or the like acts on the hold display during a change (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-245158 A

  However, since there are other effects (general advance notice effects such as step-up notice effects) in addition to the action effects, the action effects and the other effects are determined when the action effect is determined independently of the other effects. It is difficult to match up with the production.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and in the case of determining an action effect independently from other effects, etc., it is easy to easily align the effect effect (hold change effect) with the other effects. The purpose is to provide a game machine that can

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention performs variable display, and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player (for example, Hold storage means (for example, the first special view hold storage unit 151A, the second special view hold storage unit 151B, and the start winning game reception command buffer 194A) capable of storing information regarding variable display as the hold information Etc. and decision means to decide whether or not to control to the advantageous state based on the suspension information (for example, in the special symbol normal processing of step S110, the random number value MR1 for the special view display result decision and the big hit type decision a CPU103, etc.) by using a random number MR2 executes processing such as determining the determined special symbol of use, based on the determination result by the determination means, execution of reach demonstration Variable display pattern determining means (for example, for determining the variable display pattern (for example, change category or variation pattern) containing no, the fluctuation pattern setting process in step S111, based on the special symbol display result hold and store the number, 17 Select the variation category determination table to be used from among the plurality of variation category determination tables shown in, and determine the variation category based on the selected variation category determination table and the random value MR3 for variation category determination, and the determination result is Based on a certain variation category, the variation pattern determination table to be used is selected from among the plurality of variation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 19, and based on the selected variation pattern determination table and the random value MR5 for variation pattern determination. Such as a CPU 103 that executes processing of determining a variation pattern, Based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means, a variable display execution means (for example, a display control command specified by display control data included in the effect control pattern is displayed on the display control unit 123). The process of transmitting to VDP etc. and starting the variation of the decoration design on the screen of the image display device 5 etc.) and the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state with respect to the variable display based on the variable display pattern Indication effect determination means (for example, main notice effect selection process (step) for determining whether or not to execute indication effect (for example, main notice effect indicated by main notice effect pattern in FIG. 28) before execution of the reach effect S601) and the like (for example, the effect control CPU 120) which executes etc., and a suspension display means (for example, 24. A mode in which the display mode of the hold display is different from the normal mode (eg, blue, yellow, red, etc. in FIG. 24) in the process of adding the hold display to the start winning storage display area 5H in the hold addition process of step S162. Hold change execution unit that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state corresponding to the hold display (for example, in step S607 of the effect execution setting process (FIG. 27), the first start winning combination memory For example, a production control pattern that changes the display mode of the hold display displayed in the display area 5HL to a display mode one step higher (for example, white → blue, blue → yellow, yellow → red, etc.) is set as a usage pattern In step S535, a display control command designated by the display control data included in the set effect control pattern is displayed in the display control unit 123. By transmitting the VDP like, the effect such control CPU 120) to execute processing such as changing the subject embodiment a hold display displayed on the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the variable display based on the variable display pattern in, pending change to perform Upon changing the display mode of the hold display before executing the reach demonstration, pending change effect that is different from the suggestion effect (such as hold change effects by hold variation performance pattern of FIG. 29 (a)) The effect control means corresponding to the hold change effect pattern selected in the hold change effect selection process (step S605) is set as a use pattern, and the effect control set in step S535. A table specified by display control data included in the pattern By changing the display mode of the hold display displayed in the first start winning a prize storage display area 5HL to the notice mode by transmitting the control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123, a hold change effect selection process (step S605) And the like for effect control CPU 120 which executes a process for executing the pending change presentation determined in step etc.) and which variable display the pending change presentation is to be executed on the basis of the table and the random number value Hold change effect pattern determination means (for example, hold in FIG. 23) for determining a hold change effect pattern of the hold change effect when the variable display determined by the change effect determination means and the hold change effect determination means is started A process of determining an execution place (timing) of the on-hold change presentation in the presentation determination process (step S160); 27. A process of selecting a pending change presentation pattern to be executed when it is determined in step S603 in FIG. 27 that the pending change presentation is to be executed due to the change (such as the pending change presentation selection process (step S604 in FIG. 27) Effect control CPU 120 to be executed, and effect control setting means for performing setting regarding control of effect (for example, processing for setting effect control pattern based on variation pattern and selection result of main preview effect in step S602 of FIG. 27) , executes processing such as resetting the effect control pattern based on the main announcement attraction and hold changing effect of the selection result in the step S607, the includes a presentation such as a control CPU 120), the said effect control setting means, said hold When variable display for executing change presentation is started (eg, in step S603 When it is determined to execute the suggested effect, for example, when it is determined that the pending change effect is to be executed due to the change, the setting related to control of the suggested effect is performed, and then the control related to the control of the suggested effect The setting can be changed to the setting relating to the control of the hold change effect (for example, in the process of step S 607 in FIG. 27, the main notice effect pattern determined in the main advance notice effect selection process (step S 601) Control may be performed to rewrite the on-hold change effect pattern determined in the selection process (step S604)).

  According to such a configuration, in the variable display in which the on-hold change effect is executed, the on-hold change effect is executed instead of the main advance notice effect. Therefore, it is possible to determine the presence / absence of the execution of the main advance notice effect or the main notice effect pattern to be executed regardless of the execution of the hold change effect in the variable display. That is, since the above-described process relating to the main advance notice effect can be standardized and simplified depending on whether the hold change effect is performed or not, even when the hold change effect is determined independently of other effects, It is possible to easily match the on-hold change effect with other effects.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
The execution control means (such as the effect execution setting process of FIG. 27 by the effect control CPU 120) is replaced with the advance effect pattern (such as the main advance effect pattern) of the advance effect, and the on-hold change effect corresponding to the advance effect pattern The execution of the pattern may be controlled (for example, in the effect execution setting process of FIG. 27, control may be performed to rewrite the main advance presentation effect pattern to the hold change presentation pattern according to the main advance presentation effect pattern).

  According to such a configuration, the on-hold change effect pattern corresponding to the main preview effect pattern is executed. Therefore, it is possible to control the appearance rate in the on-hold change effect so as to correspond to the appearance rate in the main preview effect pattern. In other words, the appearance rate of the main advance notice effect pattern can be maintained as much as possible by rewriting the appearance rate of the hold change effect (the appearance rate of the main notice effect pattern or the hold time of the hold change effect Not be influenced as much as possible by

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2), the execution control means (such as the effect execution setting process of FIG. 27 by the effect control CPU 120) is a variable display of identification information for executing the hold change effect. When variable display of the identification information determined by the hold change effect determination unit is started (for example, when it is determined that the hold change effect is to be performed due to the change in step S603), the preview effect determination unit When it is determined that the preliminary announcement effect is not executed (for example, when “no execution” is determined in the main preliminary announcement effect selection process (step S601) by the effect control CPU 120), the hold change presentation pattern determination is made Controlling execution of the pending change presentation based on any of the pending change presentation patterns determined by the means It may be so.

  According to such a configuration, when the main advance notice effect is not performed, the execution of the hold change effect is controlled based on any of the hold change effect patterns. Therefore, the on-hold change presentation can be suitably performed.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The hold change effect pattern determination unit (for example, the effect execution setting process (step S532) and the like by the effect control CPU 120) does not change the display mode of the hold display displayed on the hold display unit to the notice mode (for example, If, for example, it is determined in step S603 that the hold change effect is not to be executed due to the change, the hold change effect pattern that does not change the display mode of the hold display displayed on the hold display unit to the advance notice mode (for example, There may be a case where the hold change change presentation effect pattern of C) or the like may be determined.

  According to such a configuration, since the display mode of the hold display changes to the advance notice mode when the hold change effect is executed during the variable display, the player's sense of expectation is preferably set. Can be sustained.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4),
The execution control means starts variable display of the identification information determined by the on-hold change presentation determination means as variable display of identification information for executing the on-hold change presentation (for example, pending at the change in step S603) When it is determined that a change effect is to be executed, etc., the on-hold change effect corresponding to the advance effect determined to be performed by the advance effect determining unit (for example, the main advance effect selected in step S601) can not be performed When (for example, when it is determined that it can not be executed in step S606), control of execution of the pending change effect is performed in variable display of other identification information executed after variable display of the identification information (for example, , In the process of step S608, the start winning reception command corresponding to the suspension information of the change The start winning combination reception command buffer corresponding to the suspension information of the first start winning combination that changes the content stored in association with the buffer number of the prefetch advance notice buffer 194B corresponding to the buffer number in the memory 194A next to the change. By storing (transcribing) in correspondence with the buffer number of the prefetch notice buffer 194B corresponding to the buffer number in 194A, the execution of the pending change presentation in the variable display of the next identification information is controlled).

  According to such a configuration, when the on-hold change effect corresponding to the main notice effect can not be executed in the variable display, the on-hold change effect is executed in the next variable display, so the on-hold change effect is suitably executed. be able to. In the process of step S608, the stored content may be transferred to the buffer numbers of the pre-reading advance notice buffer 194B one after another, and control may be performed to execute the on-hold change effect in the variable display of identification information one after another.

It is a front view of a pachinko game machine by one mode of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of the effect control command. FIG. 8 is an explanatory view exemplifying a game random number counted on the main substrate side. It is a figure which illustrates a change category and a change pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a data control area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a production control pattern, etc. It is a block diagram etc. which show the structural example of the data holding area for presentation control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the starting winning a prize judgment processing in special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing at the time of starting winning a prize. It is a flow chart etc. which show an example of random number value judging processing at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of selection of a change category determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of a fluctuation category. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol normal processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the starting winning a prize decision processing in production control process processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of the display mode of a pending | holding display. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio regarding holding change production | presentation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production execution setting processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of the main advance production. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of a pending | holding change presentation, etc. FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of display operation in the image display device 5; FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of display operation in the image display device 5; FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of display operation in the image display device 5; It is a flow chart which shows an example of production execution setting processing.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. In the game board 2, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is shot and shot from a predetermined ball striking device.

  In the lower part of the game area of the game board 2, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The regular winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable winglets that changes between a normally open state in a vertical position and an enlarged open state in a tilting position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric symbol shown in FIG. A tulip type character (normal motorized character) is provided, and a start area (second start area) forms a second start winning opening.

  As an example, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the movable wing piece being in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal motorized combination is off. It will be in the normally open state which is unfortunate. On the other hand, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by tilting control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric combination is on. It becomes an expansion and release state which is easy to enter. In addition, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even when the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the normal opening state, the gaming ball may enter more than in the enlarged opening state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball device 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening by, for example, closing the second starting winning opening in the normally open state. As described above, the second start winning opening as the second start area is the enlarged open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters), and the normal open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) or can not pass (enter) Change to

  The game ball which has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the regular winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, a first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, a second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. In addition, a winning by the game ball which has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A is referred to as a first starting winning. In addition, the winning due to the fact that the game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B is referred to as a second starting winning.

  A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are detected based on the fact that the game balls having passed (entered) the first start winning opening are detected by the first start opening switch 22A (based on the occurrence of the first start winning) Is paid out as a prize ball, and the first special symbol game to be executed in the first special symbol display device 4A if the first special figure reservation storage number (described later) is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4") A first start condition (also referred to as a first execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as (described later) or variable display (described later) of a decorative symbol executed on the image display device 5 is satisfied. In addition, a predetermined number (for example, three) of gaming balls having passed through (entered) the second start winning opening are detected by the second starting opening switch 22B (based on the occurrence of the second start winning) The second special symbol display device 4B executes the second special symbol display device if the game ball is paid out as a prize ball and the second special view reserve memory number (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). A second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as a graphic game (described later) or a variable display (described later) of a decorative symbol executed on the image display device 5 is satisfied. Note that the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the first start winning and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the second starting win may be the same or different from each other. Good.

  The first special view reserve memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the first start winning) that are not executed immediately when the first start winning occurs and are temporarily suspended. Even when the first start condition for executing a variable display game such as a first special view game (described later) or a variable display of a decorative symbol (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning, the first start When the first start condition for allowing the start of the above-mentioned variable display game due to the occurrence of the winning is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition established earlier is under execution) In the case where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended (the variable display game is in the execution waiting state). That is, the number of first special view pending storages is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the first start winning that is in the execution waiting state. Each time the first start condition is satisfied, the number of first to-be-stored storages decreases by one.

  In addition, although the 1st starting condition by a certain 1st starting prize is satisfied, the 1st starting condition which permits the start of the variable display game by the 1st starting winning is not satisfied Variable indication corresponding to the 1st starting winning concerned Is stored (held) as hold data (first special-image hold information) until a first start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game by the first start winning is satisfied. In other words, the suspended first special-pattern suspension information is digested one by one each time the first start condition is satisfied, and the variable display game based on the digested first-special-pattern suspension information is executed.

  The second special drawing reserve memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start winning) that are not executed immediately when the second start winning occurs and are temporarily suspended. Even when the second start condition for executing a variable display game such as a second special view game (described later) or a variable display of a decorative symbol (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning, the second start When the second start condition for allowing the start of the above-mentioned variable display game due to the occurrence of a winning is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition established earlier is under execution) In the case where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended (the variable display game is in the execution waiting state). In other words, the second special drawing reserve storage number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the second start winning that is in the execution waiting state. The number of second special map reservations is decreased by one each time one second start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, although the 2nd start condition by a certain 2nd start winning is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the 2nd start winning concerned with which the 2nd start condition which permits the start of the variable display game by the 2nd starting winning combination is not satisfied Is stored (held) as hold data (second special-image hold information) until a second start condition for permitting the start of the variable display game by the second start winning is satisfied. In other words, the held second special-image hold information is digested one by one each time the second start condition is satisfied, and the variable display game based on the second special-character hold information to be digested is executed.

  When the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening are not particularly distinguished from each other, they are also simply referred to as "starting winning opening". Further, when the first start winning combination and the second start winning combination are not particularly distinguished from each other, they are also simply referred to as "starting winning combination". Further, the number of pending storages obtained by adding the number of first special view pending storages and the number of second special view pending storages is referred to as “total pending storage number”. In the case where the number of first special figure holding storage, the number of second special drawing holding storage, and the total number of holding storage are not distinguished from each other, it is usually simply referred to as "special drawing holding number of storage". When it is referred to as “the number of storages”, it may refer to any one or two of the number of first special view pending storages, the number of second special view pending storages, and the total number of pending storages. Further, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished from each other, they are also simply referred to as "start conditions" or "execution conditions". Further, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished from each other, they are also simply referred to as “start conditions”. In addition, the first special view hold information and the second special view hold information are also simply referred to as "special view hold information" unless they are distinguished from each other.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the lower part of the game area of the game board 2 (below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B). The special variable winning prize ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door which is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 serving as a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2 and a specific area which changes to an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. To form a winning opening as.

  As an example, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is off, the big winning mouth door closes the big winning mouth, and the gaming ball passes the big winning mouth (enter) I can not do it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is in the on state, the big winning mouth door opens the big winning mouth, and the gaming ball passes the big winning mouth (enter ) To make it easier. In this manner, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters), which is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball can not pass (enter). Do. In place of the closed state in which the game ball can not pass (enter) the big winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball which has passed (entered) the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as winning balls based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening that is in the open state in the special variable winning winning ball device 7, the gaming ball is in the other winning opening such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. More balls will be paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special winning prize opening is opened in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, the gaming ball can enter into the special winning prize opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning hole is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain a winning ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball to the big winning hole, A second condition that is disadvantageous to the

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2. The first special symbol display device 4A is composed of, for example, LEDs (light emitting diodes) of 7 segments or a dot matrix. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The first special symbol display device 4A variably displays (variable display) special symbols (also referred to as "special figures") that are plural types of identification information (special identification information) that can identify each. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. In addition, the special symbol (special figure) variably displayed in the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as the "first special view", and the special symbol (special figure) variably displayed in the second special symbol display device 4B is " It is also called "second special view". Also, a game to be executed with variable display of identification information (or variable display of identification information itself) is referred to as a variable display game. In particular, a variable display game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A (a variable display game in which the first special view is variably displayed) is also referred to as a first special symbol game, and a variable display game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. (A variable display game in which the second special view is variably displayed) is also referred to as a second special view game. Moreover, when not distinguishing the 1st special figure game and the 2nd special figure game, it is also only called a "special figure game".

  The first special symbol display device 4A (same as the second special symbol display device 4B) is a special figure game, and includes a plurality of types including numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", etc. The special symbol is displayed variably. Each special symbol is assigned a symbol number corresponding to each. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are attached to the respective numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are attached to the symbol indicating “−”. Just do it. In addition, a special symbol is not limited to what is comprised from the number which shows "0"-"9", the symbol which shows "-", etc. FIG. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns (for example, lighting patterns such as L and E of the alphabet) in which combinations of what are turned on and turned off in 7-segment LEDs are set in advance are set as special symbols. You may display it.

  A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2 (the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) . The first hold indicator 25A is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the number of first special view hold memories (the number of hold for the first special view game) based on the hold data (first special view hold information) There is a pending display to show possible. For example, the first hold indicator 25A displays the number of first special view hold memories so as to be identifiable by the number of LEDs to be lit. For example, if the number of reservations for the first special view game is increased by one due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the number of lights is increased by one, and the first special view game is suspended due to the establishment of a new first start condition When the number is reduced by one, the number of lights may be reduced by one. The second hold indicator 25B is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the second special view hold storage number (the number of pending for the second special view game) based on the hold data (second special view hold information) There is a pending display to show possible. For example, the second hold indicator 25B displays the second special view hold storage number in a distinguishable manner by the number of LEDs to be lit. For example, if the number of reservations for the second special view game is increased by one due to the establishment of a new second start condition, the number of lights is increased by one, and the second special view game is suspended due to the establishment of a new second start condition When the number is reduced by one, the number of lights may be reduced by one.

  On the left side of the game area in the game board 2, a pass gate 41, a normal symbol display 20, and a common drawing hold display 25C are provided. The game ball having passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by, for example, the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball which has passed the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, if the common drawing reserve memory number (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"), the normal symbol display 20 A common drawing start condition for executing a common drawing game (described later) to be executed in is established.

  The normal symbol display 20 is constituted by LEDs of 7 segments, a dot matrix, etc., similarly to the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The normal symbol display 20 variably displays (variable display) an ordinary symbol (also referred to as a “common figure” or “ordinary drawing”) which is plural types of identification information different from the special symbol. Note that a variable display game in which an ordinary symbol is variably displayed is also referred to as a common drawing game (or “normal drawing game”). In addition, the information regarding the common drawing game in which the common drawing start condition is satisfied but the common drawing start condition (described later) is not satisfied is stored (held) as holding data (general drawing holding information).

  The common drawing hold display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays, for example, the common drawing hold storage number based on the held data (general drawing hold information) by the number of LEDs to be lit. The common drawing reserve memory number is the number of common drawing games whose execution is temporarily suspended without being executed immediately when the gaming ball having passed the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Even if the standard drawing start condition for executing the standard drawing game is satisfied by the detection of the gaming ball by the gate switch 21, the common drawing start condition for permitting the start of the common drawing game is not satisfied ( For example, when the spread game established earlier is in execution), the execution of the spread game is suspended (the spread game is in a state of waiting for execution). That is, the common drawing reserve memory number is the number of games of the common drawing game which is in the state of waiting for execution. The common drawing reserve storage number decreases by one each time one common drawing start condition is satisfied.

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

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol display area is arranged. In the decorative symbol display area, decorative symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each, are variably displayed. Variable display of decoration identification information (decorative design) is also included in the variable display game. The image display device 5 is a first special figure game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A (a special figure game using the first special figure) or a second special figure executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the game (special drawing game using the second special drawing), variable display of a plurality of kinds of decorative designs is executed in the display area (decorative display area).

  As an example, as shown in FIG. 1, in the display area of the image display device 5, decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" are arranged. In response to the start of any one of the first special view game or the second special view game, ie, corresponding to the start of fluctuation of any of the first special view or the second special view Then, in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, fluctuation of the decorative symbol (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. After that, in response to the end of the special figure game, that is, in response to the stop display of the special figure, in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, a decorative symbol (finalized decorative symbol, final The stop symbol (also referred to as a stop symbol) is displayed in a stop state. That is, in the display area of the image display device 5 (the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R), the variation of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with (correspondence to) the first special drawing game (or the second special drawing game). The finalized decorative symbol (also referred to as a final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed.

  The decorative design may be, for example, eight kinds of design (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese numerals, English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and character images. The character image may be, for example, a person or animal, an object other than these, or a decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or any other arbitrary figure). Each decorative symbol is assigned a symbol number corresponding to each. As an example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” may be attached to each alphanumeric character indicating “1” to “8”. The decorative design is not limited to eight types, but may be any number (for example, seven types, nine types, etc.) as long as it can constitute an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination or a combination resulting in lost.

  In addition, the fixed display which is the stop display of the finalized special symbol which is the fixed display which is the variable display result of special symbol (also referred to as the special display display result) and which ends the variable display, the fixed display which is the variable display result of decoration Stop display to stop the variable display and to display the fixed display which stops the variable display by stopping display of the fixed normal pattern which is the variable display result of the normal design (also referred to as common drawing display result) Also referred to as a complete stop indication, a final stop indication, or a derived indication (or simply "derived"). In addition, the fluctuation start timing and the fluctuation end timing of the decorative symbol may not necessarily coincide with the fluctuation start timing and the fluctuation end timing of the special symbol, and within the fluctuation time of the special symbol (special pattern fluctuation time), the decorative symbol The fluctuation time should be settled. That is, the variation start timing of the decorative symbol may be later than the variation start timing of the special symbol, or the variation end timing of the special symbol (stop display timing of the determined special symbol) is the variation end timing of the decorative symbol (of the determined ornament symbol It may be later than the stop display timing). For example, the execution of the predetermined effect may be started after the display of the finalized decorative symbol is stopped, and the finalized special symbol may be stopped when the predetermined effect is finished. An example of the predetermined effect is a simple hold change effect (described later) which is an aspect of the hold change effect (described later).

  Moreover, you may perform stop display different from complete stop display (final stop display, derivation | leading-out display). For example, the decorative symbol may be temporarily stopped during the variable display from when variable display of the decorative symbol is started to when the finalized decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In the temporary stop display, the decorative symbol whose fluctuation speed has become "0", for example, is displayed while causing slight shaking, expansion and contraction, etc., or shorter than a predetermined time (for example, one second) It includes things that are stopped and displayed without causing time, slight shaking or stretching.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, a first start winning storage display area 5HL and a second start winning storage display area 5HR are arranged. In the first start winning combination storage display area 5HL, as in the case of the first suspension indicator 25A, a suspension display is performed to display the first special map suspension storage number in an identifiable manner. That is, the number of first special drawing games currently suspended for execution is displayed in an identifiable manner. In the first start winning combination storage display area 5HL, as in the second suspension display 25B, a suspension display is performed to display the second special map suspension storage number in an identifiable manner. That is, the number of second special drawing games currently suspended for execution is displayed in an identifiable manner.

  In the first start winning storage display area 5HL, for example, the hold display may be performed right-justified. That is, when the number of reservations for the first special view game is increased due to the establishment of a new first start condition, if there is no other suspension display in the first start prize storage display area 5HL, the first start prize storage display area 5HL A new hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the first special figure hold information corresponding to the increase to the right of the (center side of the display area of the image display device 5), and another hold is held in the first start prize storage display area 5HL If there is a display, the new hold display may be added on the left side of the other hold display (or on the left side of the leftmost hold display if there are a plurality of other hold displays). In addition, when there are a plurality of suspension displays in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, when the number of suspension of the first special view game decreases due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the first special figure for the reduction Delete the hold display (the hold display that has been displayed since the oldest) displayed on the far right of the first start winning storage display area 5HL corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the hold information, and each of the other hold displays Is moved (shifted) to the deleted display side (right side).

  Further, in the second start winning combination storage display area 5HR, for example, the hold display may be performed by left-justifying. That is, when the number of reservations for the second special view game is increased due to the establishment of a new second start condition, if there is no other suspension indication in the second start prize storage display area 5HR, the second start prize storage display area 5HR A new hold display is added on the left side of the (the center side of the display area of the image display device 5) as a hold display corresponding to the increased second special view hold information, and another hold in the second start winning storage display area 5HR If there is a display, the new hold display may be added on the right side of the other hold display (on the right side of the right hold display if there are a plurality of other hold displays). In addition, when there are a plurality of suspension displays in the second start winning storage display area 5HR, when the number of reservations of the second special view game decreases due to the establishment of a new second start condition, the second special figure for the decrease Delete the hold display (hold display from the oldest) displayed on the leftmost side of the second start winning storage display area 5HR corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the hold information, and each of the other hold display Is moved (shifted) to the deleted display side (left side). When the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second start winning storage display area 5HR are not particularly distinguished from each other, they are also simply referred to as "start winning storage display area 5H".

  In addition to the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second starting winning storage display area 5HR, the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second displaying area in the display area of the image display device 5 may be used as a reserve display area. The hold display erased from the start winning storage display area 5HR (that is, to the first special view reserve information digested by the establishment of the first start condition, and the second special view reserve information digested by the establishment of the second start condition An area (not shown in FIG. 1; also referred to as a present hold display area, a digest display unit) may be arranged to display a hold display corresponding to the variable display of the decorative design to be executed based on that. For example, the currently reserved display area may be arranged between the first start winning combination storage display area 5HL and the second start winning combination storage display area 5HR.

