JP6519837B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  In a gaming machine that displays an image or the like of a button effect in a display area set in a display screen of an image display device, the display area is reduced when a preset time is reached, and a display area other than the reduced display area is displayed. There is known a gaming machine which displays images of simultaneous effects in a region (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-4021, A

However, when the display area is reduced, only a specific display (specific display) such as a button display is performed in response to a change in the display area.
The present invention is made in view of the above-mentioned point, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine which improves a rendering effect when a display area changes.

(1) The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1), which comprises: (For example, the image display device 5 etc.), detection means capable of detecting an operation on the gaming machine (for example, stick controller 31A, push button 31B etc. shown in FIG. 1), and the first specification according to the detection result of the detection means Display (for example, cut-in effect 5 CE shown in FIG. 31 etc.) and second specific display (eg two-dimensional code 5 CD shown in FIG. 32 etc., volume display 5 VOL shown in FIG. 35 etc., brightness adjustment shown in FIG. Specific display execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 etc. shown in FIG. 2) capable of executing display 5KC etc.), and the display area in the display means is changed from the first display area to the second display area Specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect, the display means is capable of displaying the on-hold display based on information relating to the variable display, and the specific effect executing means is operable to It is possible to execute a specific effect, and the specific display execution means executes the first specific display and the second specific display as specific displays different from the hold display, and whether or not the hold display is displayed. Regardless of whether the second specific display can be performed, the specific effect (for example, a specific effect A for reducing the display area shown in FIG. 32 etc., a specific effect B for rotating the display area 5 HY shown in FIG. 33 etc.) When executed, the first specific display can be executed in the second display area after change (for example, the cut-in effect 5CE shown in FIG. 32 etc. corresponds to the reduction of the display area 5HY and the display area The second specific display can be executed at the same position and the same size regardless of the change in the display area (for example, the two-dimensional code 5CD etc. shown in FIG. To display). A game machine capable of playing a game, the display means, the detection means capable of detecting an operation on the game machine, and the first specific display and the second specific display according to the detection result of the detection means. And a specific effect executing unit capable of executing a specific effect for changing the display area in the display unit from the first display area to the second display area, wherein the display unit performs variable display And the specific effect execution unit is configured to execute, as the specific effect, a third display area in which the variable display is not performed according to the change in the first display area in which the variable display is performed. The effect that appears can be executed, and the specific display execution unit executes the first specific display and the second specific display as specific displays different from the pending display, and determines whether the pending display is displayed or not. Or Of course, the second specific display can be executed, and when the specific effect is executed, the first specific display can be executed within the second display area after the change, and the first specific display can be performed. Regardless of the change, the second specific indication can be performed with the same position and the same size. A game machine capable of playing a game, the display means, the detection means capable of detecting an operation on the game machine, the state control means capable of controlling an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and the advantageous state And a display area in the display means based on the determination result of the determination means and the specific display execution means capable of executing the specific display according to the detection result of the detection means. Specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect for changing the first display area to the second display area, the display means being capable of displaying the on-hold display based on the information on the variable display, the specific The display includes a first specific display indicating that the game is controlled to the advantageous state, and a second specific display relating to the game, and the specific display execution means is the specific display different from the hold display. (1) The specific display and the second specific display are executed, and the second specific display can be executed regardless of whether or not the hold display is displayed, and after the specific effect is performed, the changed specific display is performed. The first specific display can be performed in the second display area, and the second specific display can be performed at the same position and the same size regardless of a change in the display area.

According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to improve the Starring out effect.

(2) in the gaming machine of the above (1), and change rendering execution means to execute the change effect which aspects of the effect varies, the degree of Starring out (e.g., volume of a speaker 8 as shown in FIG. 1, shown in FIG. 37 brightness, etc.) of the decorative LED9S and adjustable directing adjusting means (e.g., volume control display shown in FIG. 35 or the like, the brightness adjustment display or the like shown in FIG. 37, etc.), further the executable game effects execution means game effects Bei example, it is possible to adjust the degree of the effect in a particular period in which the game presentation is not executed, in response to the degree of the change in effect is adjusted, changing the mode of the change presentation at a degree after adjustment.

  According to such a gaming machine, the rendering effect can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the second specific display is a display having a higher degree of importance than the first specific display (when the player is less likely to recognize the display, Indications that may be disadvantageous to the

  According to such a gaming machine, since the second specific display of high importance is displayed without being affected by the change of the display area, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3), identification information capable of identifying each (for example, the first special figure displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A shown in FIG. 1) , 2nd special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 4 B etc. can be displayed (variably displayed), and the specific effect is the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the step shown in FIG. 28) The effect mode determined in the process of S5293 is executed based on the specific effect), and the specific effect can be executed over a plurality of times of variable display of identification information (for example, in FIG. 28). In the process of step S5298, the specific effect is not ended until the predetermined number of times of variation is reached).

  According to such a gaming machine, the rendering effect can be improved.

  The gaming machine of the above (2) further comprises effect control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 2 etc.) capable of controlling the effect means, the effect means comprising at least light emitting means (eg, FIG. 36). And the effect control means includes at least a light emission control means capable of controlling at least the light emitting means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 and the like shown in FIG. 2), and the effect adjusting means includes an adjustable period Brightness adjustment means (eg, brightness adjustment display 5KC, shown in FIG. 36, etc.) capable of at least adjusting the brightness of the light emitting means in the middle (for example, while the demonstration screen display shown in FIG. And the light emission control unit is configured to adjust a plurality of types of light emission modes (for example, decoration LE by a plurality of colors shown in FIG. 36) during the adjustable period with the luminance adjusted by the luminance adjustment unit. It carries out an effect by 9S emission).

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to adjust the brightness while checking with a plurality of types of light emission modes.

  The gaming machine according to the above (2), further comprises effect control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 2 etc.) capable of controlling the effect means, the effect means comprising at least sound output means (e.g. And the like. The effect control means includes at least a sound output control means capable of controlling at least a sound output means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 etc. shown in FIG. 2), and the effect adjusting means is adjustable. Volume adjustment means capable of at least adjusting the sound volume of the sound output means during the period (for example, while the demonstration screen display shown in FIG. 36 etc. is displayed) And the sound output control unit is configured to adjust a plurality of types of sound output modes (for example, low output from the speaker 8 during the adjustable period) at the volume adjusted by the sound adjustment unit. The sound of the band, conducts the effect due to the mid-range of sound, or high-frequency sound).

  According to such a gaming machine, sound adjustment can be performed while checking in a plurality of types of sound output modes.

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 structural example of a display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram 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 structural example of a change category determination table. 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 special symbol stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change-time game character transition processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit end process. 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 a variable display start waiting process. 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 specific production setting processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of a production mode determination ratio. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the number of specific effects. It is a figure which shows an example of the button effect in a normal effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the button effect in the specific effect A. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the button effect in the specific effect B. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the sound volume adjustment in normal presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of the sound volume adjustment in the specific effect A. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the brightness adjustment in a normal rendering. It is a figure which shows an example of the brightness adjustment in the specific effect A. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the cross-key effect in a normal effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the cross-key effect in the specific effect A. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the button effect in the specific effect A. FIG. It is a flow chart which shows the 2nd example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of LIVE production processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a LIVE presentation information table.

  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. When the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening are not particularly distinguished from one another, they are simply referred to as "starting 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, the game ball which has passed (entered) a winning opening such as a starting winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) or a large winning opening (described later) is provided corresponding to each winning opening. What is detected by the switches (first start port switch 22A, second start port switch 22B, count switch 23 (described later)) is referred to as "winning". Among the "winning", winning in the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening) is referred to as "starting winning", and in particular, winning in the first starting winning opening is referred to as first starting winning. The winning of the second starting winning opening is referred to as a second starting winning.

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

  In addition, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the occurrence of the second start winning (the detection of the game ball by the second start opening switch 22B), and the second special view reserve memory number If (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"), a second special figure game (described later) executed in second special symbol display device 4B or a decorative symbol executed in image display device 5 A second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as variable display (described later) 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.

  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 view pending storages, the number of the second special view pending storages, and the total pending storage number are not particularly distinguished, they are usually simply referred to as “the number of special view pending storages” or “the number of pending storages” The first special view pending storage number, the second special view pending storage number, and the total pending storage number are either one or two, when simply referred to as “the number of special view pending storages” or “the number of pending storages” It may be pointed at. 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 ball device 7 forms a big winning opening that changes to a closed state in which the game ball can not pass (enter) and an open state in which the game ball can pass (enter). Specifically, the special variable winning prize ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door which is opened and closed by, for example, a solenoid 82 for a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the state of the special winning opening by opening and closing the special winning opening door. Change (open, closed).

  As an example, the special variable winning prize ball device 7 closes the special winning opening door when the solenoid 82 is in the OFF state and closes the special winning opening, and opens the special winning hole door when the solenoid 82 is in the ON state. The big winning opening is open. The game ball which has passed (entered) the big winning opening in the open state is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. That is, by opening the special winning opening, winning to the special winning opening occurs.

  A predetermined number (for example, 12) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the occurrence of the winning on the big winning opening (detection of the game ball by the count switch 23). The number of prize balls (for example, 12) to be paid out based on the occurrence of the prize in the big prize winning opening is the number of prize balls to be paid out (for example, 3) based on the occurrence of the first start prize, The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the occurrence of (for example, three) is greater. That is, the state of the special winning opening (opened state, closed state) greatly influences whether or not the player has an advantage. That is, when the special winning opening is in the open state, more winning balls can be expected compared to when the special winning opening is in the closing state, so when the special winning opening is in the opening state, the special winning opening is in the closing state It is very advantageous for the player compared to

  In addition to or in place of the closed state in which the game ball can not pass (enter), a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) may be provided.

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) A first pending display is made to display 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) A second pending display is made to display 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 the respective decorative symbol. 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 the decorative symbol 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 of 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.

  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 first suspension display 25A, a first 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 storage display area 5HL, as in the second storage display 25B, a second storage display is performed to display the second special map storage number in a specifiable 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 combination storage display area 5HL, for example, the first 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 the new first start condition, if there is no other first suspension display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the first starting winning storage display A new first hold display is added on the right side of area 5HL (center side of the display area of image display device 5) as a hold display corresponding to the first special view hold information for the increased amount, and the first start prize storage display area 5HL If there is another first pending display in the above, the new first pending on the left side of the other first pending display (more than the other left first pending display if there are multiple other first pending displays) A display may be added. In addition, when there are a plurality of first 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 reduction The first hold display (the first hold display displayed from the oldest) displayed on the rightmost side of the first start winning storage display area 5HL corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special view hold information is erased, Each of the other first pending displays is shifted (shifted) to the erased first pending display side (right side).

  Further, in the second start winning combination storage display area 5HR, for example, the second hold display may be performed left-justified. That is, when the number of reservations for the second special view game increases due to the establishment of a new second start condition, if there is no other second suspension display in the second start winning storage display area 5HR, the second starting winning storage display A new second hold display is added on the left side of area 5HR (center side of the display area of image display device 5) as a hold display corresponding to the increased second special view hold information, and second start winning storage display area 5HR If there is another second pending display in the above, the new second pending on the right side of the other second pending display (more than the other right second pending display if there are multiple other second pending displays) A display may be added.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of second hold display in the second start winning storage display area 5HR, when the number of holdings of the second special view game decreases due to the establishment of a new second start condition, the second of the decrease amount The second hold display (the second hold display displayed 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 special view hold information is erased, Each of the other second hold display is moved (shifted) to the erased second hold 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. Hold display deleted (moved) from start winning a prize storage display area 5HR (that is, first special view reserve information digested by establishment of first start condition, and second digested by establishment of second start condition) Active display area AHA for displaying a special image representing information including active display (also referred to as digest display, current display, etc.) according to the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the decorative symbol executed based on the special figure hold information (Digestion display area, Digestion display area, Present hold display area, Present hold display area, Active hold display area, Active hold display area, Active display Frequency, time display area, this display area, also referred to as digestion time display.) Is, for example, between a first start winning storage display area 5HL second start winning storage display area 5HR is disposed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the active display area AHA is disposed between the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second starting winning storage display area 5HR. The display area AHA may be disposed at any position of the display area of the image display device 5. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the active display, the active display frame surrounding the active display, the active display or characters or images displayed around the active display or the active display frame, etc. Information corresponding to the display is displayed by a special image.

  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, for detecting a player's operation performed 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 a confirmed special symbol, it becomes "big hit" as a specific display result, and a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol. It is a loss. In addition, if a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it may be a "small hit" as a predetermined display result.

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

  After the variable display result in the special view game becomes "big hit", the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state which is the specific gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine 1 executes a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as a “round game”) a predetermined number of times (predetermined number of rounds) in the big hit gaming state. The round is the opening cycle of the big winning opening. In addition, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to a small hit gaming state which is a special gaming state different from the big hit gaming state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 opens and closes the special winning hole door of the special variable winning prize ball device 7 in each round (each round) after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit" Change the state of the mouth (open, closed). For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the large winning opening from the closed state to the open state at the start of the round, and then changes the large winning opening from the open state to the closed state. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 opens the big winning opening door at the start of the round and keeps the big winning opening in the open state, and then closes the big winning opening door and keeps the big winning opening in the closing state. End the round of

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the big winning opening to the open state once in one round (in one round, changes the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state). The pachinko gaming machine 1 may change the big winning opening to an open state a plurality of times per round. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may change the big winning opening to the open state twice in one round (in the single round, the big winning opening is open → closed → open → closed) May change with the state).

  In addition, the big winning a prize opening is maintained in a closing state instead of the above-mentioned aspect which changes a big winning a prize opening from a closing state to an open state and starts a round (a mode which opens a big winning a prize mouth door immediately at the start of a round) It may be an aspect in which the round starts as it is (an aspect in which the big winning opening door is not opened at the start of the round). That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 maintains the large winning opening in the closed state without opening the large winning opening door at the start of the round, and then opens the large winning opening door and maintains the large winning opening in the open state. , You may close the big winning opening door and end one round.

  The predetermined number of times (predetermined number of rounds) that a round is executed in the jackpot gaming state may not be a fixed (constant) number of times (for example, always ten times). For example, the predetermined number of times the round is executed in the jackpot gaming state (predetermined number of rounds) is selected (lottery) from among a plurality of types of times (for example, 2 times, 8 times, 16 times) It may be the number.

  That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is selected from a plurality of types of fixed number of times and the above-mentioned predetermined number of times when the predetermined number of times of execution is the fixed number of times. If so, the round is repeatedly executed until the selected number of times is reached. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 ends the execution of the round by fulfillment of a predetermined condition (for example, the game ball did not win a prize winning opening etc.) even before the number of times of execution of the round reaches the upper limit number of times. You may

  In the round, the special winning opening becomes either a predetermined time (opening period) elapses after opening the special winning opening door or a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winnings to the special winning opening occur. It is kept open for a period of time. The predetermined time (opening period) in which the big winning opening is kept open in the round may not be a fixed (constant) time (for example, always 29 seconds). For example, the predetermined time (opening period) in which the big winning opening is kept open in the round is selected (lottery) from among a plurality of types of time (for example, 0.1 seconds, 29 seconds) It may be time.

  In the round, the winning opening is kept closed (closed state in the round) until a predetermined time (closed period) elapses. For example, in the case where the big winning opening is changed from the closed state to the open state and the round is started, the big winning opening is closed until the predetermined time (closing period) elapses after the big winning opening door is closed. It is kept closed for a period. Also, for example, in a mode in which the round starts while maintaining the big winning opening in a closed state, the big winning opening is in a closing state until a predetermined time (closing period) elapses after the start of the round. Maintained. The predetermined time (closing period) in which the big winning opening is kept closed in the round may not be a fixed (constant) time (for example, always 3 seconds). For example, the predetermined time (closing period) in which the big winning opening is kept closed in the round is any time selected (lottery) from among a plurality of types of time (for example, 1 second, 3 seconds) It may be.

  From the above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes, for example, eight rounds of changing the big winning opening from open (29 seconds) to closed (3 seconds) in the big hit gaming state, or opens the big winning opening. Execute each round changing the status (29 seconds) → closed status (3 seconds) 16 times or open the big winning opening (0.1 second) → closed status (1 second) → open status (0.1) Each round may be performed twice, changing from s) to closed state (1 s). Also, the pachinko gaming machine 1 opens the big winning opening after executing each round eight times in which the big winning opening is changed from the opening state (29 seconds) to the closing state (3 seconds) in the big hit gaming state. It is also possible to execute eight rounds each time changing from 1 second to closed state (1 second).

  In addition, among the rounds in the jackpot gaming state, a round having a relatively long predetermined time (opening period) for opening the big winning opening (for example, a round in which the opening state is 29 seconds) is also referred to as a normal opening round A round in which a predetermined time (opening period) for opening the big winning opening is relatively short (for example, a round in which the opening state is 0.1 second) is also referred to as a short-term opening round.

  In addition, among the special symbols which are the big hit symbols, the big hit symbols corresponding to the normal opening round (the big hit symbols controlled to the big hit gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed later) may be referred to as the normal opening round big hit symbol . Among the special symbols that are jackpot symbols, a jackpot symbol corresponding to a short opening round (a jackpot symbol controlled to a big hit gaming state in which a short opening round is executed later) may be referred to as a short opening round jackpot symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state (normally open big hit state) controlled after the normal opening round big hit symbol is derived as the determined special symbol in the special figure game, the normal opening round is executed a predetermined number of times (predetermined number of rounds). In addition, in the big hit gaming state (short-term opening big-hit state) controlled after the short-term opening round big hit symbol is derived as a final special symbol in the special figure game, the short-term opening round is executed a predetermined number of times Ru. In addition, if the number of executions of the normal opening round is larger in the normal opening big hit state compared to the short opening big hit state, the short opening round is executed in addition to the normal opening round in the normal opening big hit state. In the jackpot state, a normal opening round may be performed in addition to the short-term opening round.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a value obtained by the player in each big hit gaming state as a big hit gaming state controlled after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, ie, the game It is possible to prepare (implement) various jackpot gaming states in which the degree of advantage (for example, the number of winning balls (number of playing balls)) seen from the player is made different.

  As an example when not using the short-term opening round, the round which is more advantageous for the player than the big hit gaming state which executes 8 rounds (normal opening round) 8 rounds which is a big hit gaming state which executes round (normal opening round) It is possible to prepare a jackpot gaming state that executes (normally open round) 16 times. In the above example, if there is no difference in the number of times the special winning opening is changed to the open state in each round (normally open round) or the time of the respective open state (open time), the round (normally open round) In the big hit gaming state to be executed 16 times, it is possible to expect twice as many balls out of the big hit gaming state to execute round (normally open round) 8 times.

  As an example in the case of using the short-term opening round, the big hit gaming state (mainly 8 round big hit gaming state) which executes the short opening round eight times after executing the normal opening round eight times and the big hit gaming state substantially eight rounds It is possible to prepare a jackpot gaming state which is advantageous to the player and performs 16 times of the normal opening round. In the above example, there is no difference in the number of times the big winning opening is changed to the open state in each normal open round, and the time (open time) of each open state, and the number of balls obtained in the short open round If the jackpot is small enough to be ignored, in the jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed 16 times, it is possible to expect twice as many balls as the jackpot gaming state of the real eight rounds.