  In the game area of the game board 2, in addition to the above configuration, a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball are provided. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings can be provided which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. It may be done. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as winning balls based on the fact that the game balls entering any of the general winning openings are detected by the predetermined general winning ball switch. At the lowermost position of the game area, an out port is provided where game balls that have not entered any winning port are captured.

  At the lower right portion of the gaming machine frame 3 is provided a striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to fire a gaming ball as a gaming medium toward the gaming area. For example, the hit ball operating handle adjusts the resilience of the gaming ball according to the amount of operation (the amount of rotation) by the player or the like. The hitting control handle may be provided with a single-shot release switch for stopping the drive of the firing motor provided in the hit shooting device or a touch ring (touch sensor).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball and a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine are held so as to be able to be supplied to the ball striking device (stored ) Is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower tray is provided which holds (retains) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper tray so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A which can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member forming the lower tray, for example, at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operating rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operating rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operating hand is hit when the player holds the operating rod). There is. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operation finger (for example, index finger or the like) while the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with the operation hand (for example, left hand or the like) It should just be comprised. Inside the operating rod, a trigger sensor may be incorporated so as to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button.

  A tilting direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower tray at the lower part of the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit may be two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) disposed parallel to the board of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod as viewed from the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 Four transmission types combining the pair) and two transmission type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged vertically to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation stick viewed from the player's side It may be configured to include a photo sensor.

  The member forming the upper tray is, for example, a push button 31B which allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). It is provided. The push button 31B 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 may be provided inside the main body of the upper tray at the installation position of the push button 31B or the like to detect the operation performed by the player on the push button 31B.

  An audio output member is provided in the periphery of the game area of the game machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the speakers 8UL and 8UR are installed at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and the speakers 8LL and 8LR are installed at the lower left and right lower portions of the upper plate (the lower left and right oblique upper portions). It has been installed. Hereinafter, when the speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR are not particularly distinguished from one another, they are simply referred to as the speaker 8. The speaker 8 outputs (reproduces) voice (sound and voice). For example, the speaker 8 outputs a rendering sound (also referred to as a sound effect) according to the progress of the game of the gaming machine 1 and outputs a warning sound according to the situation of the gaming machine 1.

  The effect sound includes music, detection sound, response sound, notification sound and the like. The music in the effect sound is, for example, BGM, a song or the like which is output according to the progress of the game. The detection sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound, a voice (serif, a message) or the like which is output according to a detection result by a switch or a sensor (for example, detection of winning on the first start winning opening etc). The response sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound, a voice, or the like that is output in response to an operation act on the push button 31B. In addition, since the operation act on the push button 31B is also detected by the push sensor, the response sound outputted in response to the operation act on the push button 31B is also a detection sound. The notification sound in the presentation sound is, for example, a sound to notify of requesting an operation action to the push button 31B, a voice, a sound to notify transition to the reach state at the time of transition of the reach state (described later), a voice or These are sounds, voices, and the like for giving notice or suggestion to shift to the big hit gaming state before shifting to the big hit gaming state.

  An example of the warning sound is a warning sound output when the game ball is excessively held (stored) in the lower plate, a warning sound output when the glass door (not shown) is opened, etc. .

  A light emitting member (light emitter) that emits light as effect or decoration is provided on the inside and the periphery of the game area of the game machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the light emitting member 9CC is installed at the upper position of the image display device 5, the light emitting member 9CL and the light emitting member 9CR are installed at the left and right positions of the image display device 5, and the light emitting members are installed at the upper position of the gaming machine frame 3. A light emitting member 9SL and a light emitting member 9SR are installed at the left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3 9U. Hereinafter, the light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are collectively referred to as a lamp 9 unless otherwise specified. The lamp 9 may be configured of, for example, one or more LEDs, or may be configured of a flash lamp. The light emitting member 9U may be a rotary lamp (for example, a lamp lamp) having a rotary unit. In addition to the above, for example, various light emitting members may be installed around each structure (for example, the special variable winning prize ball device 7 etc.) in the game area.

  Although the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9 and the like described above are effect devices that execute effects, the game machine 1 may be provided with other effect devices such as effect models having drive units as effect devices. Good.

  In addition, the arrangement position (installation position) of each structure is an example, Comprising: You may be arrange | positioned in another position. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol indicator 20 may be provided on the same side (right side or left side) of the game area. Also, for example, the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, and the common view hold indicator 25C may be provided on the same side (right side portion or left side portion) of the game area.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the fact that the normal drawing start condition is satisfied after the normal drawing start condition is satisfied, the normal drawing game by the normal symbol display device 20 is started. In the regular game, after starting the variable display of the normal symbol (after starting the variation of the normal symbol), when the predetermined time which becomes the common drawing variation time passes, the determined normal symbol which becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol Stop display (derivative display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per common figure) such as a number indicating "7" is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "per common figure". On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is “general symbol lost” Become. In response to the variable display result of the normal symbol being "per common drawing", the enlargement and release control (tilting control) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip forming the variable winning prize ball device 6B is tilted is performed The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the establishment of the first start condition after the establishment of the first start condition, the special figure game (first special view game) by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. A special drawing game (second special drawing game) by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the establishment of the second starting condition after the starting condition is established. In the special figure game, after the start of the variable display of the special symbol (after the start of the variation of the special symbol), when the variable display time as the special figure fluctuation time passes, the finalized variable result of the special symbol is determined Derivate and display the symbol (special drawing display result). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the determined special symbol, it becomes "big hit" as a specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes "small hit" as a predetermined display result. In addition, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is displayed as a final symbol as a final symbol, it will be a "loss".

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5” and “7” are used as a big hit symbol, and a special symbol showing the number “2” is used as a small hit symbol, The special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is a lost symbol. In addition, each symbol such as big hit symbol, small hit symbol and lost symbol in the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The symbol may be a symbol, or the special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol.

  After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a finalized special symbol in the special figure game and becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, in the big hit gaming state, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7, predetermined upper limit time The big winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls are generated. As a result, a round is performed in which the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is put into the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player.

  The special winning opening door with the big winning opening opened during execution of the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then the special winning opening is closed, thereby the special variable winning winning ball device 7 is changed to a second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is ended. The round, which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of times of execution reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15” or the like). In addition, even before the number of times of execution of the round reaches the upper limit number of times, execution of the round may be ended by establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the game ball did not win a prize winning opening etc.) .

  Among the rounds in the jackpot gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for making the special variable winning prize ball device 7 the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally open It is also called a round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for making the special variable winning prize ball device 7 in the first state (opened state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 second) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers of "3", "5" and "7" that will be the big hit symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers of "3" and "7" are normally open round big hit symbols, and the numbers of "5" The special symbol indicating is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit gaming state (usually open big hit state) as a normal opening round specific gaming state controlled after a normal opening round big hit symbol is derived as a finalized special symbol in a special figure game, a special winning prize ball device of the special variable winning prize ball device 7 The big winning opening is opened in a period until the door passes a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) which is the first period, or until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls are generated. By doing this, a round is performed to change the special variable winning prize ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. In addition, a normally open big hit state is also referred to as a first specified gaming state.

  In the jackpot gaming state (short-term opening jackpot state) as a short-term opening round specific gaming state controlled after the short-term opening round big hit symbol is derived as a finalized special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round The second period (for example, 0) in which the upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period when the large winning opening is opened by the large winning opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state For one second). In the short-term open big hit state, the open period of the big winning opening may be controlled to be the second period, and the other control may be performed in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds to be executed may be the second round number (for example, “2”) smaller than the first round number (for example, “15”) in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open jackpot state, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball is won in the large winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (eg, 0.1 second), which is very short. Therefore, the short-term open jackpot state is a jackpot gaming state in which the balls (prize balls) can not be obtained substantially. In addition, the short-term opening big hit state is also referred to as a second specified gaming state.

  Also, the big hit gaming state as the short opening round specified gaming state is not limited to the one having a short opening time of the big winning opening compared to the big hit gaming state as the normal opening round specified playing state, for example, opening the big winning opening While the period (upper limit time) is the same for the short opening round specified gaming state and the normal opening round specified playing state, the upper limit number of times (for example, 2 times) that makes the big winning opening open in the short opening round specified playing state is The number may be smaller than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal opening round specific gaming state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short opening round specified gaming state, the period for changing the big winning opening to the first state in which the gaming ball easily passes (enters) in each round is the first period in the normal opening round specified gaming state Also, the second period may be at least one of the short second period and the second round number in which the number of round executions is smaller than the first round number in the special release round specific gaming state. .

  After the special symbol indicating the small hit symbol "2" is derived as the determined special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state is controlled. In this small hit gaming state, similarly to the short-term open big hit state, a variable winning operation is performed to change the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 to a first state (open state) advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, an operation to make the special variable winning prize ball device 7 in the first state (open state) for the second period is repeatedly executed.

  In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R arranged in the display area of the image display 5, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B In response to the start of any special drawing game among the games, variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Then, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach in a period from when variable display of the decorative symbol is started to when variable display is ended by stop display of the decorative symbol. It may be in a state.

  With the reach state, a decorative symbol (also referred to as a "reach variation symbol") that is not displayed in a stopped state when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes part of a big hit combination Is a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or some of the decorative symbols are fluctuated synchronously while constituting all or a part of the big hit combination.

  Further, in response to the reaching state, the variation speed of the decorative symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative symbol is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or, by changing the display mode of the background image, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative pattern, or changing the fluctuation mode of the decorative pattern, a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state is executed. May be A rendering operation such as display of a character image or change in display mode of a background image, reproduction display of a moving image, or change in change mode of a decorative pattern is referred to as reach effect (or reach effect display). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speaker 8 and the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, extinguishing operation) of the lamp 9 etc. An operation mode different from the operation mode may be included.

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, depending on the rendering pattern, the possibility that the big hit combination and the like will be finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect may be made different (also referred to as “big hit expectation” or “big hit reliability”). As a result, it is possible to make the jackpot expectation different depending on which one of the plurality of reach effects is performed, that is, depending on which reach effect is to appear. As an example, in the present embodiment, the reach mode of the normal reach and the reach mode of the super reach having a high jackpot expectation degree higher than the normal reach are set (prepared) in advance.

  In addition, the jackpot expectation degree is, for example, (probability that the effect is executed at the time of big hit) × (probability of becoming the big hit) / {(probability that the effect is executed at the time of big hit) × (probability of becoming the big hit) It is calculated by the probability that the effect is executed other than time) × (probability of not being a big hit)} (when the big hit expectation is “1”, the variable display result is always a “big hit”).

  In addition, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, as one aspect of the variable display effect, it is possible to execute a slip effect, a pseudo continuous effect, or the like which is realized by a variable display operation such as the decorative symbol. In the slip effect, a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) are made after the decorative symbol is changed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. The temporary stop display of the decorative symbol is performed, and then a predetermined number (for example, "1" or "2") of decorative symbol display areas (for example, "left") is displayed among the decorative symbol display areas displayed temporarily. By displaying the stop pattern after changing the decorative pattern again in either or both of the decorative symbol display area 5R of 5L and "right", effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is performed. Thus, in the slip effect, a plurality of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed for a predetermined number of decorative symbols after variable display of the decorative symbols is started until the finalized decorative symbols as variable display results are derived and displayed. There are times when the variable display state of the decorative symbol changes to the reach state by executing the display again, and when the decorative symbol that constitutes the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state.

  In the pseudo-series effect, in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special drawing game being met once, the fixed display that becomes the variable display result after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started By temporarily stopping and displaying a decorative pattern (for example, a predetermined pseudo chance chance eye etc.) in all of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R until the pattern is derived and displayed, the entire decorative pattern is displayed Effects can be displayed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times at maximum) in the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R so as to change the decoration pattern again (simulated continuous change). The number of times of pseudo continuous change is the decorative pattern in all of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R except for the first change from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the temporary stop of all the decorative patterns at first. Is the number of times it changes again. In the simulated rendition, by performing the simulated reciprocation (re-variation) once to three times, based on the first start condition or the second start condition being met once, as if the variable display of the decorative design is twice It can appear as if it was started four times in a row.

  The slip rendition (as well as the pseudo rendition remarks) is a notice or suggestion to the player that there is a possibility that any reach rendition or a certain reach rendition may be executed, and that the big hit expectation is high. It is also good. Hereinafter, a presentation for giving notice or suggesting to a player that there is a possibility that any reach presentation or a certain reach presentation may be executed, or a high hit probability may be generically referred to as a notice presentation. The advance notice may include a variable display operation different from the slip effect and the pseudo effect, in addition to the slip effect and the pseudo effect, for example, the display of the background image and the display of the message window. Some may use a rendering operation different from the variable display production, such as hold display, audio output, light emission (lighting, blinking, extinguishing), and the like.

  It should be noted that the advance notice effect may be executed (started) before the player can determine (actually confirm) whether the contents of the advance notice or the notice suggested by the advance notice effect are realized (actually confirmed). For example, the notice effect that indicates to the player that there is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol by the winning of a certain game ball may reach the reaching state is at least the variable display state of the decorative symbol by the winning of the game ball It may be something which is executed (started) before reaching the reach state (or non reach state). In addition, the notice effect for notifying the player that there is a possibility that the variable display result by the winning of a certain game ball will be a "big hit" is that at least the finalized decoration symbol by the winning of the game ball is stopped and displayed. Also may be executed (started) before.

  Among the advance notice effects, it is sufficient that what is to be the advance read notice effect (also referred to as “pre-decision notice effect”) is included. The pre-reading advance notice effect is a variable display that becomes the target of the notice, such as whether or not the variable display that becomes the notice target is in the reach state, and whether the variable display result of the variable display that becomes the notice target becomes the "big hit". Before starting to make a decision (prefetching) based on the hold information (special map hold information) of the variable display to be the notice target, the variable display to be the notice target is reached based on the judgment result It is a notice effect of giving notice or suggesting to the player before starting the variable display to be the subject of the notice, etc., that the possibility or the possibility that the variable display result of the variable display to be the subject of the notice becomes the "big hit" . In the following description, the prefetched special view hold information is also referred to as hold information (hold data) of the target, and variable display (variable display to be notified) of the target corresponding to hold information (hold data) of the target is variable display Also, the hold display corresponding to the target hold information is also referred to as target hold display.

  When a special symbol to be a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a determined special symbol in the special drawing game, after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the variable display of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state In some cases, the finalized decoration pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of a decorative symbol is referred to as a "non-reach" (also referred to as a "normal loss") variable display mode when the variable display result is "loss".

  When the special symbol to be the lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a final symbol in the special figure game, the variable symbol state of the decorative symbol is reached after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Depending on the situation, after the reach effect is performed, the finalized decoration pattern to be a predetermined reach loss combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of a decorative symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variable display result is "loss".

  Among the special symbols that are normally open round big hit symbols as special symbols determined in special drawing games, when the normal big hit symbols such as the special symbols showing the number “3” are stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is In response to the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is performed, etc., a determined decoration that becomes a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as "non-probable variation big hit combination") among a plurality of types of big hit combinations The symbol is displayed stopped. The predetermined normal big hit combination is, for example, the same kind of normal symbol (also referred to as "non-probable symbol") on a predetermined effective line (for example, a straight line horizontally) formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R It is a combination to display the final stop. An example of a normal symbol is an even-numbered symbol number "2", "4", "6", "8" among four kinds of decorative symbols "1" to "8". It is.

  In response to the finalized special symbol in the special figure game usually becoming a big hit symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which the fixed decorative symbol of the big hit combination is usually stopped is displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed, etc. A variable display mode (also referred to as a "big hit type") of "non-probability change" (also referred to as a "usually big hit") when the variable display result is a "big hit" is referred to. Based on the variable display result becoming "big hit" in the big hit type of "non-deterministic change", it is controlled to the normally open big hit state, and after that, time shortening control (time saving control) is performed. By performing the time saving control, the variable display time (special figure fluctuation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. The normal state is a normal gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, and the initialization state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, initialization processing after power on as in the case of system reset) Control) is performed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is met first between the special figure game being executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state, and the variable display result becoming a "big hit". When it is done, you should finish.

  Among the special symbols that are normally open round big hit symbols as special symbols determined in the special drawing game, when the probability variation big hit symbols such as the special symbols indicating the number “7” are stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is In response to reaching the reach state, a predetermined probability variation big hit combination among a plurality of types of big hit combinations after the same reach effect as when the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "normal" is executed, etc. The finalized decorative design may be stopped and displayed. In other words, in the special figure game, when the probability variation big hit symbol is displayed in the final stop, the decoration symbol in the predetermined probability variation big hit combination is finally stopped, and the decoration symbol in the predetermined regular big hit combination is stopped display There are cases where The predetermined probability variation jackpot combination is, for example, a combination in which the same kind of probability variation symbols are aligned on the effective line and the final stop is displayed. An example of the odd variation design is an ornament pattern having an odd number “1”, “3”, “5” and “7” among eight kinds of symbol designs “1” to “8”. It is.

  Regardless of whether the finalized decoration design is usually a big hit combination or a positive variation big hit combination, the variable display mode in which the positive variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the variable display result is "big hit" It is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a “big hit type”) of “probability change” in a case. Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the big hit type of "probable change", it is controlled to a normally open big hit state, and after that, time variation control and probability change control (probable change control) are performed. By performing the probability change control, the probability that the variable display result (special view display result) becomes a "big hit" in the special view game of each time is improved to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability change control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result becomes "big hit" after the end of the big hit gaming state and the big hit gaming state is controlled again is satisfied. As in the case of the time saving control, the probability change control may be ended when the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, even if the probability change control is ended when it is determined that the probability change control is to be ended in the probability change fall lottery executed each time the special figure game is started after the end of the big hit gaming state, even if the probability change control is ended. Good.

  When time saving control is performed, control to shorten the variation time (normal figure variation time) of the regular symbol in the regular figure game by the regular symbol display 20 than in the normal state, or the variation of the regular symbol in each regular figure game Control to improve the probability that the display result will be "per common view" than in the normal state, and tilt control of movable wing in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result being "per common view" The game ball is likely to pass through (enter) the second start winning opening, such as control to make the tilt control time to perform longer than in the normal state, and control to increase the number of tilts more than in the normal state. A control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is established. As described above, the control that facilitates the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening with the time saving control and is advantageous for the player is also referred to as high open control. As high open control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed.

  By performing the high open control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening is in the wide open state is increased more than when the high open control is not performed. Therefore, the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is likely to be satisfied, and the second special figure game can be executed frequently, so that the next variable display result The time until the "big hit" is reduced. The period during which the high release control can be performed is also referred to as a high release control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time saving control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both time saving control and high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state. Further, the gaming state in which the probability change control is performed is also referred to as a probability change state or a high probability state. The gaming state in which time-saving control or high opening control is performed along with the probability variation control is also referred to as high-probability high-base state. A probability change state in which only the probability change control is performed and time reduction control or high open control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which time saving control and high open control are performed together with probability variation control may be referred to as a "probability state", and in order to be distinguished from high probability low base status, it may also be referred to as a time reduction probability variation state. On the other hand, in order to distinguish from the high probability high base state, the positive variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and short time control or high open control is not performed may be referred to as time short non definite variable state. The short time state in which time saving control or high open control is performed without performing the probability change control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability change control nor the time saving control nor the high open control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time saving control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the special figure game (second special figure game) can be executed frequently, and each special figure game (first special game (first special game) The probability that the variable display result in the figure game and the second special figure game is "big hit" is enhanced, which is advantageous for the player. A game state advantageous to a player different from the big hit game state is also referred to as a special game state.

  When the short-term open round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol indicating the number “5” as a finalized special symbol in a special drawing game, and the small hitting symbol such as a special symbol indicating a number “2” is stopped and displayed. In some cases, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and any one of combinations of a plurality of fixed decorative symbols predetermined as an opening chance may be stopped and displayed. Further, when the short-term opening round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a finalized special symbol in the special figure game, a predetermined reach effect is executed corresponding to the change display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. After, for example, the finalized decoration pattern to be a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

  The variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various finalized decorative symbols are stopped and displayed corresponding to the finalized special symbol in the special figure game becoming the short-term opening round big hit symbol is when the variable display result is "big hit" It is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a "big hit type") of a "probable" (also referred to as a "probable big hit" or "a sudden big change big hit"). Based on the variable display result becoming "big hit" in the "big hit" of "probable", it is controlled to a short-term open big hit state, and after that end, it is sufficient to perform probability change control together with time saving control.

  The small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "2" is stopped and displayed as a final symbol in the special drawing game, and the variable display result is controlled to the small hit gaming state based on the "small hit". After the end, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled before the variable display result is "small hit". However, when the special view game in which the variable display result is "small hit" is executed, if the number of times the special view game has been executed in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number, after the small hit gaming state ends, The special gaming state may end and be in the normal state.

  During the variable display of the decorative symbol that the finalized decorative symbol becomes the non-probable variation big hit combination or the positive variation big hit combination, the re-lottery effect may be executed. For example, as a re-lottery effect, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, after temporarily displaying a decorative symbol that is usually a big hit combination, it is changed again with the same decorative symbol aligned, One of the decorative symbol (probable variation symbol) and the decorative symbol (normal symbol) which is usually a big hit combination may be displayed as the finalized decorative symbol at the final stop.

  Usually, after the determined decoration symbol that is a big hit combination is derived and displayed, during the execution of the round at the start of the big hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state, the next round starts after any round is finished in the big hit gaming state During the period until the final round in the big hit gaming state, the period until the next variable display game is started, etc., the jackpot becoming a definite change notification effect of whether to control to a definite change state or not A promotion effect may be performed. Note that the same notification effect as the jackpot promotion promotion may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state or the like. The jackpot promotion promotion that is executed after the final round in the jackpot gaming state may be referred to in particular as "ending promotion promotion".

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13 and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Besides, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, a launch control substrate, an interface substrate and the like are arranged on the back of the gaming board 2 etc. in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main substrate 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control substrate consisting of a setting function of random numbers used in the special view game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch disposed at a predetermined position, etc. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. Further, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the first special figure or the second special figure The variable display of predetermined identification information, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20, etc. It also has a function to control.

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

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display 5, the speaker 8 and the lamp. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for presentation such as 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is an electric component for effect such as all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5 or all or part of the sound output operation from the speaker 8 or all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation in the lamp 9 etc. It has a function of determining the control content for executing a predetermined rendering operation.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12 and is for outputting sound from the speaker 8 based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12 and the like. The processing circuit etc. which perform audio signal processing are mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on the command and control data from the effect control board 12, the light on / off drive in the lamp 9 etc. The lamp driver circuit etc. to be carried are mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to a wire for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first start opening switch 22A, the second start opening switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have any configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as one called a sensor. If it is In addition to the gate switch 21, the first start opening switch 22A, the second start opening switch 22B, and the count switch 23, the game machine 1 is similarly connected to the main board 11 (for example, a glass door (not shown)). A switch for detecting the open / close state of the game board 2), a switch for detecting the open / close state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting illegal vibration, and a switch for detecting illegal electromagnetic wave. In addition, the main substrate 11 has a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a common view hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  The control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 is relayed by the relay substrate 15. The control command transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 via the relay substrate 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and another command form may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is configured by two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the command 8001H is a first change start command for specifying the start of change in the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command for specifying the start of change in the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative symbol variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in correspondence to the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game. Here, XXH represents an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set in accordance with the content of an instruction by the effect control command. In the fluctuation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the fluctuation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for specifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, as shown in FIG. 3B, for example, different EXT data depending on the determination result of whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit” or the big hit type determination result. Is set.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol determination command for designating the final stop symbol in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, different EXT data is set in accordance with, for example, the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as "fanfare command") for designating the display of the effect image indicating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening open notification command for notifying that the large winning opening is in the open state in the large hitting gaming state or the small hitting gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after a large winning opening opening that notifies that the large winning opening has changed from an open state to a closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command which designates the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-decision result or the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-decision result and the jackpot type decision result and the EXT data to be set may be made different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. . In the special winning opening open notification command and the special winning opening after open notification command, different EXT data, for example, corresponding to the number of rounds executed (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal open big hit state or short open open big hit state Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball which has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the regular winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the first special winning is generated. This is a first starting opening winning combination designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the first special drawing game by the symbol display device 4A is satisfied.

  Command B 200 H is based on the fact that the game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6 B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22 B, and the second starting winning is generated. It is a 2nd starting opening winning a prize specified command which notifies that the 2nd starting condition for performing the 2nd special figure game by special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure storage number in order to display the first special figure storage number in an identifiable manner in the first start winning storage display area 5HL etc. . The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special view pending storage number in order to display the special view pending storage number in an identifiable manner in the second start winning storage display area 5HR or the like.

  In this embodiment, the first starting opening winning combination designation command or the second starting opening winning combination designation command which specifies whether the first starting winning opening has been started or the second starting winning opening has been started as holding storage information. While transmitting, the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command for specifying the first special map storage number and the second special image storage number are transmitted. In addition, when the number of pending storages increases, the pending storage number addition specification command (the first pending storage number addition specification command or the second indicates that the first special view pending storage number or the second special view pending storage number has increased). While the pending storage number addition designation command is transmitted, the pending storage number subtraction designation command (No. 1) indicates that the first special view pending storage number or the second special view pending storage number has decreased when the pending storage number decreases. A (1 pending storage number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for reporting the total pending storage number may be transmitted. Also, a total pending storage number addition designation command (total pending storage number subtraction designation command) may be sent to notify an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number.

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

  In the present embodiment, at the time of winning random number value determination processing (see FIG. 15A), the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special view display result when the start winning is generated. And if it is determined to be a "big hit", and if it is determined to be a "big hit", determine the type of the big hit based on the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and change the category The variation category (variation pattern type) is determined based on the random number value MR3 for determination. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command and the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether the variable display result is determined as "big hit" or "small hit" based on the value set in the symbol designation command, or the big hit type. As well as being recognizable, it is possible to recognize a fluctuation category based on the value set in the fluctuation category command.

  The effect control commands such as the fluctuation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are used when the effect control CPU 120 controls one or more effect devices (image display device 5, speaker 8, lamp 9, etc.) . Hereinafter, the effect control command used to control the image display operation in the image display device 5 is a display control command, the effect control command used to control the audio output from the speaker 8 is an audio control command, the light emitting operation of the lamp 9 The effect control command used to control the lighting operation, the blinking operation, and the lighting operation) is also referred to as a lamp control command. Among the effect control commands, there may be a display control command, an audio control command, and a lamp control command.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main substrate 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a program for game control, fixed data, etc., and a work for game control. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 for providing an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 for executing a control operation by executing a game control program, and updating of numerical data representing a random number independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to be performed and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data write operation in which the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores it, and various fluctuation data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103 Data reading operation to read out the data, reception operation in which the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, to the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105 Also, a transmission operation for outputting various signals is performed.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view exemplifying a random number value counted on the main substrate 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the side of the main substrate 11, a random value MR1 for determining the special display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining the variation category, Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR4 for display result determination and the random number value MR5 for variation pattern determination is controlled so as to be countable. Note that other random values may be used to enhance the gaming effect. The random numbers used to control the progress of such a game are also referred to as gaming random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating a part or all of the random numbers MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 updates the various numerical value data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of the MR 5 may be counted.

  Subsequently, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol will be described. Hereinafter, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “loss” is referred to as “loss fluctuation pattern”. In the lost fluctuation pattern, “non-reach fluctuation pattern (“ non-reach lost fluctuation pattern ”“ non-reach fluctuation pattern ”corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is“ non-reach ”in the case where the variable display result is“ loss ” (Also referred to as “variation pattern”) ”or“ reach variation pattern (“reach possibility variation pattern”) corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” among the cases where the variable display result is “loss” Also included).

  Also, a variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit" is referred to as a "hit variation pattern". The hit variation pattern includes a "big hit variation pattern" corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" and a "small hit variation pattern" corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit". As the jackpot fluctuation patterns, a plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each of the jackpot types may be prepared.

  For the non-reach fluctuation pattern, prepare a plurality of fluctuation patterns with different fluctuation times, corresponding to the time reduction control to be executed when the total number of pending storages is large or when the gaming state is a definite change state or a time reduction state It is good. Thus, control of shortening the fluctuation time according to the total number of pending storages and the gaming state can be performed by selecting any variation pattern according to the total pending storage number and the gaming state.

  For fluctuation patterns including reach effects such as a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a reach fluctuation pattern, fluctuation patterns corresponding to reach modes of the respective reach effects are prepared. In addition, the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed is referred to as “normal reach fluctuation pattern”, and the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is referred to as “super reach fluctuation pattern”.

  FIG. 5 shows a specific example of variation categories and variation patterns in the present embodiment. In FIG. 5, the fluctuation category “PA1” is a shortening / non-reach (loss) fluctuation category. The fluctuation pattern “PA1-1” belongs to the fluctuation category “PA1”. The fluctuation category “PA2” is a non-reach (loss) fluctuation category. The fluctuation patterns “PA2-1” to “PA2-3” belong to the fluctuation category “PA2”. The fluctuation category “PA3” is a normal reach (loss) fluctuation category. The fluctuation pattern "PA3-1" and "PA3-2" belong to the fluctuation category "PA3". The fluctuation category “PA4” is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PA4-1” to “PA4-4” belong to the variation category “PA4”. The fluctuation category “PA5” is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation category. The fluctuation patterns “PA5-1” to “PA5-4” belong to the fluctuation category “PA5”. The variation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) variation category. The fluctuation pattern "PB3-1" and "PB3-2" belong to the fluctuation category "PB3". The fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation category. The fluctuation patterns “PB4-1” to “PB4-4” belong to the fluctuation category “PB4”. The variation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) variation category. The variation patterns “PB5-1” to “PB5-4” belong to the variation category “PB5”.

  The fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PA2” is a non-reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as the non-reach (loss). The fluctuation pattern “PA2-2” is a non-reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the slip effect is executed. In addition, since slip production is performed, the special figure fluctuation time of fluctuation pattern "PA2-2" is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of fluctuation pattern "PA2-1". The same applies to other variation patterns in which the slip effect is performed. In addition, the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is a non-reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Note that the special pattern fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is longer than the special pattern fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed. The same applies to the other variation patterns in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed. The variation pattern “PA1-1” belonging to the variation category “PA1” is a non-reach (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is shorter than the variation pattern “PA2-1”.

  The fluctuation pattern "PA3-1" belonging to the fluctuation category "PA3" is a normal reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as a normal reach (loss). In addition, the fluctuation pattern “PA3-2” is a normal reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is performed once. The fluctuation pattern “PA4-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PA4” is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as a super reach α (loss). The fluctuation pattern “PA4-2” is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gusset. The special pattern fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern "PA4-2" is longer than the special pattern fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern "PA4-1" because the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gusset. The same applies to the other fluctuation patterns in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (rendering) is executed as a gusset. The fluctuation pattern “PA4-3” is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. In addition, the fluctuation pattern “PA4-4” is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice. The fluctuation pattern “PA5-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PA5” is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as a super reach β (loss). The fluctuation pattern “PA5-2” is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gusset. The fluctuation pattern “PA5-3” is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. In addition, the fluctuation pattern “PA5-4” is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The variation pattern "PB3-1" belonging to the variation category "PB3" is a normal reach (big hit) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as a normal reach (big hit). In addition, the fluctuation pattern “PB3-2” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as the super reach α (big hit). The fluctuation pattern “PB4-2” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gusset. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-3” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. In addition, the fluctuation pattern “PB4-4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as the super reach β (big hit). The fluctuation pattern “PB5-2” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gusset. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-3” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PB5-4” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is performed twice.

  In addition, in FIG. 5, although the description regarding the fluctuation pattern in case the big hit classification in a small hit fluctuation pattern and a big hit fluctuation pattern is exact is abbreviate | omitted, the lost fluctuation pattern (non-reach fluctuation pattern, It is the same as the reach loss fluctuation pattern) and the big hit fluctuation pattern (except when the big hit type is sudden).

  The ROM 101 of the microcomputer 100 for game control shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used to control the progress of the game, in addition to the program for game control. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. The ROM 101 also includes data (for example, information for specifying the content of control commands) constituting a plurality of command tables used by the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main substrate 11, The data etc. which comprise a table as shown to 5 are memorize | stored.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of the configuration of the special view display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, as a special view display result determination table, a first special view display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 6A and a second special view display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. It is prepared in advance. In the first special view display result determination table 130A, a finalized special symbol to be a variable display result is derived and displayed in the first special view game (the special view game using the first special view) by the first special symbol display device 4A. Previously, whether to control the variable display result to the big hit gaming state as "big hit", whether to control the variable display result to the small hit gaming state as "small hit", for special display display result determination Is a table referred to in order to determine based on the random value MR1. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a finalized special symbol as a variable display result is derived and displayed in the second special figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure) by the second special symbol display device 4B Previously, whether to control the variable display result to the big hit gaming state as "big hit", whether to control the variable display result to the small hit gaming state as "small hit", for special display display result determination Is a table referred to in order to determine based on the random value MR1.

  In the first special view display result determination table 130A, the special view is displayed depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) or the positive variation state (high probability state). A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for result determination is assigned to the special map display result of "big hit", "small hit" or "lost". In the second special view display result determination table 130B, disturbance for special view display result determination depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state or a short time state (low probability state) or a definite change state (high probability state). A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to the special map display result of "big hit" or "loss".

  In each of the first special view display result determination table 130A and the second special view display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is the probability change state (high probability state), it is the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state) More decision values than at times are assigned to the "big hit" special map display results. As a result, in the probability change state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is a "big hit" as compared with the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state) The probability of being determined to control the state is high.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, the determined value in the predetermined range (value in the range of "30000" to "30350") is assigned to the "small hit" special figure display result. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the "small hit" special figure display result. With such a setting, the second special figure game does not become a "small hit", so a normally variable winning ball device 6B is formed, for example, a short time state (low probability high base state) or positive change state (high probability high base state). In the game state where it is easy for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of "small hit" which is difficult to obtain the winning ball, and to prevent the decline of the game interest due to the extension of the game .

  In the second special view display result determination table 130B and the first special view display result determination table 130A, determination values of different predetermined ranges may be allocated to the special view display result of “small hit”. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determination value may be allocated to the "small hit" special figure display result compared to the first special figure display result determination table 130A. This makes it possible to avoid frequent occurrences of "small hits" in the gaming state in which the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. Alternatively, in the first special view game and the second special view game, the special view display result may be determined with reference to the common special view display result determination table.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the big hit type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type to any one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination, when it is determined to control the special figure display result to the jackpot gaming state Is a table to be referenced. In the big hit classification determination table 131, the first special figure game (special figure game using the first special figure) by the first special symbol display device 4A is executed or the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B The numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type according to whether (the special figure game using the second special figure) is executed is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types such as.

  In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table 131, when the first special figure game is executed, that is, when the special figure to be varied (also referred to as a variation special figure) is the first special figure, the predetermined value of the predetermined range ( "82"-"99" value) is assigned to the jackpot type of "probable", but when the second special figure game is executed, if the variation special figure is the second special figure, The decision value is not assigned to the "probable" jackpot type. With such a setting, the second special figure game does not become "probable", so that it is possible to obtain a winning ball in the gaming state in which the gaming ball is likely to enter the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of a difficult "probability" and to prevent the decline of the game interest due to the extension of the game.

  In addition, it may be made for the decision value of a different predetermined range to be allocated to the big hit classification of "probability" by the case where a fluctuation special drawing is the first special drawing and the fluctuation special drawing is the second special drawing. . For example, when the variation special view is the second special view, a smaller decision value may be allocated to the jackpot type of “probability” than when the variation special view is the first special view. Thereby, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of "probability" in the gaming state in which the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. Alternatively, the determination of the jackpot type may be made with reference to the common table data in the case where the variation special drawing is the first special drawing and the case where it is the second special drawing.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation category determination table which is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of variation categories. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables that are different from each other in the types of variation categories that can be determined in the variation category determination table and the respective determination ratios. In the variation category determination table, each of the variation categories is assigned a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determination of the variation category. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables in which the determination values (for example, the range and the number of the determination values, etc.) assigned to at least one variation category among the plurality of variation categories are mutually different There is. Note that one large change category determination table including information of all the change category determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101 instead of the plurality of change category determination tables.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation pattern determination table to be referred to in order to determine one of the plurality of variation patterns. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of fluctuation pattern determination tables that are different from each other in the types of fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the fluctuation pattern determination table and the determination ratio of each. In the fluctuation pattern determination table, numerical values (decision values) to be compared with the random value MR5 for fluctuation pattern determination are assigned to each of the fluctuation patterns. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of fluctuation pattern determination tables in which the above-described decision values (for example, the range and the number of decision values, etc.) allocated to at least one fluctuation pattern among a plurality of fluctuation patterns are mutually different There is. Note that, instead of the plurality of variation pattern determination tables, one large variation pattern determination table may be stored in the ROM 101 including information of each variation pattern determination table.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source, a part or all of which is created on a predetermined power supply substrate. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply discharges and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). Ru. In particular, data indicating at least the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and data indicating the number of unpaid award balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data required to restore the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after the power failure or the like occurs (eg Process flag etc. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8, for example, as an area for holding various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. There is. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 is a first special view reserve storage unit 151A, a second special view reserve storage unit 151B, a common view reserve storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A is a special figure game (although the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the regular winning ball device 6A and the first start winning occurs but has not yet started The reserve data (first special view reserve information) of the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is stored. As an example, the first special view reserve storage unit 151A is associated with the reserve number in the winning order (the order of detection of the gaming balls) to the first start winning opening, and the CPU 103 randomizes the random numbers based on the passage The numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as reserve data (first special view reserve information) until the number of memories reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4").

  The second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is a special figure game that is not yet started although the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the second starting winning occurs. The hold data (second special view hold information) of (the second special view game played by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special view reserve storage unit 151B is associated with the reserve number in the winning order (the order of detection of the game balls) to the second start winning opening, random number by the CPU 103 based on the passage (enter) of the game balls The numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as reserve data (second special view reserve information) until the number of memories reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4").

  In addition, the hold data of the first special view game by the first special symbol display device 4A (the first special view hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition) and the second special view game of the second special symbol display device 4B The holding data (second special-image holding information based on establishment of the second start winning) may be stored in the common holding storage unit in association with the holding number.

  The common drawing reserve storage unit 151C is a reserved data related to the common drawing game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the gaming ball that has passed the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 Store information). For example, the common drawing reserve storage unit 151C determines the common drawing display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the gaming ball in correspondence with the holding number in the order that the gaming ball passed the passing gate 41 The numerical value data indicating the random number value MR4 for the memory is stored as reserved data (general drawing reserve information) until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4").

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags capable of updating the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores, for each of a plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state.

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

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, in the game control counter setting unit 154, the first hold storage number count value, which is the storage value of the first hold storage number counter for counting the first special view hold storage number, and the second special view hold storage number The second pending storage number count value which is the storage value of the second pending storage number counter for counting, the total pending storage number count value which is the storage value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number, etc. It is memorized.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the effect control board 12, for example, numerical data indicating various random number values used to control the effect operation is counted by the random number circuit 124 or the like in an updatable manner. The random number used to control such a rendering operation is also referred to as a rendering random number.

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

  For example, the hold display mode determination table is stored in the ROM 121. The hold display mode determination table is referred to determine one of a plurality of types of display modes of the hold display displayed in the first start winning combination storage display area 5H. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of pending display mode determination tables that are different from each other in the types of display modes that can be determined in the pending display mode determination table and the determination rates of the respective modes. In the pending display mode determination table, numerical values (decision values) to be compared with random number MR6 (not shown) for deciding the display mode of the pending display are assigned to each of the display modes of the pending display. Note that one large hold display mode determination table including information on all the hold display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121 instead of the plurality of hold display mode determination tables.

  The ROM 121 also stores a held change presentation execution presence / absence determination table which is referred to in order to determine whether or not the held change presentation (also referred to as action presentation) is performed. Specifically, in the hold change effect execution presence / absence determination table, numerical values (not shown) to be compared with random value MR7 (not shown) for execution presence / absence determination of hold change effect are respectively executed without and with execution of hold change effect Decision value is assigned. In the present embodiment, the on-hold change effect is a pre-reading advance notice effect that changes the display mode of the on-hold display displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5H to a notice mode. A plurality of types of hold change effects exist, and a hold change effect in which a character or the like acts on the hold display in the display area of the image display device 5 to change the display mode of the hold display also exists.

  The ROM 121 also stores a pending change presentation execution location determination table that is referred to in order to determine the execution location of the pending change presentation (the timing of how many subsequent changes are performed, etc.). Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of hold change presentation execution place determination tables in which the types of execution places (timings) that can be determined in the hold change presentation execution place determination table and the determination ratio of each are different from each other There is. In the hold change presentation execution place determination table, numerical values (decision values) to be compared with random value MR8 (not shown) for deciding the execution place of the hold change presentation are assigned to each of the execution places (timings). Note that, instead of the plurality of hold change presentation execution place determination tables, one large hold change presentation execution place determination table including information on all the hold change presentation execution place determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores a main notice effect pattern determination table to be referred to in order to determine the effect pattern (effect mode) of the main notice effect to any one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of main preview effect pattern determination tables that are different from each other in the type of the main preview effect pattern that can be determined in the main preview effect pattern determination table and the determination ratio of each. In the present embodiment, the main preview effect is one mode of the preview effect shown in FIG. In the main notice presentation pattern determination table, numerical values (decision values) to be compared with random number MR9 (not shown) for determining the main notice presentation pattern are assigned to each of the main notice presentation pattern. In the present embodiment, for example, a full screen background effect, a development symbol effect, etc. are prepared as the main notice effect, which is selected based on the fluctuation pattern. Note that, instead of the plurality of main notice presentation effect pattern determination tables, one large main notice presentation pattern determination table including information of all the main notice presentation pattern determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  The ROM 121 also stores a pending change presentation pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of presentation patterns (presentation modes) of the pending change presentation. Specifically, in the hold change effect pattern determination table in the ROM 121, each of the hold change effect patterns has a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR10 (not shown) for hold change effect pattern determination. It is assigned.

  The ROM 121 also stores a hold change determination effect execution presence / absence determination table which is referred to in order to determine whether the hold change operation is performed. Specifically, the pending change cassette effect execution execution presence / absence decision table is compared with a random value MR11 (not shown) for deciding whether or not the pending change cassette effect is executed, with and without the pending change cassette effect execution. Are assigned (determined values).

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores a pending change cassette effect pattern determination table which is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of presentation patterns (presentation modes) of the pending change cassette effect. More specifically, the hold change change cassette effect pattern determination table has a numerical value (decision (decision) to be compared with the random value MR12 (not shown) for hold change change effect presentation pattern determination in each of the hold change change effect presentation patterns. Value) is assigned.

  In addition, the ROM 121 is configured with a plurality of effect control patterns used to control the effect operation by the effect control CPU 120 using various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the effect model). Data etc. are stored. By setting the effect control pattern, various variable display operations such as a decorative pattern, a notice effect (including a pre-reading notice effect), and the like are realized.

  The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating control contents of various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. For example, the effect control pattern is a decoration in a period from when the variation of the special symbol is started in the special view game until the finalized special symbol as the special view display result is derived and displayed, corresponding to a plurality of types of variation patterns. It is composed of data indicating control contents of various rendering operations such as variable rendering operation of symbol, reach effect, effect operation in re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect operation without variable display of decorative symbol.

  FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. The effect control pattern is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations such as effect control process timer determination value, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, end code, It is sufficient if the contents of various effect control, the switching timing of effect control, etc. are set in series. In addition to the above, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for specifying the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. A value (determination value) to which the effect control process timer determination value is compared with the value (effect control process timer value) of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM built in the effect control microcomputer 120 And the determination value corresponding to the execution time (rendering time) of each rendering operation is set in advance. Note that, instead of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, predetermined processing is executed as processing for controlling an effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120 that a predetermined effect control command has been received from the main substrate 11 Data indicating switching timing or the like of effect control may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content such as event.

  The display control data includes, for example, data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data for specifying the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes, for example, data indicating a voice output mode from the speaker 8, such as data indicating an output mode such as a rendering sound interlocked with a variable display operation of the decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the voice control data is data designating a voice output operation from the speaker 8. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating a light emission operation mode of the lamp 9 (light emitter). That is, the lamp control data is data for specifying the light emitting operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, light off operation) of the lamp 9. The operation detection control data includes, for example, a period in which an operation on an operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, and data indicating control content of a rendering operation in the case where the operation is effectively detected. That is, the operation detection control data is data for specifying a rendering operation according to the operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all of the effect control patterns, but are effect control patterns configured to include a part of control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

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

  Although the rendering operation shown in FIG. 9 (B) corresponds to the entire period from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol to the final stop, the present invention is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative symbol An effect control pattern may be provided to execute the effect operation in response to a partial period (e.g., a period in which the advance effect is performed). Alternatively, to perform the rendering operation in accordance with a predetermined period other than during variable display of the decorative symbol (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the big hit gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state, etc.) An effect control pattern of may be provided.

  When setting the effect control pattern, pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read out from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or pattern data of the corresponding effect control pattern The storage address in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the effect control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not any of the effect control process timer determination values match, and if it matches, the effect operation according to the corresponding various control data Control the As described above, the effect control CPU 120 uses the effect device (the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, Advance the control of the movable member etc. provided in the effect model. In each of the process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n associated with the effect control process timer determination values # 1 to #n, voice control data # 1 to voice control Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control contents of the rendering operation in the rendering device, and an effect for designating execution of the effect control Control execution data # 1 to effect control execution data #n are configured.

  An instruction according to the effect control pattern set in this manner is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received an instruction from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads image data indicated by the instruction from an image data memory such as a CGROM and temporarily stores the image data in the VRAM. Further, in the voice control board 13 receiving the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and expands it by temporarily storing it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, as an area for holding various data used to control the effect operation, for example, a data holding area 190 for effect control as shown in FIG. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. There is.

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands from the top of the free area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A in the order received at the start winning. At the start winning game, command transmission is performed in the order of a start opening winning combination designation command, a symbol designation command, a variation category command, and a pending storage number notification command. Therefore, if command reception is properly performed, as shown in FIG. 10B, in the storage area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “1” to “8”, the start opening winning combination designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation The category command and the pending storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10B, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “5”.

  The commands stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B are deleted one by one each time the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, and the buffer numbers (the winning order among the commands) are maintained. While the subsequent commands are shifted. Specifically, when variable display of the decorative symbol is started interlockingly with the first special view game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the first starting opening winning a prize specified command One stored command (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponds to the first start opening winning combination designating command) The command, the command associated with the second starting opening winning combination designation command, is shifted while maintaining the winning order (the size relation of the buffer numbers), and the variable display of the decorative symbol is interlocked with the second special figure game When it is started, the command stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the second start opening winning combination designation command One command (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (the command associated with the first start opening winning combination designation command, the second The command associated with the starting opening winning combination designation command is shifted while maintaining the winning order (the size relation of the buffer numbers). For example, when variable display of the decorative symbol is started interlockingly with the first special view game in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "1" is deleted. The commands stored in the area corresponding to buffer number “2” are shifted to buffer number “1”, and the commands stored in the respective areas corresponding to buffer numbers “3” to “5” are The buffer numbers are shifted to "2" to "4". Further, when variable display of the decorative symbol is started interlockingly with the second special figure game in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, the command stored in the area corresponding to buffer number "2" is deleted. The commands stored in the area corresponding to buffer number "3" are shifted to buffer number "2", and the commands stored in the respective areas corresponding to buffer numbers "4" to "5" are The buffer numbers are shifted to "3" to "4".

  An example of a case where the command reception can not be normally performed for the area corresponding to the buffer number "2" in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B, and the pending storage number notification command is missed It is shown. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 10 (B), the content in the fourth storage area where the pending storage count notification command is to be stored is "0000 (H)" originally corresponding to the buffer number "2". It has been left.

  Further, in the present embodiment, data constituting the preread notice buffer 194B as shown in FIG. 10C is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. Storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to respective data constituting the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A are provided in the prefetch advance notice buffer 194B. That is, in the pre-reading notice buffer 194B, the contents of the determination regarding the pre-reading notice effect relating to each hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 or the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. . When pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 10 (B) due to start of variable display of decorative design, etc. The contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted in the advance notice buffer 194B. Also, due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc., pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number in the start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. When being shifted, the contents associated with the buffer number are also shifted to the other buffer numbers in the prefetch notice buffer 194B.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

  In the main substrate 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply substrate is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing to be gaming control main processing. When the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt prohibition and then performs necessary initialization. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, the register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. As a result, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When initialization is complete, after enabling the interrupt, it enters loop processing. In the game control main process, the loop process may be entered after executing the process for restoring the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first starting opening switch 22A, and the second starting opening via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, by executing predetermined information output processing, data such as big hit information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to the hole management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step S13).

  Following the information output process, the game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the gaming random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main substrate 11 side by software is executed (step S14). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special drawing process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B, opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 7 and the like in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process processing, a normal symbol process processing is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process processing to control the display operation (for example, lighting and extinguishing of the segment LED, etc.) in the normal symbol display 20, and the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable in the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B. Allows setting of tilting movement of winglet etc.

  After executing the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, effect control After control data is set in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the substrate 12, predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By setting the switch to the off state, transmission of effect control commands based on settings in the command transmission table is enabled. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is ended after setting to the interrupt enabled state.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 11 as the special symbol process process. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S101 of FIG. 12 as the start winning determination process. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S208 and step S211 of FIG. 13 as the start winning processing. FIG. 15A is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S220 of FIG. 14 as random number value determination process at the time of winning.

  In the start winning determination process in the special symbol process process shown in FIG. 13, CPU 103 first detects the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is on based on (step S201). At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the number of first special view reservations (the number of reservations for the first special view game) is a predetermined upper limit (for example, upper limit storage) It is determined whether or not "4" of (1) (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the number of first to-be-stored storages by reading the first to-be-stored storage number count value which is the storage value of the first to-be-stored storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. For example, when the first special figure storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "1", for example ( Step S207).