  In addition, even if the predetermined time (the open period) has not passed after opening the special winning opening door, the special winning opening changes from the opening state to the closing state when a predetermined number of winnings to the large winning opening occur. However, the value obtained by the player may be made different by providing a difference to the predetermined number. For example, the jackpot gaming state in which eight regular opening rounds (opening time is 29 seconds) with the predetermined number of five is performed, and eight normal opening rounds (opening time is 29 seconds) with the predetermined number of five. A jackpot gaming state may be prepared in which eight predetermined opening rounds (opening time is 29 seconds) having the predetermined number of 10, which is more advantageous for the player than the jackpot execution state executed once, may be prepared.

  Further, the value obtained by the player may be made different by providing a difference in the number of winning balls to be paid out based on the occurrence of the winning on the big winning opening. For example, the player is more advantageous than the jackpot gaming state in which the jackpot gaming state in which the number of prize balls is six is executed 16 times and the jackpot state in which the prize balls number is six is performed 16 times; A big hit gaming state may be prepared in which a normal opening round with 12 winning balls is executed 16 times.

  Also, in addition to the value that the player gets from the big hit gaming state itself (the value the player gets during the big hit gaming state), the type of state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 controlled after the big hit gaming state (for example, Period (for example, the number of time-savings, ST, etc.) in which the state (for example, time-saving state, probability-changing state) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 controlled after the normal state The value obtained by the player after the big hit gaming state may be made different by changing the length or the like of the number of times.

  In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled after becoming an 8R probability variation big hit (described later) as a big hit gaming state controlled after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”. There are a big hit gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed eight times, and a big hit gaming state in which the normal opening round controlled after becoming the 16R probability variation big hit (described later) is executed sixteen times.

  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 variable during 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 the predetermined reach state which constitutes a part of the combination of a display.

  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 a 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. In the following description, reaching the reach state is also referred to as reaching.

  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) + (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 Until all the symbols are derived and displayed, all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are decorative symbols (for example, a predetermined pseudo chance sequence etc. is displayed and any one of the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R is displayed) Or temporarily displayed on all, and then, again, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, re-variable display which is effect display to start variable display of all decorative symbols is predetermined. It can be done once (eg up to 4 times).

  The number of times of re-variable display (re-variable display number) in the pseudo-sequence effect is the number of variable display (first variable display) until all the decorative patterns in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R first stop temporarily. The number of times (one time) of re-variable display (final variable display) after the temporary stop of all decorative symbols last and the number of times of re-variable display between the first variable display and the last variable display X X is grasped as the number of times (X + 1) smaller by one time than the number of times (X + 2) of adding 0 and 1 or more. Further, the number of times of re-variable display is the same as the number (temporary stop number) at which all decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. The first variable display to the first temporary stop display is also referred to as the first pseudo link, and the second variable display (the first re-variable display) to the second temporary stop display is also referred to as the second pseudo link, The third variable display (the second revariable display) to the third temporary stop display is also referred to as the third pseudo run, and the fourth variable display (the third revariable display) to the fourth temporary stop display It is also referred to as the fourth pseudo run. Further, the number of pseudo runs in the pseudo run effect is also referred to as a pseudo run fluctuation number (or a pseudo run number). That is, the number of times of pseudo continuous change, the number of times of re-variable display, and the number of times of temporary stop are the same. The increase in the number of times of the pseudo run will be also referred to as “the pseudo run continues” in the first, second, third,.

  In the variable display effect of "pseudo ream", re-variable display (re-variation) is performed 1 to 4 times, and based on the fact that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once, the decorative symbol is variable It can appear as if the display started two to five times in a row. In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which re-variable display (re-variation) is performed once or twice (see FIG. 5), but re-variable display (re-variation) may be performed three or more times.

  In addition, as for simulated series production, before reaching reach in the particular fluctuation (before reaching reach state), the simulated series chance eye mark temporary stop indication in any part or all of decorative design display area 5L, 5C and 5R As shown, the decorative symbols in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R may be temporarily stopped temporarily, or after reaching is reached, in any part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R The decorative symbols in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R may be temporarily stopped so as to temporarily display the pseudo connected chance eyes. In other words, the effect mode of the temporary stop display in the pseudo continuous effect includes at least the effect mode in which the temporary stop display is performed before reaching the reach state, and the effect mode in which the chance symbol is displayed temporarily stop after the reach state. May be In addition, the chance symbol may be stopped and displayed even when the reach state is not reached.

  The slip effect (as well as the pseudo effect) is a notice or suggestion to the player that there is a possibility that any reach effect or a certain reach effect may be executed, or that the big hit expectation is high. May be 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. Prior read advance notice effect determines whether the variable display result is "big hit" based on the hold information etc. of the special drawing game before starting the variable display to be the advance notice target. (Pre-reading), it is the announcement production which is executed on the basis of the decision result. In the following description, the pending information targeted for the pre-reading advance notice effect is referred to as pending information of the target, the first pending display corresponding to the pending information of the target is referred to as the first pending display of the target, and the pending information of the target is supported. The second hold display to be performed is referred to as the second hold display for the target, and the variable display corresponding to the hold information on the target is also referred to as the variable display for the target. In addition, the preread advance notice effect is executed during the digestion of the pending information of the target (when executed during the digesting process of the pending information of the target including variable display of the target) and before the pending information of the target There are a case where it is performed while digesting the hold information, and a case where it is performed while digesting the hold information of the target and during the digest of the hold information before the hold information of the target.

  After the winning of the game ball (after the establishment of the start condition), the player performs whether or not the content for giving notice of the advance notice effect of the prefetch notice is realized. It is sufficient if it is executed (started) before it can be determined. For example, the rendering operation serving as a pre-reading advance notice effect for informing the player in advance that there is a possibility of reaching the reach state due to the winning of a certain gaming ball is at least the decorative symbol by the winning of the gaming ball The variable display state may be performed (started) before reaching the reach state (or the non-reach state). In addition, at least for the rendering operation of the gaming ball, there is a pre-reading advance notice effect for informing the player in advance that there is a possibility that the variable display result may be a "big hit" by the winning of a certain game ball. The finalized decorative design by winning may be performed (started) before it is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, as a pre-reading advance notice effect (pre-judgment notice effect), a hold effect by the display mode of the first hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL and the second hold display in the second start winning memory display area 5 HR is prepared It may be For the hold effect, a first hold display to be added to the first start winning memory display area 5HL when the first start winning is generated, and a second hold display to be added to the second start winning memory display area 5HR when the second start winning is generated. The effect of displaying in the notice mode (additional hold effect), or the first hold display or the second hold display that has already been displayed changes to a notice mode (including a change from one notice mode to another notice mode. , Etc.) and effects to be performed when the first hold display and the second hold display change to the notice mode, and characters and the like are directly displayed on the hold display in the display area of the image display device 5 It is an effect to be acted on in an indirect or indirect manner (hold action effect), or an effect to be performed when the first hold display or the second hold display does not change to the notice mode, and a character or the like is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 on hold Shown directly or indirectly effect to act on (hold action Gase effect) may be included, such as. In addition, although the display mode of the 1st pending | holding display (or 2nd pending | holding display) which is action object changes when pending | holding effect production is performed, 1st pending | holding display (or The display mode of the second hold display does not change.

  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".

  In the present embodiment, as a determined special symbol in the special figure game, among the special symbols (special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5” and “7”) that become the big hit symbol, the special symbol indicating the number “3” When the special symbol indicating the symbol or the number of "5" is stopped and displayed, it becomes "8R probability variation big hit" which is one mode of "big hit". Also, when the special symbol indicating the number of "7" is stopped and displayed, it becomes "16R probability variation big hit" which is one aspect of "big hit". The round controlled at the time of 8R probability variation big hit is usually an open round. That is, in this embodiment, the special symbol which shows the number of "3" or "5" is a normally open round big hit symbol. Moreover, the round controlled when it becomes a 16R probability variation big hit is a normal open round. That is, in this embodiment, the special symbol which shows the number of "7" is a normally open round big hit symbol.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when the special symbol which shows the number of "5" is stopped and displayed as mentioned above, it becomes 8R probability variation big hit, but when the special symbol which shows the number of "5" is stopped and displayed It may be made to become "2R probability variation big hit (also referred to as" probability ")" in which a short-term opening round is executed. The special symbol indicating the number "5" in this case is the short-term open round jackpot symbol. In "big hit", "8R probability variation big hit", "16R probability variation big hit", and "2R probability variation big hit" are called "big hit type".

  Specifically, when the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed in the case of the 16R probability variation big hit, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, and the reach state is reached and the predetermined reach effect is achieved. After being executed, etc., the finalized decoration pattern to be a big hit combination corresponding to the 16R probability variation big hit is stopped and displayed. An example of a big hit combination corresponding to the 16R probability variation big hit is the same decorative symbol with an odd symbol number on a predetermined effective line (for example, a straight line horizontally) formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R A row of three pieces (ie, a row of “1”, “1”, “1”, “3”, “3”, “3”, “5”, “5”, “3”) It is the one that is lined with "5," the one that is lined with "7," "7," and "7."

  In the case of the 8R probability variation big hit, specifically, when the special symbol indicating the number “3” or the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, variable display of the decorative symbol is started, After the reach condition is reached and a predetermined reach effect is executed, etc., the finalized decoration symbol to be a big hit combination corresponding to the 8R probability variation big hit is stopped and displayed. An example of a big hit combination corresponding to the 8R probability variation big hit is one in which three identical decorative symbols are arranged with an even numbered symbol number on a predetermined effective line formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R ( That is, ones aligned with “2”, “2”, “2”, “4”, “4”, “4”, “6”, “6”, “6”, “8”, “8”, “8” and so on).

  In the present embodiment, 2R probability variation big hit is not provided, but when 2R probability variation big hit is provided, 2R probability variation big hit becomes, the variable display of the decoration design is started, reach condition is reached and predetermined reach effect is After being executed or the like, or without reaching the reach state, the finalized decoration pattern to be a big hit combination corresponding to the 2R probability variation big hit may be stopped and displayed. An example of a big hit combination corresponding to a 2R probability variation big hit is an odd numbered symbol number on the predetermined effective line formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, and a different decorative symbol (one of at least three) A set of three decorative designs with different patterns (for example, "1", "3", "5", "3", "5", "7", "5", "5", "7" And combinations of decorative symbols including chance symbols etc. (for example, a combination of "1", "probably" and "2". "Probably" is an example of a chance symbol).

  In addition, when the special symbol which shows the number of “7” is stopped and displayed in the special figure game, when the fixed decoration symbol which becomes the big hit combination which corresponds to 16R probability variation big hit is stopped and displayed, 8R probability variation on the surface There may be a case where the finalized decoration pattern to be the big hit combination corresponding to the big hit is stopped and displayed.

  Based on the 16R probability variation big hit, the normal release round is controlled 16 times (round) to be executed to the normal release big hit state, and after that, time variation control (time shortening control) and probability variation control (probability fluctuation control ) Is done. In addition, based on the 8R probability variation hit, the normal release round is controlled to a normally open jackpot state in which eight rounds are executed, and after that, probability variation control is performed together with time saving control.

  By performing the probability change control, the probability that the variable display result will be a "big hit" in each of the special drawing games is improved to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability change control is one of the conditions when the special figure game of a predetermined number of STs (also referred to as the number of probability changes) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state, and when the variable display result is "big hit". End when it is first established. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become "big hit" when the probability change control is being performed, the probability change control finish. The predetermined number of times of ST is, for example, 70 times. Further, the normal state is a normal gaming state different from the specified gaming state such as the big hit gaming state. The same control as in the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the state where the initialization processing is performed after the power is turned on as in the case where the system reset is performed) is performed.

  Further, 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. In the time-saving control, after the big hit gaming state ends, a predetermined number of time-saving special drawing games are executed and the variable display result becomes a "big hit" when either condition is established first. To finish. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become a "big hit" when the time-saving control is being performed, the time-saving control ends when the predetermined number of time-saving special drawing games have been consumed. Note that the predetermined time reduction number is, for example, 70 times.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, based on the fact that the 8R probability variation big hit or the 16R probability variation big hit, it is controlled to the normally open jackpot state, and after that, the probability variation control of a predetermined ST number of times (for example 70 times) Is performed, and time-shortening control is performed for a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times).

  In the present embodiment, the number of time reductions after the big hit (8R positive variation big hit, 16R positive variation big hit) and the ST number (positive variation number of times) are the same (both 70 times), but the big hit (8R positive variation big hit, 16R It is also possible to make the number of time reductions after becoming the probability variation big hit different from the number of times of ST (number of probability variation). Further, in the present embodiment, the number of STs after the 8R probability variation big hit (the probability variation number) and the ST number after the 16R probability variation big hit (the number of probability variations) are the same (both 70 times), but the 8R probability variation The number of STs after the big hit (the number of definite variations) may be different from the number of STs after the 16R certainty variation hit (the number of certain variations). Further, in the present embodiment, the number of time reductions after becoming an 8R probability variation big hit and the time reduction number after becoming a 16R probability variation big hit are the same (both 70 times), but the time reduction number after becoming an 8R probability variation big hit And the number of time savings after becoming a 16R probability variation big hit may be made different. In the following description, the jackpot gaming state, the state in which the probability change control is performed, the state in which the time saving control is performed, and the like may be referred to as an advantageous state.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although 2R probability variation big hit is not provided, when 2R probability variation big hit is provided, based on having become 2R probability variation big hit, short-term opening round is carried out twice (round) short-term opening big hit which is executed. The state change control may be performed along with the time-saving control, as in the case of the 16R positive variation hit or the 8R positive variation hit, after being controlled to the state.

  In the present embodiment, even when the variable display result does not become a "big hit" when the probability variation control is being performed, if the special figure game of the predetermined ST number (number of probability variations) is digested. Although the probability change control is ended, the probability change control may not be ended until the variable display result becomes “big hit” without providing the ST number (number of probability changes). In such an embodiment, it is preferable to provide a normal jackpot in which the probability change control is not performed after the termination as one mode of the "big hit". For example, when the 8R normal big hit is provided, the normal open round is controlled to the normal open big hit state to be executed 8 times (round) based on the 8R normal big hit, and after that end, the probability change control Does not need to be performed (time reduction control may or may not be performed).

  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 such a mode is adopted, the special game with a predetermined number of STs (number of definite variations) is not broken until the special figure game of a predetermined number of STs (number of definite variations) is digested without performing a probability change fall lottery. In each game, a random change lottery may be made. The same applies to time saving control.

  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.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed for the decorative pattern. For example, as a re-lottery effect, after displaying temporarily stop display of a decorative symbol that is a big hit combination corresponding to 8R probability variation big hit in decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, it is changed again with the same decorative symbol aligned Alternatively, one of a decorative pattern that is a big hit combination corresponding to the 16R probability variation big hit and an ornament pattern that is a big hit combination corresponding to the 8R positive variation big hit may be displayed as a final decoration symbol as a final decoration display.

  In addition, after the finalized decoration pattern to be a big hit combination corresponding to 8R probability variation big hit is derived and displayed, the period until the end of the eighth round (or after the end of the eighth round, the next variable display game is In a period until it is started, a round number promotion effect may be performed to notify that the big hit is a 16R probability variation big hit. Although the 2R probability variation big hit is not provided in the present embodiment, the same applies to the case where a definite decoration symbol which is a big hit combination corresponding to the 2R probability variation big hit is derived and displayed when the 2R probability variation big hit is provided.

  Also, in the present embodiment, although a big hit is not usually provided, after a finalized symbol is derived and displayed which is normally a big hit combination corresponding to a big hit when a big hit is provided, a period until the final round ends ( Alternatively, after the final round, in a period until the next variable display game is started, a probability change promotion effect may be performed informing that the big hit is a probability change big hit.

  In addition, the promotion effect (round number promotion effect, probability variation promotion direction effect) to be executed during the round is called the jackpot promotion operation (big hit medium round number promotion effect, big hit medium probability change promotion direction), and after the final round is over The promotion effect to be executed (round number promotion effect, definite variation promotion effect) may be referred to as ending promotion effect (ending round number promotion effect, ending probability change promotion effect).

  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 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. For example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the variable display result notification command determines whether the variable display result is “lost”, “16R positive variation big hit” or “8R positive variation big hit”, or a big hit type Different EXT data are set according to the determination result of.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol determination command for designating a finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) in each decorative symbol display area 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 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demo specification command) for specifying a customer waiting demonstration.

  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. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening open notification command for notifying that the large winning opening is in an open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the opening of the special winning opening for notifying that it is a period in which the special winning opening has changed from the opening state to the closing state in the big hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command that designates the display of the effect image at the end of the big 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 “16”) in the normal opening big hit state or short open end 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 view storage number in order to display the first special view storage number in an identifiable manner in the first start winning storage display area 5HL or the like. . 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.

  For example, a command transmitted as pending storage information designates a first start opening winning combination designation command or a second start opening winning combination, which specifies whether the first start winning opening has a start winning or the second start winning opening has a starting winning. While transmitting a command, the 1st pending storage number notification command and the 2nd pending storage number notification command which designate the 1st special figure pending storage number and the 2nd special figure pending storage number are sent. 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.

  Note that, 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 notifying of 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 the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, as the winning determination result. 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, in the winning random number value determination process (FIG. 15A), the variable display result is determined to be a "big hit" based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special display display result when the start winning is generated. If it is determined to be "big hit", the type of the big hit is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the variation category (based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation category) Determine the fluctuation pattern type). 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 can recognize whether or not the variable display result is determined to be a "big hit" and the type of the big hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and changes The variation category can be recognized based on the value set in the 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 (such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp 9). . 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).

  Further, a variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is a "big 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". It is also good. 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 variation pattern "PA2-1" belonging to the variation category "PA2" is a non-reach (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. 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 variation pattern "PA3-1" belonging to the variation category "PA3" is a normal reach (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. 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 variation pattern “PA4-1” belonging to the variation category “PA4” is a super reach α (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. 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 variation pattern “PA5-1” belonging to the variation category “PA5” is a super reach β (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. 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. 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 variation pattern “PB4-1” belonging to the variation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-2” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed 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 variation pattern “PB5-1” belonging to the variation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. 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 the present embodiment, 2R probability variation big hit (probability) is not provided, but if 2R probability variation big hit (probability) is provided, variation categories “PC1”, “PC2”, “PC3” for 2R probability variation big hit (probability) May be provided. The fluctuation patterns “PC1-1” to “PC1-3” belong to the fluctuation category “PC1”. The variation pattern “PC1-1” is a non-reach (probable) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. The variation pattern “PC1-2” is a non-reach (probable) variation pattern in which the slip effect is performed. The fluctuation pattern “PC1-3” is a non-reach (probable) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once.