  When the first start port switch 22A is off at step S201 (step S201; No), or when the number of first special view storage blocks has reached the upper limit at step S202 (step S202; Yes), After execution of the process of step S209, based on the detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the second starting opening switch 22B Is checked (step S203). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 22B is on (step S203; Yes), the number of second special view reservations (the number of reservations for the second special view game) is a predetermined upper limit (for example, upper limit storage) It is determined whether or not "4" of (1) (step S204). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special image storage number by reading the second storage number count value, which is the storage value of the second storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special drawing reserve storage number is not the upper limit in step S204 (step S204; No), for example, the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "2" ( Step S210).

  After the process of step S207 is executed, the start winning process (FIG. 14) is executed (step S208), and the stored value of the start hole buffer is "0" (initialized) (step S209), and the process of step S203. Go to After the process of step S210 is executed, the start winning process (FIG. 14) is executed (step S211), and the stored value of the start hole buffer is "0" (initialized) (step S212). Finish. As a result, even if the start winning combination of the game balls is simultaneously detected in the first start opening switch 22A and the second start opening switch 22B, the processing based on each detection can be completed.

  As the start winning process (steps S208 and S211), the CPU 103 updates the number of special view storage locations according to the start opening buffer value, which is the storage value of the start opening buffer, by 1 (step S215 in FIG. 14). . For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the first pending storage number count value is incremented by one, while when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the second pending storage number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by one when the gaming ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by one when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. Following the process of step S215, the total number of pending storages is updated so as to add one (step S216). For example, the total pending storage number count value, which is the storage value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated so as to add one.

  After executing the processing of step S216, the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 for determining the special view display result, and the big hit type among the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 and the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical value data indicating the random number value MR2 for random number and the random number value MR3 for variable category determination are extracted (step S217). Numeric data representing each random number value extracted in this manner is stored at the top of the free entry in the special-image storage section according to the starting opening buffer value by being set as storage information (step S218). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, numerical data representing random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the first special image storage unit 151A, while when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, Numerical data representing random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in second special image storage unit 151B.

  Subsequent to the process of step S218, transmission setting of a starting opening winning combination designation command corresponding to the starting opening buffer value is performed (step S219). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting opening winning specified command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the transmission command buffer in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer, etc. The setting for transmitting the first starting opening winning combination designation command to 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the storage address of the second starting opening winning specified command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, etc. The setting for transmitting the second starting opening winning combination designation command is performed. For example, after the special symbol process processing is completed, the command control processing in step S17 shown in FIG. It is transmitted.

  Following the process of step S219, a winning random number value determination process is executed (step S220). After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the pending storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the sending command pointer in the sending command buffer, the pending storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 The setting for setting is performed (step S221). For example, after the special symbol process process is completed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. It is transmitted.

  The CPU 103 determines the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by checking the status of the short time flag or the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like as the winning random number value determination process (step S220). Are identified (step S401 in FIG. 15A). The CPU 103 identifies the definite variation state when the definite variation flag is on, and identifies the short time status when the definite variation flag is off and the time saving flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time saving flag are off. At times, it may be specified that it is in the normal state.

  Subsequent to the process of step S401, from the table data constituting the first special view display result determination table 130A or the second special view display result determination table 130B, the starting opening buffer value (“1” or “2”) The special-image display result determination table data to be used to determine the special-image display result is selected in accordance with the gaming state (step S402). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the first special view display result determination table 130A is set in the use table. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second special view display result determination table 130B is set in the use table. Thereafter, it is determined whether numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special image display result extracted in step S217 of FIG. 14 is within the predetermined big hit determination range (step S403). In the jackpot determination range, individual decision values assigned to the special view display result of “big hit” in the special view display result determination table data selected by the process of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 sets random number value MR1 and so on. It is only necessary to determine the presence or absence of a decision value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the decision value one by one. Alternatively, the CPU 103 sets the random number MR1 and the minimum value and the maximum value of the big hit determination range by setting numerical values indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination values included in the big hit determination range. It is only necessary to be able to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, it is determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random number value MR1 is determined to be the "big hit" by determining that the random value MR1 is within the range of the big hit determination range (big hit start determination) it can.

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; No), it is determined whether the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 is within the predetermined small hit determination range (step S404). The CPU 103 executes the same processing as in the case of the big hit determination range for the determination value assigned to the “small hit” special view display result in the special view display result determination table data selected by the process of step S402. It is only necessary to be able to determine whether or not the random value MR1 falls within the small hitting determination range. If it is determined in step S404 that the small hit determination range is not within the range (step S404; No), a symbol designating command according to the case where the variable display result is "loss" to the effect control board 12 The setting for transmission is performed (step S405).

  If it is determined in step S404 that the small hit is within the small hit determination range (step S404; Yes), a symbol specifying command according to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is sent to the effect control board 12 And setting for transmission (step S407).

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special view (the “first special view” corresponding to “1” or the “second special view” corresponding to “2”) specified corresponding to the start opening buffer value. Then, the table data for determining the big hit type is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table 131. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of a plurality of types the jackpot type is determined. A setting for transmitting a symbol designating command according to the determination result by the process of step S409 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S410).

  After performing any of the processes of steps S405, S407, and S410, the variation category is determined (step S412). That is, the variation category is determined to any one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. In the process of step S412, the CPU 103 determines a plurality of variation category determination tables stored in the ROM 101 (determination of a plurality of variation categories having different types of variation categories and determination percentages that can be determined in the variation category determination table). Select one of the variation category determination tables to be set as the usage table from the table). Specifically, the CPU 103 can display the special view display result (for example, the determination result of step S403 or step S404) or the number of pending storages (for example, the first pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154). Any variation category determination table to be set as a use table is selected based on the first pending storage number count value which is a stored value). Subsequently, the CPU 103 uses a variation category determination table set as a use table, and numerical data indicating a random number value MR3 for variation category determination extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Based on the change category, one of the plurality of change categories is determined.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of selection of the variation category determination table. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a setting example of the determination ratio of the variation category. The ROM 101 stores four types of variation category determination tables. FIG. 17A is a setting example (denoted as “C-TBL1” in the figure) of the determination ratio of the change category by the change category determination table of the above four types. FIG. 17B is a setting example (denoted as “C-TBL2” in the figure) of the determination ratio of the variation category by the other variation category determination table. FIG. 17C is a setting example (denoted as “C-TBL3” in the figure) of the determination ratio of the variation category by the other variation category determination table. FIG. 17C is a setting example (denoted as “C-TBL4” in the figure) of the determination ratio of the variation category by the other variation category determination table. In order to simplify the description, a variation category determination table in which a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 17A is set may be referred to simply as the variation category determination table of FIG. 17A. The same applies to other determination tables such as FIGS. 17B to 17D and the variation pattern determination table. FIG. 16 is a selection example of selecting any setting from among the four types (setting “C-TBL1” to setting “C-TBL4”) of FIG. 17A to FIG. This is a selection example of selecting any of the variation category determination tables from among four types of variation category determination tables.

  According to FIGS. 16 and 17, when the special view display result is “big hit”, the variation category (“PA4” or “PB4”) of the super reach α, as compared to when the special view display result is “loss”. And the variation category (“PA5” or “PB5”) of super reach β is easily determined. Specifically, when the special view display result is "loss" and the number of pending storages is "1" (it is determined that the special view display result is "missing" for the first start winning combination for the first hold) 2% (setting “C-TBL1”), the special chart display result is “missing” and the number of pending storages is “when there is a change category“ PA5 (super reach β (loss)) ” When it is 2 "or" 3 "(when it is determined that the special figure display result is" missing "for the second start or the third start for the first start winning combination) of the variation category" PA5 " When the decision ratio is 1% (setting "C-TBL2") and the special map display result is "loss" and the number of pending storages is "4" (the special chart display result for the 4th first start winning combination) Change category "PA5" when it is determined that While the determination ratio is 1% (setting “C-TBL3”), the determination ratio of the fluctuation category “PB5 (super reach β (big hit))” is 40% when the special display display result is “big hit”. (Setting "C-TBL4").

  Also, for example, when the special map display result is "loss" and the number of pending storages is "4," the special map display result is "loss" and the number of pending storages is "2" or "3." The fluctuation category "PA1 (shortened / non-reach lost)" is more easily determined than when the special map display result is "lost" and the number of reserved memories is "1". Specifically, when the special view display result is "losing" and the number of reserved memories is "1", the determination ratio of the variation category "PA1" is 0% (setting "C-TBL1"), and When the special figure display result is "loss" and the number of pending storages is "2" or "3", the determination ratio of the fluctuation category "PA1" is 4% (setting "C-TBL2"). When the special view display result is "losing" and the number of reserved memories is "4", the determination ratio of the variation category "PA1" is 64% (setting "C-TBL3").

  Thereafter, according to the determination result (determination result) by the process of step S412, after setting for transmitting any of the variation category commands shown in FIG. 15B to the effect control board 12 (step S413), the winning random number value determination process is ended.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 of FIG. 12, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special view process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The special symbol normal processing of step S110 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative pattern is to be "big hit" or "small hit". To be done. In the special symbol normal processing, when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to “1”. The special symbol normal processing will be described later.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, a process of deciding the variation pattern to any one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. The transmission setting process for transmitting etc. is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2". The setting of the fluctuation pattern will be described later.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, a process to make settings for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol Processing etc. is included. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special figure variation timer value which is the storage value in the special figure variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153 is decremented by 1 or incremented by 1 1 A first special view game (a special view game using a first special view) by the special symbol display device 4A or a second special view game by a second special symbol display device 4B (a special view using a second special view) A common timer measures the elapsed time regardless of whether it is a figure game). Further, it is also determined whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Thus, the special symbol variation processing in step S112 may be processing for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the first special view game or the second special view game by the common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special figure variation time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3".

  The special symbol stopping process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the variation of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the finalized special symbol as the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped (displayed) It includes the process of making settings for Then, it is determined whether the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on or not, and if the big hit flag is on, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "4". Be done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special process process flag is updated to "8". When the big hit flag and the small hit flag are both off, the value of the special process process flag is updated to "0".

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "4". In this big hit opening pre-processing, based on the variable display result becoming "big hit", etc., the process of performing the setting for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and opening the big winning opening include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is in the open state may be set according to whether the jackpot type is "non-probability", "probability", or "probability". As an example, corresponding to the jackpot type "non-probability" or "probability", set the upper limit of the period when the big winning opening is in the open state to "29 seconds", and the number of big wins that will be the upper limit number of times to execute the round By setting the number of times of opening the mouth to “15 times”, setting may be performed to set the normally open big hit state. On the other hand, the jackpot type corresponds to "probable", and while setting the upper limit of the period for which the big winning opening is in the open state, to "0.1 seconds", the number of opening times of the winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round By setting “15 times”, setting may be made to be a short-term open jackpot state. At this time, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "5".

  The big hit open processing of step S115 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, the elapsed time measured, the number of gaming balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes a process of determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the processing of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed, and then the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "6". .

  The big hit opening post process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "6". In this big hit opening post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round with the big winning opening opened reached the large winning opening opening frequency maximum value, the winning opening opening frequency maximum value was reached In this case, the process of setting for transmitting the big hit end designation command is included. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the maximum winning opening open number maximum value, while the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "5", when the maximum winning opening opening number maximum value is reached, the special drawing The value of the process flag is updated to "7".

  The big hit end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "7". In this big hit end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which ending effect as a rendering operation is notified by a rendering device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9 etc. The processing includes processing for waiting until, and processing for performing various settings for starting the probability change control and the time saving control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state. When such setting is performed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "0".

  The small hit opening pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "8". The small hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of setting for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the variable display result being "small hit". As an example, when the variable display result is "small hit", the upper limit of the period for opening the big winning opening is the same as when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type becomes "probable" The setting for the small hit gaming state may be performed by setting “0.1 seconds” and setting the opening number of the special winning opening to “15 times”. At this time, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "9".

  The small hit open processing in step S119 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "9". In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closing state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening and the measured elapsed time, etc. Processing for determining whether or not it is included is included. When returning the special winning opening to the closed state, processing for stopping supply of a drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door may be executed. At this time, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "10".

  The small hitting end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special process process flag is "10". In this small hitting end processing, it waits until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hitting gaming state is executed by a rendering device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, etc. Processing is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the state of the probability change flag or the time saving flag is not changed, and the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 18 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 12 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether the number of second special view reservations is "0" (step S231). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second special view game is on hold. For example, in the process of step S231, the second hold storage count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read out, and it may be determined whether the read value is "0".

  When it is determined in step S231 that the number of second special view reservations is other than “0” (step S231; No), the suspension stored corresponding to the suspension number “1” in second special view suspension storage unit 151B. As data, a random number value MR1 for determining the special view display result and a random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, the second special storage storage count is updated by subtracting one, for example, by subtracting the second storage storage count value by one, and the second special storage storage is updated. Shifts pending data indicating random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in entries lower than the pending number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to pending numbers “2” to “4”) in section 151B by one entry at a time (Step S233). In addition, in the process of step S233, the gaming control counter setting unit 154 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total suspension storage count count value stored in the total suspension storage count counter. At this time, the variation special figure designation buffer value which is the storage value of the variation special figure designation buffer is updated to "2" (step S234).

  When the number of second special figure holding memories is "0" at step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether the number of first special drawing holding memories is "0" (step S235). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first special view game is suspended. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first hold storage count value stored in the first hold storage count counter and determines whether the read value is "0". Just do it.

  As described above, since the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the number of second special view reservations is "0", the first special view game and the second special special game are executed. When the figure game is suspended, the second special figure game is executed with priority over the first special figure game. In addition, it is not limited to the aspect in which the second special view game is executed with priority over the first special view game, and the game ball enters (passes through the start winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) ) And the special figure game (first special figure game, second special figure game) may be executed in the order in which the start winning prize (first start prize, second start prize) occurs. In this case, it is sufficient to provide a table for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winning is generated, and to determine which one of the first special figure game and the second special figure game is to be executed from the stored data.

  When it is determined in step S235 that the number of first special view reservations is other than “0” (step S235; No), the suspension stored corresponding to the suspension number “1” in first special view suspension storage unit 151A As data, random number value MR1 for special figure display result decision and numerical data which show random number value MR2 for big hit classification decision are read out respectively (step S236). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of step S 236, the first TOC pending memory number is updated to be decremented by 1 by, for example, subtracting 1 from the first pending memory number count value, and so on. Shifts pending data indicating random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in entries lower than the pending number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to pending numbers “2” to “4”) in section 151A upward by one entry (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S 237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total suspension storage count count value stored in the total suspension storage count counter. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

  After executing any of the processes in steps S234 and S238, use the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, as a use table for determining which of "big hit" and "loss" Similar to the process of step S402 shown in FIG. 15A, the special-image display result determination table data is selected (step S239). That is, in the process of step S402, the first special view display result determination table 130A or the second special view display result determination table 130B is set in the use table according to the starting opening buffer value ("1" or "2"). In the process of step S239, when the fluctuation special drawing designation buffer value is "1", the first special drawing display result determination table 130A is set in the use table, and the fluctuation special drawing designation buffer value is "2". In this case, the second special view display result determination table 130B may be set in the use table. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special image display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is assigned to the respective special image display results of "big hit", "small hit", and "lost" In comparison with the value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is to be "big hit", "small hit" or "loss" (step S240).

  After the special view display result is determined in step S240, it is determined whether the special view display result is a "big hit" (step S241). When it is determined that the "big hit" (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type as any of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for variation can be In accordance with which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S244).

  Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the storage value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the jackpot type determined Remember. As an example, if the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “0”, if “probability change”, “1”, and if “probability”, “2” may be set.

  If it is determined in step S241 that "big hit" is not made (step S241; No), it is determined whether the special map display result is "small hit" (step S246). When it is determined that the "small hit" (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S247).

  If it is determined in step S246 that the game is not a "small hit" (step S246; No) or after executing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, whether to control to a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state A finalized special symbol is set corresponding to the result of the prior decision of the decision and the determination result of the big hit type in the case of the big hit gaming state (step S248).

  After setting the finalized special symbol in step S248, the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and the special symbol normal processing is ended. . If the number of reserved memories of the special drawing game using the first special drawing in step S235 is "0" (step S235; Yes), after performing predetermined demonstration display setting (step S250), the special symbol End normal processing. In this demonstration display setting, for example, a presentation control command (waiting customer demonstration designation command) for specifying a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5, etc. It is determined whether transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if it has already been sent, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if not sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo specification command is made, and then the demonstration display setting is ended.

  In the variation pattern setting process of step S111, the CPU 103 selects the variation category determination random value MR3 and the variation pattern determination from among the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 and the game control counter setting unit 154 The numerical data indicating the random value MR5 is extracted. The random number value MR3 for determining the change category regarding the change is already extracted in the start winning process and stored as reserve data in the first special view reserve storage unit 151A (or the second special view reserve storage unit 151B). However, in the variation pattern setting process, the new variation is performed without using the random category value MR3 for determining the variation category stored in the first special view reserve storage unit 151A (or the second special view reserve storage unit 151B). The random value MR3 for category determination is extracted.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 uses the newly extracted random number value MR3 for determining the variation category to determine a variation category as in step S412. That is, as shown in FIG. 16, based on the special drawing display result and the number of pending storages, the variation category determination table to be used is selected from among the plurality of variation category determination tables shown in FIG. The variation category is determined based on the table and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category. Subsequently, the CPU 103 selects, from among the plurality of fluctuation pattern determination tables stored in the ROM 101, any one of the fluctuation pattern determination tables to be set as the use table, based on the fluctuation category which is the determination result. Subsequently, the CPU 103 selects one of a plurality of types of variation patterns based on the variation pattern determination table set as the use table and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for determination of the variation pattern described above. Decide.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a setting example of the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern. The ROM 101 stores eight variation pattern determination tables corresponding to variation categories. FIG. 19A is a setting example of the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern by the fluctuation pattern determination table selected when the fluctuation category is “PA1 (shortened / non-reach lost)” among the above eight types. FIG. 19B is a setting example of the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern by the fluctuation pattern determination table which is selected when the fluctuation category is “PA2 (non-reach (loss))” among the above eight types. FIG. 19C is a setting example of the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern by the fluctuation pattern determination table selected when the fluctuation category is “PA3 (normal reach (loss))” among the above eight types. The same applies to FIGS. 19 (D) to 19 (H).

  As described above, on the main board 11, in the start winning determination process of step S101, transmission setting for transmitting the start opening winning combination designation command according to the start opening buffer value to the effect control board 12 is performed ( Transmission setting is performed to transmit the symbol designation command according to the special view display result determined in step S219), steps S403, S404, S409, etc. (steps S405, S407, S410), and determined in step S412. The transmission setting for transmitting the fluctuation category command according to the fluctuation category is performed (step S413), and the transmission setting for transmitting the pending storage number notification command is performed (step S221). After these processes are executed, the game ball passes (enters) the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) by executing the command control processing of step S17 shown in FIG. When the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the start opening winning combination designation command (the first start opening winning combination designation command or the second start opening winning combination designation command), the symbol specification command, the variation category command, the pending storage number notification Four commands of commands (first pending storage number notification command or second pending storage number notification command) are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt as one set. In addition, in main substrate 11, in special symbol normal processing of step S110, the special design symbol which becomes the variable indicatory result of special symbol making use of random number value MR1 for special figure display result decision and random number value MR2 for big hit classification decision etc In the variation pattern setting process of step S111, the variation pattern of the decorative pattern is determined using the random number value MR3 for variation category determination, the random number value MR5 for variation pattern determination, and the like. Furthermore, in the variation pattern setting process of step S111, a variable display result notification command for designating the determined special symbol determined as described above, a variation pattern designating command for designating a variation pattern of the decorative pattern determined as described above, etc. Transmission setting for transmitting to the effect control board 12 is performed. When variable display is started by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 after these processes are executed, the variable display result notification command, the variation pattern specification command, etc. are within one timer interrupt. Sent to the In addition, it is not limited to what is collectively transmitted in 1 timer interruption, and one command may be sequentially transmitted by the command control process of step S17 for every timer interruption.

  That is, at the timing when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) in the special symbol normal processing (step S110) is a big hit as a "big hit" or "small hit" It is determined whether or not to control the gaming state and the small hitting gaming state, the variation pattern setting process (step S111) to determine the specific variable display mode (variation pattern) of the decorative symbol, etc., respectively The content determined by the effect control command of is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Also, prior to this, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening), the winning random number value determination process (step S220) Judgment as to whether or not to be controlled in the big hit gaming state or small hit gaming state as "small hit", the determination of the rough variable display mode (fluctuation category) of the decorative symbol, etc. are performed, determined by each effect control command The content that has been sent is sent to the effect control board 12.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 20 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12 Performs register settings etc. of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the register setting of CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly performed and the process waits.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like from the main board 11 occurs separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. If an interrupt occurs because the effect control INT signal is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable state, but interrupts using the CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state. It is desirable to issue a prohibited instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, control to be a rendering control command or the like from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 Capture the signal.

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

  If the timer interrupt flag is on at step S72 (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, various presentation control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main substrate 11 and stored in the presentation control command reception buffer are read and then read. Settings, control, and the like corresponding to the output control command issued are performed.

  After the command analysis process is performed in step S74, an effect control process process is performed (step S75). In the effect control process of step S75, various effect devices such as display operation of effect image in display area of image display device 5, sound output operation from speaker 8, light emission operation of lamp 9, drive operation of effect model, etc. With regard to the control content of the rendering operation using the above, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command and the like transmitted from the main substrate 11 are performed.

  Following the effect control process of step S75, effect random number updating process is executed (step S76), and the effect random number is counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 as various random number values used for effect control. The numerical data representing the is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to the process of step S72.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S74 of FIG. 20 as the command analysis process. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the stored contents of the effect control command reception buffer, etc., whereby the received command from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 is It is determined whether there is any (step S501). At this time, if there is no reception command (step S501; No), the command analysis process is ended.

  If there is a received command at step S501 (step S501; Yes), for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command, it is determined whether or not the received command is the first starting opening winning combination designated command. (Step S502). Then, when it is the first starting opening winning combination designating command (step S502; Yes), the first hold storage number notification waiting time is set (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, a timer initial value predetermined corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. Just do it.

  If it is determined in step S502 that the received command is not the first starting opening winning combination designation command (step S502; No), it is determined whether the received command is the second starting opening winning combination designation command (step S504). Then, when it is the second starting opening winning combination designating command (step S504; Yes), the second holding storage number notification waiting time is set (step S505). For example, in the process of step S505, a timer initial value predetermined corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second pending storage count notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

  If it is determined in step S504 that the received command is not the second starting opening winning combination designating command (step S504; No), it is determined whether the received command is a symbol designating command (step S506). If the received command is not a symbol designation command at step S506 (step S506; No), it is determined whether the received command is a variation category command (step S507). If it is determined in step S507 that the received command is not a change category command (step S507; No), it is determined whether the received command is a first pending storage count notification command (step S508). Then, when it is the first pending storage number notification command (step S508; Yes), the first pending storage number notification waiting time is cleared, for example, by initializing the clock operation by the command reception control timer (step S509). .

  If it is determined in step S508 that the received command is not the first pending storage count notification command (step S508; No), it is determined whether the received command is the second pending storage count notification command (step S510). Then, when it is the second pending storage number notification command (step S510; Yes), the second pending storage number notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the clock operation by the command reception control timer (step S511) .

  When the received command is the symbol designation command at step S506 (step S506; Yes), or when the received command is the variation category command at step S507 (step S507; Yes), or steps S503, S505, S509, and S511. After performing any of the processes in the above, the reception command is stored at the top of the free space in the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A (step S512), and the process returns to the process of step S501.

  If the pending storage number notification command (first pending storage number notification command or second pending storage number notification command) is received together with the change start command (first change start command or second change start command), the pending storage The number notification command may not be stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, it is only necessary to be able to sequentially store the effect control command received in response to the occurrence of the start winning, from the top of the free space in the start winning at reception command buffer 194A.

  If it is determined in step S510 that the received command is not the second pending storage count notification command (step S510; No), settings according to the other received commands are performed (step S513), and the process returns to step S501.

  Start opening winning combination designation command (first start opening winning combination designation command or second start opening winning combination designation command), symbol specification command, variation category command, pending storage number notification command (first pending storage number notification command, second pending storage number As in the notification command), the effect control command received from the main substrate 11 when the start winning combination occurs is also referred to as a command at the start winning combination. Further, the pending storage number notification command and the starting opening winning combination designation command are also referred to as pending storage information. Further, the symbol designation command and the variation category command are also referred to as determination result information. When the reception command is sequentially stored from the top of the free space in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, the reception command is any of a start opening winning combination designation command, a symbol designation command, a variation category command, and a pending storage number notification command. It may be stored without distinction, or each receive command may be distinguished and stored at the top of the free space in the corresponding storage area.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 20 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a start winning determination process (step S150). FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S150 of FIG. 22 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the start winning at reception command buffer 194A (step S151), and as a new reception command, the first start opening winning combination designation command It is determined whether it is received (step S152). If it is determined in step S152 that the first starting opening winning combination designation command has not been received (step S152; No), it is determined whether a second starting opening winning combination designation command has been received as a new reception command. (Step S153). When it is determined in step S153 that the second starting opening winning combination designation command has not been received (step S153; No), the starting winning determination processing is ended.