  The fluctuation patterns “PC2-1” to “PC2-4” belong to the fluctuation category “PC2”. The variation pattern “PC2-1” is a super reach α (probability) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-2” is a super reach α (probable) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gusset. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-3” is a super reach α (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-4” is a super reach α (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The fluctuation patterns “PC3-1” to “PC3-4” belong to the fluctuation category “PC3”. The variation pattern “PC3-1” is a super reach β (probable) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. The variation pattern “PC3-2” is a super reach β (probability) variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed as a gusset. The fluctuation pattern “PC3-3” is a super reach β (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PC3-4” is a super reach β (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  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 for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main substrate 11. The data etc. which comprise the table of 4 are stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 6, for example, a determined special symbol as 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. In order to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit (16 R probability variation big hit, 8 R probability variation big hit)” before the variable display result based on the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination Is a table referred to by Further, the display result determination table 130A is displayed before the determined special symbol to be the variable display result is derived and displayed in the second special view game (the special view game using the second special view) by the second special symbol display device 4B. The variable display result is referred to determine based on the random number value MR1 for determination of the special display result determination whether to control to the big hit gaming state as "big hit (16 R probability variation big hit, 8 R probability variation big hit)". It is a table.

  In the display result determination table 130A, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special image display result determination according to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “big hit (16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit) It is assigned to the special figure display result of "" and "". Specifically, in the display result determination table 130A, a numeric value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special display result according to whether it is in the low probability low base state or the high probability high base state Value) is assigned to the special map display result of "big hit" or "loss".

  In the display result determination table 130A, when the gaming state is the high probability high base state, more determination values are allocated to the "big hit" special view display result than when the gaming state is the low probability low base state ing. Specifically, in the low probability low base state, a predetermined number (specifically, 190) of determined values (values in the range of "8000" to "8189") are assigned to the special map display result of "big hit" There is. On the other hand, in the high-probability high-base state, the determination values "8000" to "8818" of more than the predetermined number (specifically, 819) are allocated to the "big hit" special view display result. In such a setting, in the probability change state (high probability state) in which probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is "big hit" compared to when it is in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). There is a high probability that it will be decided to control to the jackpot gaming state as.

  In the first special drawing display result determination table for the first special drawing, different display result determination tables are used for the first special drawing and the second special drawing. The determination value is assigned, and in the second special view display result determination table for the second special view, the special view display result of the “small hit” that the determination value of the predetermined range smaller than the first special view display result determination table is May be assigned to 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.

  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 as "big hit". 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 the respective big hit type (16 R probability variation big hit, 8 R probability variation Assigned to the jackpot).

  In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table 131, in the case of the first special figure game, that is, when the special figure to be varied (also referred to as a variation special figure) is the first special figure, a predetermined number (specifically, 50) determined values (values in the range of “0” to “49”) are assigned to the 16R probability variation big hit. On the other hand, in the case of the second special figure game, that is, when the variation special figure is the second special figure, the number (more specifically, 80) of the determined values (“0” to “0”) is larger than the predetermined number. Values in the range of 79 ") are assigned to the 16R probability variation big hit. With such a setting, the second special view game is more likely to hit the 16R probability variation than the first special view, so the gaming state is easy for the game ball to easily enter the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. In the high certainty base state (specifically, 70 revolutions after the big hit end), it is possible to increase the sense of expectation of becoming a 16 R probability variation big hit.

  In the present embodiment, 2R probability variation big hit (probability) is not provided, but in the case of providing 2R probability variation big hit (probability), the case of the second special figure game is more than the case of the first special figure game. A small number of determined values may be assigned to 2R probability variation big hits (probability). With such a setting, the second special figure game is less likely to be a 2R probability variation hit (probability) than the first special figure, so the game ball can easily enter the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. In the gaming state, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of the 2R probability variation big hit (studging) which is difficult to obtain the winning balls, and to prevent the decrease in the game interest due to the extension of the game.

  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 game balls) to the first start winning opening, and the CPU 103 random number 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 (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 the 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. As a specific example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores, for each of the probability variation flag and the time saving flag, 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 counter setting unit 154 also stores a fluctuation count value, which is a storage value of a fluctuation counter for counting one or both of the ST count (the number of probability variations) and the number of time reductions.

  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 rendering operation 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.

  Specifically, the ROM 121 stores various tables for executing the hold effect. For example, the display mode of the first hold display displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL is one of a plurality of types in the ROM 121 as a table for executing the hold effect when the first hold display is added. A first pending display mode determination table may be stored which is referred to in order to make a decision. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of first suspension display mode determination tables which are different from each other in the type of display mode which can be determined in the first suspension display mode determination table and the determination ratio of each mode. . In each first hold display mode determination table, each of the display modes of the first hold display is a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for display mode determination of the first hold display at the time of addition. ) May be assigned. Note that, instead of the plurality of first hold display mode determination tables, one large first hold display mode determination table including information of all the first hold display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Similarly, the ROM 121 displays the display mode of the second hold display displayed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR as a table for executing the hold effect when the first hold display is added. A second pending display mode determination table may be stored which is referred to in order to make a decision.

  In addition, whether the display mode of the first hold display already displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL is changed to another display mode as a table related to the execution of the hold change effect of the first hold display in the ROM 121 In order to determine whether to change to the first display change presence / absence determination table to be referred to in order to determine whether to change to any of a plurality of types of display when it is determined to change to another display mode The first pending change mode determination table to be referred to may be stored. Specifically, in the ROM 121, there are changes to other display modes, and there are a plurality of first hold change presence / absence determination tables having different determination rates for no change to other display modes, or the first hold change mode determination A plurality of first pending change mode determination tables may be stored that are different from each other in the type of display mode that can be determined in the table and the determination ratio of each mode. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determination of presence or absence of change may be assigned to each of the first pending change presence / absence determination tables with change and no change. In each of the first suspension change mode determination tables, each of the display modes of the first suspension display is a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first suspension display after change. ) May be assigned. Note that, instead of the plurality of first pending change presence / absence determination tables, one large first pending change presence / absence determination table including information of all the first pending change presence / absence determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Also, instead of the plurality of first pending change mode determination tables, one large first pending change mode decision table including information of all the first pending change mode decision tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Similarly, the display mode of the second hold display already displayed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR is changed to another display mode as a table regarding execution of the hold change effect of the second hold display in the ROM 121 In order to determine whether to change to the second display change presence / absence determination table referenced to determine whether or not to change to any of a plurality of types of display when it is determined to change to another display mode A second pending change mode determination table referenced in may be stored.

  The ROM 121 stores a first hold change effect execution timing determination table which is referred to in order to determine the execution timing of the hold change effect of the first hold display (a timing such as how many subsequent changes are to be performed). It may be done. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of first pending change presentation execution timing determination tables which are different from one another in terms of the type of execution timing that can be determined in the first pending change presentation execution timing determination table and the respective determination ratios. It may be In each first hold change effect execution timing determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the execution timing of the first hold change effect is assigned to each of the execution timings. Just do it. Also, in place of the plurality of first hold change presentation execution timing determination tables, one large first hold change presentation execution timing determination table including information of all the first hold change presentation execution timing determination tables is stored in the ROM 121 It is also good. Similarly, in the ROM 121, a second hold change effect execution timing determination table is referred to in order to determine the execution timing of the hold change effect of the second hold display (a timing such as how many subsequent changes are to be performed). It may be stored.

  In addition, the ROM 121 includes a table including information on two or more of the first hold display mode determination table, the first hold change presence / absence decision table, the first hold change mode determination table, and the first hold change presentation execution timing determination table. May be stored.

  In addition, when it is determined that the display mode of the first hold display (or the second hold display) is changed to another display mode in the ROM 121, the character or the like is directly displayed on the first hold display (or the second hold display). As a table relating to the hold action effect to act on or indirectly, the action effect execution presence / absence decision table referred to in order to decide whether or not to execute the hold action effect may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of effect presentation execution presence / absence determination tables which are different in the determination ratio of execution and non-execution. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the presence or absence of execution may be assigned to each of the action effect execution presence / absence determination tables for each of the action effect execution presence / absence determination tables. In addition, when there are a plurality of effect modes of the hold action effect, when it is determined to execute the hold effect effect, the hold action effect effect referred to in order to determine which effect mode among the plurality of effect modes. The mode determination table may be stored in the ROM 121. Specifically, a plurality of hold action effect effect mode determination tables may be stored that are different from each other in the type of effect mode of the hold effect effect that can be determined in the hold effect effect effect mode determination table and the determination ratio of each. . A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the effect mode of the hold action effect may be assigned to each of the effect modes in the respective hold action effect effect mode determination tables.

  In addition, when it is determined that the display mode of the first hold display (or the second hold display) is not changed to another display mode in the ROM 121, a character or the like is directly displayed on the first hold display (or the second hold display). As a table relating to the hold action cast effect that causes or indirectly to act, a action cast effect execution execution determination table referenced to determine whether or not to execute the hold action cast effect may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of action cassette effect execution presence / absence determination tables which are different from each other in the determination ratio of execution and non-execution. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determination of presence / absence of execution may be assigned to each action presence / absence determination table for determination of presence / absence of execution of action. In addition, when there are a plurality of effect modes of the hold action cassette effect, when it is determined to execute the hold action cassette effect, the hold action referred to in order to determine which effect mode among the plurality of effect modes It is also possible to store in the ROM 121 the gasse effect presentation mode determination table. Specifically, there are stored a plurality of hold action cassette effect stage determination tables which are different from each other in type of presentation mode of the hold action cassette effect which can be determined in the hold action cassette effect stage effect determination table and the determination ratio of each of them. May be Even if a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the effect mode of the effect of holding action is assigned to each of the effect modes in each of the effect mode of effecting effect presentation mode determination table Good.

  When executing an active display change effect (described later) for changing a special image including an active display, the ROM 121 determines whether or not to execute the active display change effect as a table regarding the active display change effect. For this purpose, an active display change presentation execution presence / absence determination table may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of active display change presentation execution presence / absence determination tables which are different from one another in the determination ratio of execution and non-execution. In each active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for execution presence / absence determination may be assigned to each of execution and non-execution. In addition, when there are a plurality of presentation modes of the active display change presentation, when it is determined to execute the active display change presentation, the active display referred to in order to determine which presentation mode among the plurality of presentation modes. The change presentation effect mode determination table may be stored in the ROM 121. Specifically, there are stored a plurality of active display change presentation effect mode determination tables which are different from each other in type of production mode of active display change presentation that can be determined in the active display change presentation effect mode determination table and the determination ratio of each. May be Even if a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the effect mode of the active display change effect is assigned to each of the effect modes in the respective active display change effect effect mode determination tables. Good.

  The active display change effect is an effect of changing the special image into the advance notice mode. In other words, an active display, an active display frame surrounding the active display, and information according to the active display (for example, the active display or the periphery of the active display or characters and images displayed around the active display frame) are displayed as notices. It is an effect to change. In addition, there may be a case where an active display change cassette effect, which is an effect mode common to at least a part of the active display change effect, may be executed. In addition, as main notice effects such as step-up notice effects, active display change effects or active display change cassette effects may be executed.

  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. Representing operations in the variable display operation of the symbol, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various rendering operations not accompanied with the variable display of the decorative symbol (for example, hold for display mode of the hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL It is comprised from the data etc. which show the control content of various production operation | movements, such as a production | presentation, the holding production | presentation with respect to the display mode of the pending | holding display in 2nd start prize memory display area 5HR, etc.).

  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, and the like) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. 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. As a specific example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores, for each of the probability variation flag and the time saving flag, data indicating the value of the probability variation 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. In addition, the effect control counter setting unit 193 also stores data indicating the effect number count value, which is a storage value of the effect number counter for counting one or both of the number of time saving and the number of probability variation.

  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 first start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. In the first start winning reception command buffer 194A, storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total number of pending storages are provided. . When there is a start winning to the first start winning opening, start opening winning combination designation command (first start opening winning combination designation command), symbol specification command, variation category command, pending storage number notification command (first pending storage number notification command Is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 as one set of four commands. In the first start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area is secured so that among the commands, a symbol designating command, a variation category command, and a first hold 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 space of the first start winning reception command buffer 194A in the order received at the first start winning. At the time of the first starting winning combination, command transmission is performed in the order of a first starting opening winning combination designation command, a symbol designation command, a variation category command, and a first hold storage number notification command. Therefore, if command reception is properly performed, as shown in FIG. 10B, in the storage area corresponding to each of buffer numbers “1” to “4”, the start opening winning combination designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation The category command and the first 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 “3”.

  The commands stored in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B are deleted one by one each time variable display of a decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the first special view game, Subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (the winning order of the commands). 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 is shifted while maintaining the winning order (the size relation of the buffer numbers).

  For example, when variable display of a decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the first special view game in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, the command stored in the area corresponding to buffer number "1" is deleted. The command stored in the area corresponding to buffer number “2” is shifted to buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to buffer number “3” becomes buffer number “2”. Be shifted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, data constituting the second start winning reception command buffer 194B as shown in FIG. 10C is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The second start winning reception command buffer 194B is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total number of pending storages. . When there is a start winning to the second starting winning opening, start opening winning combination designation command (second starting opening winning designation command), symbol specification command, variation category command, pending storage number notification command (second pending storage number notification command Is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 as one set of four commands. In the second start winning reception command buffer 194B, a storage area is secured such that a symbol designating command, a variation category command, and a pending storage number notification command can be stored in association with each other among these commands.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands from the top of the free space of the second start winning reception command buffer 194B in the order received at the second start winning. At the second start winning combination, command transmission is performed in the order of a second 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 normally performed, as shown in FIG. 10C, in the storage area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “1” to “4”, the second start opening winning combination designation command, the symbol designation command , Change category command, and pending storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10C, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “2”.

  The commands stored in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 10C are deleted one by one each time variable display of the decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the second special view game, Subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (the winning order of the commands). Specifically, when variable display of a decorative symbol is started interlockingly with the second special view game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the second start opening winning a prize designation 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 second start opening winning combination designating command) The command is shifted while maintaining the winning order (the size relation of the buffer numbers).

  For example, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the second special figure game in the storage state shown in FIG. 10C, the command stored in the area corresponding to buffer number "1" is deleted. The command stored in the area corresponding to buffer number "2" is shifted to buffer number "1".

  Further, in the present embodiment, data constituting the first preread notice buffer 194C as shown in FIG. 10D is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. Storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to respective data constituting the first start winning combination reception command buffer 194A are provided in the first read advance notice buffer 194C. That is, in the first read advance notice buffer 194C, the contents of the determination regarding the read advance notice effect related to the respective hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 or the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. Be done. When the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 10B, for example, due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc. In the first read advance notice buffer 194C, the content associated with the buffer number is also deleted. In addition, in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 10B, the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is another buffer due to the start of variable display of the decorative symbol etc. When shifted to a number, the contents associated with the buffer number are also shifted to the other buffer numbers in the first read advance notice buffer 194C.

  Further, in the present embodiment, data constituting the second preread notice buffer 194D as shown in FIG. 10E is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. Storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to respective data constituting the second start winning combination reception command buffer 194B are provided in the second preread notice buffer 194D. That is, in the second preread notice buffer 194D, the contents of the determination regarding the preread 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 “4”. Be done. When the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B of FIG. 10C, for example, due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc. In the second read advance notice buffer 194D, the content associated with the buffer number is also deleted. In addition, in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B of FIG. 10C, the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is another buffer due to the start of variable display of the decorative symbol etc When shifted to a number, the contents associated with the buffer number are also shifted to the other buffer numbers in the second prefetch notice buffer 194D.

  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 flow chart showing an example of the special symbol process process executed in step S15 of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of the special symbol process process (step S15) shown in FIG. FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing an example of the start winning process executed in step S208 and step S211 of the start winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. FIG. 15A is a flow chart showing an example of a winning random number value determination process executed in step S220 of the start winning process shown in FIG. 14 (step S208, step S211).

  In the start winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first detects the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. Based on the determination, it is determined whether the first start port switch 22A is in the on state (step S201). At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is in the on state (step S201; YES), the first special view reserve storage number (the first special view game reserve number) is a predetermined upper limit (for example, upper limit storage number) It is determined whether it is "4" as (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 in step S201 (step S201; NO), or when the number of first special image storage blocks has reached the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; YES) After executing 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 It is determined whether 22B is in the on state (step S203). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 22B is in the on state (step S203; YES), the second special view reserve storage number (the reserve number for the second special view game) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, upper limit storage number) It is determined whether or not "4" as in (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 value 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) shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 updates the special view storage number according to the start opening buffer value which is the storage value of the start opening buffer so as to add 1 (step S215). 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 pending storage number 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 empty entry in the special-image hold storage unit 151 according to the starting opening buffer value by being set as hold 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 signal processing (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. Are transmitted to the effect control board 12.

  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 (step S221). For example, the command command processing (step S17) of the timer control processing for game control shown in FIG. 11 is executed after the special symbol process processing is finished, and the main substrate 11 is displayed. Are transmitted to the effect control board 12.

  The CPU 103 executes the pachinko gaming machine 1 by, for example, checking the status of the time saving flag or the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like as the winning random number value determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. The present gaming state in is identified (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is in the on state by confirming the status of the probability variation flag or the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, and the probability variation flag is in the off state. When the time saving flag is in the on state, it is specified that the time saving state is established. That is, for example, the probability variation flag is on and the time saving flag is on, depending on whether the respective flags of the probability variation flag and the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 are on or off. In the state, the game state is identified as the high probability high base state, and when the probability change flag is on and the time saving flag is off, the game state is identified as high probability low base state If the probability change flag is off and the short time flag is on, the low probability high base state is identified, and if both the probability change flag and the time short flag are off, the low probability low base state (normal State). That is, the CPU 103 specifies which state the current gaming state is from by the respective states of the probability change flag and the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  Subsequently to the process of step S401, table data corresponding to the current gaming state is set from the table data constituting the display result determination table 130A (step S402). When using different display result determination tables (first special view display result determination table and second special view display result determination table) for the first special figure and the second special figure, the start opening buffer value is "1". In some cases, the first special view display result determination table may be used, and when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the second special view display result determination table may be used. Thereafter, it is determined whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special display display result extracted in step S217 of the start winning processing shown in FIG. 14 is within the predetermined jackpot 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 set 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) can do.

  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).

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the jackpot determination range (step S403; NO), or after one of the processes in step S410 is performed, 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 uses the special view display result (for example, the determination result in step S403) and the number of pending storages (for example, the storage value of 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 a certain first pending storage number count value, etc.). 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 an example of the configuration of the variation category determination table. The configuration example of this variation category determination table is four types of variation category tables that are referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of variation categories. FIG. 17A is a configuration example of a variation category determination table based on a variation category determination table of the above four types (denoted as “C-TBL1” in the figure). FIG. 17B is a configuration example of a variation category determination table based on another variation category determination table (denoted as "C-TBL2" in the figure). FIG. 17C is a configuration example of a variation category determination table according to another variation category determination table (denoted as “C-TBL3” in the figure). FIG. 17D is a configuration example of a variation category determination table according to another variation category determination table (denoted as “C-TBL4” in the figure). 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.

  The variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 17A (the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 17B, the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. 17C, In the variation category determination table “C-TBL4” of (D), numerical values (decision values) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation category determination are assigned to a plurality of types of variation categories.