  When it is determined in step S152 that the first starting opening winning combination designation command has been received (step S152; Yes), a holding effect determination process is executed (step S160). In the hold effect determination process, a process of determining a display mode (also referred to as a display mode at the time of addition) of the hold display at the time of additionally displaying in the first start winning a prize storage display area 5HL A process to decide, a process to decide an execution place (timing) of the hold change presentation when it is decided to execute the hold change presentation, and the like are included.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a setting example of the determination rate of the display mode of the hold display. It is assumed that the ROM 121 stores seven types of pending display mode determination tables according to the variation category. FIG. 24 (A) shows the pending display mode selected when the variation category "PA1 (shortened / not reached lost)" or the variation category "PA2 (not reached (missed))" among the seven types described above. It is an example of a setting of the determination ratio of the display mode of a pending | holding display by a determination table. FIG. 24B is a setting example of the determination ratio of the display mode of the suspension display by the suspension display mode determination table selected when the variation category is “PA3 (normal reach (loss))” among the above seven types. is there. FIG. 24C shows the setting of the display ratio determination ratio of the suspension display according to the suspension display mode determination table selected when the variation category is “PA4 (super reach α (loss))” among the seven types described above. It is an example. Hereinafter, the same applies to FIGS. 24 (D) to 24 (G).

  According to FIG. 24, for example, in the case of reach, compared to the case of non-reach, red and yellow are more easily determined, and blue and white (initial color) are less determined. Also, when it comes to reach, when it comes to hot reach (for example, super reach), red and yellow are more easily determined than when it is not hot reach (for example, normal reach), and blue and white are difficult to determine There is. Or according to FIG. 16, FIG. 17 and FIG. 24, when the special figure display result is "big hit" red or yellow is more easily determined than when the special figure display result is "loss", blue or White is difficult to determine. In other words, the red and yellow display modes have a higher expectation for performing a hot effect and an expectation for becoming a big hit than the blue and white display modes. More specifically, in the order of red, yellow, blue, and white, the degree of expectation for performing hot effects and the degree of expectation for becoming a big hit are high.

  That is, in the hold effect determination process (step S160), the effect control CPU 120 sets the plurality of hold display mode determination tables shown in FIG. 24 based on the change category designated by the change category command transmitted from the main substrate 11. Select the hold display mode determination table to be used from among the above, and based on the selected hold display mode decision table and the display mode decision random number value MR6 for the hold display, additionally display in the first start winning combination display area 5HL Determine the display mode (display mode at the time of addition) of the hold display.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a setting example of the determination ratio regarding the pending change presentation. FIG. 25A is a setting example of the determination ratio of the presence / absence of execution of the hold change presentation based on the hold change presentation execution presence / absence decision table referred to in order to determine the presence / absence of the hold change presentation. That is, in the holding effect determination process (step S160), the effect control CPU 120 is based on the holding change effect execution presence / absence determination table shown in FIG. 25A and the random value MR7 for the execution presence / absence determination for holding change presentation. , It is determined whether or not to execute the on-hold change effect.

  When the effect control CPU 120 determines red (highest color) as the additional-time display mode in the on-hold effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 may determine not to execute the on-hold change effect. Specifically, when the CPU 120 for effect control determines red as the addition display mode, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the on-hold change effect is not to be executed without executing the process of determining whether to execute the on-hold change effect. It is sufficient to decide not to execute the on-hold change effect regardless of the result of the process of determining whether to execute the on-hold change effect or not.

  25 (B) to FIG. 25 (D) show setting examples of the determination ratio of the execution place of the holding change presentation by the holding change presentation execution place determination table which is referred to determine the execution place (timing) of the holding change presentation It is. In addition, it is assumed that three types of hold change presentation execution place determination tables are stored in the ROM 121 according to the hold storage number (the first special view hold storage number). FIG. 25 (B) is based on the on-hold change effect execution place determination table selected when the number of on-hold storages is 2 (when the first start winning combination is on-hold 2) among the above three types. It is an example of a setting of the decision ratio of the execution place of pending change production. FIG. 25C is based on the on-hold change effect execution place determination table selected when the number of on-off storages is 3 (when the first start winning combination is on-off 3rd) among the above three types. It is an example of a setting of the decision ratio of the execution place of pending change production. FIG. 25D is based on the on-hold change effect execution place determination table selected when the on-hold storage number is 4 among the above-mentioned three types (when the first start winning combination is on-hold 4). It is an example of a setting of the decision ratio of the execution place of pending change production. That is, in the holding effect determination process (step S160), when the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the holding change effect, the holding storage number notification command transmitted from the main substrate 11 (first holding storage number notification command Based on the plurality of hold change production execution place determination tables shown in FIG. 25 (B) to FIG. 25 (D), the hold change production execution place determination table to be used is selected, and the selected hold change production execution is performed. Based on the place determination table and the random value MR8 for determining the place to execute the on-hold change effect, the place to execute the on-hold change effect is determined.

  After executing the on-hold effect determination process (step S160), the effect control CPU 120 stores the determination content on the on-off effect determination process based on the determination result on the on-off effect determination process (step S161). Specifically, for example, even if the effect control CPU 120 determines that the on-hold change effect is to be executed in the on-hold effect determination process or if it is determined not to execute, the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A The determination content (display mode at the time of addition) of the holding effect determination process is stored in association with the buffer number of the prefetch notice buffer 194B corresponding to the buffer number of the first start winning combination. Further, when the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the on-hold change effect in the on-hold effect determination process, the start winning prize corresponding to the determination content of the on-off effect determination process (execution place when executing on-off change effect) Content of determination of the holding effect determination processing (for example, information indicating that holding change effect is to be executed (eg, a flag)) in association with the buffer number of the prefetch notice buffer 194B corresponding to the buffer number in the reception command buffer 194A Information (for example, corresponding to the buffer number of the first start winning combination in the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A) specifying the holding display (that is, the suspension display due to the first start winning combination) as the holding display. And the buffer number of the prefetch notice buffer 194B).

  For example, in the suspension production determination process at the time of the first start winning prize for the first special figure suspension storage number 3rd, the display mode "white" at the time of addition, suspension change presentation "execution", and execution location "next fluctuation" are determined If it is, the effect control CPU 120 sets the buffer number of the prefetch notice buffer 194B corresponding to the buffer number of the first start winning (for example, buffer number “3”) in the start winning receive command buffer 194A. The display mode "white" is stored in association with (buffer number "3"), and the buffer number (buffer number "1") in the start winning reception command buffer 194A corresponding to the execution place "next change" is stored. Information indicating that hold change effect is to be executed in association with the buffer number (buffer number “1”) of the corresponding prefetch notice buffer 194B and the buffer number Stores and "3". In addition, in the suspension production determination process at the time of the first start winning prize for the first special figure suspension storage number 4, the display mode "white" at the time of addition, suspension change presentation "execution", and execution location "next fluctuation" are determined If it is, the effect control CPU 120 sets the buffer number of the prefetch notice buffer 194B corresponding to the buffer number of the first start winning (for example, buffer number “4”) in the start winning receive command buffer 194A. The display mode "white" is stored in association with (buffer number "4"), and the buffer number (buffer number "1") in the start winning reception command buffer 194A corresponding to the execution place "next change" is stored. Information indicating that hold change effect is to be executed in association with the buffer number (buffer number “1”) of the corresponding pre-reading notice buffer 194B and the buffer number 4 "and for storing. In addition, in the holding effect determination process at the time of the first start winning prize for the first special figure holding number of four, display mode "blue" at the time of addition, holding change effect "execution", execution place "next-order fluctuation" If it has been determined, the effect control CPU 120 causes the prefetch notice buffer 194B corresponding to the buffer number of the first start winning (for example, the buffer number "4") in the start winning receive command buffer 194A. The display mode "blue" is stored in association with the buffer number (buffer number "4"), and the buffer number in the start winning reception command buffer 194A corresponding to the execution place "next-next fluctuation" (buffer number " 3) information and buffer indicating that the pending change presentation is to be performed in association with the buffer number (buffer number “3”) of the prefetch notice buffer 194B corresponding to 3)). For storing and § number "4". In addition, in the holding effect determination process at the time of the first start winning combination of the first special figure holding number of 2nd, when the display mode "yellow" at the addition time and the holding change effect "no execution" are determined, the effect The control CPU 120 controls the buffer number (buffer number "2") of the prefetch notice buffer 194B corresponding to the buffer number of the first start winning (for example, buffer number "2") in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. Is stored in association with the display mode "yellow" at the time of addition.

  When the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the on-hold change effect in the on-hold effect determination process, the read ahead corresponding to the buffer number in the start winning reception command buffer 194A corresponding to the execution place on the on-off effect determination process Only the information specifying the hold display of the target (the hold display due to the first start winning) may be stored in association with the buffer number of the advance notice buffer 194B (information indicating that the hold change effect is to be executed is stored Need not).

  After executing the process of step S161, the CPU for effect control 120 determines the display mode determined in the hold effect determining process (step S160) (a destination corresponding to the buffer number of the first start winning in the start winning receive command buffer 194A). On the basis of the display mode at the time of addition stored in association with the buffer number of the read notice buffer 194B, a hold addition process of adding a new hold display to the first start winning storage display area 5HL is executed (step S162). More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 causes the first start winning storage display area 5HL to display a hold display according to the addition display mode stored in association with the buffer number of the above-described advance notice buffer 194B. Is set as the usage pattern, and the display control command specified by the display control data included in the set effect control pattern is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123 etc. The suspension display according to the added display mode is added to the first start winning storage display area 5HL. Then, the start winning determination process ends.

  When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the first starting opening winning combination designation command has been received in step S152 (step S152; Yes), white (initial color) is displayed as a hold display by the winning before the winning. When there is a pending display of a display mode other than the first start winning storage display area 5HL, or when the pending change effect is executed targeting the pending display other than the pending display due to the winning before the prize, the prize The execution of the holding effect determination process (step S160) may be omitted. Note that the effect control CPU 120 refers to the predictive advance notice buffer 194B, and the hold display of display modes other than white (initial color) is held in the first start winning memory display area 5HL as the hold display corresponding to the winning before the winning. It may be determined whether or not the on-hold change effect is to be executed targeting the on-hold display other than the on-hold display due to the winning before the winning or not. When the execution of the holding effect determination process is omitted, for example, the "white (initial color)" holding display may be added to the first start winning storage display area 5HL.

  When it is determined in step S153 that the second starting opening winning combination designation command has been received (step S153; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 adds a new hold display to the second start winning storage display area 5HR. Pending addition processing is executed (step S165). For example, the hold display of "white (initial color)" is added to the second start winning combination memory display area 5HR. Then, the start winning determination process ends.

  After the start winning determination process of step S150 shown in FIG. 22 and FIG. 23 is executed, the following steps S170 to S177 are performed according to the value of the presentation process flag provided in the presentation control flag setting unit 191 or the like, for example. Select and execute one of the following processing.

  The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”, which is the initial value. This variable display start waiting process is based on whether or not the first variation start command (or the second variation start command), the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command and the like transmitted from the main substrate 11 are received. It includes a process of determining whether or not variable display of the decorative symbol on the display device 5 is to be started. When it is determined that variable display of the decorative symbol is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1".

  The variable display start setting process of step S171 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". This variable display start setting process is a decorative symbol on image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of the special symbol in the special drawing game by first special symbol display device 4A or second special symbol display device 4B. Processing to determine the final decoration pattern according to the variation pattern of the special symbol and the type of display result etc. to perform variable display of other various display operations and various other effects (eg, main notice effect and hold change effect etc.) Processing etc. is included. Thereafter, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to "2".

  The variable display effect process of step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 is based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process, corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. The various control data are read out, and various effect control (for example, variable display control of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol) is performed. Specifically, based on the read control data, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a video signal (effect image) to the image display device 5 for display on the screen, and outputs an effect sound signal to the voice control board 13 Then, control of various effects such as control of outputting the effect sound from the speaker 8 and control of outputting the electric decoration signal to the lamp control board 14 to turn on / off / flash the lamp 9 is executed. After performing such effect control, for example, the end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol has been read out from the effect control pattern, or that the symbol determination command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received, etc. The finalized design is displayed as a final stop design, which is the result of variable display of the decoration design. If the finalized display is made to display the finalized decorative symbol in response to the end code being read out from the effect control pattern, when the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command has elapsed Even if the effect control command from the main substrate 11 is not used, the finalized display can be derived and displayed autonomously on the effect control substrate 12 side, and the variable display result can be determined. When the determined decoration pattern is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

  The process for waiting for a special figure in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3." In the waiting process for the special drawing, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received. If the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state when the hit start designation command is received, the value of the presentation process flag is a value corresponding to the big hit during the presentation processing “6”. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received, if the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the presentation process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect processing. Update to "4". Further, when the effect control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "loss", and the value of the effect process flag is an initial value. Update to "0".

  The small hitting middle effect process of step S 174 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this small hitting medium effect processing, the CPU for effect control 120 sets, for example, the effect control pattern corresponding to the contents of the effect in the small hit gaming state, reads various control data based on the setting contents, and the step S172 Similar to the variable-in-display effect processing, various effects control in the small hit gaming state is executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electric decoration signal, and the like. Further, in the small hitting medium effect processing, for example, in response to the reception of the hitting end designation command from the main substrate 11, the value of the presentation process flag is updated to "5" corresponding to the small hitting end effect. .

  The small hitting end effect process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "5". In this small hit end effect processing, the CPU for effect control 120 sets, for example, a effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, etc., reads various control data based on the setting contents, and executes step S172. Similar to the variable-in-display effect processing, various effects control at the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by outputting video signals, effect sound signals, electric decoration signals and the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is an initial value.

  The jackpot inside effect process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit, during the effect processing, the CPU for effect control 120 sets, for example, a effect control pattern and the like corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit game state, reads various control data based on the setting contents, and variably displays step S172. Similar to the middle effect processing, various effects control in the big hit gaming state is executed by outputting video signals, effect sound signals, electric decoration signals and the like. Further, in the big hit internal effect processing, for example, in response to the hit end designation command from the main substrate 11 being received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect process, the CPU for effect control 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, etc., reads various control data based on the setting contents, and displays variable in step S172. Similar to the effect processing, various effects control at the end of the big hit gaming state is executed by outputting video signals, effect sound signals, electric decoration signals, etc. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is an initial value.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 22 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first reads, for example, the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, and the special view display result is "lost". It is determined whether or not (step S522). When it is determined that the special view display result is "loss" (step S522; Yes), for example, the fluctuation pattern designated by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from main substrate 11 or the like. Is a non-reach variation pattern (that is, “PA1-1”, “PA2-1”, “PA2-2”, “PA2-3” in FIG. 5) corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” It is determined whether there is any (step S523).

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is the non-reach variation pattern (step S523; Yes), the combination of the finalized design symbols to be the final stop design constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a left determined symbol determination random number value updated by a random counter or the like provided in effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the predetermined left fixed symbol determination table or the like, the left fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the "left" decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 in the fixed decorative symbols is determined. Next, numerical data representing a random number for determining a right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like By referring to and the like, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determination table or the like. Subsequently, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the middle fixed symbol which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined middle fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. The determined fixed decoration symbol to be stopped and displayed in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 among the fixed decoration symbols is determined by referring to the symbol etc. In addition, in the process of step S524, in response to the case where the variation symbol advance is being executed, the determined decoration symbol of the non-reach combination to be the predetermined chance symbol may be determined.

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is not the non-reach variation pattern (step S523; No), the combination of the finalized design symbols to be the final stop symbols constituting the reach combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining left and right fixed symbols, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in effect control counter setting unit 193, is extracted and stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the predetermined left and right fixed symbol determination table, etc., the left and right decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 in the fixed decorative symbol are aligned and stopped and displayed. The symbol number determines the same decorative symbol. Furthermore, numerical data representing a random value for determining the middle fixed symbol determined to be updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined middle fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like By referring to the determined decoration pattern, the determined decoration pattern to be stopped and displayed in the "middle" decoration pattern display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the determined decoration pattern becomes a big hit combination, as in the case where the symbol number of the middle determined decoration symbol becomes identical to the symbol number of the left determined decoration symbol and the right determined decoration symbol, an arbitrary value By adding or subtracting (for example, “1”) to the symbol number of the middle fixed decoration symbol, the fixed decoration symbol may be a reach combination without being a big hit combination. Alternatively, when the middle fixed decoration pattern is determined, the difference between the left fixed decoration pattern and the right fixed decoration pattern with the pattern number (pattern difference) may be determined, and the middle fixed decoration pattern corresponding to the design difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special view display result is not "losing" (step S522; No), the special view display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable", or the special view display It is determined whether the result is a "small hit" or a case other than these (step S526). When it is determined to be "probable" or "small hit" (step S526; Yes), for example, the final stop symbol corresponding to the case of "probable" or "small hit", such as an opening chance eye A combination of symbols is determined (step S527). In this case, numerical data representing a random number value for determining a chance eye updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. The combination of the finalized decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chances may be determined by referring to and the like.

  When it is determined in step S526 that "non-probability" or "probability" other than "probable" or "small hit" (step S526; No), a finalized decorative symbol of the final stop design that constitutes the big hit combination A combination is determined (step S528). As an example, in the process of step S528, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a big hit determined to be updated by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like is extracted and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined big hit finalized symbol determination table, etc., it will be displayed in stop on the left, middle and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R on the screen of the image display 5 Decide on a decorative pattern with the same symbol number. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "probability", or whether or not a promotion effect is made during the jackpot, etc., a decision is made to determine a different decoration pattern as the decoration pattern. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is "non-probability", any one decorative pattern is selected from among a plurality of types of normal symbols, and it is decided to be a definite decorative pattern that constitutes a non-probable large hit combination. Just do it. In addition, when the jackpot type is "probable variation", any one decorative pattern is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols or probable patterns, and a finalized decorative symbol forming a non-probable big hit combination or a positive variation big hit combination You can decide on At this time, when it is decided to the fixed decoration symbol of the non-probability variation big hit combination, the notification that it is controlled to the probability variation state in re-lottery production in the variable display is not done, it is executed corresponding to the big hit gaming state It should just be notified that it is controlled to a definite change state by a jackpot promotion promotion etc. On the other hand, when it is determined to the definite decoration symbol of the big hit combination, the notification that it is controlled to the positive change state is performed in the re-lottery production in the variable display or without performing the re-lottery production.

  After performing any of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, the reserve digest process is performed (step S531). Specifically, when starting to change the decorative symbol in conjunction with the first special figure game (when the variable display of the present decorative symbol is in conjunction with the first special figure game), the first start winning combination The hold display displayed at the right end of the storage display area 5HL is moved to the present hold display area and displayed. More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 sets, as a use pattern, an effect control pattern for moving and displaying the hold display displayed at the right end of the first start winning storage display area 5HL to the current hold display area. The hold displayed at the right end of the first start winning storage display area 5HL by transmitting the display control instruction specified by the display control data to the VDP of the display control unit 123 or the like included in the effect control pattern. Move the display to the current hold display area. Note that the pending display of the current pending display area may be deleted when the variable display is started, under execution, finished, or the like. The same is true when the variation of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special drawing game.

  In addition, in the process of step S531, when there is a hold display other than the hold display to be digested in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the effect control CPU 120 displays the other start display as the first start winning storage display. When there is a hold display in addition to the hold display to be digested in the second start winning storage display area 5HR by shifting in the area 5HL, the other hold display is shifted in the second start winning storage display area 5HR.

  After the process of step S531 is performed, an effect execution setting process is performed (step S532). In the effect execution setting process, a process of selecting whether or not to execute the main advance notice effect in the change, a process of selecting the main notice effect to be executed, and a process of determining whether the change is a change of executing the on-hold change effect Or the process of selecting the pending change presentation to be performed when the change is a variation for executing the pending change presentation, whether to execute the pending change cassette presentation in the variation, or selecting the pending change cassette presentation to be executed The process includes a process of setting (or resetting) a presentation control pattern based on the selection result of the main preview effect and the selection result of the on-hold change effect (or on-hold change cassette effect). Details will be described later.

  After the process of step S532, the execution setting of the effect during the other variable display is performed (step S533). As an example, in the process of step S533, execution setting of "one-shot notification effect" is performed to immediately notify (determinately notify) that the variable display result is "big hit" by the big hit notification sound or the big hit notification light emission May be An example of the big hit notification sound is an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, and the like. One example of the big hit notification light emission is light emission of a flash lamp which constitutes the light emitting member 9 CC. Further, in the process of step S533, regardless of whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit", for example, effects may be set to be executed in a predetermined manner for bustling. For example, an effect may be set to be performed such that a predetermined lamp 9 (for example, the light emitting members 9SL and 9SR) emits light.

  After execution of the process of step S533, an initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command, for example (step S534) . Subsequently, the variable display etc. start setting process is carried out to make settings for starting the fluctuation of the decorative symbol etc. in the image display device 5 (step S535). For example, the display control instruction specified by the display control data, which is included in the effect control pattern set as the usage pattern in the effect execution setting process of step S532, is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123 or the like. The sound in the speaker 8 by transmitting to the sound control board 13 the setting for starting the variation of the decorative pattern on the screen of the device 5 or transmitting the effect sound signal designated by the sound control data included in the effect control pattern to the sound control board 13 Setting to start light emission in the lamp 9 by transmitting to the lamp control board 14 a setting for starting output and transmitting an electric decoration signal designated by the lamp control data included in the effect control pattern is performed. .

  After executing the processing of step S535, the command stored in the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A is digested (step S536). Specifically, when variable display of the decorative symbol is started interlockingly with the first special view game, the effect control CPU 120 is the smallest buffer among the commands associated with the first start opening prize designation command. The command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the number is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (first start opening winning combination designating command) The associated command, the command associated with the second starting opening winning combination designation command) is shifted while maintaining the winning order. The same is true when variable display of a decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game. Further, in the process of step S536, deletion or shift of information stored in the prefetch notice buffer 194B provided in the RAM 122 or the like is also performed according to the deletion or shift of the command. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" which is a value corresponding to the variable display effect process (step S537), and the variable display start setting process is ended.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect execution setting process. The effect control CPU 120 executes main notice effect selection processing (step S601). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the main preview effect in the variable display, and determines an effect mode (main preview effect pattern) of the main preview effect in the case of execution.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a setting example of the determination ratio of the main preview effect. It is assumed that the ROM 121 stores 24 types of main notice presentation effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the 24 types of fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. FIG. 28A shows a setting example of the determination ratio of the main notice effect pattern by the main notice effect pattern determination table selected when the variation pattern is “PA1-1” among the 24 types described above.

  In FIG. 28 (A), the main notice effect pattern “SY1 (full screen background effect)” gives notice that there is a possibility that any reach effect will be performed at the start of variable display of the decorative pattern etc. This is an advance notice effect in which the whole screen background to be suggested is cut in and displayed.

  The main notice effect pattern "SY2-1 (Development symbol effect (N))" and the main notice effect pattern "SY2-2 (Development symbol effect (L))" are displayed to the super reach during the variable display of the decorative symbol etc. This is an advance notice effect that variably displays a development symbol that indicates, for example, that there is a possibility of development. As for the main notice presentation effect pattern “SY2-2”, the turning effect of the development symbol is longer than the main notice presentation pattern “SY2-1”. In addition, when becoming a loss (when it is fluctuation pattern "PA1-1"-"PA5-4"), main notice production pattern "SY2-1" and main notice production pattern "SY2-2" were selected. Sometimes, for example, the development symbol may be stopped and displayed on the effective line and developed into a super reach and then lost (the development symbol may not be stopped and displayed on the effective line). On the other hand, when it is a big hit (when it is fluctuation pattern "PB3-1"-"PB5-4"), main notice production pattern "SY2-1" and main notice production pattern "SY2-2" are selected. Occasionally, the development symbol may be stopped and displayed on the effective line to develop into a super reach and then be a big hit.

  Main notice effect pattern "SY3-1 (Battle system window step up effect (SU1))", Main notice effect pattern "SY3-2 (Battle system window step up effect (SU2))", Main notice effect pattern "SY3-3 (Battle-related window step-up effect (SU3)) and the main notice effect pattern “SY3-4 (Battle-based window step-up effect (SU4))” have any reach during the variable display of the decorative symbol etc. One or two windows in a row or in a row in anticipation of suggesting that there is a possibility that the rendition will be executed, that there is a possibility of development to the super reach, and that the big hit expectation is high etc. It is a notice effect to be displayed. In the main notice effect pattern "SY3-1", the window 1 'is displayed (the window 2 and subsequent windows are not displayed). In the main notice effect pattern "SY3-2", Window 1 → Window 2 is displayed (Window 3 and subsequent windows are not displayed). In the main notice effect pattern "SY3-3", window 1 → window 2 → window 3 is displayed (window 4 is not displayed). In the main notice effect pattern "SY3-4", window 1 → window 2 → window 3 → window 4 is displayed.

  FIG. 28B is a setting example of the determination ratio of the main notice effect pattern by the main notice effect pattern determination table selected when the variation pattern is “PA2-1” among the 24 types described above. FIG. 28C is a setting example of the determination ratio of the main preview effect pattern by the main preview effect pattern determination table selected when the variation pattern is “PB5-4” among the 24 types described above. In addition, about the determination ratio in other 21 kinds of fluctuation patterns ("PA2-2", "PA2-3", ..., "PB5-2", "PB5-3"), it was not illustrated, but it is hot In the case of a fluctuation pattern (special pattern fluctuation time long fluctuation pattern), it is easy to determine a main notice presentation pattern (main notice production pattern long presentation time) concerning a hot effect, and a fluctuation pattern (special drawing In the case of the fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is short, it is easy to determine the main notice effect pattern (the main notice effect pattern in which the effect time is short) according to the effect that is not hot.

  That is, in the main preview effect selection process (step S601), the effect control CPU 120 executes the plurality of main preview effects described in FIG. 28 based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11. From the pattern determination table, select the main notice effect pattern determination table to be used, and based on the selected main notice effect pattern determination table and the main notice effect pattern determination random number MR9, whether to execute the main notice effect The presentation mode (main advance presentation effect pattern) of the main advance presentation effect in the case of execution is determined.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 28, in the case of the fluctuation pattern "PA1-1" having a special pattern fluctuation time of 3000 ms, the presentation time of any main notice presentation pattern can not be sufficiently secured. In the case of “PA1-1”, the determination ratio of “no execution” is set to 100% (FIG. 28A).

  After the main preview effect selection process (step S601) is executed, the effect control pattern is set based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command transmitted from the main substrate 11 and the selection result of the main preview effect selection process. (Step S602). Specifically, when no main notice effect pattern is selected in the main notice effect selection process (when “no execution” is selected), the effect control CPU 120 is designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command. The effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern is set as the usage pattern. When one of the main notice effect patterns is selected in the main notice effect selection process, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command as the usage pattern. At the same time, the effect control pattern corresponding to the main notice effect pattern selected in the main notice effect selection process is set as a usage pattern. When a plurality of effect control patterns corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command are prepared, one of them is selected and set as a usage pattern (the same applies to the main preview effect pattern) .

  After executing the process of step S602, the CPU for effect control 120 refers to the prefetch notice buffer 194B and determines whether or not to execute the on-hold change effect in the fluctuation (step S603). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 executes the pending change effect in association with the buffer number of the prefetch notice buffer 194B corresponding to the buffer number of the start winning reception command buffer 194A corresponding to the change. It may be determined whether the information to be shown or the information specifying the target is stored.

  If it is determined that the on-hold change effect is to be executed (step S603: YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes on-hold change effect selection processing (step S604). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines an effect aspect (on-hold change effect pattern) of the on-hold change effect to be executed in the variable display.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a setting example of the determination ratio of the pending change presentation and the like. FIG. 29A is a setting example of the determination ratio of the hold change presentation pattern by the hold change presentation pattern determination table. In FIG. 29 (A), the pending change presentation pattern “HH1 (simple pending change presentation)” is a notice mode (red, Hold change effect (pre-reading advance notice effect) to change to yellow, blue). The hold change effect pattern "HH2 (hold change button effect)" is a button pressing instruction image (or any operation for notifying or suggesting that hold change effect may be executed, for example, during variable display of the decorative symbol When the button is pressed after displaying the button pressing instruction image (notice or suggesting that it will be performed) (or when a predetermined time has elapsed after the button pressing It is a pending change effect that changes to an aspect.

  The pending change effect pattern "HH3 (with pending change symbol effect)" is a pending change symbol (for example, a rectangle, a circle, etc.) for giving notice or suggesting that the pending change effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. A shape such as an ellipse, which reproduces a moving image that acts (behaves to act on) in the outline or beyond the outline, or a shape such as a character, which acts on the hold display Although it may be moving, etc., it does not necessarily have to act on the hold display), and after displaying the hold change symbol on the effective line to stop display, the target hold display is notified. It is a pending change effect that changes to an aspect. The hold change effect pattern "HH3" includes a hold change effect pattern "HH3-1 (hold change symbol effect (N))" in which a turning effect for stopping and displaying the hold change symbol on the effective line is a predetermined length, The on-hold change effect pattern "HH3-2 (on-hold change symbol effect (L))" exists in which the turning effect is longer than the on-hold change effect pattern "HH3-1".

  The hold change effect pattern "HH4 (hold change window step-up effect)" is a window (for example, a rectangle, a circle, etc.) indicating or suggesting that hold change effect may be executed during variable display of the decorative symbol etc. It may be a window of a shape such as an ellipse, etc., which reproduces a moving image that acts on the reserved display within the contour or beyond the contour, etc., but not necessarily such as acting on the suspended display It is a reserve change presentation which changes a reserve display of a target to a notice mode, after displaying one sheet or two or more sheets in succession in order. In the hold change effect pattern “HH4”, the hold change effect pattern “HH4-1 (hold change window step up effect (SU1))” in which the number of displayed windows of the window is one (window 1), and the number of displayed windows is Hold change effect pattern "HH4-2 (hold change window step up effect (SU2))" which is 2 sheets (window 1 → window 2) and 3 windows are displayed (window 1 → window 2 → window 3) There is a hold change effect pattern “HH4-3 (hold change window step-up effect (SU3))”.

  In addition, as a method (change mode) for changing the reserve display of the target to the notice mode (red, yellow, blue), for example, when the reserve display of the target is white, it changes to blue (white → blue), It changes one step at a time so that it changes to yellow (blue → yellow) when the hold indication of is blue and changes to red (yellow → red) when the hold indication of the target is yellow. May be

  That is, in the hold change effect selection process (step S604), the effect control CPU 120 sets the target based on the hold change effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 29A and the random value MR10 for hold change effect pattern determination. The effect mode (hold change effect pattern) of the hold change effect to be executed with respect to the hold display of is determined. The selection result of the hold change presentation selection process is temporarily stored in the RAM 122 or the like.

  After executing the processing of step S604, is the CPU for production control 120 able to execute the on-hold change presentation selected in the on-hold change presentation selecting process based on the selection result of the main notice presentation and the selection result on the on-hold change presentation? It is determined whether or not (step S605).

  Specifically, if any main notice effect is not selected in the main notice effect selection process (step S601) (if "no execution" is determined in the main notice effect determination table), the effect control CPU 120 Is based on the relationship between the special pattern fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 and the production time of the hold change presentation selected in the hold change presentation selection processing, etc. It is determined whether the on-hold change effect selected in the effect selection process can be executed. Specifically, can the production time of the holding change presentation pattern selected in the holding change presentation selection process be sufficiently secured in the special drawing fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11? Based on whether or not it is determined, it is determined whether or not the on-hold change effect selected in the on-hold change effect selection process can be executed. As an example, when the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 is the fluctuation pattern “PA1-1” in which the special pattern fluctuation time is 3000 ms, the hold time is 1000 ms. For the pending change presentation pattern other than the change presentation pattern "HH1", the presentation time can not be secured sufficiently, so that it is determined that the presentation can be performed when the pending change presentation pattern "HH1" is selected, and the non-online presentation variation pattern other than When the on-hold change effect pattern is selected, it is determined that it can not be executed. As another example, when the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 is the fluctuation pattern "PA4-1" having a special pattern fluctuation time of 40000 ms, any hold change effect is produced. Even if it is a pattern, it is possible to sufficiently secure the rendering time, so it is determined that it can be executed even when any hold change presentation pattern is selected.

  On the other hand, when one of the main notice effects is selected in the main notice effect selection process (when any of “SY1” to “SY3-4” is determined in the main notice effect determination table), the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the main notice effects. Between the main preview effect selected in the main preview effect selection process and the on-hold change effect selected in the on-hold change effect selection process, the relationship between the timings at which each is executed, and the contents of each effect It is determined whether or not the on-hold change effect selected in the on-hold change effect selection processing can be executed based on the relationship, the relationship between the respective effect times, and the like.

  Specifically, when the execution timing of the main notice effect selected in the main notice effect selection process and the execution timing of the hold change effect selected in the hold change effect selection process do not overlap, in the hold change effect selection process It is determined that the selected pending change presentation can be performed. For example, when the main notice effect pattern "SY1 (full screen background effect)" executed at the time of variable display start of the decoration pattern etc. is selected in the main notice effect selection process, the decoration pattern determined in the hold change effect selection process When the hold change effect pattern “HH1 (simple hold change effect)” to be executed after the stop display of is selected, the respective execution timings do not overlap, and therefore the hold change effect pattern “HH1” can be executed. judge.

  In addition, even if the execution timing of the main preview effect selected in the preview effect selection process and the execution timing of the on-hold change effect selected in the on-hold change effect selection process overlap, the effect mode and the on-hold change effect of the main preview effect It is determined that the on-hold change effect selected in the on-hold change effect selecting process can be executed if the effect modes of the '' do not compete. For example, the main notice effect pattern "SY2-1 (advanced pattern effect (N))" to be executed during the variable display of the decoration pattern in the main notice effect selection process is selected, and the decoration pattern is variable in the hold change effect selection process. When the on-hold change effect pattern "HH2 (on-hold change button effect)" to be executed during display etc. is selected, it is determined that the on-hold change effect pattern "HH2" can be executed since the respective effect modes do not compete. . However, even if there is no competition between the effect mode of the main advance notice effect and the effect mode of the hold change effect, the hold change may occur if it is difficult for the player to understand the contents of the respective effects when executed simultaneously. It may be determined that the effect can not be performed.

  For example, a main notice effect pattern "SY3-1 (Battle system window step-up effect (SU1))" or a main notice effect pattern "SY3-2 (battle)" executed during variable display of a decorative symbol etc. in the main notice effect selection process. System window step up effect (SU2)) or main notice effect pattern "SY3-3 (battle system window step up effect (SU3))" or main notice effect pattern "SY3-4 (battle system window step up effect (SU4) ) Is selected, and “HH3 (hold change symbol effect)” is selected, which is executed during variable display of the decorative symbol in the hold change effect selection process, “SY3” and “HH3” are effect modes There is no competition, but if it is difficult for the player to understand the contents of each effect when executed simultaneously, Distillate change effect pattern "HH3" is determined to not be executed. However, even if it is difficult for the player to comprehend the contents of the respective effects when executed simultaneously, it is determined that execution is possible if the respective effect times coincide (or substantially coincide). It is also good. For example, in the case where "SY3-3 (battle system window step-up effect (SU3))" is selected in the main preview effect selection process and "HH3 (on-hold change symbol effect)" is selected in the on-hold change effect selection process. Since the rendering time (9000 ms) of "SY3-3" matches the rendering time (9000 ms) of "HH3-2" of "HH3", it is determined that "HH3 (HH3-2)" can be executed. You may When "SY3-2 (battle system window step-up effect (SU2))" is selected in the main notice effect selection process and "HH3" is selected in the hold change effect selection process, "HH3-1" is selected. Since neither the presentation time (3000 ms) nor the presentation time of "HH3-2" (9000 ms) matches the presentation time (6000 ms) of the main notice presentation pattern "SY3-2", the hold change presentation pattern "HH3" can not be executed. judge.

  In addition, the execution timing of the main preview effect selected in the preview effect selection process and the execution timing of the on-hold change effect selected in the on-hold change effect selection process overlap, and the main preview effect and the on-hold change Even when the effect mode of the effect competes, when the effect time of the main preview effect and the effect time of the on-hold change effect match (or substantially match), the on-hold change selected in the on-hold change effect selection process It is determined that the effect can be performed. For example, the main notice effect pattern "SY2-1 (advanced pattern effect (N))" to be executed during the variable display of the decoration pattern in the main notice effect selection process is selected, and the decoration pattern is variable in the hold change effect selection process. If "HH3 (hold change symbol effect)" to be executed during display etc. is selected, although "SY2-1" and "HH3" both compete in a specific pattern at the point of changing a specific symbol, Because the effect time (3000 ms) of "SY2-1" and the effect time (3000 ms) of "HH3-1 (hold change symbol effect (N))" of "HH3" coincide with each other, the hold change effect pattern It is determined that "HH3 (HH3-1)" can be executed. Also, when "SY2-2 (Evolution symbol effect (L))" is selected in the main notice effect selection process and "HH3" is selected in the hold change effect selection process, "SY2-2" and "HH3" are selected. "There is a competition in the production mode at the point of changing the specific symbol together, but" HH3-2 (hold change symbol production (L) "among the production time (9000 ms) of" SY2-2 "and" HH3 " Since the effect time (9000 ms) of “” matches, it is determined that the hold change effect pattern “HH3 (HH3-2)” can be executed.

  If the effect control CPU 120 determines that the on-hold change effect selected in the on-hold change effect selection process is executable (step S606: Yes), the setting is made based on the selection result of the main preview effect and the on-hold change effect The already performed effect control pattern is reset (step S 607).

  Specifically, when any main notice effect pattern is not selected in the main notice effect selection process (step S601) (when "no execution" is selected), it is already set in step S601. In addition to the effect control pattern corresponding to the change pattern, the effect control pattern corresponding to the hold change effect pattern selected in the hold change effect selection process (step S604) is set as the usage pattern. That is, after the process of step S 607, the effect control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern and the effect control pattern corresponding to the hold change effect pattern are set as use patterns.

  On the other hand, when any main notice effect pattern is selected in the main notice effect selection process (step S601), the effect control corresponding to the main notice effect pattern already set in step S602 as a usage pattern Instead of or in addition to the pattern, the effect control pattern corresponding to the hold change effect pattern selected in the hold change effect selection process (step S604) is set as the use pattern.

  Specifically, with respect to the pending change presentation pattern determined to be executable because it does not overlap with the execution timing of the main advance presentation effect, in addition to the presentation control pattern corresponding to the main announcement presentation pattern, the pending change presentation as a usage pattern Set the effect control pattern corresponding to the pattern. For example, with respect to the hold change effect pattern "HH1" determined to be executable because it does not overlap with the execution timing of the main preview effect pattern "SY1", in addition to the effect control pattern corresponding to "SY1", "HH1" as a usage pattern Set the effect control pattern corresponding to That is, after the process of step S607, the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern, the effect control pattern corresponding to the main preview effect pattern "SY1", and the effect control pattern corresponding to the on-hold change effect pattern "HH1" It will be set as a usage pattern.

  In addition, since it is not difficult for the player to comprehend the contents of the respective effects when the effect mode of the main advance notice effect and the effect mode of the hold change effect do not compete with each other and are simultaneously executed, the hold determined to be possible. About a change production pattern, in addition to the production control pattern corresponding to the said main notice production pattern, the production control pattern corresponding to the said pending change production pattern is set as a use pattern. For example, with regard to the main notice presentation pattern "SY2-1" and the hold change presentation pattern "HH2", in addition to the presentation control pattern corresponding to "SY2-1", the presentation control pattern corresponding to "HH2" as a usage pattern set. That is, after the process of step S 607, an effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern, an effect control pattern corresponding to the main notice effect pattern “SY2-1”, and an effect control pattern corresponding to the hold change effect pattern “HH2” Will be set as a usage pattern.

  In addition, when the presentation mode of the main notice presentation and the presentation mode of the hold change presentation do not compete with each other and the contents of the respective presentation are difficult for the player to execute at the same time, the respective presentation times coincide. In order to (or substantially match), with regard to the pending change effect pattern determined to be executable, a production control pattern corresponding to the pending change effect pattern as a usage pattern, instead of the effect control pattern corresponding to the main notice effect pattern Set (rewrite). For example, for the main notice effect pattern "SY3-3 (battle system window step-up effect (SU3))" and the on-hold change effect pattern "HH3 (on-hold change symbol effect)", the effect control pattern corresponding to "SY3-3" Instead, an effect control pattern corresponding to “HH3-2” is set as the usage pattern. That is, after the process of step S 607, the effect control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern and the effect control pattern corresponding to the hold change effect pattern “HH 3-2” are set as use patterns. That is, the effect control pattern corresponding to "SY3-3" set as the usage pattern is rewritten to the effect control pattern corresponding to "HH3-2."

  In addition, when the effect mode of the main preview effect and the effect mode of the on-hold change effect compete, the respective on-duration time match (or nearly match), so the on-hold change effect pattern is determined to be executable. Instead of the effect control pattern corresponding to the effect pattern, the effect control pattern corresponding to the hold change effect pattern is set (rewritten) as the usage pattern. For example, with respect to the main notice presentation pattern "SY2-1" and the on-hold change presentation pattern "HH3 (on-hold change symbol effect)", instead of the presentation control pattern corresponding to "SY2-1", "HH3-1" as a usage pattern Set the effect control pattern corresponding to That is, after the process of step S 607, the effect control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern and the effect control pattern corresponding to the hold change effect pattern “HH 3-1” are set as use patterns. That is, the effect control pattern corresponding to "SY2-1" set as the usage pattern is rewritten to the effect control pattern corresponding to "HH3-1". Then, the effect execution setting process (S532) is ended.

  If it is determined that the on-hold change effect selected in the on-hold change effect selecting process is not executable (step S606: No), the effect control CPU 120 sets information indicating that the on-hold change effect is to be executed in the next change. (Step S608). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 stores the contents stored in association with the buffer number of the prefetch notice buffer 194B corresponding to the buffer number in the start winning reception command buffer 194A corresponding to the suspension information of the variation ( The buffer number in the start winning reception command buffer 194A corresponding to the hold information of the first start winning combination to which the information indicating that the hold change effect is to be executed, the information specifying the hold display of the target is changed next to the change. It stores (transfers) in correspondence with the buffer number of the corresponding pre-reading notice buffer 194B. For example, the buffer number (buffer number “1”) of the prefetch notice buffer 194B corresponding to the buffer number (for example, buffer number “1”) in the start winning reception command buffer 194A corresponding to the suspension information of the variation If the information indicating that the pending change presentation is to be performed and the buffer number “3” for specifying the pending display of the target are stored, the presentation control CPU 120 causes the second variation to be changed next (1) Corresponds to the buffer number (buffer number "2") of the prefetch notice buffer 194B corresponding to the buffer number (for example, buffer number "2") in the start winning reception command buffer 194A corresponding to the suspension information of the start winning Then, the information indicating that the hold change presentation is to be performed and the buffer number “3” are stored (transcribed). Then, the effect execution setting process (S532) is ended. That is, when it is not determined that the on-hold change effect selected in the on-hold change effect selection process (step S604) is executable (step S606: No), the on-hold change effect is not executed due to the change. Control to execute the pending change presentation at the next change. Then, the effect execution setting process (S532) is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S603 that the on-hold change effect is not to be executed (step S603: No), it is determined whether to cause on-hold change cassette effect to be executed in the fluctuation (step S610). FIG. 29B is a setting example of the determination ratio of the presence / absence of execution of the hold change change presentation based on the hold change presence / absence effect execution determination table which is referred to in order to determine the presence / absence of the hold change cassette effect. That is, the effect control CPU 120 executes the on-hold change garbled effect based on the on-hold change gasse effect execution presence / absence determination table shown in FIG. 29B and the random value MR11 for the on-off determination of the on-hold change gasse effect. Decide whether or not. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the on-hold change gasse effect in the variation (that is, whether or not it is determined to perform on-hold change gasse effect in step S610) (step S613). If it is determined that the on-hold change gasse effect is not to be executed (step S613: No), the effect execution setting process (S532) is ended.

  If it is determined that the on-hold change gasse effect is to be executed (step S613: Yes), on-hold change gasse effect selection processing is executed (step S614). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines an effect mode (hold change change effect effect pattern) of the hold change error effect to be executed in the variable display.

  FIG. 29C is a setting example of the determination ratio of the pending change false effect pattern by the pending change false effect pattern determination table. The on-hold change garbled effect pattern “HHG1 (simple on-hold change garbled effect)” in FIG. 29 (C) is a gusset effect corresponding to the on-off change effect pattern “HH1 (simple on-hold change effect)” in FIG. The on-hold change garbled effect pattern “HHG2 (on-hold change button garbled effect)” in FIG. 29C is a gusset effect corresponding to the on-off change effect pattern “HH2 (on-hold change button effect)” in FIG. The on-hold change garbled effect pattern “HHG3 (on-hold change symbol Gase effect)” in FIG. 29C is a gusset effect corresponding to the on-off change effect pattern “HH3 (on-hold change symbol effect)” in FIG. In addition, although "HHG3-1" corresponding to "HH3-1" exists in "HHG3", "HHH3-2" corresponding to "HH3-2" does not exist. The hold change change presentation effect pattern "HHG4 (hold change window step-up play effect)" in FIG. 29 (C) is a case corresponding to the hold change effect pattern "HH4 (hold change window step-up effect)" in FIG. It is an effect. Note that "HHH4" includes "HHG4-1" corresponding to "HH4-1" and "HHG4-2" corresponding to "HH4-2", but "HH4-3" corresponds to "HH4-3". HHG 4-3 does not exist.

  After executing the processing of step S 614, the CPU for producing control CPU 120 selects the pending change gasse effect selected in the pending change gasse effect selecting process based on the selection result of the main notice effect and the selecting result of the pending change gasse effect. It is determined whether it is executable (step S615). In addition, the process (step S615) of determining whether or not the pending change cassette effect selected in the pending change cassette effect selection process is executable determines whether or not the pending change presentation effect selected in the pending change presentation effect selection process is executable. Since the process is the same as the process (step S605), the description is omitted. Note that, as described above, the type of the hold change cast effect is less than the type of the hold change effect, so although the processing is the same, a difference occurs in the determination result. For example, when the main notice presentation pattern "SY2-2" and the hold change presentation pattern "HH3" are selected, the presentation time (9000 ms) of "SY2-2" and the presentation time (9000 ms) of "HH3-2" And the hold change effect pattern “HH3 (HH3-2)” is determined to be executable, but when the main notice effect pattern “SY2-2” and the hold change effect pattern “HHG3” are selected. Since there is no hold change change presentation effect pattern "HHG3-2" corresponding to the hold change effect pattern "HH3-2" as described above, it is determined that the hold change operation effect pattern "HHG3" can not be executed.

  If the effect control CPU 120 determines that the on-hold change gasse effect selected in the on-hold change gasse effect selection process is executable (step S616: Yes), based on the selection result of the main notice effect and the on-hold change gasse effect. Then, as in the process of step S607, the effect control pattern that has already been set is reset (step S617). Then, the effect execution setting process (S532) is ended. If the effect control CPU 120 determines that the on-hold change gasse effect selected in the on-hold change gasse effect selection process is not executable (step S616: No), the effect execution setting process (step S532) ends. That is, when it is not determined that the pending change gusset presentation selected in the pending change gusset presentation selection process (step S614) is executable (step S616: No), the pending change gusset presentation is executed by the change. Without performing this, the execution of the pending change case presentation is cancelled. Then, the effect execution setting process (S532) is ended.

  Next, a specific example of control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  On the main substrate 11 side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the first start condition is satisfied, the CPU 103 updates the first number of pending storages (step S215). The CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value MR1 for determining the special view display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random number value MR3 for determining the variation category (step S217). The CPU 103 determines the special view display result using the random number value MR1 for determining the special view display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the like (steps S403 and S404). The CPU 103 determines the variation category based on the special map display result which is the determination result, the number of pending storages updated in step S215, and the random value MR3 for variation category determination extracted in step S217 (step S412) . The CPU 103 that has determined the variation category sets transmission of a variation category command specifying a variation category that is a determination result (step S413), and executes command control processing (step S17). As a result, a variation category command or the like specifying the variation category determined in step S412 is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12.

  Further, on the side of the main substrate 11, when the first start condition is satisfied, the CPU 103 first uses the random value MR3 for determination of the variation category extracted in step S217 in the variation pattern setting process (step S111). Without extracting the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category again, numerical data indicating the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is extracted again. Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines a fluctuation pattern based on numerical data indicating the newly extracted random number value MR3 for fluctuation category determination and numerical data indicating the random pattern value MR5 for fluctuation pattern determination. The CPU 103 which has determined the fluctuation pattern sets transmission of a fluctuation pattern designation command which designates the fluctuation pattern which is the determination result, and executes a command control process (step S17). As a result, a fluctuation pattern designation command or the like for specifying the fluctuation pattern determined in step S111 is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12.

  On the side of the effect control board 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the first start condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 120 causes the first start winning memory display area 5HL to be additionally displayed in the hold effect determination process (step S160). Determine the display mode (display mode at the time of addition) of the hold display during the event, decide whether or not to execute the hold change effect, and if it is decided to execute the hold change effect, the execution place (timing) of the hold change effect decide. In addition, based on the determination result of the hold production determination process, the effect control CPU 120 executes the determination contents of the hold production determination process (for example, the display mode upon addition, information indicating that the hold change presentation is to be performed, the hold change presentation) The execution location of the case is stored in the prefetch notice buffer 194B (step S161), and a hold display is added to the first start winning storage display area 5HL based on the stored contents (display mode at the time of addition) (step S162) ).