  In the setting example of the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 17A, 0 out of 100 (values in the range of “0” to “99”) of the determined values of the random number MR3 is a fluctuation category 70 (values in the range of “0” to “69”) assigned to “PA1” are assigned to the change category “PA2”, and 27 (values in the range of “70” to “96”) are change category Allocated to "PA3", 2 (values in the range of "97" to "98") are allocated to the fluctuation category "PA4", and 1 (value "99") is allocated to the fluctuation category "PA5" There is. That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 17A, the variation category “PA1” is 0% (0 ÷ 100), and the variation category “PA2” is 70% (70 ÷ 100), The variation category "PA3" is determined at a ratio of 27% (27 ÷ 100), the variation category "PA4" at 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variation category "PA5" at a ratio of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

  In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 17B, four of the 100 (values in the range of “0” to “99”) of the determined values of the random number MR3 (“0 "-" Value of "3" is assigned to the variation category "PA1", 85 (value of "4" to "88") is assigned to the variation category "PA2", and eight ("89" "-" Value of "96" is assigned to the variation category "PA3", 2 (values in the range of "97" to "98") is assigned to the variation category "PA4", 1 (value " 99 ") is assigned to the variation category" PA5 ". That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 17B, the variation category “PA1” is 4% (4 × 100), the variation category “PA2” is 85% (85 × 100), The variation category "PA3" is determined at a rate of 8% (8 ÷ 100), the variation category "PA4" at 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variation category "PA5" at a rate of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

  In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. 17C, 64 (“0” of “100” (values in the range of “0” to “99”) of the determined values of the random number MR3). '-'63' are assigned to the variation category 'PA1', 25 ('64'-'88' values) are assigned to the variation category 'PA2', eight ('89' "-" Value of "96" is assigned to the variation category "PA3", 2 (values in the range of "97" to "98") is assigned to the variation category "PA4", 1 (value " 99 ") is assigned to the variation category" PA5 ". That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. 17C, the variation category “PA1” is 64% (64 ÷ 100), and the variation category “PA2” is 25% (25 ÷ 100), The variation category "PA3" is determined at a rate of 8% (8 ÷ 100), the variation category "PA4" at 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variation category "PA5" at a rate of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

  In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL4” in FIG. 17D, 20 (“0” of “100” (values in the range of “0” to “99”) of the determined values of the random number MR3. "-" Value in the range of "19" is assigned to the variation category "PB3", 40 (value in the range of "20" to "59") is assigned to the variation category "PB4", and 40 pieces ("60" The value range of “99” is assigned to the variation category “PB5”. That is, in the setting example of the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL4” in FIG. 17D, the fluctuation category “PB3” is 20% (20 × 100) and the fluctuation category “PB4” is 40% (40 × 100), The variation category "PB5" is determined at a rate of 40% (40 ÷ 100).

  In the setting example of FIGS. 17A to 17C, when the special view display result is “loss”, shortening / non-reach (when the number of pending storages is large compared to when the number of pending storages is small) Loss) The percentage of change categories (change category “PA1”) is increased. Specifically, the determination ratio "64%" of the fluctuation category "PA1" in the fluctuation category determination table "C-TBL3" selected when the special map display result is "loss" and the number of reserved memories "4". > Determining ratio "4%" of the fluctuation category "PA1" in the fluctuation category determination table "C-TBL2" selected when the special drawing display result is "loss" and the number of pending memories "3" or "2" The determination ratio “0%” of the fluctuation category “PA1” in the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL1” selected when the special view display result is “loss” and the number of pending storages “1”.

  Moreover, in the setting example of FIG. 17 (A)-FIG.17 (C), when a special figure display result is "loss", the variation category (super reach (loss)) (whether there is a large or small number of pending storage) The determination ratio of the fluctuation category “PA4” or the fluctuation category “PA5”) is fixed. Specifically, in any of the variation category determination table "C-TBL1", the variation category determination table "C-TBL2", and the variation category determination table "C-TBL3", the determination ratio of the variation category "PA5" It is assumed that the percentage of the change category "PA4" is "2%".

  Moreover, in the setting example of FIG. 17 (A)-FIG. 17 (C), it is any of fluctuation category determination table "C-TBL1", fluctuation category determination table "C-TBL2", and fluctuation category determination table "C-TBL3" Even if it exists, the determined value of the random value MR3 is made to correspond to the same (common) change category (the same change category is determined). That is, if the determined value of the random number MR3 is a certain value, any of the variation category determination table "C-TBL1", the variation category determination table "C-TBL2", and the variation category determination table "C-TBL3" Also, the same variation category is determined. For example, when the determined value of the random number MR3 is "99", any of the variation category determination table "C-TBL1", the variation category determination table "C-TBL2", and the variation category determination table "C-TBL3" Also, the variation category "PA5" is determined. Further, when the determined value of the random value MR3 is a value in the range of "97" to "98", the variation category "PA4" is determined regardless of which of the above-mentioned variation category determination tables.

  Further, when the determined value of the random number MR3 is a value in the range of "89" to "96", the variation category "PA3" is determined regardless of which of the above-mentioned variation category determination tables. Further, when the determined value of the random number MR3 is a value in the range of "64" to "69", the variation category "PA2" is determined regardless of which of the variation category determination tables described above. As a result, if the determined value of the random number MR3 is a certain value (value of each range described above), it becomes reach, super reach, super reach α, and super reach β in advance. It can be easily determined. Therefore, it is possible to notify them of the variable display corresponding to the start winning, etc., and to improve the interest in the game. In the setting example of FIGS. 17A to 17C, when the determined value of the random number MR3 is a value in the range of “0” to “69”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, The variation category “PA1” or “PA2” is determined whether the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” or the variation category determination table “C-TBL3”. In this way, it is possible to easily determine in advance at least whether or not it is a reach.

  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 S117 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) whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is to be "big hit", before the variable display result is derived and displayed. 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. 5, a first variation start command (or a second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, and a variable display result notification command 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. In the fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111, the fluctuation pattern may be determined as follows. That is, using the random number value MR3 for variable category determination stored in step S218 of the start winning process, the variable category is determined as in step S412 of the winning random number value determination process. Subsequently, based on the variation category which is the determination result, one of the plurality of variation pattern determination tables stored in the ROM 101 is selected as one of the variation pattern determination tables to be set as the use table. Subsequently, the CPU 103 selects one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns based on the fluctuation pattern determination table set as the use table and numerical data indicating the newly extracted random pattern value MR5 for fluctuation pattern determination. Variation patterns may be determined. In the start winning process, in addition to the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category, the random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is extracted and stored, whereby the start winning combination in the variation pattern setting process of step S111. The fluctuation pattern may be determined using the random value MR5 for fluctuation pattern determination stored in the time process.

  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 Also, when the gaming state is other than the low probability low base state (normal mode), that is, the special symbol stop processing in the case of one or both of the probability change state (high probability state) and the time saving state (high base state) The process of adding or resetting the counter value of the fluctuation number counter by the game control counter setting unit 154, the number of times the special figure game is executed in the high probability state (high probability state), the special figure in the time saving state (high base state) A process of determining whether the number of times the game has been executed has reached a predetermined number, and low probability by ending the probability variation control or time reduction control in which one or both of the probability variation state (high probability state) and time reduction state (high base state) are controlled. The variable game state transition process such as the process set to one or both of the state and the low base state is also included.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is in the on state, and if the big hit flag is in the on state, the value of the special processing process flag is "4". Updated to Also, when the big hit flag is in the OFF state, 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 opened may be set according to whether the big hit type is “16R positive variation big hit” or “8R positive variation big hit”. As an example, corresponding to the big hit type "16R probability variation big hit", while setting the upper limit of the period which makes the big winning a prize opening state to "29 seconds", opening the big winning a prize opening which becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round By setting the number of times to “16 times”, setting may be performed to set the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, corresponding to the big hit type "8R probability variation big hit", while setting the upper limit of the period to open the big winning opening to "29 seconds", the number of opening times of the big winning opening which is the upper limit number of times to execute the round By setting “8 times”, setting may be performed to set the normally 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 performed to notify the end of the big hit gaming state by a rendering device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, etc. It includes a process of waiting until the jackpot, and a jackpot after-game state transition process described later for setting for starting the probability change control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state. When such setting is performed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "0".

  FIG. 18 is a flow chart showing an example of special symbol normal processing executed in step S110 of the special symbol process processing (step S15) shown in FIG. 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 the number of second special view reservations is other than “0” at step S 231 (step S 231; NO), the suspension stored corresponding to the suspension number “1” in second special view suspension storage unit 151 B 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 Tokushu storages is "0" at step S231 (step S231; YES), it is determined whether or not the number of first special maps storage 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 view are executed. When the game is on hold, the second special view game is executed prior to the first special view 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 “losing”. Similar to the process of step S402 of the winning random number determination process (step S220) shown in 15 (A), the data of the display result determination table is set (step S239). When using different display result determination tables (the first special view display result determination table and the second special view display result determination table) for the first special figure and the second special figure, in the process of step S402, the starting opening buffer Although the value (“1” or “2”) is referred to, in the process of step S239, the variation special figure designation buffer value (“1” or “2”) may be referred to.

  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 compared with the determined value assigned to each special image display result of "big hit" or "lost". Then, it is determined whether the special map display result is to be "big 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, numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for variation is “16R probability variation big hit” and “8R probability variation big hit”. In accordance with which of the determination values assigned to the 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 big hit type is “16R certainty big hit”, the big hit type buffer value may be “1”, and “8R certainty big hit” may be “2”.

  If it is determined in step S241 that the game is not a "big hit" (step S241; NO), or after the process of step S245 is executed, the result of the predetermination as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, A special special symbol is set corresponding to the determination result of the big hit type in the case of making a big hit game 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 following the special symbol normal process of step S110, the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern using the random number value MR3 for variation category determination and the random number value MR5 for variation pattern determination.

  In the variation pattern setting process (step S111), the variation category is determined in the same manner as the winning random number value determination process (step S220). However, the variation pattern setting during the winning random number value determination process (step S220) is performed. Even if the number of reserved memories differs greatly from the time of execution of the process (step S111), in the specific example of the variation category determination tables "C-TBL1" to "C-TBL3" shown in FIG. If the random number value MR3 is, for example, "99", the variation category "PA5" is determined regardless of the number of reserved memories, in the winning random number value determination process or in the variation pattern setting process. In addition, if random number value MR3 extracted at the time of winning is in the range of, for example, "97" to "98", fluctuation category "PA4" regardless of the number of pending storages, in random number determination processing at winning or fluctuation pattern setting processing. Is determined.

  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).

  FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing an example of the special symbol stopping process executed in step S113 of the special symbol process process (step S15) shown in FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 first determines whether the big hit flag is in the on state (step S291). If the big hit flag is on (step S291: YES), the CPU 103 sets a big hit start waiting time (step S292). For example, in the process of step S 292, a timer initial value predetermined corresponding to the jackpot start effect waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153.

  Subsequent to the process of step S292, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S293). For example, in the process of step S293, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for sending the hit start designation command is a buffer designated by the send command pointer in the send command buffer. It may be stored in the area. After that, the CPU 103 clears the big hit flag and turns it off (step S294). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to "4" which is a value corresponding to the big hit opening pre-processing (step S295), and ends the special symbol stop process.

  If it is determined in step S291 that the big hit flag is off (step S291; NO), the CPU 103 performs a variation game state transition process (step S296). Subsequently, CPU 103 updates the value of the special view process flag to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S 297), and ends the special symbol stop processing.

  FIG. 21 is a flow chart showing an example of the variation game state transition process executed in step S296 of the special symbol stop process (step S113) shown in FIG. In the variation game state transition process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current game state is a low probability low base state (step S451). The CPU 103 determines that the current gaming state is the low probability low base state when both the probability change flag and the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 are in the off state. When it is determined in step S451 that the current gaming state is the low probability low base state (step S451; YES), the CPU 103 ends the fluctuation time gaming state transition processing as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S451 that the low base state is not the low probability state (step S451; YES), the value of the fluctuation number counter is incremented by 1 (step S452). The fluctuation number counter is the number of times the special drawing game has been executed after being controlled to the low probability low base state, and is the number of times compared with the number of times ST (number of probability variations) or the number of time reductions. The number of times of ST (the number of definite variations) is the number of times of execution of the special-figure game that executes the definite variation control. The number of times of time saving is the number of times of execution of the special drawing game for executing the time saving control. The number of times of ST (the number of probability variations) and the number of time reductions are set in the hit end process (FIGS. 12 and 22).

  Following the process of step S452, the CPU 103 reads the number of times of ST (the number of times of probability variation) (step S453), and reads the number of times of time saving (step S454). Following the process of step S454, the CPU 103 determines whether the current gaming state is the high certainty state (probable change state) (step S455). When the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is in the on state, the CPU 103 determines that the current game state is in the high probability state. In step S455, when it is determined that the current gaming state is highly probable (step S455; YES), the CPU 103 determines that the value of the fluctuation number counter is indicated by the number of times of ST read out in step S453 (the number of probability variations). It is determined whether the value is larger than (for example, 70 times) (step S456). When it is determined that the value of the fluctuation number counter is larger than the value indicated by the number of times of ST (the number of times of probability variation) (step S456; YES), the CPU 103 clears the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 And the game state is set to the low certainty state (step S457), and the probability change control is ended.

  After executing the process of step S457, or when it is determined that the current gaming state is not in the high certainty state (step S455; NO), the value of the fluctuation number counter is larger than the value indicated by the number of times ST If it is determined that it is not (step S456; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether the current gaming state is the high base state (time saving state) (step S458). When the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is in the on state, the CPU 103 determines that the current gaming state is the high base state (time saving state). In step S458, when it is determined that the current gaming state is the high base state (time reduction state) (step S458; YES), the CPU 103 indicates the value of the fluctuation number counter indicated by the number of time reductions read in step S454. It is determined whether the value is larger (for example, 70 times) (step S459). If it is determined that the value of the fluctuation number counter is a value larger than the value indicated by the number of time reductions (step S459; YES), the CPU 103 clears the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 and turns off. Then, the gaming state is set to the low base state (step S460), and the time saving control is ended.

  After the processing in step S460 or when it is determined that the current gaming state is not the high base state (time reduction state) (step S458; NO), the value of the fluctuation number counter is indicated by the number of time reductions and is not larger than the value If it is determined (step S459; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether the gaming state has become the low probability low base state (step S461). When both the probability change flag and the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 are in the OFF state, the CPU 103 determines that the game state has become the low probability low base state.

  If it is determined in step S461 that the low-probability low-base state has been reached (step S461; YES), the CPU 103 clears the set value of the ST number (number of positive variations) to "0" (step S462), and sets the time reduction number The value is cleared to "0" (step S463), the value of the fluctuation number counter is cleared to "0" (step S464), and the fluctuation game state transition processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S461 that the low probability low base state is not established (step S461; NO), the variation game state transition processing is ended without executing steps S462, S463, and S464.

  FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing an example of the jackpot end process executed in step S117 of the special symbol process process (step S15) shown in FIG. In the big hit end process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end effect waiting time has elapsed (step S311). As an example, in the big hit opening post process (step S116) shown in FIG. 12, when updating the value of the special process process flag to "7", a timer initial determined in advance corresponding to the big hit end presentation waiting time A value is set to the gaming control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S311, the CPU 103 updates, for example, by subtracting 1 from the game control process timer value, and the updated game control process timer value matches the predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined depending on whether or not it is.

  If the jackpot end effect waiting time has not elapsed in step S311 (step S311; NO), the CPU 103 ends the jackpot end processing as it is. On the other hand, when the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; YES), the CPU 103 reads the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S312). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets the high probability state (positive change state) by, for example, turning on the positive change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 (step S314). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets the time base flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 to the on state to set the high base state (step S315). That is, by the processing of step S314 and step S315, when the big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is set to the high probability high base state.

  Following the process of step S315, the CPU 103 sets the set value of the number of times of ST (number of positive variations) to 70 times (step S316), and sets the time reduction number to 70 times (step S317). Subsequently, the CPU 103 clears the value of the fluctuation number counter to “0” (step S318), and ends the big hit end process.

  In the present embodiment, the set value of the number of STs (the number of definite variations) and the set value of the number of time reductions of 70 are the same value (both 70 times). The number of times may be different from the setting value of 70 times. Further, in the present embodiment, the set value of the number of STs (number of probability variations) in the case of 8R probability variation big hit and the set value of the number of STs (number of probability variation) in the 16R probability variation big hit are the same value (both 70 times) However, the set value of the number of STs (the number of probability variations) in the case of the 8R probability variation big hit and the set value of the number of STs (the number of probability variation) in the 16R probability variation big hit may be different values. Further, in the present embodiment, the setting value of the number of time reductions in the case of the 8R probability variation big hit and the setting value of the time reduction number in the case of the 16R probability variation bigness are made the same value (both 70 times). The set value of the number of time savings may be different from the set value of the number of times reduced for the 16R probability variation big hit. In addition, when the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is “1”, the CPU 103 determines that it is a 16R probability variation big hit, and the big hit type buffer value is “2”. You may judge that it is 8R probability variation big hit.

  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 for transmitting the symbol designation command according to the special figure display result determined in step S219), step S403, etc. is performed (step S410), and the variation category command according to the variation category determined in step S412 The transmission setting for transmitting (step S413) is performed, and the transmission setting for transmitting the pending storage count notification command is performed (step S221). After these processes are executed, the start winning winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is executed by executing the command control processing (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. When the game ball passes (enters) and 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, Four commands of a variable category command and a pending storage number notification command (a first pending storage number notification command or a 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 the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 after these processes are executed, the variable display result notification command or The fluctuation pattern designation command and the like are collectively transmitted in one timer interrupt. 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) is controlled to the big hit gaming state in the special symbol normal processing (step S110). It is determined whether or not it is determined, and in the variation pattern setting process (step S111), determination of a specific variable display mode (variation pattern) of the decorative symbol is performed, and the content determined by each effect control command is It is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Also, prior to this, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening), the winning random number value determination process (step S220) sets it as a "big hit". Judgment as to whether the jackpot gaming state is controlled or not, judgment of a rough variable display mode (variation category) of the decorative symbol, etc. are performed, and the contents determined by the respective production control commands are transmitted to the production control board 12 Be done.

  In the case of a big hit (8R probability variation big hit, 16R probability variation big hit), in the big hit end processing of step S117, the number of ST times (number of probability variations) and the number of time reductions are both 70, the gaming state is high probability high base Set to state. In addition, the fluctuation number counter is counted up in each fluctuation when the gaming state is the high probability high base state (step S452), when the fluctuation number counter exceeds the ST number of times (the number of probability variation), the gaming state is low probability state Is set (step S 457), and the game state is set to the low base (step S 460) when the fluctuation number counter exceeds the time saving number.

  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. 23 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 in the on state (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 in the off state (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. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of command analysis processing executed in step S74 of the effect control main processing shown in FIG. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 24, 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 it is determined in step S506 that the received command is not a symbol designation command (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 step S503, if the first pending storage count notification wait time is set in the process of step S503 for the received command received one before the received command, the received command is not selected. (1) After the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A is stored at the top of the free space (step S512), the process returns to step S501.

  Also, if the received command is a symbol designation command at step S506 (step S506; YES), or if the received command is a variation category command at step S507 (step S507; YES), or steps S503, S505, and S509. , And S511, if the second pending storage count notification wait time is set in the processing of step S503 for the reception command received immediately before the reception command, the reception command Is stored at the top of the free space in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B (step S512), and the process returns to step S501.

  If the first pending storage count notification command is received together with the first change start command, the pending storage count notification command may not be stored in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, the effect control command received in response to the occurrence of the start winning may be sequentially stored from the top of the free space in the first start winning received command buffer 194A.

  When the second pending storage count notification command is received together with the second change start command, the pending storage count notification command may not be stored in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B. That is, the effect control command received in response to the occurrence of the start winning may be sequentially stored from the top of the empty area in the second start winning received command buffer 194B.

  If it is determined in step S510 that the received command is not the second pending storage count notification command (step S510; NO), setting according to the other received commands is performed (step S513), and the process returns to step S501. For example, when the received command is a game state specification command, the game state specification command is analyzed to specify the current game state. Also, for example, when the received command is a hit end designation command, the hit end designation command is analyzed to specify whether the time is short or not.

  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. In addition, the first holding storage number notification command, the second holding storage number notification command, the first starting opening winning combination designation command, and the second starting opening winning combination designation command are also referred to as holding 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 first start winning reception command buffer 194A, the reception command is any of a symbol designation command, a variation category command, and a first hold storage number notification command. It may be stored without distinction, or each received command may be distinguished and stored at the top of the free space in the corresponding storage area.

  In addition, when the reception command is sequentially stored from the top of the free space in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B, which of the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the second pending storage number notification command is the reception command It may be stored without distinction, or each received command may be distinguished and stored at the top of the free space in the corresponding storage area.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process performed in step S75 of the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a winning effect determination process (step S150). In the effect determination process at the time of winning, the CPU 120 for effect control first checks the storage content in the start winning time reception command buffer (the first start winning time reception command buffer 194A or the second start winning time reception command buffer 194B) or Determine the display mode (also referred to as the display mode at the time of addition) of the pending display at the time of making additional display in the start winning a prize storage display area 5H, and the process of determining whether or not the starting opening winning a prize designation command is received as a reception command. Processing etc. are executed.

  After execution of the effect determination process at the time of winning in step S150, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like, any one of the processes in steps S170 to S177 as described below Select and execute.

  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, and a process of displaying a process of executing a demonstration effect (display of customer waiting demonstration). 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 finalized decoration pattern according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, etc. in order to perform variable display of other various display operations, or by shifting the first hold display or the second hold display Including a process of displaying a special image representing information corresponding to an active display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display in the display area AHA, a process of determining various effects (for example, main notice effect), etc. There is. 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 (process data), the effect control CPU 120 outputs a video signal (effect image) to the image display device 5 and causes the image display device 5 to display it on the screen, and performs audio control of the effect sound signal. Control of various effects such as control of outputting the effect sound from the speaker 8 to the substrate 13 and control of outputting an electric decoration signal to the lamp control board 14 to control the lamp 9 to turn on / off / flash 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 display of the finalized decorative design (final stop design), which is the result of the variable display of the decorative design, is displayed. 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 this special drawing waiting process, processing for counting the number of times of ST (number of probability variations) and the number of time reductions, processing for updating the value of the effect number counter, processing for changing the gaming state according to the value of the effect number counter, etc. Can be included. In this special view-per-wait process, the CPU for effect control 120 sets the fanfare effect and updates the value of the effect process flag to "4" when the stop symbol is a big hit symbol, and the stop symbol is not a big hit symbol At the same time, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value.

  The jackpot start process of step S174 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". This big hit start process is executed before the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is opened, and a process for executing fanfare effect or an effect executed when the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened (for example, It includes processing for setting an effect corresponding to a normal song, an effect corresponding to a special song, and the like. Thereafter, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to "5".

  The process in the round of step S175 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "5". The processing during the round is executed when the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is in the open state, and the effect when the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is in the open state (e.g. Set the processing to execute the effect corresponding to (eg, the effect corresponding to the normal song, the effect corresponding to the special song, etc.) to be performed when the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is in the closed state Processing etc. are included. Thereafter, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to "6".

  The post-round process in step S176 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". The round post-processing is executed when the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is in the open state. When the special winning opening open notification command from the main substrate 11 is received, an effect to be performed when the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is in the open state (for example, an effect corresponding to a normal song or a special song Setting the effect etc.) and updating the value of the effect process flag to "5". Further, when the hit end designation command from the main substrate 11 is received, the ending effect is set, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to "7".

  The jackpot end post-processing in step S177 is processing that is executed when the value of the rendering process flag is “7”. This big hit end post process is executed before the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed, processing to execute ending effect, processing to set the gaming state, and set the number of times ST (number of probability variation) and time reduction Processing etc. can be included. Thereafter, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to "0".

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start waiting process executed in step S170 of the effect control process shown in FIG. 25 (step S75). In the variable display start waiting process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first change start command (or the second change start command) is received (step S1000).

  If it is determined in step S1000 that the first fluctuation start command (or the second fluctuation start command) has not been received (step S1000; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the demonstration effect flag is on or not. It determines (step S1002). The demonstration in-progress flag is a flag indicating whether or not the customer waiting demonstration display is being performed. When the demonstration effect flag is in the on state (for example, value "1"), it indicates that the customer waiting demonstration display is being performed, and when the demonstration effect flag is in the off state (for example, value "0") Indicates that the customer waiting demonstration display has not been performed. The value of the demonstration effect flag may be stored in the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example.

If it is determined in step S1002 that the demonstration effect flag is not in the on state (step S1002; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the customer waiting demo specification command is received (step S1004). If it is determined in step S1004 that no customer waiting demo specification command has been received (step S1004; NO), the variable display start waiting process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1004 that the customer waiting demo specification command is received (step S1004; YES), the demonstration effect flag is set to the on state (step S1006), and according to the demonstration effect (customer waiting demonstration display) The selected process data (effect control pattern) is selected (step S1008), and the effect control process timer is started (step S1010). As a result, on the basis of the reception of the customer wait demo specification command, demonstration effect (display of customer wait demonstration) is started.
Thereafter, the variable display start waiting process is ended.

If it is determined in step S1002 that the demonstration effect flag is on (step S1002; YES), that is, if the demonstration effect has already been performed, the effect control CPU 120 performs a predetermined operation (for example, the stick controller 31A). It is determined whether or not there is a predetermined operation (e.g., operation by the push button 31B) (step S1012). If it is determined in step S1012 that a predetermined operation has not been made (step S1012; NO), the variable display start waiting process is ended. That is, the demonstration effect is continued.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1012 that there is a predetermined operation (step S1012; YES), the effect control CPU 120 displays effect adjustment display regardless of whether or not specific effect is executed (step S1013).

Here, "specific effect" will be described. In the present embodiment, with regard to the display area set in all or part of the display screen of the image display device 5, either “normal effect” or “specific effect” is performed.
The “specific effect” is an effect of changing (deforming) the display area, setting it on the display screen of the image display device 5, and displaying the set display area. In the present embodiment, as the specific effect, an effect of setting and displaying a display area reduced as compared with the size of the display screen or an effect of setting and displaying a rotated display area is exemplified. In other words, while the specific effect is being performed, the reduced display area or the rotated display area is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5.
The “normal effect” is an effect to be performed when the specific effect is not performed. When the normal effect is executed, the display area is set to the entire screen (including the substantially full screen) of the display screen of the image display device 5. In other words, the display area is displayed on the full screen of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the normal effect execution. In addition, when there is no notice in particular about implementation of a specific effect, a display area is normally set and the display screen of the image display apparatus 5 shall be displayed.

While the specific effect is being executed, that is, when the changed (reduced or rotated) display area is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the entire screen of the display screen does not match the changed display area. On the display screen of the display device 5, an area other than the display area (hereinafter, referred to as "area outside display area") is displayed. On the other hand, when a normal display area is displayed during execution of a normal effect, that is, when the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed, the entire screen of the display screen matches the display area (including an approximate match). In principle, no area other than the display area exists on the display screen of the display device 5 (an area for displaying the player's experience value etc. other than the display area may be provided at the upper end or the lower end of the display screen).
The specific effect, the normal effect, the display area, and the area outside the display area will be described later with reference to the drawings illustrating display examples of the display screen of the image display device 5.

The effect adjustment display is an aspect of the effect adjustment means. In the effect adjustment display, adjustment of the effect means is performed by "display". The effect adjustment display is performed, for example, by displaying an icon or the like indicating the setting status of the effect means on the display screen of the image display device 5.
The effect means is, for example, a sound output means such as the speaker 8 and a light emitting means such as the decoration LED 9S. When the effect means is a sound output means, the effect adjustment display is, for example, an icon display for volume adjustment displayed on the image display device 5. When the effect means is a light emitting means, the effect adjustment display is, for example, an icon display for brightness adjustment displayed on the image display device 5.
The player visually confirms the effect adjustment display displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, and, for example, the volume of the effect means with the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B described in FIG. , Adjust the brightness etc.

The appropriate volume output from the speaker 8 or the like as the rendering means and the appropriate luminance of the decoration LED 9S as the presentation means improve the rendering effect for the player. On the other hand, an inappropriate volume output from the speaker 8 or the like or an inappropriate brightness of the decoration LED 9S may cause disadvantages such as giving a player an unpleasant feeling. Therefore, the effect adjustment display for adjusting the appropriate volume and the appropriate luminance is a display of high importance.
The display with high importance is a display that may cause a disadvantage to the player when the player recognizes the display.

To display the effect adjustment display regardless of the presence or absence of the specific effect is to be displayed, that is, to display the effect adjustment display regardless of the display area that changes due to the specific effect.
When displaying the effect adjustment display regardless of the display area that changes, for example, the effect adjustment display is displayed in the area outside the display area. The effect adjustment display displayed in the area outside the display area may be displayed such that a part overlaps (superimposes) the display area.
For example, when the change of the display area to be set is the reduction of the display area, it may be displayed in the area outside the display area in the size displayed during the execution of the normal effect without reducing the effect adjustment display. Further, the effect adjustment display may be enlarged and displayed in the area outside the display area.
When the change of the display area to be set is the rotation of the display area, the effect adjustment display is displayed in the area outside the display area without being displayed in the display area rotating. The effect adjustment display displayed in the area outside the display area may be fixed and displayed so as to be superimposed on the display area when the display area rotates. By superimposing on the display area, even when the fixed effect adjustment display and the rotating display area overlap and are displayed, the effect adjustment display is not hidden in the display area.

When the effect adjustment display is displayed on the display area when the display area changes, such as reduction or rotation, due to the specific effect, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the effect adjustment display. For example, when the display area is reduced by the specific effect, if the effect adjustment display is reduced corresponding to the reduced display area, it is difficult for the player to recognize the reduced effect adjustment display. When the display area is rotated by the specific effect, rotating the effect adjustment display together with the display area makes it difficult for the player to recognize the rotated effect adjustment display.
In the present embodiment, the player can easily recognize the effect adjustment display by displaying the effect adjustment display regardless of the display area in which the effect adjustment display changes, even during the specific effect.

The effect adjustment display is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 based on the process data described with reference to FIG. That is, the control content of the rendering operation such as display, change, and deletion of the rendering adjustment display is set in advance in the process data. For example, in the process data, it is possible to set control content for displaying the setting status of the volume and luminance of the effect means by an icon or the like. Also, in the process data, control content is set to change the effect adjustment display (increase or decrease of the volume display, etc.) when the player operates the push button 31B or the cross key to change the setting of the volume and brightness. Can. Further, in the process data, the control content for deleting the effect adjustment display displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 when the player operates the push button 31B or the cross key, or when a predetermined time has elapsed. Can be set.
After the process of step S1013, the variable display start waiting process (step S170) is ended.

  Note that whether or not the specific effect is being executed is determined by the state of the specific effect flag. The specific effect execution flag is a flag indicating whether or not the specific effect is being executed. When the specific effect execution flag is in the on state, it indicates that the specific effect is being executed (that the specific effect is being executed). On the other hand, when the specific effect execution flag is in the OFF state, it indicates that the specific effect is not being performed, that is, the normal effect is being performed (normal effect is being performed). The state of the specific effect execution flag is set to the on state or the off state by the effect control CPU 120 in the specific effect setting process described later with reference to FIG. 28, for example, and the flag value (for example, the RAM 122 described in FIG. , As a value “0” or as a value “1”).

  Note that, in the present embodiment, in order to display the adjustment effect display so that the player can easily recognize, the case of displaying the effect adjustment display regardless of the presence or absence of the specific effect is exemplified. However, as long as the player can easily recognize the adjustment effect display, the adjustment effect display can be changed and displayed depending on the presence or absence of the specific effect. For example, when the specific effect execution flag is in the on state, the adjustment effect display may be displayed in the area outside the display area so as to be displayed regardless of the change in the adjustment area. Thereby, in the case of the normal effect (when the specific effect flag is in the OFF state), the display area is not set to be reduced or rotated in the display screen of the image display device 5 and fixed to the display screen (still Can be displayed regardless of the display area in which the effect adjustment display changes, when the specific effect is in progress (when the specific effect execution flag is in the on state).

  If it is determined in step S1000 that the first change start command (or the second change start command) is received (step S1000; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the demonstration effect flag is on or not. It determines (step S1022). If it is determined in step S1022 that the demonstration effect flag is on (step S1022; YES), that is, if the demonstration effect has already been performed, the demonstration effect flag is reset to the off state (step S1024). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S1026), and the variable display start waiting process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1022 that the demonstration effect flag is not in the on state (step S1022; NO), the processing of step S1024 is omitted (skipped), and the value of the presentation process flag corresponds to variable display start setting processing After updating the value to “1” (step S1026), the variable display start waiting process is ended.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of the effect control process process (step S75) shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, first, the effect control CPU 120 reads, for example, the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main substrate 11, and the special view display result is "lost". It is determined whether or not (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the special view display result is "loss" (step S522; YES), the effect control CPU 120 reads the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11, for example. A non-reach variation pattern (ie, "PA1-1", "PA2-1", and "PA2- 2 in Fig. 5" corresponding to the case where the designated variation pattern sets the variable display mode of the decorative symbol to "non-reach (loss)". It is judged whether it is 2 "" PA2-3 "(step S523).

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is the non-reach fluctuation pattern (step S523; YES), the CPU 120 for effect control determines the combination of the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) constituting the non-reach combination (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 CPU 120 for effect control determines the combination of the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) constituting the reach combination (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. .

  If it is determined in step S522 that the special view display result is not "losing" (step S522; NO), that is, if the special view display result is "big hit (16R positive variation big hit, 8R positive variation big hit)", the CPU 120 for effect control Determines the combination of the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) constituting the big hit combination (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.

  In addition, when determining the combination of the finalized decorative symbol in step S528, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final ornament according to the type of the big hit (16R positive variation big hit, 8R positive variation big hit), presence or absence of promotion effect, etc. The symbol may be determined.

  As a specific example, for example, a big hit combination for exclusive use of 16R positive variation big hit (for example, one in which three identical decorative designs are arranged side by side) and a big hit combination exclusively for 8R positive variation big hit (for example, the same same ornament design even number In the embodiment in which three pieces are arranged side by side, in the case of a 16R probability variation big hit, it is sufficient to decide either the 16R probability variation big hit dedicated combination or the 8R probability variation big hit combination specifically as a definite decoration pattern . At this time, when a big hit combination dedicated to 8R certainty big hit is determined as a finalized decorative symbol, it is sufficient to be notified that it is a 16R true variable big hit between the end of eight rounds as a promotion effect. On the other hand, in the case of the 8R probability variation big hit, it may be decided to determine the 8R probability variation big hit dedicated combination or a big hit combination as the decoration symbol.

  In this embodiment, 2R probability variation big hit (probability) is not provided, but when 2R probability variation big hit (probability) is provided, the special control display result is “big hit (2R probability variation big hit (probability variation))”, the presentation control The CPU 120 may determine a combination of a finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) corresponding to the 2R probability variation big hit (probability).

  After performing any of the process of step S525 to the process of step S528, the specific effect process is executed (step S529). The specific effect setting process in step S529 is a setting process for executing a process of changing the display area displayed on the image display device 5 such as reduction or rotation. Details of the specific effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the specific effect setting process executed in step S529 of the variable display start setting process (S171) shown in FIG.
In the specific effect setting process (step S529) shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the specific effect execution flag is in the on state (step S5291). The specific effect execution flag is a flag indicating whether or not the specific effect is being executed, and indicates that the specific effect is being executed when the specific effect execution flag is in the on state. The specific effect execution flag is set to the on state in step S5297 described later, and is set to the off state in step S5302.
If the specific effect execution flag is not in the on state (step S5291; NO), the effect control CPU 120 specifies a fluctuation pattern (step S5292). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 is specified. The identified fluctuation pattern is stored, for example, in the PAM 122.
In addition, 24 types of PA1-1-PB5-4 shall be designated as a fluctuation pattern, as FIG. 5 demonstrated in this embodiment.

  After the process of step S5292 is executed, the effect mode determination process is performed based on the fluctuation pattern identified in step S5292 (step S5293). Here, the process of determining the effect mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a setting example of the effect mode determination ratio in the effect mode determination process executed in the process of step S5293.
In FIG. 29, the item of the fluctuation pattern corresponds to the fluctuation pattern described in FIG. The item of the effect mode is an effect mode determined based on the fluctuation pattern in the effect mode determination process performed in step S5293.
The effect modes determined in the present embodiment are three types: a normal effect mode for executing normal effects, a specific effect A mode for executing specific effects A, and a specific effect B mode for executing specific effects B. . The normal effect is an effect mode in which the specific effect described later is not performed. The specific effect A is an effect mode in which the display area is changed with the reduction of the display area. The specific effect B is an effect mode in which the display area is changed with the rotation of the display area.
In the following description, the term “specific effect” includes the specific effect A or the specific effect B, and the term “specific effect mode” includes the specific effect A mode or the specific effect B mode.
While the specific effect mode is being performed, it can be set so that a plurality of specific effects are performed. The number of executions of the specific effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the specific effect execution flag is in the on state in the process of step S5291 (step S5291; YES), the processes of step S5292 to step S5293 are not executed. That is, when the specific effect A mode or the specific effect B mode is determined in the process of step S5293, the next effect mode is not determined until the determined specific effect is executed a set number of times and the effect mode ends. . However, even when the specific effect mode is being executed, the process of determining a new effect mode (step S5293) may be performed. In that case, the newly determined effect mode may be preferentially executed. Also, either one of the specific effect A mode or the specific effect B mode may be preferentially executed.

The effect mode determination ratio executed in step S5293 can be executed using, for example, the effect random number generated by the random number circuit 124. For example, the ROM 121 stores a table for determining an effect mode. In the effect mode determination table, the range of effect random numbers generated by the random number circuit 124 is allocated to each effect mode for each fluctuation pattern. Based on the variation pattern, the effect mode can be determined by referring to the range of effect random numbers in the effect mode determination table from the random number values of the effect random numbers generated by the random number circuit 124.
When the range of the effect random number to be generated is 0 to 99, the number of random numbers is 100 from 0 to 99, and the number of random numbers assigned to the effect mode is the value of the effect mode determination ratio ( %) Can be matched.

  In this embodiment, PA1-1 (shortened / non-reach (loss)), PA2-1 to PA2-3 (non-reach (loss)), PA3-1 to PA3-2 (normal reach (loss)), PB3-1 In the case of ~ PB3-2 (normal reach (big hit)), the determination ratio of the normal effect mode is set to 100%. That is, in the case where the degree of expectation of the big hit is not large, shortening / non-reach (loss), non-reach (loss), normal reach (loss), and normal reach (big hit), the specific rendering mode is not determined. The specific effect mode is determined because the variation pattern is PA4-1 to PA4-4 (super reach α (loss)), PA5-1 to PA5-4 (super reach β (loss)), PB4-1 to PB4 Only in the case of PAB-4 (super reach α (big hit)) or PB5-1 to PB5-4 (super reach β (big hit)). Therefore, by performing a specific effect, the degree of expectation of the player to shift to a game state advantageous to the player (for example, the degree of expectation for becoming a big hit game state, the degree of expectation for which probability change control is performed, etc.) Can be shown to be high.