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, when the first start condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect control CPU 120 based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11. In the variable display, whether or not to execute the main preview effect and the effect mode (main preview effect pattern) of the main preview effect in the case of execution are determined (step S601), and the fluctuation pattern and the main preview effect selection process The effect control pattern is set based on the selection result of (step S602). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the change is a change causing the on-hold change effect to be performed, with reference to the prefetch notice buffer 194B (step S603). When the change is a change for executing the on-hold change effect (step S603: Yes), the on-hold change effect is selected (step S604), and is selected based on the selection result of the main advance presentation effect and the on-hold change effect It is determined whether or not the pending change presentation is executable (step S605), and when the selected presentation change presentation is executable (step S606: Yes), the presentation control CPU 120 performs the advance presentation and the pending change presentation Based on the selection result, the effect control pattern already set in step S602 is reset (added, rewritten, etc.) (step S607). When the selected on-hold change effect is not executable (step S606: No), the effect control CPU 120 stores information indicating that the on-hold change effect is to be performed in the next change in the prefetch notice buffer 194B (step S608). Further, when the change is not a change for executing the on-hold change presentation (step S603: No), the CPU 120 for effect control executes a process regarding the on-hold change gusset presentation (step S610 to step S617).

  FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of display operation in the image display device 5. Specifically, (a) to (e) in FIG. 30A are obtained by arranging the respective scenes in the image display device 5 in time series. The same applies to (a) to (e) of FIG. 30 (B) and (a) to (e) of FIG. 31 and FIG. In FIG. 30 to FIG. 32, the arrow “画像” in the image display device 5 indicates that the decorative pattern is changing.

  In (a) of FIG. 30A, the hold display M0 (white) is displayed in the current hold display area, the hold display M1 (white), the hold display M2 (white), and the first start winning storage display area 5HL. , A hold display M3 (white) is displayed. It is to be noted that, immediately before the pending display M0 is moved to the current pending display area as shown in (a) of FIG. 30 (A), an effect corresponding to the pending display M0 in buffer number "1" of the prefetch notice buffer 194B. The display mode (display mode "white" at the time of addition) of the hold display M0 determined at the start winning combination of the hold display M0 is stored as the content, and the buffer number "2" of the prefetch notice buffer 194B is displayed on the hold display M1. The display mode (display mode "white" at the time of addition) of the hold display M1 determined at the start winning combination of the hold display M1 is stored as the corresponding effect content, and is held in the buffer number "3" of the prefetch notice buffer 194B. The display mode (display mode “white color at the time of addition”) of the hold display M2 determined at the start winning combination of the hold display M1 is stored as effect contents corresponding to the display M2, In the buffer number "4" of the file 194B, the display mode (display mode at the time of addition "white") of the hold display M3 determined at the start winning prize of the hold display M1 is stored as effect contents corresponding to the hold display M3. Shall be The same applies to FIGS. 31 (A) and 32 (A).

  When variable display of the hold information of the hold display M0 is started, the effect control CPU 120 causes the fluctuation pattern “PA5 designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 in the main preview effect presentation selection process (step S601). Based on -1 (super reach β (loss)), full screen background foretelling that super reach β may be executed "Next notice! Hot battle." Start decoration display of variable design When it is determined in step S610 that the main notification effect pattern "SY1 (full screen background effect)" to be cut-in displayed at time etc. is not executed and it is determined in step S610 not to execute the pending change gusset effect, As shown in b), the full screen background "Next notice! Hot fight." is displayed. Note that (c) in FIG. 30 (A) is a state immediately before the finalized display of the finalized decorative symbol (“1” “2” “1”) is displayed at the end of the super reach β. (D) of FIG. 30 (A) is a state in which the finalized decorative symbols ("1", "2", "1") are stopped and displayed. (E) of FIG. 30A shows a state where variable display of the hold information of the hold display M1 is started. In addition, in the above-described effect, in step S602, an effect control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern "PA5-1" and an effect control pattern corresponding to the main notice effect pattern "SY1" are set as usage patterns Is realized by

  (A) of FIG. 30 (B) is a scene similar to (a) of FIG. 30 (A), but immediately before the hold display M0 is moved and displayed in the current hold display area, the (a) of FIG. The buffer number “1” is, as effect contents corresponding to the hold indication M0, in addition to the display mode (display mode at the time of addition “white”) of the hold indication M0 determined at the start winning combination of the hold indication M0 The difference is that information indicating that the change effect is to be performed and information indicating that the target is the hold display M2 (buffer number “3” of the prefetch notice buffer 194B corresponding to the hold display M2) are stored.

  When variable display of the hold information of the hold display M0 is started, the effect control CPU 120 causes the fluctuation pattern “PA5 designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 in the main preview effect presentation selection process (step S601). Based on -1 (super reach β (loss)), full screen background foretelling that super reach β may be executed "Next notice! Hot battle." Start decoration display of variable design When the main notice effect pattern "SY1 (full screen background effect)" to be cut in is displayed at time etc. is selected, the hold display of the target is confirmed in the hold change effect selection process (step S604) In the case where the hold change effect pattern “HH1 (simple hold change effect)” to be changed to is selected, (b) of FIG. Similarly, as shown in (b) of FIG. 30 (B), the full screen background “next time, notice! Hot battle.” Is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in (c) of FIG. 30B, the display of the hold display M2 in the state immediately before the finalized display of the decorative symbol (“1” “2” “1”) is stopped at the end of the super reach β An effect (for example, flickering or vibration; illustrated by a cross in FIG. 30B) indicating a change in the mode is performed, and the finalized decorative symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in (d) of FIG. After that, the hold indication M2 changes from white to blue. That is, (c) and (d) of FIG. 30 (B) show the on-hold change effect based on the on-hold change effect pattern “HH1”. In addition, in the step S602, the effect control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern "PA5-1" and the effect control pattern corresponding to the main preview effect pattern "SY1" are set as use patterns in the above-mentioned effect, In the subsequent step S607, in addition to the effect control pattern set as the use pattern in step S602, the effect control pattern corresponding to the hold change effect pattern "HH1" is set as the use pattern.

  In FIG. 30A, the CPU for effect control 120 determines in step S610 that the pending change gusset presentation is to be executed, and the pending change gusset presentation selection processing (step S614) causes the pending change gusset presentation pattern “HHG1 (simple pending When (CASE effect of change) is selected, as shown in (c) of FIG. 30 (B), although an effect is suggested to suggest a change of the display mode of the suspension display M2, (d) of FIG. The display mode of the hold display M2 remains white without changing to blue as in the above. In addition, in the step S602, the effect control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern "PA5-1" and the effect control pattern corresponding to the main preview effect pattern "SY1" are set as use patterns in the above-mentioned effect, In the subsequent step S617, in addition to the effect control pattern set as the use pattern in step S602, the effect control pattern corresponding to the holding change false effect pattern "HHG1" is set as the use pattern.

  In (a) of FIG. 31A, the hold display M0 (white) is displayed in the current hold display area, the hold display M1 (white), the hold display M2 (white), and the first start winning storage display area 5HL. , A hold display M3 (white) is displayed. When the variable display of the hold information of the hold display M0 is started, the effect control CPU 120 causes the fluctuation pattern “PA4 designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 in the main preliminary announcement effect selection process (step S601). A main notice effect pattern "SY2-" which variably displays a development symbol (for example, "development") for noticing that there is a possibility of development to super reach α based on -1 (super reach α (loss)) ". If it is determined in step S610 that the 1) (advanced symbol effect (N)) is selected and it is determined in step S610 not to execute the pending change gusset effect, variable display is performed as shown in (c) of FIG. The roaring effect of the development pattern is performed. In addition, (d) of FIG. 31 (A) is the state by which the development symbol was stopped and displayed on the effective line. (E) of FIG. 31 (A) is the early stage of Super Reach α (a scene just before development). In addition, in the step S602, the effect control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern "PA4-1" and the effect control pattern corresponding to the main notice effect pattern "SY2-1" are set as usage patterns in the above-mentioned effect It is realized by being done.

  (A) of FIG. 31 (B) is a scene similar to (a) of FIG. 31 (A), but immediately before the hold display M0 is moved and displayed in the current hold display area, the (a) of FIG. The buffer number “1” is, as effect contents corresponding to the hold indication M0, in addition to the display mode (display mode at the time of addition “white”) of the hold indication M0 determined at the start winning combination of the hold indication M0 The difference is that information indicating that the change effect is to be performed and information indicating that the target is the hold display M2 (buffer number “3” of the prefetch notice buffer 194B corresponding to the hold display M2) are stored.

  When the variable display of the hold information of the hold display M0 is started, the effect control CPU 120 causes the fluctuation pattern “PA4 designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 in the main preliminary announcement effect selection process (step S601). Based on -1 (super reach α (loss)) ", a development symbol (for example," development ") foretelling that there is a possibility of development to super reach α The main notice effect pattern "SY2-1 (advanced symbol effect (N))" to be made to be selected is selected, and in the subsequent hold change effect selection process (step S604), a notice is given that there may be a hold change effect Hold change symbol (pattern of the shape of the magic girl character) is displayed variably during decoration display etc., and hold change symbol is displayed on the effective line. If the hold change effect pattern "HH3-1 (hold change symbol effect (N))" is selected to change the hold display of the target to the advance notice mode after having been made, (c) (d) in FIG. Instead of this, as shown in (c) and (d) of FIG. 31 (B), the magic girl character (hold change pattern) is stopped on the effective line, and the hold display M2 is white to blue by the magic of the magic girl character. Change to That is, (c) and (d) of FIG. 31 (B) show the on-hold change effect based on the on-hold change effect pattern "HH3-1". In addition, in the step S602, the effect control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern "PA4-1" and the effect control pattern corresponding to the main notice effect pattern "SY2-1" are set as usage patterns in the above-mentioned effect In the subsequent step S 607, instead of the effect control pattern corresponding to the main notice effect pattern “SY2-1” set as the usage pattern in step S 602, an effect control pattern corresponding to the hold change effect pattern “HH 3-1” Is realized by being set as a use pattern. In other words, in step S607, the effect control pattern corresponding to the main notice effect pattern "SY2-1" set as the usage pattern is rewritten to the effect control pattern corresponding to the hold change effect pattern "HH3-1". Is realized by

  In FIG. 31A, the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S610 to execute the on-hold change gasse effect, and the on-hold change gasse effect pattern “HHG 3-1 (in step S614). When “hold change symbol pattern effect (N)” is selected, for example, although the hold change symbol is variably displayed as shown in (c) of FIG. 31 (B), stop display is not made on the effective line, or After the stop display on the effective line, the target display of the target is apparently changed to the notice mode and is not changed finally. In addition, in the step S602, the effect control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern "PA4-1" and the effect control pattern corresponding to the main notice effect pattern "SY2-1" are set as usage patterns in the above-mentioned effect In step S 617, instead of the effect control pattern corresponding to the main notice effect pattern "SY2-1" set as the usage pattern in step S602, effect control corresponding to the pending change gusset effect pattern "HHG3-1" It is realized by the pattern being set as the use pattern. In other words, in step S617, the effect control pattern corresponding to the main notice effect pattern "SY2-1" set as the usage pattern is rewritten to the effect control pattern corresponding to the pending change gusset effect pattern "HHG3-1" Is realized by

  In (a) of FIG. 32A, the hold display M0 (white) is displayed in the current hold display area, the hold display M1 (white), the hold display M2 (white), and the first start winning storage display area 5HL. , A hold display M3 (white) is displayed. When variable display of the hold information of the hold display M0 is started, the effect control CPU 120 causes the fluctuation pattern “PA5 designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 in the main preview effect presentation selection process (step S601). On the basis of -1 (super reach β (loss)), "a window foretelling that there is a possibility of development to super reach β is displayed in order during variable display of design etc. (Window 1 → Window 2 → When the main notice effect pattern “SY3-3 (battle system window step-up effect (SU3))” to be windowed 3) is selected, and it is determined in step S610 that the on-hold change gusset effect is not executed, FIG. The windows are sequentially displayed during the variable display as shown in (b), (c) and (d) of FIG. 2 (A) (e) is the beginning of Super Reach β In addition, the above-mentioned effects are the effect control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern “PA 5-1” and the main notice effect pattern in step S602. The effect control pattern corresponding to “SY3-3” is realized by being set as a use pattern.

  (A) of FIG. 32 (B) is a scene similar to (a) of FIG. 32 (A), but immediately before the hold display M0 is moved and displayed in the current hold display area, the (a) of FIG. The buffer number “1” is, as effect contents corresponding to the hold indication M0, in addition to the display mode (display mode at the time of addition “white”) of the hold indication M0 determined at the start winning combination of the hold indication M0 The difference is that information indicating that the change effect is to be performed and information indicating that the target is the hold display M2 (buffer number “3” of the prefetch notice buffer 194B corresponding to the hold display M2) are stored.

  When variable display of the hold information of the hold display M0 is started, the effect control CPU 120 causes the fluctuation pattern “PA5 designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 in the main preview effect presentation selection process (step S601). On the basis of -1 (super reach β (loss)), "a window foretelling that there is a possibility of development to super reach β is displayed in order during variable display of design etc. (Window 1 → Window 2 → Window 3) The main notice effect pattern "SY3-3 (Battle system window step up effect (SU3))" to be made to be selected is selected, and there is a possibility that the hold change effect is executed in the hold change effect selection process (step S604) A window (a window where a still or moving image of a girl warrior character is played) If you select the hold change effect pattern "HH4-3 (hold change window step-up effect (SU3))" to be displayed (window 1 → window 2 → window 3) in order during variable display of the decorative design etc. As shown in (b) (c) (d) of FIG. 32 (B) instead of (b) (c) (d) of 32 (A), the window of the girl warrior character is displayed in order, and the girl The hold indication M2 changes from white to blue by the sword of the warrior character. That is, (b) (c) (d) in Figure 32 (B) is a pending change presentation based on the pending change presentation pattern "HH4-3". In addition, in the step S602, the effect control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern "PA5-1" and the effect control pattern corresponding to the main notice effect pattern "SY3-3" are set as the use pattern in the above-mentioned effect In the subsequent step S 607, instead of the effect control pattern corresponding to the main notice effect pattern “SY3-3” set as the usage pattern in step S 602, an effect control pattern corresponding to the hold change effect pattern “HH 4-3” Is realized by being set as a use pattern. In other words, in step S607, the effect control pattern corresponding to the main notice effect pattern "SY3-3" set as the usage pattern is rewritten to the effect control pattern corresponding to the hold change effect pattern "HH4-3" Is realized by

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect execution setting process. The CPU for effect control 120 may execute the effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 33 instead of the effect execution setting process shown in FIG. Similar to step S601 in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 executes main notice effect selection processing (step S701). Subsequently, similar to step S602 in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 and the selection result of the main preview effect selection processing. A pattern is set (step S702). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the pre-reading advance notice buffer 194B as in step S603 of FIG. 27, and determines whether or not to execute the on-hold change effect in the change (step S703).

  If it is determined that the on-hold change effect is to be executed (step S703: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is on-hold change effect corresponding to the selection result of the main preview effect selection process (step S701). (Step S704). Specifically, if any main notice effect is not selected in the main notice effect selection process (step S701) (if "no execution" is determined in the main notice effect determination table), the effect control CPU 120 Corresponds to the selection result of the main notice presentation selection processing based on the relationship between the special pattern fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 and the presentation time of the hold change presentation, etc. It is determined whether there is a pending change effect. In the case of the present embodiment, a special pattern of the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 as a pending change presentation corresponding to the selection result (“no effect”) of the main preview presentation effect selection processing. It is determined that there is any hold change effect pattern according to the change time. For example, in the case of the fluctuation pattern "PA1-1", the special pattern fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern fluctuation pattern "PA1-1" as a pending change effect corresponding to the selection result ("No effect") of the main preview effect selection processing If there is a pending change presentation pattern "HH1" corresponding to (3000 ms) and it is other than the variation pattern "PA1-1", it may be determined that the pending change presentation patterns "HH1" to "HH4" are present.

  On the other hand, when one of the main notice effects is selected in the main notice effect selection process (step S 701), the effect control CPU 120 determines one of “SY 1” to “SY 3-4” in the main notice effect determination table. When the main preview effect selected in the main preview effect selection process and the on-hold change effect selected in the on-hold change effect selection process, the relationship between the timing at which each is executed, and the respective It is determined whether or not there is a pending change presentation corresponding to the selection result of the main preview presentation presentation selection processing based on the relationship between the presentation contents, the relationship between the respective presentation times, and the like. For example, when "SY1 (full screen background effect)" is selected in the main preview effect selection process, for example, the hold change effect (HH2 (hold change button) corresponding to the selection result (SY1) of the main preview effect selection process It is determined that there is a presentation). When "SY2-1 (developed symbol effect (N))" is selected in the main preview effect selection process, for example, the pending change effect (HH3) corresponding to the selection result (SY2-1) of the main preview effect selection process It is determined that -1 (hold change symbol effect (N)) exists. When “SY2-2 (Development symbol effect (L))” is selected in the main notice effect selection process, for example, the pending change effect (HH3) corresponding to the selection result (SY2-2) of the main notice effect selection process -2 (hold change symbol effect (L)) is determined to be present. When "SY3-1 (battle system window step-up effect (SU1))" is selected in the main preview effect selection process, for example, the hold change corresponding to the selection result (SY3-1) of the main preview effect selection process It is determined that the effect (HH 4-1 (hold change window step up effect (SU 1))) is present. When "SY3-2 (battle system window step-up effect (SU2))" is selected in the main preview effect selection process, for example, the hold change corresponding to the selection result (SY3-2) of the main preview effect selection process It is determined that the effect (HH4-2 (hold change window step-up effect (SU2))) is present. When "SY3-3 (battle system window step-up effect (SU3))" is selected in the main preview effect selection process, for example, the hold change corresponding to the selection result (SY3-3) of the main preview effect selection process It is determined that an effect (HH 4-3 (hold change window step-up effect (SU 3))) exists. When "SY3-4 (battle system window step-up effect (SU3))" is selected in the main notice effect selection process, the pending change effect corresponding to the selection result (SY3-4) of the main notice effect selection process is It determines that it does not exist.

  That is, when the main notice effect pattern “SY3-4” is selected in the main notice effect selection process, the effect control CPU 120 determines that there is no hold change effect corresponding to the selection result of the main notice effect selection process, Corresponds to the selection result of the main notice effect selection process when the main notice effect pattern is not selected in the main notice effect selection process or when the main notice effect pattern other than the main notice effect pattern "SY3-4" is selected It is determined that there is a pending change effect.

  If the CPU 120 for effect control determines that there is a hold change effect corresponding to the selection result of the main preview effect selection process (step S704: Yes), the hold change effect corresponding to the selection result for the advance effect is determined ( Step S705). For example, when the main notice effect pattern "SY1" is selected, the hold change effect pattern "HH2" is determined, and when the main notice effect pattern "SY2-1" is selected, the hold change effect pattern " If HH3-1 is determined and the main notice effect pattern "SY2-2" is selected, the hold change effect pattern "HH3-2" is determined, and the main notice effect pattern "SY3-1" is selected. If it has been, the hold change effect pattern "HH4-1" is determined, and if the main notice effect pattern "SY3-2" is selected, the hold change effect pattern "HH4-2" is determined, and the main notice If the effect pattern "SY3-3" is selected, the on-hold change effect pattern "HH4-3" is determined, and if any main notice effect pattern is not selected, the on-hold change effect pattern "HH" To determine ".

  Subsequent to step S705, the CPU for effect control 120 resets the already-set effect control pattern based on the selection result of the main preview effect and the determined on-hold change effect, as in step S607 of FIG. Step S707). Then, the effect execution setting process (S532) is ended.

  That is, when any main notice effect pattern is not selected in the main notice effect selection process (step S701) (when "no execution" is selected), the fluctuation pattern already set in step S702. In addition to the effect control pattern corresponding to, the effect control pattern corresponding to the holding change effect pattern “HH1” determined in step S705 is set as the usage pattern. When the main notice effect pattern “SY1” is selected in the main notice effect selection process (step S701), the effect control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern already set in step S702 is used as a use pattern. In addition to the effect control pattern corresponding to the main notice effect pattern "SY1", the effect control pattern corresponding to the hold change effect pattern "HH1" determined in step S705 is set. Further, when the main notice effect pattern “SY2-1” is selected in the main notice effect selection process (step S701), the effect control corresponding to the fluctuation pattern already set in step S702 as a usage pattern Instead of the pattern and the effect control pattern corresponding to the main notice effect pattern "SY2-1", the effect control pattern corresponding to the pending change effect pattern "HH3-1" determined in step S705 is set (rewritten) . Also when the main notice effect pattern "SY2-2", the main notice effect pattern "SY3-1", the main notice effect pattern "SY3-2", and the main notice effect pattern "SY3-3" are selected, the main notice effect This is the same as when the pattern "SY2-1" is selected.

  On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that there is no on-hold change effect corresponding to the selection result of the main preview effect selection process (step S704: No), similarly to step S608 in FIG. Information indicating that the change effect is to be performed is set (step S 708). Then, the effect execution setting process (S532) is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S703 that the on-hold change effect is not to be executed (step S703: No), it is determined whether to cause on-hold change cassette effect to be executed in the variation, as in step S610 in FIG. (Step S710). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the pending change gusset effect in the variation, as in step S613 in FIG. 27 (step S713). If it is determined that the on-hold change gasse effect is not to be performed (step S713: No), the effect execution setting process (S532) is ended.

  If it is determined to execute the hold change cast effect (step S713: Yes), as in the process of step S704, whether or not there is a hold change cast effect corresponding to the selection result of the main preview effect selection process (step S701) It is determined (step S714). Note that, as described above, since the type of the pending change cast effect is less than the type of the pending change effect, although the processing is the same as the process of step S704, a difference occurs in the determination result. For example, when “SY2-2 (Development symbol effect (L))” is selected in the main notice effect selection process, there is no hold change change effect corresponding to the effect time of “SY2-2”. It is determined that there is no hold change change effect corresponding to the selection result (SY2-2) of the advance effect selection process.

  If the effect control CPU 120 determines that there is a hold change change effect corresponding to the selection result of the main preview effect selection processing (step S 714: Yes), the hold corresponding to the selection result of the advance effect in the process of step S 705 Similar to the case of determining the change effect, the on-hold change garbled effect corresponding to the selection result of the advance effect is determined (step S715). For example, when the main notice presentation pattern "SY1" is selected, the hold change change presentation pattern "HHG2" is determined, and when the main notice production pattern "SY2-1" is selected, the hold change cast effect is displayed. If the pattern "HHG3-1" is determined and the main notice presentation effect pattern "SY3-1" is selected, the hold change change presentation effect pattern "HHG4-1" is determined, and the main notice presentation pattern "SY3-2" If is selected, the hold change change presentation effect pattern "HHG4-2" is determined, and if any of the main preview effect production patterns is not selected, the hold change change presentation effect pattern "HH1" is determined.

  Following step S 715, CPU 120 for effect control resets the effect control pattern that has already been set, similarly to the process of step S 707, based on the selection result of the main preview effect and the determined pending change cast effect. S717). Then, the effect execution setting process (S532) is ended. If the effect control CPU 120 determines that there is no hold change change effect corresponding to the selection result of the main preview effect selection process (step S701) (step S714: No), the effect execution setting process (step S532) ends. That is, the effect execution setting process (step S532) is ended without executing the on-hold change garbled effect due to the change.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment variably displays a plurality of types of identification information according to the establishment of a predetermined start condition, and includes variable display means for deriving a display result. A special gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) which is advantageous for the player when a specific display result (for example, a determined special symbol to be a big hit symbol or a decided decorative symbol to be a big hit combination) is displayed. And the like (for example, the gaming machine 1), and holding storage means (for example, the first special view holding storage unit 151A) for storing the holding information corresponding to the variable display of the identification information which has not been executed yet. , Second special view reserve storage unit 151B, start winning combination reception command buffer 194A, etc.), and when variable display of identification information is started, the display result is Using a random number value MR1 for special pattern display result determination or a random number value MR2 for big hit classification determination in the special symbol normal processing of step S110 by the CPU 103 to determine whether or not to set a display result Variable display pattern determination means (for example, change category, change pattern, etc.) for determining a variable display pattern (for example, a change category, a change pattern, etc.) of the variable display of identification information based on the process of determining fixed special symbols In the variation pattern setting process of step S111 by the CPU 103, the variation category determination table to be used is selected and selected from among the plurality of variation category determination tables shown in FIG. 17 based on the special view display result and the number of pending storages. Change based on the determined change category determination table and the random value MR3 for change category determination The category is determined, and based on the variation category which is the determination result, the variation pattern determination table to be used is selected from among the plurality of variation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 19, and the selected variation pattern determination table and variation pattern determination Processing for determining the variation pattern based on the random number value MR5 and the display control means for performing variable display of the identification information (for example, display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern is displayed 28 to transmit to the VDP of the unit 123, etc., and to start the variation of the decoration pattern on the screen of the image display device 5), and the notice effect effect (for example, FIG. Notice presentation effect judging means (for example, CP for presentation control) which determines whether or not to execute the main notice presentation indicated by the main notice presentation pattern etc. Hold display means for displaying a main advance notice effect selection process (step S601) and the like by U120 and a hold display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means in the hold display unit (for example, start winning storage display area 5H) (For example, a process of adding a hold display to the start winning storage display area 5H in the hold addition process of step S162, etc.) and a display mode of the hold display displayed on the hold display unit are notice modes (for example, blue in FIG. 24) By changing to yellow, red, etc., the step of holding change execution means (for example, effect execution setting process (FIG. 27)) indicating the possibility that the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the holding display will be the specific display result In S607, the display mode of the hold display displayed in the first start winning combination storage display area 5HL is, for example, a display mode one step higher (for example, The effect control pattern to be changed from color → blue, blue → yellow, yellow → red etc.) is set as the usage pattern, and the display control data included in the set effect control pattern is specified in step S535 by the effect control CPU 120 Processing for changing the hold display displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL to a notice mode by transmitting a display control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc., and the display on the hold display unit On-hold change effect executing means (for example, effect control) for executing a predetermined on-hold change effect (such as on-hold change effect by the on-hold change effect pattern of FIG. 29A) in changing the display mode of the on-hold display Hold change effect selection process (step S605) by the CPU 120 for step S605 The effect control pattern corresponding to the pending change effect pattern selected in is set as the usage pattern, and in step S535 by the effect control CPU 120, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern set is set. When changing the display mode of the hold display displayed in the first start winning a prize storage display area 5HL to a notice mode by transmitting to VDP etc. of the display control unit 123, it is determined in the hold change effect selection process (step S605) And the like) and the variable display of the identification information to be executed until the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the holding display to be changed to the advance notice mode by the holding change execution means, etc. A pending change presentation form that determines whether to execute a change presentation Determination means (for example, processing to determine the execution place (timing) of the hold change effect in the hold effect determination process of FIG. 23 by the effect control CPU 120 (step S160), etc.) and identification information for executing the hold change effect When variable display of the identification information determined by the hold change effect determination unit is started as variable display (for example, when it is determined in step S603 of FIG. 27 that the hold change effect is to be performed due to the change) The hold change effect pattern determination means for determining the hold change effect pattern of the hold change effect (for example, the process of selecting the hold change effect pattern in the hold change effect selection process (step S604) of FIG. 27 by the effect control CPU 120) And the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means. Execution control means for controlling the execution of the variable display of identification information based on the control information and controlling the advance presentation effect and the on-hold change presentation effect (for example, the variation pattern and the main pattern in step S602 of FIG. Processing for setting a production control pattern based on the selection result of the preliminary production, and processing for resetting the production control pattern on the basis of the selection result of the main preliminary production and the hold change production in step S607; When the variable display of the identification information determined by the on-hold change effect determination unit is started as the variable display of the identification information for executing the on-hold change effect (for example, the on-hold change presentation is When it is determined to be executed) It is controlled to execute the on-hold change effect by the on-hold change effect pattern determined by the on-hold change effect pattern determining means without executing the notified advance effect (for example, in the process of step S 607 in FIG. 27). The main notice presentation pattern determined in the main notice presentation selection process (step S601) is controlled to be rewritten to the hold change presentation pattern determined in the hold change presentation selection process (step S604).