In the present embodiment, the case is illustrated where the proportions in which the specific effect A mode and the specific effect B mode are determined for the same variation pattern are the same. For example, if the variation pattern is PA4-1, the percentage at which the normal rendering mode is determined is 80%, the percentage at which the specific rendering A mode is determined is 10%, and the percentage at which the specific rendering B mode is determined is 10%. is there. However, the ratio at which the specific effect A mode or the specific effect B mode is determined can be set arbitrarily. For example, the ratio at which the normal rendering mode is determined may be 80%, the ratio at which the specific rendering A mode is determined may be 15%, and the ratio at which the specific rendering B mode is determined may be 5%.
Further, the determination ratio of the specific effect A mode and the specific effect B mode may be changed and set for each fluctuation pattern. For example, when the expectation of the possibility that the variation pattern shifts to the gaming state advantageous to the player is low, the variation pattern transitions to the gaming state advantageous to the player by increasing the ratio at which the specific effect A is determined. The rate at which the specific effect B is determined may be increased when the degree of expectation of the possibility is high.

  Note that, in the present embodiment, as the number of times of pseudo continuous change is larger, the ratio in which the specific effect mode is determined is set to be larger. For example, when the variation pattern is PA4-1 to PA4-4 (super reach α (loss)), the ratio at which the specific effect A or the specific effect B is determined is PA4-1; 20%, PA4-2; 30%, PA4-3; 40%; PA4-4; 50%. As a result, it is possible to expect a synergetic effect of the effect of the improvement of interest in the pseudo-ren and the effect of the improvement of interest by the specific effect. However, the ratio at which the specific effect mode is determined may be fixed regardless of the number of times of pseudo-sequence.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the ratio at which the specific effect mode is determined is set to be higher in the case of the big hit than in the case where the fluctuation pattern is lost. For example, when the variation pattern is super reach α (loss), the ratio at which the specific effect A or the specific effect B is determined is PA4-1; 20%, PA4-2; 30%, PA4-3; 40%, respectively. PA4-4; 50%, whereas the variation pattern is Super Reach α (big hit), respectively, PB4-1; 60%, PB4-2; 70%, PB4-3; 80%; PB4-4; 90%. As a result, when the specific effect mode is determined, the degree of expectation of the possibility of shifting to a game state advantageous to the player in the first specific effect can be increased, and the interest can be improved.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the said specific presentation A and the specific presentation B are determined as a specific presentation is illustrated, the kind of specific presentation and the number of specific presentation are not limited to this embodiment. For example, a specific effect may be performed to perform an effect mode in which the display area is reduced and the display range of the image display device 5 is moved. Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where one production mode was determined out of production modes was illustrated, you may make it determine several specific presentation, for example. For example, the specific effect A and the specific effect B may be performed continuously.

  In addition, the value of the perineence mode determination ratio illustrated in FIG. 29 shows an example of setting as described above, and is not limited to this. For example, in the present embodiment, the case where the specific effect is not determined in the non-reach case is exemplified, but the specific effect may be determined at a predetermined determination ratio in the non-reach case.

FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a setting example of the number of specific effects when the specific effect is determined in the effect mode determined in the effect mode determining process performed in step S5293. In the present embodiment, when the effect mode is determined in the effect mode determination process of step S5293, the number of specific effects is uniquely determined from the predetermined setting shown in FIG.
The number of specific effects is the number of times of variable display in which the specific effects are repeated. The number of times of variable display is counted each time the variable display start setting process of step S171 is executed in the effect control process of FIG. The number of times of variable display is counted by a specific effect counter described later in the process of step S529 included in the variable display start setting process of step S171.
The setting of the number of specific effects can be readably stored in the ROM 121 from the CPU 120 for effect control.

In FIG. 30, PA4-n represents the case where the variation pattern is PA4-1 to PA4-4. PB4-n represents the case where the variation pattern is PB4-1 to PB4-4. PA5-n represents the case where the variation pattern is PA5-1 to PA5-4. Further, PB5-n represents the case where the variation pattern is PB5-1 to PB5-4.
For example, when the variation pattern is PA4-n or PB4-n and the specific effect A is determined, the number of specific effects is two. When the variation pattern is PA5-n or PB5-n and the specific effect B is determined, the number of specific effects is five.

  By defining the number of specific effects for each combination of the fluctuation pattern and the effect mode, it is possible to change the number of effects of specific effects, so that the effect mode of specific effects increases and it is possible to improve the effects of effects. Become.

In the present embodiment, the number of specific effects is uniquely determined from the setting shown in FIG. 30 determined in advance when the effect mode is determined in the effect mode determination process of step S5293. The number of specific effects may be determined by another method. For example, the number of specific effects may be determined using the effect random number generated by the random number circuit 124. Further, the number of specific effects may be determined by an operation effect using the push button 31B or the like.
This is the end of the description of the process of determining the effect mode in step S5293 using FIGS. 29 and 30.

It returns to the explanation of FIG. 28 again. After executing the process of step S5293, the CPU for effect control 120 reads out the effect mode determined in step S5293 from the RAM 122, and determines whether the effect mode read out is the specific effect mode (step S5294). If the effect mode is the specific effect mode (step S5294; YES), the effect control CPU 120 reads out the effect control pattern corresponding to the specific effect A mode or the specific effect B mode from the ROM 121, for example, and uses the RAM 122 as a usage pattern. Are stored and set (step S5295). The effect control pattern to be stored may include, for example, an image such as a video displayed on the image display device 5 in the specific effect. For example, in the process of step S5295, a video to be displayed as a specific effect may be temporarily stored in the VRAM, and may be stored in the RAM 122 as the address of the VRAM at which the video is stored. The image to be displayed in the specific effect may be programmed in advance with an effect control pattern so as to start display by an operation of the player such as depression of a push button.
The image displayed in the specific effect is not limited to one type, and a plurality of types of images can be displayed. For example, in the specific effect A, one or more images may be selected at random from a plurality of images and stored as an effect control pattern.

  After executing the process of step S5295, the CPU for effect control 120 reads the specific effect frequency, for example, from the ROM 121, and stores it in the RAM 122 in correspondence with the effect control pattern set in step S5295 (step S5296).

  The effect control pattern stored in the RAM 122 by the process of step S5295 is data used to control the effect operation by the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, the effect model, etc. as described in FIG. Is read out by the effect control CPU 120, and the specific effect is executed.

After executing the processing of step S5296, the effect control CPU 120 sets the specific effect execution flag to the on state (step S5297). The specific effect execution flag is a flag indicating that the effect mode determined in step S5293 is a specific effect. The specific effect execution flag may be stored, for example, in the RAM 122.
After the process of step S5297 is performed, the specific effect setting process of step S529 is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of step S5294 that the effect mode is not the specific effect (step S5294; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the specific effect setting process of step S529. In the specific effect setting process of step S529, until the specific effect is determined in step S5293, that is, when the normal effect is continued, the determination of NO is continued in the process of step S5294.

In the process of step S5291, when it is determined that the specific effect execution flag is in the on state (step S5291; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the specific effect counter has reached the specific effect number described in FIG. It is determined whether or not (step S5298). The specific effect counter is a counter for determining whether or not the number of times of variable display has become the number of specific effects.
If the specific effect counter has not become the specific effect number (step S5298; NO), the effect control CPU 120 adds +1 to the specific effect counter (step S5299).
In the present embodiment, when the specific effect is executed and the specific effect execution flag is set to the on state (step S5297), the next time the variable display start setting process of step S171 is performed (step S5291; YES), The specific effect counter performs an operation to be added.
The addition of the specific effect counter is not limited to the timing of step S5299. For example, the special effect counter may be added in the waiting process per special drawing in step S173 in the effect control process in step S75 described with reference to FIG.

On the other hand, when the specific effect counter has reached the specific effect count (step S5298; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes a specific effect end setting process (step S5300). The specific effect end process is, for example, a process of deleting the effect control pattern set in step S5295 or step S5296, a process of deleting the specific effect frequency, or a process of switching the effect control pattern to the normal effect.
After executing the process of step S5300, the effect control CPU 120 resets the specific effect counter (step S5301).
After executing the process of step S5301, the effect control CPU 120 sets the specific effect execution flag to the off state (step S5302).
After the process of step S5302 is executed, the specific effect setting process of step S529 ends.

  It returns to the explanation of FIG. 27 again. After the process of step S529, the effect control CPU 120 executes the holding and digesting process (step S530). Specifically, the active display corresponding to the pending display corresponding to the change is displayed on the active display area AHA (in other words, a special image including the active display corresponding to the change is displayed). For example, when the variation of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special figure game (when the variable display of the present decorative symbol is linked to the first special figure game), the first start winning memory display area The active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the 5HL is displayed on the active display area AHA (a special image including the active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the first start winning storage display area 5HL ).

  More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 moves the active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the first start winning storage display area 5HL to the active display area AHA and causes the active display to be displayed. By setting the display control command specified by the display control data, which is included in the set effect control pattern, to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. Active display area AHA displays an active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of area 5HL. The active display in the active display area AHA may be displayed in the same manner as the hold display, or may be displayed in a display mode corresponding to the hold display but different from the hold display. 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 S530, when there is a hold display other than the hold display (active display) to be digested in the first start winning a prize storage display area 5HL, the effect control CPU 120 performs the other hold display first When there is a hold display in addition to the active display in the second start winning storage display area 5HR after shifting in the start winning storage display area 5HL, the other hold display is shifted in the second start winning storage display area 5HR.

  After executing the reserve processing in step S530, the CPU for effect control 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation or the like as a usage pattern (step S532). That is, the effect control CPU 120 sets the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 as the usage pattern.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets an initial value of the effect control process timer of the process data of the effect control pattern set in step S532 (step S534), and starts the effect control process timer (step S535). Control of a rendering device (component for rendering) such as the image display device 5 is performed according to the contents of the data (step S536).
Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time (the special figure fluctuation time shown in FIG. 5) specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S537).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 digests the commands stored in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A or the second start winning reception command buffer 194B (step S538). Specifically, when the variable control of the decorative symbol is started interlockingly with the first special view game, the effect control CPU 120 is the most among the commands associated with the first start winning reception command buffer 194A. The command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smaller buffer 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 specified The command associated with the command is shifted while maintaining the winning order.When variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, it is stored in the second start winning reception command buffer. Delete the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the divided command is shifted while maintaining the winning order, and in the process of step S538, in accordance with the deletion or shift of the command, The information stored in the first read advance notice buffer 194C or the second read notice notice buffer 194D provided in the RAM 122 etc. is also deleted or shifted, and then the value of the effect process flag is variably displayed. After the value is updated to "2" (step S539), the variable display start setting process is ended.

Next, with reference to FIG. 31, an effect aspect of the normal effect displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 will be described. Moreover, the production | presentation aspect of the specific production displayed on the display screen of the image display apparatus 5 is demonstrated using FIG. 32 and FIG.
FIG. 31 is a view showing an example of button effect in the normal effect. FIG. 31 shows an effect mode of normal effects displayed in time series on the display screen of the image display device 5 in the order of FIG. 31 (a), FIG. 31 (b) and FIG. 31 (c).

FIG. 31 (a) shows that the decorative symbol is being displayed in a variable display in the display area in the normal effect.
In FIG. 31A, on the display screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol display area 5L, a decorative symbol display area 5C, and a decorative symbol display area 5R are displayed in the display area 5HY. The arrows displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L, the decorative symbol display area 5C, and the decorative symbol display area 5R indicate that the decorative symbols are being variably displayed in the respective decorative symbol display areas. In FIG. 31A, the display area 5HY is displayed on the entire display screen of the image display device 5.
In the present embodiment, the display area 5HY is set to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 on the full screen. However, the “full screen display” may include the case of providing an area in which the display area 5HY is not displayed on a part of the outer peripheral portion or the like of the display screen of the image display device 5 to display almost the entire screen. Hereinafter, the display mode described as “full screen display” includes the case of displaying on almost the entire screen.

FIG. 31 (b) shows that a button display 5B for promoting operation and a gauge 5G are displayed in the display area 5HY in the display area in the normal effect.
In FIG. 31 (b), on the display screen of the image display device 5, the display area 5HY includes a decorative symbol display area 5L, a decorative symbol display area 5C, a decorative symbol display area 5R, a button display 5B, and a gauge 5G. It is displayed. The display of the button display 5B is an operation effect which urges the player to press the push button 31B.
The display of the gauge 5G is an operation effect for notifying the player of the effective period in which the push button 31B can be pressed. The gauge 5G includes a gauge value 5G1 indicating the remaining time of the effective period and a gauge decrease value 5G0 indicating the elapsed time of the effective period. The gauge 5G is used for the effect aspect which shows progress of an effective period by display of gauge value 5G1 and gauge reduction value 5G0. For example, the gauge value 5G1 is displayed in an effect manner that decreases from the right side to the left side in FIG. 31 (b) as the valid period elapses. On the other hand, the gauge decrease value 5G0 is displayed in an effect manner that increases from the right side to the left side in FIG. 31 (b).

The icon of the button shown on the right side of the image display device 5 in FIG. 31B indicates that the player presses the push button 31B.
When the player presses the push button 31B, the effect control CPU 120 detects the player's operation of pressing the push button 31B via the push sensor described in FIG.
The effect control CPU 120 can execute the operation effect of erasing the display of the button display 5B and the gauge 5G from the display area 5HY according to the detection result of the pressing operation of the player. When the player presses the push button 31B during the effective period, that is, before the gauge value 5G1 becomes zero, the cut-in effect shown in FIG. 31C is performed.

FIG. 31 (c) shows that the cut-in effect 5CE and the two-dimensional code are displayed in the display area in accordance with the button operation in the normal effect.
31C, the display screen of the image display device 5 includes an ornamental symbol display area 5L, an ornamental symbol display area 5C, an ornamental symbol display area 5R, and a cut-in effect 5CE in a display area 5HY. The dimensional code 5CD is displayed.
The cut-in effect is, for example, before a big hit effect or a reach effect (normal reach effect or super reach effect) is performed in a effect mode that is displayed along with a predetermined effect displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 It is an effect which displays a predetermined image which suggests that a jackpot effect and a reach effect are performed.
The two-dimensional code 5CD informs the player of specific information. The player takes an image of the two-dimensional code 5CD displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example, with a camera of a portable terminal, and the portable terminal reads (recognizes) specific information recorded in the two-dimensional code. The specific information is, for example, a character string or binary, and can also include an address of a website from which a bonus video or bonus information can be obtained. Since the player can display the two-dimensional code 5CD by operating the push button 31B, it is possible to improve the rendering effect.
In the present embodiment, an effect mode in which the cut-in effect 5CE is displayed according to the button operation is illustrated as “first specific display”. In addition, an effect aspect in which the two-dimensional code 5CD is displayed in response to the button operation is illustrated as "second specific display".

The second specific display is a display that is more important than the first specific display. The display of high importance is, as described above, a display that may cause a disadvantage to the player if the player has difficulty recognizing the display. For example, the two-dimensional code shown in FIG. 31C is displayed for the player to shoot with a camera such as a portable terminal. Therefore, when the two-dimensional code is reduced and displayed or rotated and displayed, the captured image is blurred and it becomes difficult for a portable terminal or the like to read the two-dimensional code. If the two-dimensional code becomes difficult to read, the player may not be able to obtain the specific information recorded in the two-dimensional code and may be disadvantageous.
Further, the appropriate volume output from the sound output means such as the speaker 8 as the effect means improves the effect of the effect by effecting the sound output. The sound volume too small can not sufficiently recognize the sound outputted to the player, and the effect of the presentation can not be improved. On the other hand, an excessively loud volume will give the player more sound output than necessary. Therefore, if it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the volume adjustment display displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the player can not adjust the volume to an appropriate volume, which may cause a disadvantage to the player. There is.
Furthermore, the moderate luminance of the decoration LED 9S as a rendering means improves the rendering effect by changing the lighting state (state of lighting or blinking) of the decoration LED 9S, the color of the light emitted by the decoration LED 9S, and the like. If the luminance is too small, the player can not sufficiently recognize the effect by the decoration LED 9S, and the effect of the effect can not be improved. On the other hand, if the luminance is too large, the player will be given more light than necessary. Therefore, if it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the brightness adjustment display displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the player can not adjust the brightness to an appropriate brightness, which may cause a disadvantage to the player. There is.
In the present embodiment, an effect mode for displaying a two-dimensional code, an effect mode for displaying a volume adjustment display, and an effect mode for displaying a brightness adjustment display, which are performed according to the player's action, have high importance. 2 will be described as an example.

  On the other hand, the cut-in effect 5CE shown in FIG. 31 (c) is unlikely to be disadvantageous to the player even if reduction or rotation is performed. In the present embodiment, an effect mode for displaying the cut-in effect 5CE will be described as an example as a “first specific display”.

In the present embodiment, in order to explain the first specific display and the second specific display, the case where the first specific display and the second specific display are displayed in FIGS. 31 (a) to 31 (c) will be described. Illustrated. That is, in this embodiment, by pressing the push button 31B once while the button display 5B is displayed, the cut-in effect 5CE which is the first specific display and the two-dimensional code 5CD which is the second specific display are displayed. Although the case where it displays simultaneously was illustrated, the display mode of the operation presentation is not limited to this. That is, the pressing timing of the push button 31B exemplified as detecting means capable of detecting the action of the player, the display timing of the first specific display and the display timing of the second specific display are the display of the first specific display and the second specific display If execution of the display is performed in accordance with the detection result of pressing of the push button 31B, setting can be made arbitrarily.
For example, pressing the push button 31B once displays the cut-in effect 5CE of the first specific display, and pressing the push button 31B one more time displays the two-dimensional code 5CD of the second specific display. You may do so.
Also, the first specific display and the second specific display may be displayed by different triggers respectively. For example, the first specific display may be executed upon depression of the push button 31B, and the second specific display may be executed upon operation of the stick controller 31A.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of button effects in the specific effect A. The specific effect A described using FIG. 32 exemplifies a case where the same effect as the button effect performed in the normal effect described in FIG. 31 is performed when the display area 5HY is reduced in the specific effect A. FIG. 32 illustrates the effect modes displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in the order of FIGS. 32 (a) to 32 (e).

FIG. 32A shows a state before the display area is reduced in the specific effect A. FIG.
In FIG. 32A, on the display screen of the image display device 5, the display area 5HY is set to be displayed on the full screen. In the display area 5HY, a decorative symbol display area 5L, a decorative symbol display area 5C, and a decorative symbol display area 5R are displayed. The symbols of the numbers displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L, the decorative symbol display area 5C, and the decorative symbol display area 5R indicate that the decorative symbol is being stopped in the respective decorative symbol display areas.

FIG. 32 (b) shows the state after the display area is reduced in the specific effect A.
In (b) of FIG. 32, on the display screen of the image display device 5, the display area 5HY reduced by execution of the specific effect A is set and displayed at the lower left of the display screen of the image display device 5. ing. In the specific effect A, an effect is performed in which the display area 5HY is gradually reduced from the size shown in 32 (a) to the size shown in FIG. 32 (b).
In the display area 5HY, as in FIG. 32A, the decorative symbol display area 5L, the decorative symbol display area 5C, and the decorative symbol display area 5R are reduced and displayed in correspondence to the reduction of the display area 5HY. An area other than the display area 5HY displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 is the display area outside area 5HG. A predetermined image based on the specific effect A is displayed in the display area outside area 5HG. The display area 5HY is displayed so as to be superimposed on the image displayed in the display area outside area 5HG.

In the present embodiment, the timing at which the decorative symbol is variably displayed from the stop is after the display area 5HY is reduced, but the timing at which the decorative symbol is variably displayed from the stop is not limited thereto. . For example, the display area 5HY may be reduced after the decorative symbol is stopped from being displayed variably.
Further, in the present embodiment, although the case where the effect mode in which the display area 5HY is gradually reduced is performed has been described, the size of the display area 5HY before the reduction shown in 32 (a) is 32 (b). An effect aspect may be performed in which the size is immediately reduced to the size of the display area 5HY after reduction as shown.
Further, the specific effect A is set so that the display area 5HY is reduced at a predetermined size and fixed and displayed at the lower left of the display screen of the image display device 5 as illustrated in FIG. Explain. However, the effect mode of the specific effect A is not limited to this. The size of the display area 5HY to be reduced and the position where the display area 5HY is displayed may be set as another size or another position. For example, the left half of the display screen of the image display device 5 may be displayed as the display area 5HY, and the right half of the display screen of the image display device 5 may be displayed as the non-display area 5HG.
Moreover, although the case where the display area 5HY is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in a static manner is illustrated in this embodiment, the effect of moving the display area 5HY in the display screen of the image display device 5 and displaying Aspects may be performed.
Moreover, although the case where the size (reduction rate) of the display area 5HY to be displayed is fixed was illustrated in the present embodiment, the setting is performed to perform an effect mode in which the size of the display area 5HY changes with the passage of time. May be
Further, when the display area 5HY is superimposed on the display area outside area 5HG, a part or all of the display area 5HY may be transparently displayed so that the display area outside area 5HG may be seen below the display area 5HY. .

FIG. 32C is a view in which the display area 5HY in the normal effect shown in FIG. 31A is reduced and displayed by the specific effect A.
In FIG. 32 (c), as in FIG. 31 (a), in the display area 5HY, the state decorative symbol display area 5L, the decorative symbol display area 5C and the decorative symbol display area 5R are displayed in the display area 5HY. Is displayed corresponding to the reduction of.
A predetermined image based on the specific effect A is displayed in the display area outside area 5HG. The predetermined image is, for example, a predetermined moving image. The image based on the specific effect A displayed in the display area outside area 5HG can be set as an effect control pattern corresponding to the specific effect in the process of step S5295 in FIG.

FIG. 32D shows that the button display for promoting operation and the gauge shown in FIG. 31B are displayed in the display area 5HY reduced by the specific effect A.
In FIG. 32 (d), as in FIG. 31 (b), a decorative symbol display area 5L, a decorative symbol display area 5C, a decorative symbol display area 5R, a button display 5B, and a gauge 5G are displayed in the display area 5HY. ing. In addition, a predetermined image based on the specific effect A is displayed in the display area outside area 5HG.
In the specific effect A, the button display 5B and the gauge 5G are reduced and displayed corresponding to the reduction of the display area 5HY. Even if the button display 5B and the gauge 5G are reduced corresponding to the display area 5HY, the player can recognize the button display 5B and the gauge 5G and operate the push button 31B. The player recognizes the button display 5B reduced and displayed in the display area 5HY and presses the push button 31B.
Since the push button 31B and the like are displayed in the display area 5HY by reducing the display area, the button display 5B and the like are not displayed in the area 5HG outside the display area in the specific effect A. Therefore, the player can also visually recognize the video and the like displayed in the display area outside area 5HG in a large display area.
When the player presses the push button 31B during the effective period, the effect mode shown in FIG. 32 (e) is implemented.

In FIG. 32E, the cut-in effect 5CE of the first specific display shown in FIG. 31C is displayed in the display area 5HY reduced based on the specific effect A, and the two-dimensional code 5CD of the second specific display is displayed. It shows that the display area outside area 5HG set based on the specific effect A is displayed.
In (e) of FIG. 32, on the display screen of the image display device 5, the display area 5HY reduced by the specific effect A is displayed. In the reduced display area 5HY, the cut-in effect 5CE of the first specific display is reduced and displayed corresponding to the reduction of the display area 5HY, as in FIG. 31 (c). Further, the decorative symbol display area 5L, the decorative symbol display area 5C, the decorative symbol display area 5R, and the cut-in effect 5CE are reduced and displayed corresponding to the reduction of the display area 5HY.
In the display area outside area 5HG, a predetermined image based on the specific effect A and the two-dimensional code 5CD of the second specific display are displayed. The two-dimensional code 5CD is displayed superimposed on a predetermined image displayed in the display area outside area 5HG regardless of the reduction of the display area 5HY.

Not only the effect mode in which the cut-in effect 5CE which is the first specific display is reduced and displayed corresponding to the reduction of the display area 5HY, but the two-dimensional code 5CD which is the second specific display is displayed regardless of the reduction of the display area 5HY Since the effect mode to be performed is implemented, the effect of the effect can be improved by the two effect modes.
Even if the display of the cut-in effect 5CE is reduced and displayed in response to the reduction of the display area 5HY, there is no disadvantage to the player.
Also, by displaying the two-dimensional code 5CD regardless of the reduction of the display area 5HY, the player does not suffer from the disadvantage that it becomes difficult to obtain specific information included in the two-dimensional code 5CD.

In the present embodiment, the two-dimensional code 5CD is displayed at the lower right of FIG. 32E in the area 5HG outside the display area of the display screen of the image display device 5 regardless of the reduction of the display area 5HY. The position and size of the two-dimensional code 5CD displayed in the display area outside area 5HG are the same as the two-dimensional code 5CD displayed in the display area 5HY shown in FIG. doing. That is, even when the specific effect A is performed, the position and the size in the display screen of the image display device 5 on which the two-dimensional code 5CD is displayed are not changed. Therefore, the player can easily shoot the two-dimensional code 5CD even when the specific effect A is executed.
However, the position and size of the two-dimensional code 5CD are not limited to this embodiment as long as they can be displayed regardless of the reduction of the display area 5HY. For example, without reducing the two-dimensional code 5CD, a part or all of the two-dimensional code 5CD may be displayed so as to be superimposed on the display area 5HY. In addition, the reduction ratio of the two-dimensional code 5CD may be set larger than the reduction ratio of the display area 5HY, and the two-dimensional code 5CD may be displayed larger.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect mode of displaying the cut-in effect 5CE as the first specific display is described as an example, but the button display 5B or the gauge 5G may be displayed as the first specific display. That is, the display of the button display 5B or the gauge 5G may be displayed by pressing the push button 31B or the like. Also in the embodiment described below, the effect mode may be implemented in which the button display 5B or the gauge 5G is displayed as the first specific display.

Next, button effects in the specific effect B will be described using FIG. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of button effects in the specific effect B. The specific effect B described using FIG. 33 exemplifies a case where the same effect as the button effect performed in the normal effect described in FIG. 31 is performed in the specific effect B.
FIG. 33 shows effect modes displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in the order of FIG. 33 (a) to FIG. 33 (c).

FIG. 33A shows a state before the display area is rotated in the specific effect B.
In FIG. 33A, on the display screen of the image display device 5, the display area 5HY is set to be displayed on the full screen. In the display area 5HY, a decorative symbol display area 5L, a decorative symbol display area 5C, and a decorative symbol display area 5R are displayed. The arrows displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L, the decorative symbol display area 5C, and the decorative symbol display area 5R indicate that the decorative symbols are being variably displayed in the respective decorative symbol display areas.

FIG. 33B shows that the button display for promoting operation and the gauge shown in FIG. 31B are displayed in the display area 5HY rotated by the specific effect B.
In (b) of FIG. 33, the display region 5HY is set and displayed so as to be rotated by executing the specific effect B on the display screen of the image display device 5. The display area 5HY rotates with the shape of the display area 5HY shown in FIG. Therefore, when the display area 5HY rotates, an area in which the display area 5HY is not displayed (a non-display area area 5HG) is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5.
Similar to FIG. 31 (b), the decorative symbol display area 5L, the decorative symbol display area 5C, and the decorative symbol display area 5R are displayed in the rotating display region 5HY. Further, in the rotating display area 5HY, a button display 5B and a gauge 5G are displayed.
In the display area outside area 5HG, a predetermined image based on the specific effect B is displayed. The predetermined image displayed in the display area outside area 5HG is, for example, a solid color, a predetermined image or the like.
In the specific effect B, the button display 5B and the gauge 5G are rotated and displayed corresponding to the rotation of the display area 5HY.
The player recognizes the button display 5B rotated and displayed together with the display area 5HY and presses the push button 31B.
When the player depresses the push button 31B during the effective period, the effect mode shown in FIG. 33 (c) is implemented.

FIG. 33C shows that the cut-in effect 5CE as the first specific display shown in FIG. 31C is rotated and displayed based on the specific effect B.
In (c) of FIG. 33, on the display screen of the image display device 5, a display area 5HY rotated by the specific effect B is displayed. In the rotating display area 5HY, as in FIG. 31 (c), the decorative symbol display area 5L, the decorative symbol display area 5C, the decorative symbol display area 5R, and the cut-in effect 5CE correspond to the rotation of the display region 5HY. It is displayed being rotated.
In the display area outside area 5HG, a predetermined image based on the specific effect B is displayed. Even if the display of the cut-in effect 5CE is rotated and displayed corresponding to the rotation of the display area 5HY, there is no disadvantage to the player.

In the present embodiment, the two-dimensional code 5CD, which is the second specific display, is not displayed. The two-dimensional code 5CD is displayed in the specific effect B when the operation with the cross key described later in FIG. 39 is performed. That is, in the specific effect B for rotating the display area 5HY, when the push button 31B is pressed, the cut-in effect 5CE shown in the present embodiment is performed, and when the cross key is operated, the two-dimensional code It is assumed that an effect corresponding to 5CD is displayed.
In the specific effect B, when the push button 31B is pressed, the cut-in effect 5CE is performed, and when the cross key is operated, the effect of displaying the two-dimensional code 5CD is performed, so 2 The effect of the presentation can be improved by the type of presentation mode. Further, when the cross key is operated and the two-dimensional code 5CD is displayed, the display area 5HY is not rotated by the specific effect B shown in FIG. 33, so the two-dimensional code 5CD is affected by the rotation of the display area. As a result, the player can easily recognize the two-dimensional code 5CD as described with reference to FIG.

  Next, an effect aspect of volume adjustment displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 will be described using FIG. 34 and FIG. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of volume adjustment in a normal effect. FIG. 35 is a view showing an example of the volume adjustment in the specific effect A.

  FIG. 34 shows an effect aspect of volume adjustment in a normal effect displayed in time series on the display screen of the image display device 5 in the order of FIG. 34 (a), FIG. 34 (b) and FIG. 34 (c) ing.

FIG. 34 (a) shows that the decorative symbol is displayed in a stopped state in the display area in the normal effect.
In FIG. 34A, on the display screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol display area 5L, a decorative symbol display area 5C, and a decorative symbol display area 5R are displayed in the display area 5HY. The numbers displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L, the decorative symbol display area 5C, and the decorative symbol display area 5R indicate that the decorative symbol is being stopped in each of the decorative symbol display areas. In FIG. 34A, the display area 5HY is displayed on the entire display screen of the image display device 5.

  When the decorative symbol is stopped and a predetermined condition (step S1000, step S1002, and step S1004 described in FIG. 26) is reached, the effect control CPU 120 causes the display screen of the image display device 5 to display FIG. Display the demonstration screen shown in).

FIG. 34 (b) shows that the demonstration screen is displayed in the normal rendering.
In FIG. 34 (b), the display area 5HY is set to be displayed on the full screen of the display screen of the image display device 5. A demonstration screen is displayed in the display area 5HY. The demonstration screen display is an effect mode in which, for example, a moving image or a still image of a demonstration effect is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. The demonstration screen may be displayed, for example, in conjunction with the lighting of the game effect lamp 9 or the like.
By pressing the push button 31B when the demonstration screen is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the effect control CPU 120 displays the volume adjustment display shown in FIG. 34C to the player. Implement the presentation mode to be performed.
In the present embodiment, there is no display for prompting the player to adjust the volume on the demonstration screen display. However, in the demonstration screen display, for example, the button display 5B or the like may be displayed to implement an effect mode for urging the player to operate.

FIG. 34 (c) is a sound volume adjustment screen displayed when the player presses the push button 31B while the demonstration screen is displayed.
In FIG. 34C, the display area 5HY is set to be displayed on the full screen of the display screen of the image display device 5. In the display area 5HY, a volume adjustment screen exemplified as the effect adjustment display is displayed. A volume display 5VOL is displayed on the volume adjustment screen. The volume display 5VOL displays the setting status of the volume of the sound output means such as the speaker 8 or the like. The volume display 5VOL indicates that the volume increases as going from the left to the right in FIG. 34 (c). The hatched portion in FIG. 34C indicates the setting value of the sound volume. The player can, for example, increase or decrease the display of the volume display 5VOL by operating the stick controller 31A to the left and right.

In the present embodiment, the sound is output from the speaker 8 when adjusting the volume. The player can adjust the volume to an appropriate level while checking the sound output from the speaker 8.
A plurality of types of sounds can be used as the sound output from the speaker 8 when adjusting the volume. The plurality of types of sounds may be, for example, music or a single sound. As the type of sound, one having a different output range can be used. For example, the low-range sound, the mid-range sound, or the high-range sound is automatically switched in order automatically from the speaker 8 and output, and the player sequentially listens to the sounds of the respective ranges according to the set volume. Appropriate volume can be set. Each sound effect may be switched and output at predetermined time intervals. Also, the range of the sound effect may be automatically changed with time and output.

  By outputting a plurality of types of sounds in order, the player can check the volume of the plurality of types of sounds, so that an appropriate volume can be easily set as a rendering output, and the rendering effect can be improved. it can.

In the present embodiment, one volume display 5 VOL has been described. However, the volume display 5VOL is not limited to one. For example, volume display may be set separately for each sound range. By setting the volume display separately for each tone range, it becomes easy to set a sound that suits the player's preference, and it is possible to further improve the rendering effect.
Further, in the present embodiment, the case of automatically switching and outputting a plurality of types of sounds has been described. By automatically switching and outputting a plurality of types of sounds, it is possible to easily check the volume of the plurality of types of sounds. However, the switching of the sound to be output may be performed by the operation of the player. By switching the sound to be output by the operation of the player, it becomes easy to set a sound that suits the player's preference, and it is possible to further improve the rendering effect.

  When the player completes the volume adjustment, the player can end the display of the volume adjustment screen, for example, by operating the push button 31B, and can return to the demonstration screen display of FIG. 34 (b). In addition, after the volume adjustment screen is displayed, when the player does not perform an operation of volume adjustment by the stick controller 31A or the like for a predetermined time, the volume adjustment screen may be returned to the demonstration screen display. In addition, when the player operates the hitting operation handle and starts the game, the volume adjustment screen may be returned to the demonstration screen display.

  FIG. 35 is a view showing an example of the volume adjustment in the specific effect A. The specific effect A described using FIG. 35 exemplifies the case where the same effect as the volume adjustment performed in the normal effect described in FIG. 34 is performed when the display area 5HY is reduced in the specific effect A. FIG. 35 illustrates the effect modes displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in the order of FIGS. 35 (a) to 35 (e).

FIG. 35 (a) shows a state before the display area is reduced in the specific effect A. FIG.
In FIG. 35A, on the display screen of the image display device 5, the display area 5HY is set to be displayed on the full screen. In the display area 5HY, a decorative symbol display area 5L, a decorative symbol display area 5C, and a decorative symbol display area 5R are displayed. The symbols of the numbers displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L, the decorative symbol display area 5C, and the decorative symbol display area 5R indicate that the decorative symbol is being stopped in the respective decorative symbol display areas.

FIG. 35 (b) shows the state after the display area is reduced in the specific effect A.
In (b) of FIG. 35, on the display screen of the image display device 5, the display area 5HY reduced by execution of the specific effect A is set and displayed at the lower left of the display screen of the image display device 5. ing. In the specific effect A, an effect is performed in which the display area 5HY is gradually reduced from the size shown in 35 (a) to the size shown in FIG. 35 (b).
In the display area 5HY, the decorative symbol display area 5L, the decorative symbol display area 5C, and the decorative symbol display area 5R are reduced and displayed corresponding to the reduction of the display area 5HY, as in FIG. A predetermined image based on the specific effect A is displayed in the display area outside area 5HG. The display area 5HY is displayed so as to be superimposed on the image displayed in the display area outside area 5HG.

FIG. 35C shows that the decorative design is displayed in a variable display in the display area in the specific effect A. The display pattern 5HY is reduced after the display pattern 5HY is reduced.
In FIG. 35 (c), in the display area 5HY, the decorative symbol display area 5L, the decorative symbol display area 5C, and the decorative symbol display area 5R in the variable display are reduced and displayed corresponding to the reduction of the display area 5HY. It is done.
A predetermined image based on the specific effect A is displayed in the display area outside area 5HG. The predetermined image is, for example, a predetermined moving image. The image based on the specific effect A displayed in the display area outside area 5HG can be set as an effect control pattern corresponding to the specific effect in the process of step S5295 in FIG.

In the present embodiment, the timing at which the decorative symbol is variably displayed from the stop is after the display area 5HY is reduced, but for example, the display region 5HY is from the halting of the decorative symbol to the variable display May be reduced.
Further, instead of the effect mode in which the display area 5HY is gradually reduced, the size of the display area 5HY before reduction shown in 35 (a) is immediately changed to the size of the display area 5HY after reduction shown in 35 (b). You may perform the production | presentation aspect reduced and displayed.
In addition, although the specific effect A is set such that the display area 5HY illustrated in FIG. 35 (b) is reduced at the lower left of the display screen by a predetermined size and fixed and displayed, Alternatively, the effect may be set such that the size of the display area 5HY to be reduced is changed as time passes.
Further, instead of displaying the display area 5HY on the display screen of the image display device 5 in place of displaying it, the display area 5HY may be moved within the display screen of the image display device 5 and displayed. Good.
Further, when the display area 5HY is superimposed on the display area outside area 5HG, a part or all of the display area 5HY may be transparently displayed so that the display area outside area 5HG may be seen below the display area 5HY. .

FIG. 35 (d) is a view in which the demonstration screen display in the normal effect shown in FIG. 34 (b) is reduced and displayed corresponding to the display area 5HY reduced by the specific effect A.
In (d) of FIG. 35, the display area 5HY is displayed corresponding to the display area 5HY in which the demonstration screen display is reduced. A predetermined image based on the specific effect A is displayed in the display area outside area 5HG.
The player recognizes the demonstration screen display reduced and displayed in the display area 5HY and presses the push button 31B.