  According to the above configuration, in the variable display in which the on-hold change effect is executed, the on-hold change effect is executed instead of the main notice effect. Therefore, it is possible to determine the presence / absence of the execution of the main advance notice effect or the main notice effect pattern to be executed regardless of the execution of the hold change effect in the variable display. That is, the process can be simplified by sharing the above-described process relating to the main advance presentation effect with and without executing the pending change presentation.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, the execution control means (such as the effect execution setting process of FIG. 27 by the effect control CPU 120) is replaced with the notice effect pattern (the main notice effect pattern etc.) of the notice effect, and the notice effect pattern The execution of the hold change effect pattern according to is controlled. Specifically, in the effect execution setting process of FIG. 27, control is performed so that the main notice effect pattern is rewritten to the on-hold change effect pattern according to the main notice effect pattern. More specifically, when the hold change effect "HH3" is selected in the hold change effect selection process (step S604), the main notice effect pattern "SY2-1" is selected in the main notice effect selection process (step S601). The production control pattern corresponding to the main notice presentation pattern “SY2-1” set as the usage pattern when being used, the hold change presentation pattern “HH3 having the same presentation time as the main notice presentation pattern“ SY2-1 ” Rewrite to the effect control pattern corresponding to “−1”, and when the main notice effect pattern “SY2-2” is selected in the main notice effect selection process (step S601), the main notice effect pattern “SY2” set as the usage pattern Effect control pattern corresponding to “-2” with the main notice effect pattern “SY2-2” During rewrites the effect control pattern corresponding to the same pending change demonstration pattern "HH3-2".

  According to the above configuration, the on-hold change effect pattern corresponding to the main notice effect pattern is executed. Therefore, it is possible to control the appearance rate in the on-hold change effect so as to correspond to the appearance rate in the main preview effect pattern. In other words, the appearance rate of the main advance notice effect pattern can be maintained as much as possible by rewriting the appearance rate of the hold change effect (the appearance rate of the main notice effect pattern or the hold time of the hold change effect Not be influenced as much as possible by

  Further, as another aspect, the gaming machine 1 is provided with variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information according to establishment of a predetermined start condition, and derived display results (for example, A specific gaming state (for example, a big hit game) which is advantageous for the player when the specified display result (for example, a determined special symbol to be a big hit symbol or a fixed decoration symbol to be a big hit combination etc.) Hold storage means (for example, first special view hold storage) for storing hold information corresponding to a variable display of identification information which has not been executed yet (for example, the game machine 1) Section 151A, second special view reserve storage unit 151B, start winning combination reception command buffer 194A, etc.), and when variable display of identification information is started, the display result is displayed based on the reserve information Predetermination means for determining whether or not to set a fixed display result (for example, in the special symbol normal processing of step S110 by the CPU 103, using a random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, a random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, etc. Variable display pattern determination means (for example, a change category, a change pattern, etc.) for determining a variable display of identification information based on a process of determining a finalized special symbol and the determination result of the predetermination means For example, in the variation pattern setting process of step S111 by the CPU 103, the variation category determination table to be used is selected from among the plurality of variation category determination tables shown in FIG. Based on the selected variation category determination table and the random value MR3 for variation category determination, The category is determined, and the variation pattern determination table to be used is selected from among the plurality of variation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 19 based on the variation category which is the determination result, and the selected variation pattern determination table and variation pattern determination Processing for determining the variation pattern based on the random number value MR5 and the display control means for performing variable display of the identification information (for example, display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern is displayed Processing to transmit the VDP of the unit 123 to the display of the image display device 5 and the like to start the variation of the decoration pattern on the screen of the image display device 5) and the hold display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means Hold display means (for example, start addition processing in step S162) displayed on (for example, start winning a prize storage display area 5H) By changing the display mode of the hold display displayed on the hold display unit and the process of adding the hold display in the prize storage display area 5H and the like to the notice mode (for example, blue, yellow, red, etc. in FIG. 24) Hold change execution means (for example, in step S 707 of the effect execution setting process (FIG. 33) that suggests the possibility that the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the hold display will be the specific display result) Set the effect control pattern that changes the display mode of the pending display displayed on the display mode to a display mode (for example, white → blue, blue → yellow, yellow Display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern set in step S535 by the CPU 120 for display control A process of changing the hold display displayed in the first start winning a prize storage display area 5HL to a notice mode by transmitting to VDP etc. of the unit 123, and a display mode of the hold display displayed on the hold display unit Hold change effect executing means (for example, step S 707 by the effect control CPU 120) for executing a predetermined hold change effect (such as a hold change effect by the hold change effect pattern of FIG. 29A) upon changing the The effect control pattern corresponding to the pending change effect pattern determined in the process of step S705 is set as a usage pattern, and in step S535 by the effect control CPU 120, the display control data included in the effect control pattern set is specified. VDP etc. of display control unit 123 for display control command When changing the display mode of the hold display displayed in the first start winning a prize storage display area 5HL to the notice mode by transmitting, for example, a process of executing the hold change effect determined in the process of step S705), Hold change effect determination to determine which of the variable display of identification information is to be executed until the variable display of identification information corresponding to the hold display changed to the advance notice mode by the hold change execution means A means (for example, a process of determining an execution place (timing) of the hold change effect in the hold effect determination process of FIG. 23 by the effect control CPU 120 (step S160)) and variable of identification information for executing the hold change effect Variable display of the identification information determined by the hold change effect determination unit is started as the display. (E.g., when it is determined in step S703 of FIG. 33 that the suspension change effect is to be executed due to the variation), the variable display pattern of the variable display of the identification information determined by the variable display pattern determination unit On-hold change effect pattern determination means (for example, on-off change in FIG. 33 by the effect control CPU 120) for determining on-off change effect pattern (for example, on-off change effect pattern in FIG. 29A) of the on-hold change effect In the process of determining the effect (step S705), the variable display pattern determining means determines the pending change effect pattern corresponding to the main preview effect selected in the main preview effect selection process (step S701). Controlling execution of variable display of identification information based on the selected variable display pattern Also, an execution control unit (for example, a variation pattern in step S 702 in FIG. 33 by the CPU 120 for effect control) that controls the execution of the on-hold change effect based on the on-hold change effect pattern determined by the on-hold change effect pattern determination unit And processing for setting the presentation control pattern based on the selection result of the main advance presentation effect, and processing for resetting the presentation control pattern based on the selection result of the main advance presentation effect and the hold change presentation in step S707).

  According to the above configuration, the on-hold change effect pattern executed in the variable display of certain identification information is determined based on the variable display pattern determined at the start of the variable display of the identification information. Therefore, the on-hold change presentation can be suitably performed according to the variable display pattern determined when the variable display is performed.

  In the gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the identification information determined by the on-hold change effect judging means is started as the variable display of the identification information to execute the on-hold change effect, the execution control means identifies the identification information Of the on-hold change effect by the on-hold change effect pattern determined by the on-hold change effect pattern determination unit without executing the on-the-off effect effect (for example, the main informing effect selected in step S701) performed with the variable display of Control to make it run. Specifically, as in the process of step S 607 of FIG. 27 and the process of step S 707 of FIG. 33 as in the process of step S 707 of FIG. It is controlled to rewrite the advance presentation effect pattern to the on-hold change presentation pattern determined in the process of step S705. For example, in the process of step S 707 of FIG. 33 and the like, similarly to the process of step S 607 of FIG. According to the above configuration, the on-hold change presentation is executed instead of the main advance presentation presentation. Accordingly, it is possible to match the effect to be performed in the variable display.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 has a plurality of types of pending display notification modes (for example, red, yellow, blue, etc.) indicating the possibility of different specific display results. High) exists. The on-hold change effect determining means (for example, on-hold effect determination process (step S160 etc.)) determines whether the on-hold change effect is to be executed in variable display of identification information corresponding to any on-hold information. It is determined which of a plurality of types of advance notice modes are to be changed in the effect, and the on-hold change effect pattern determination means (for example, processing to determine on-hold change effect (step S705)) is the variable display pattern determination means The on-hold change effect pattern may be determined based on the variable display pattern determined in accordance with and the determination result as to which of the notice modes determined to be changed by the on-hold change effect determination unit. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 performs, in the hold effect determination process (step S160), a process of determining an addition display mode, a process of determining whether or not to execute a hold change effect, and a hold change effect. In addition to the process of determining the place to execute the hold change presentation when it is determined to execute, the process to determine whether the blue change or the yellow change or the red change is performed when it is determined to execute the hold change effect When it is determined that the hold change effect is to be executed, in step S161, it is associated with the buffer number of the prefetch notice buffer 194B corresponding to the buffer number in the start winning reception command buffer 194A corresponding to the execution place. In addition to the information that specifies the pending display of the target, blue change or yellow change or red change Information indicating the determination result to change may be stored. The effect control CPU 120 selects the main notice effect pattern based on the change pattern in the main notice effect selection process (step S701), and selects the change pattern on the basis of the change pattern in the process of determining the on-hold change effect (step S705). The hold change production pattern is determined on the basis of the determined main preview effect pattern and information indicating the determination result of whether to change blue to yellow or to change from red to red stored in the prefetch notice buffer 194B. You may do so. For example, the determination table of the hold change presentation pattern may be provided for each main notice presentation pattern and for each color. In addition, as an example of the determination of the hold change effect pattern, for example, when the main notice effect pattern is assumed to be the same, a predetermined hold change effect pattern (for example, hold change effect pattern "HH3", hold change effect pattern "HH4 In the case of changing to red, to changing from yellow to yellow, or to change to changing from blue to blue, the determination ratio of “etc.” may be increased in the order of changing to blue. Also, as another example of the determination, when the main notice effect pattern is the same, when the yellowish color is changed, the hold change effect pattern (hot change with longer hold time) than when the blue color is changed. If the effect pattern is determined, and the red change is to be made, the hold change effect pattern (hot hold change effect pattern) having a longer play time is determined than if the yellow change is to be made. Good.

  According to the above configuration, the pending change effect pattern executed in the variable display of certain identification information changes to the variable display pattern determined at the start of the variable display of the identification information and any notice mode among a plurality of types It is determined based on the determination result of whether to Therefore, the on-hold change presentation can be suitably performed depending on which of the plurality of types of the variable display pattern to be determined at the time of change is to be changed.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, the execution control means (such as the effect execution setting process of FIG. 27 by the effect control CPU 120) is determined by the hold change effect determination means as variable display of identification information for executing the hold change effect. When the variable display of the identification information is started (for example, when it is determined that the on-hold change effect is to be executed due to the change in step S603), the advance effect determining unit determines that the advance effect is not performed. (When, for example, "not executed" is determined in the main preview presentation effect selection process (step S601) by the effect control CPU 120, etc.), any one of the above-mentioned pending change presentation pattern determination means The execution of the on-hold change effect is controlled based on the on-hold change effect pattern. For example, in the main preview effect selection process (step S605), when the special pattern change time is a change pattern "PA1-1" having 3000 ms, the hold time other than the hold change effect pattern "HH1" having an effect time of 1000 ms As for the change effect pattern, since the effect time can not be secured sufficiently, it is determined that it can be executed when the hold change effect pattern “HH1” is selected, and when the hold change effect pattern other than the hold change effect pattern “HH1” is selected Determine that it can not be executed. As another example, when the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 is the fluctuation pattern "PA4-1" having a special pattern fluctuation time of 40000 ms, any hold change effect is produced. Even in the case of the pattern, since the effect time can be sufficiently secured, it is determined that the process can be executed even when any hold change effect pattern is selected.

  According to the above configuration, when the main advance notice effect is not performed, the execution of the hold change effect is controlled based on any of the hold change effect patterns. Therefore, the on-hold change presentation can be suitably performed.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, the hold change effect pattern determination means (for example, the effect execution setting process (step S532) by the effect control CPU 120, etc.) is a notice mode of the display mode of the hold display displayed on the hold display unit. Change the display mode of the hold display displayed on the hold display unit to the notice mode (for example, when it is determined in step S603 (step S703) that the hold change effect is not to be executed due to the change). There may be a case where the pending change presentation pattern (for example, the pending change presentation pattern in FIG. 29C, etc.) that is not caused is determined.

  According to the above configuration, when the hold change effect (or hold change case effect) is executed during the variable display, the display mode of the hold display changes to the notice mode and does not change, that is, The expectation of the player is that there is a case where a pending change effect in which the display mode of the pending display changes to a notice mode is executed, and a case in which a pending change case effect in which the display mode of the pending display does not change to a notice mode is executed The feeling can be suitably sustained. In addition to the case where the hold change effect that the display mode of the hold display changes to the notice mode is executed, and the hold change display effect that the display mode of the hold display does not change to the notice mode is performed, the hold change The display mode of the hold display may change to the notice mode without executing the effect.

  In the above description, as shown in FIG. 27 and FIG. 33, the presence or absence of the pending change garbled effect is determined at the time of the variable disclosure, but it may be determined at the start winning combination as in the pending change effect. . In the above description, as shown in FIGS. 29 (A) and 29 (C), the proportion of the garbled effect (proportion of the gusset) is a group of high holding change effects (simple holding change effect, holding change button effect) and Although there is a group of low pending change effects (on hold change symbol effects, on hold change window step-up effects) with a low proportion of Gasse effect, the proportion of Gasse effect may be different for each pending change effect, or all the same It may be a ratio of

  In addition, in the gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the identification information determined by the on-hold change effect judging means is started as the variable display of the identification information to execute the on-hold change effect (for example, In step S603 (step S703), for example, when it is determined that the on-hold change effect is to be executed due to the change, a notice effect to be executed along with the variable display of identification information (for example, the main notice selected in step S601 (step S701) When the on-hold change effect corresponding to the effect can not be performed (for example, when it is determined that it can not be performed in step S 606 (step S 706)), the other process to be performed after the variable display of the identification information In the variable display of the identification information, control the execution of the hold change effect (for example, step S6 In the process of step 8 (step S708), the contents stored in association with the buffer number of the prefetch notice buffer 194B corresponding to the buffer number in the start winning reception command buffer 194A corresponding to the suspension information of the change are By storing (transferring) in correspondence with the buffer number of the prefetch notice buffer 194B corresponding to the buffer number in the start winning at reception command buffer 194A corresponding to the suspension information of the first start winning to be changed next to the fluctuation, next time Control the execution of the pending change presentation in the variable display of the identification information of

  According to the above configuration, when the on-hold change effect corresponding to the main notice effect can not be executed in the variable display, the on-hold change effect is executed in the next variable display, so that the on-hold change effect can be suitably executed. it can. In the above embodiment, when the hold change effect can not be executed, control is made to execute the hold change effect on the next variable display of identification information, but in the process of step S 608 (step S 708) It is also possible to perform control such that the hold change effect is executed in variable display of identification information after the next time by transferring the stored contents to the buffer number of the prefetch notice buffer 194B.

  In the above description, one-step change (white → blue, blue → yellow, yellow → red) is exemplified as a method (change mode) for changing the hold display of the target in the hold change effect to the notice mode. It may be a change in steps (white → yellow, blue → red) or three changes (white → red). Further, the effect control CPU 120 may determine, for example, in what number of steps the change is to be made in consideration of the display color before the change of the target in the hold change effect selection process (step S604). When the number of stages to be changed is not limited to one, the effect control CPU 120 performs the prefetch notice buffer corresponding to the buffer number in the start winning reception command buffer 194A corresponding to the execution place in the process of step S161. Information indicating the number of stages to be changed may be stored in association with the buffer number 194B.

  In the above description, the place (timing) at which the on-hold change effect is executed for a certain on-hold display is one place, but the on-hold change effect may be executed at two or more places. That is, when the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the on-hold change effect in the on-hold effect determination process (step S160), the effect control CPU 120 may determine two or more execution locations of the on-hold change effect. When the effect control CPU 120 determines two or more execution places, in the process of step S161, the prefetch notice buffer 194B corresponding to the buffer number in the start winning reception command buffer 194A corresponding to each execution place. It is preferable to store, as the pending display of the target, information specifying the pending display (the pending display due to the first start winning) as the pending display of the target in association with the buffer number of.

  In the description of FIG. 27, the main notice effect pattern is selected (step S601), the effect control pattern corresponding to the main notice effect pattern is set (step S602), and the hold change effect pattern is selected (step S605). Although the effect control pattern corresponding to the pending change effect pattern is reset (step S 607), after selecting the main notice effect pattern and the pending change effect pattern, the same result as the result of the process of step S 607 is obtained. As described above, the presentation control pattern corresponding to the main notice presentation pattern and the presentation control pattern corresponding to the hold change presentation pattern may be set, or the hold change presentation pattern is selected, and the production control corresponding to the hold change presentation pattern After setting the pattern and selecting the main notice effect pattern, the process of step S 607 As the same result may be re-set the effect control pattern corresponding to the main announcement attraction pattern.

  Further, in the description in FIG. 33, the main notice effect pattern is selected (step S701), the effect control pattern corresponding to the main notice effect pattern is set (step S702), and the hold change effect pattern corresponding to the main notice effect pattern is After the decision (step S705), the effect control pattern corresponding to the hold change effect pattern is reset (step S707), but after the main notice effect pattern is determined and the hold change effect pattern is set, the step S707 is performed. The effect control pattern corresponding to the main preview effect pattern and the effect control pattern corresponding to the on-hold change effect pattern may be set so as to obtain the same result as the processing result.

  Further, in the above description, as shown in the start winning determination process (FIG. 23), with respect to the hold display displayed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR, the hold change effect determination process (step S160) and the like are executed. Although it does not exist, with respect to the hold display displayed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR as well as the hold display displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, a hold change effect determination process or the like may be executed. Further, in the above description, the display mode of the suspension display changes in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, but in addition to the above, from the first start winning storage display area 5HL (or the second start winning storage display area 5HR) The display mode of the hold display may be changed when moving and displaying the hold display area this time. The display mode of the hold display may be determined based on the display mode of the hold display immediately before the move display in the current hold display area when moving display in the current hold display area.

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

  For example, in the above description, four colors {“white” “blue” “yellow” “red”)} are used as the display mode of the hold display, but other four colors may be used, or two or three Colors, five or more colors may be used. In addition, the type of display mode is not limited to the color of the hold display, and may be drawn characters or symbols (for example, "" heat "" "re" "" !! "etc.) The shape of the hold display (for example, a heart shape, a star shape, a character type, etc.), the movement of the hold display (for example, the motion pattern of the character in the character type hold display, etc.) may be used. Similarly, the variation pattern, the main advance notice effect, the on-hold change effect, the on-hold change case effect, and the like are not limited to those illustrated in FIG. 5, FIG. 28, and FIG.

  In the above description, the variation category is determined on the main substrate 11 side using the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category, but the variation category may be determined on the side of the effect control substrate 12. The same applies to the determination of the fluctuation pattern. Further, in the above description, the display mode of the hold display is determined using the random number value MR6 for the display mode determination of the hold display on the effect control board 12 side, but the display mode of the hold display is determined on the main board 11 side You may The same applies to the determination of the presence or absence of the on-hold change effect.

  Further, in the above description, the presence / absence of holding change presentation is determined using the random value MR7 for holding presence / absence determination of the holding change presentation, and the holding change presentation of the holding change presentation using the random value MR8 for the execution location determination Although the execution place is determined, one random number may be used to determine whether or not the hold change presentation is to be performed, and the execution place. Further, in the above description, the execution presence / absence of the suspension change cassette effect is determined using the random number value MR11 for execution presence / absence determination of the suspension change cassette effect, and the execution content ( Although the hold change change presentation effect pattern) is determined, it is also possible to use one random number value to determine whether or not the hold change change presentation effect is to be executed, and the execution content.

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the processing shown in the flowchart, and various rendering operations including the display operation of effect images in the display area of the image display device 5 deviate from the spirit of the present invention. As long as it does not, it is possible to change and modify arbitrarily.

  For example, using a frequency that is a game value of a size specified by recording information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, a game score given for use in a game is given, and a given game is given The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by striking a gaming ball enclosed in a gaming machine into a gaming area using a score or a gaming score given by winning a game.

  That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, variable display means is provided to perform variable display of plural types of identification information that can be identified respectively, and to display the display result. It is a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a specific display result defined in advance is displayed on the display means, but when the gaming score is not 0, the gaming score is used in the gaming machine The game is performed by driving the game ball enclosed in the game area into the game area, the game score is subtracted according to the game ball being thrown, and the game score is obtained according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area The present invention can also be applied to gaming machines that add. Such a game machine has a game recording medium insertion slot for inserting a game recording medium in which information capable of specifying the size of a game value usable for addition of game scores is recorded, and a game recording The game recording medium processing means may be provided for reading out the record information recorded on the game recording medium inserted into the medium insertion slot.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed / provided by a removable recording medium to the computer device etc. included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the computer device etc. may be previously provided. It may be distributed by pre-installing it in the storage device of. 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.

  And the execution form of the game is not limited to that executed by attaching the removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line etc. in the internal memory etc. 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 another computer device or the like via a network.

1 ... pachinko gaming machine 2 ... gaming board 3 ... gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... special symbol display device 5 ... image display device 5 HL ... 1st start prize memory display area 5HR ... 2nd start prize memory display area 5H ... start prize Memory display area 6A ... ordinary winning ball device 6B ... ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... special variable winning ball device 8 ... speaker 9 ... lamp 11 ... main board 12 ... effect control board 13 ... voice control board 14 ... lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... normal symbol display 21 ... gate switch 22A ... 1st starting opening switch 22B ... 2nd starting opening switch 23 ... count switch 31A ... stick controller 31B ... push button 100 ... microcomputer for game control 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

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A gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling in an advantageous state for the player,
Holding storage means capable of storing information on variable display as holding information;
A determination unit that determines whether or not to control to the advantageous state based on suspension information;
Variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern including presence or absence of reach effect execution based on the determination result by the determination means;
Variable display execution means for executing variable display based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means;
Suggested effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute a suggested effect indicating the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state about the variable display pattern based on the variable display pattern before the execution of the reach effect ;
Hold display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold information;
Holding change indicating means for indicating the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state corresponding to the holding display by changing the display mode of the holding display to a mode different from the normal mode;
Hold change effect execution means for executing a hold change effect different from the suggested effect in changing the display mode of the hold display before the reach effect is performed in the variable display based on the variable display pattern ;
Hold change effect determining means for determining on which variable display the hold change effect is to be performed based on a table and a random number value;
Hold change effect pattern determination means for determining a hold change effect pattern of the hold change effect when the variable display determined by the hold change effect determining means is started;
Production control setting means for performing setting related to control of production ;
Equipped with
When it is decided to execute the suggested effect when the variable display for executing the on-hold change effect is started, the effect control setting means performs setting relating to control of the suggested effect. It is possible to change settings relating to control of the suggested effect to settings relating to control of the hold change effect ,
A game machine characterized by

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