FIG. 35 (e) is a volume adjustment screen displayed when the player presses the push button 31B when the demonstration screen is displayed in the display area 5HY reduced in FIG. 35 (d).
In (e) of FIG. 35, an area 5HG outside the display area is set to be displayed on the full screen of the display screen of the image display device 5. In the display area outside area 5HG, a predetermined image based on the specific effect A is continuously displayed. In the display area outside area 5HG, a volume adjustment screen exemplified as the effect adjustment display which is the second specific display is displayed superimposed on a predetermined image based on the specific effect A. On the volume adjustment screen, the volume display 5VOL is displayed as in FIG. 34 (c). The player can adjust the volume by increasing or decreasing the display of the volume display 5VOL by the operation of the stick controller 31A or the like.
In the present embodiment, when the surface is displayed as the volume adjustment, the demonstration screen display displayed in the reduced display area is erased. However, the volume display 5VOL may be displayed with the demonstration screen displayed.

  Even when the predetermined image based on the specific effect A is displayed, the volume adjustment display is superimposed and displayed on the predetermined image based on the specific effect A regardless of the reduction of the display area 5HY. Does not make it difficult to recognize the volume adjustment display. Further, since the predetermined image based on the specific effect A is displayed even when the volume adjustment display is displayed, the predetermined image based on the specific effect A can also obtain the effect by the display.

  When the player completes the volume adjustment, the player can end the display of the volume adjustment screen by operating, for example, the push button 31B, and can return to the screen display of FIG. 35 (c). In addition, when the player does not perform the volume adjustment operation, the volume adjustment screen may be returned to the screen display of FIG. 35 (c) when a predetermined time has elapsed. Also, when the player operates the hitting operation handle to start the game, the volume adjustment screen may be returned to the screen display of FIG. 35 (c).

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 36 and 37, an effect mode of the brightness adjustment displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 will be described. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an example of the brightness adjustment in the normal effect. FIG. 37 is a view showing an example of the luminance adjustment in the specific effect A.

  36 (a), 36 (b), 36 (c), 36 (d), 36 (e) and 36 (f), the display of the image display device 5 is performed. The production | presentation aspect of the brightness adjustment in the normal production displayed on a screen in time series is shown.

FIG. 36 (a) shows that the decorative pattern is displayed in a stopped state in the display area in the normal effect.
In FIG. 36A, on the display screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol display area 5L, a decorative symbol display area 5C, and a decorative symbol display area 5R are displayed in the display area 5HY. The numbers displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L, the decorative symbol display area 5C, and the decorative symbol display area 5R indicate that the decorative symbol is being stopped in each of the decorative symbol display areas. In FIG. 36A, the display area 5HY is displayed on the entire display screen of the image display device 5.

Around the image display device 5, a plurality of decoration LEDs 9S are disposed. The decoration LED 9S uses a multicolor light emitting LED capable of emitting multiple colors. The decoration LED 9S is, for example, one obtained by packaging three light emitting elements emitting light in three primary colors of red, green and blue. By changing the luminance of each light emitting element and combining the color arrangement, the decorative LED 9S can emit light with various emission colors (color temperatures).
Although the case where 14 decoration LED9S is arrange | positioned around the image display apparatus 5 was illustrated in this embodiment, the number of the decoration LED 9S to arrange | position and the arrangement method are not limited to this.

  When the decorative symbol is stopped and a predetermined condition (the condition of step S1000 to step S1004 described in FIG. 28) is reached, the effect control CPU 120 displays a demo screen on the display screen of the image display device 5.

FIG. 36 (b) shows that the demonstration screen is displayed in the normal rendering.
In (b) of FIG. 36, a display area 5HY is set to be displayed on the full screen on the display screen of the image display device 5. A demonstration screen is displayed in the display area 5HY. The demonstration screen may be displayed together with the lighting of the decoration LED 9S.
The effect control CPU 120 presses the push button 31B when the demo screen is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 to display the brightness adjustment display shown in FIG. 36C to the player. Implement the presentation mode to be performed.
In the demonstration screen display, an effect mode may be implemented to perform a display for prompting the player to adjust the brightness.

36 (c), 36 (d), 36 (e), and 36 (f) show the brightness displayed when the player presses the push button 31B when the demonstration screen is displayed. It is an adjustment screen.
In FIG. 36 (c) to FIG. 36 (f), the display area 5HY is set to be displayed on the full screen on the display screen of the image display device 5. In the display area 5HY, a brightness adjustment screen exemplified as the effect adjustment display is displayed. A brightness adjustment display 5KC is displayed on the brightness adjustment screen. The luminance adjustment display 5KC displays the setting status of the luminance of the light emitting means such as the decoration LED 9S. The luminance adjustment display 5KC indicates that the luminance increases from dark to bright as going from the left to the right in FIG. The hatched portion in FIG. 34C indicates the set value of the luminance. The player can, for example, increase or decrease the display of the brightness adjustment display 5KC by operating the stick controller 31A to the left and right.

In this embodiment, when adjusting the luminance, effects are displayed by a plurality of types of light emission modes in which the light emission color of the decoration LED 9S is displayed while being changed with time. For example, the emission color of the decoration LED 9S changes with time by changing the combination (coloring) of the luminance of each of the red, green and blue light emitting elements of the decoration LED 9S with time. The effect of changing the light emission color of the decoration LED 9S with time is also called "rainbow effect".
FIG. 36 (c) shows that the decoration LED 9S emits white light by the color arrangement of the light emitting element. FIG. 36D shows that the decoration LED 9S emits light in red in the color arrangement of the light emitting element. FIG. 36 (e) shows that the decoration LED 9S emits orange light by the color arrangement of the light emitting element. FIG. 36 (f) shows that the decoration LED 9S emits yellow light by the color arrangement of the light emitting element.
During the brightness adjustment, as shown in FIG. 35C to FIG. 36F, the light emission color is changed with white, red, orange, yellow, and then white (white), and effects are repeated.

  By outputting a plurality of light emission colors in order, the player can check the luminance of the plurality of light emission colors output from the decoration LED 9S, so that the luminance appropriate for each light emission color can be selected as a rendering output. This can be easily set, and the effect of the presentation can be improved.

In the present embodiment, as the effect by a plurality of types of light emission modes, an effect mode in which the light emission color of the decoration LED 9S is repeatedly changed from white → red → orange → yellow with transition of time has been described. However, the presentation mode by the plurality of light emission modes is not limited to this.
For example, the combination of luminescent colors may be a combination other than the above four colors.
Further, the emission colors of the plurality of decoration LEDs 9S to be arranged may be emitted in different emission colors.
Further, in the present embodiment, the case of one luminance adjustment display 5KC has been described. However, the brightness adjustment display 5KC is not limited to one. For example, the luminance may be set separately for each color arrangement. By setting the luminance for each color arrangement, it becomes easy to set the luminescent color that suits the player's preference, and it is possible to further improve the rendering effect.
Further, in the present embodiment, the case of automatically switching and outputting a plurality of luminescent colors has been described. By automatically switching and outputting a plurality of light emission colors, it is possible to easily confirm the luminance for the plurality of light emission colors. The speed at which the light emission color is switched automatically may be changed. Further, switching of the light emission color to be output may be performed by the operation of the player. By switching the light emission color to be output by the operation of the player, it becomes easy to set the light emission color that suits the player's preference, and it is possible to further improve the rendering effect.

  When the player finishes the brightness adjustment, the player can end the display of the brightness adjustment screen by operating, for example, the push button 31B, and can return to the demonstration screen display of FIG. 36 (b). In addition, after the brightness adjustment screen is displayed, when the player does not perform the operation of the brightness adjustment by the stick controller 31A or the like for a predetermined time, the display may be returned to the demonstration screen from the brightness adjustment screen. Further, when the player operates the hitting operation handle to start the game, the brightness adjustment screen may be returned to the demonstration screen display.

  FIG. 37 is a view showing an example of the luminance adjustment in the specific effect A. The specific effect A described using FIG. 37 exemplifies a case where the same effect as the brightness adjustment performed in the normal effect described in FIG. 36 is performed when the display area 5HY is reduced in the specific effect A. FIG. 37 illustrates the effect modes displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in the order of FIGS. 37 (a) to 35 (g).

FIG. 37A shows a state before the display area is reduced in the specific effect A. FIG.
In FIG. 37A, on the display screen of the image display device 5, the display area 5HY is set to be displayed on the full screen. In the display area 5HY, a decorative symbol display area 5L, a decorative symbol display area 5C, and a decorative symbol display area 5R are displayed. The symbols of the numbers displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L, the decorative symbol display area 5C, and the decorative symbol display area 5R indicate that the decorative symbol is being stopped in the respective decorative symbol display areas.
A plurality of decoration LEDs 9S are disposed around the image display device 5.

FIG. 37 (b) shows a state after the display area is reduced in the specific effect A.
In (b) of FIG. 37, the display area 5HY reduced by the execution of the specific effect A is set and displayed on the lower left of the display screen of the image display device 5 on the display screen of the image display device 5. ing. In the specific effect A, an effect is performed in which the display area 5HY is gradually reduced from the size shown in 37 (a) to the size shown in FIG. 37 (b).
In the display area 5HY, the decorative symbol display area 5L, the decorative symbol display area 5C, and the decorative symbol display area 5R are reduced and displayed corresponding to the reduction of the display area 5HY, as in FIG. A predetermined image based on the specific effect A is displayed in the display area outside area 5HG. The display area 5HY is displayed so as to be superimposed on the image displayed in the display area outside area 5HG.

The display pattern 5HY is reduced after the display pattern 5HY is reduced. However, for example, the display area 5HY may be reduced after the decorative symbol is stopped during variable display.
Further, instead of the effect mode in which the display area 5HY is gradually reduced, the size of the display area 5HY before reduction shown in 37 (a) is immediately changed to the size of the display area 5HY after reduction shown in 37 (b). You may perform the production | presentation aspect reduced and displayed.
In addition, although the specific effect A is set such that the display area 5HY illustrated in FIG. 37B is reduced to a predetermined size at the lower left of the display screen and fixed and displayed, Alternatively, the effect may be set such that the size of the display area 5HY to be reduced is changed as time passes.
Further, instead of displaying the display area 5HY on the display screen of the image display device 5 in place of displaying it, the display area 5HY may be moved within the display screen of the image display device 5 and displayed. Good.

FIG. 37 (c) is a view in which the demonstration screen display in the normal effect shown in FIG. 36 (b) is reduced and displayed corresponding to the display area 5HY reduced by the specific effect A.
In FIG. 37C, the display area 5HY is displayed corresponding to the display area 5HY in which the demonstration screen display is reduced. A predetermined image based on the specific effect A is displayed in the display area outside area 5HG.
The player recognizes the demonstration screen display reduced and displayed in the display area 5HY and presses the push button 31B.

FIGS. 37 (d), 36 (e), 36 (f) and 36 (g) show the brightness displayed when the player presses the push button 31B when the demonstration screen is displayed. It is an adjustment screen.
In (d) to (g) of FIG. 37, the display screen of the image display device 5 is set to display the display area 5HY and the area 5HG outside the display area reduced by the specific effect A. In the display area outside area 5HG, a predetermined image based on the specific effect A is continuously displayed. In the display area outside area 5HG, a brightness adjustment screen exemplified as the effect adjustment display which is the second specific display is displayed superimposed on a predetermined image based on the specific effect A. The brightness adjustment display 5KC is displayed on the brightness adjustment screen as in FIG. 36 (c). The player can adjust the brightness by increasing or decreasing the display of the brightness adjustment display 5KC by the operation of the stick controller 31A or the like.
In the present embodiment, the demonstration screen display is displayed in the display area 5HY reduced in size when the surface is displayed as the brightness adjustment. However, the demonstration screen display may be erased and the brightness adjustment display 5KC may be displayed. In addition, the demonstration screen display may be thinned (for example, the brightness of the demonstration screen display may be lowered) so that the demonstration screen display does not interfere with the display of the luminance adjustment display 5KC.

In this embodiment, in FIG. 37 (d) to FIG. 37 (g), similarly to FIG. 36 (c) to FIG. 36 (f), the emission color of the decorative LED 9S is changed with time when adjusting the luminance. indicate. 37D to 37G, a predetermined image based on the specific effect A is displayed in the display area outside region 5HG, and the luminance adjustment display is displayed so as to be superimposed on the predetermined image based on the specific effect A. Be done.
FIG. 37 (d) shows that the decoration LED 9S emits white light by the color arrangement of the light emitting element. FIG. 37E shows that the decoration LED 9S emits light in red in the color arrangement of the light emitting element. FIG. 37 (f) shows that the decoration LED 9S emits orange light by the color arrangement of the light emitting element. FIG. 37 (g) shows that the decoration LED 9S emits yellow light by the color arrangement of the light emitting element.
During the brightness adjustment, as shown in FIG. 37 (d) to FIG. 37 (g), the light emission color is changed along with the transition of time with white → red → orange → yellow (→ white) and effects are repeated.

In the present embodiment, even when the specific effect A is set to reduce and display the display area 5HY, the brightness adjustment display 5KC is displayed regardless of the reduction of the display area 5HY. It is not difficult for a person to recognize the brightness adjustment display 5KC. In addition, since the luminance adjustment display 5KC is displayed in the display area outside area 5HG regardless of the reduction of the display area 5HY to be reduced, the rendering effect can be improved. Further, since the predetermined image based on the specific effect A is displayed even when the brightness adjustment display 5KC is displayed, the predetermined image based on the specific effect A can also obtain the effect by the display.
Furthermore, the player can check the luminance of the plurality of light emission colors outputted from the decoration LED 9S by outputting the plurality of light emission colors in order, so that the light emission color is appropriate for each light emission color. The luminance can be easily set, and the rendering effect can be further improved.

In the present embodiment, as the effect by a plurality of types of light emission modes, an effect mode in which the light emission color of the decoration LED 9S is repeatedly changed from white → red → orange → yellow with transition of time has been described. However, the presentation mode by the plurality of light emission modes is not limited to this.
For example, the combination of luminescent colors may be a combination other than the above four colors.
Further, the emission colors of the plurality of decoration LEDs 9S to be arranged may be emitted in different emission colors.
Further, in the present embodiment, the case of one luminance adjustment display 5KC has been described. However, the brightness adjustment display 5KC is not limited to one. For example, the luminance may be set separately for each color arrangement. By setting the luminance for each color arrangement, it becomes easy to set the luminescent color that suits the player's preference, and it is possible to further improve the rendering effect.
Further, in the present embodiment, the case of automatically switching and outputting a plurality of luminescent colors has been described. By automatically switching and outputting a plurality of light emission colors, it is possible to easily confirm the luminance for the plurality of light emission colors. The speed at which the light emission color is switched automatically may be changed. Further, switching of the light emission color to be output may be performed by the operation of the player. By switching the light emission color to be output by the operation of the player, it becomes easy to set the light emission color that suits the player's preference, and it is possible to further improve the rendering effect.

  When the player completes the brightness adjustment, for example, by operating the push button 31B, the display of the brightness adjustment screen can be ended and the screen display of FIG. 37 (c) can be returned. In addition, when the player does not perform the operation of brightness adjustment, the screen may be returned from the brightness adjustment screen to the screen display of FIG. 37 (c) as a predetermined time elapses. Further, when the player operates the hitting operation handle to start the game, the screen may be returned to the screen display of FIG. 37 (c) from the brightness adjustment screen.

Next, with reference to FIG. 38 and FIG. 39, an effect aspect of the operation effect using the cross key will be described.
FIG. 38 is a view showing an example of the cross key effect in the normal effect.
The cross key can be arranged so as to be operable by the player, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray main body described in FIG. The cross key is composed of four buttons, up, down, left and right. The player may operate each of the four buttons independently or may operate any two or more buttons simultaneously.
FIG. 38 shows an effect mode of normal effects displayed in time series on the display screen of the image display device 5 in the order of FIG. 38 (a), FIG. 38 (b) and FIG. 38 (c).

FIG. 38A shows that a decorative symbol is being displayed in a variable display in the display area in the normal effect.
In FIG. 38A, on the display screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol display area 5L, a decorative symbol display area 5C, and a decorative symbol display area 5R are displayed in the display area 5HY. In FIG. 38A, the display area 5HY is displayed on the entire display screen of the image display device 5.

FIG. 38B shows an effect mode in the case of performing an operation effect using the cross key in the normal effect.
In FIG. 38 (b), the display screen of the image display device 5 includes the decorative symbol display area 5L, the decorative symbol display area 5C, and the decorative symbol display area in the display area 5HY as in FIG. 38 (a). 5R is displayed in a variable display. In the present embodiment, a display for prompting the operation of the cross key is not performed in the display area 5HY, but an effect aspect may be performed in which an icon or the like for urging the operation of the cross key is displayed. In addition, an effect aspect may be performed in which the operation is promoted by a sound effect or the like output from the speaker 8 or the like.

The cross key icon shown on the right side of the image display 5 in FIG. 38 (b) indicates that the player operates the cross key.
When the player operates the cross key, the effect control CPU 120 detects an operation on the player's cross key.
The effect control CPU 120 executes the effect mode shown in FIG. 38C in accordance with the detection result of the player's operation.

FIG. 38C shows that the two-dimensional code 5CD is displayed as a second specific display in the display area 5HY in the normal effect in accordance with the operation of the cross key.
38C, on the display screen of the image display device 5, the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display area 5L, the decorative symbol display area 5C, and the decorative symbol display area 5R are displayed in a variable display in the display area 5HY. It is done. Further, at the lower right of the display screen of the image display device 5, a two-dimensional code 5CD is displayed.

FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example of the cross key effect in the specific effect A. The specific effect B described using FIG. 39 exemplifies a case where the same effect as the operation effect performed in the normal effect described in FIG. 38 is performed in the specific effect B.
FIG. 39 shows the effect modes displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in the order of FIG. 39 (a) to FIG. 39 (c).

  FIG. 39A shows a state before the display area 5HY in the specific effect B is rotated. In addition, since the display of the display screen of the image display apparatus 5 shown to Fig.39 (a) is the same as the display of Fig.38 (a), description is abbreviate | omitted.

FIG. 39B shows that the display area 5HY shown in FIG. 39A is rotated and displayed by the specific effect B.
In (b) of FIG. 39, the display region 5HY is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 so as to be rotated by execution of the specific effect B. The display area outside the display area 5HG is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 as the display area 5HY rotates.
In the rotating display area 5HY, the decorative symbols of the decorative symbol display area 5L, the decorative symbol display area 5C, and the decorative symbol display area 5R are displayed in a variable display.
The player operates the cross key when the display area 5HY is rotated and displayed by the specific effect B. When the player operates the cross key, the effect mode shown in FIG. 33 (c) is implemented.

FIG. 33C shows an effect mode in which a two-dimensional code exemplified as a second specific display displayed at the lower right of the display screen of the image display device 5 is displayed regardless of the rotation of the display area 5HY. .
In (c) of FIG. 33, on the display screen of the image display device 5, a display area 5HY rotated by the specific effect B is displayed.

In this embodiment, instead of the cut-in effect 5CE described in FIG. 33C being displayed, an effect mode is implemented in which a two-dimensional code 5CD as a second specific display is displayed by the operation of the cross key.
In the specific effect B, when the push button 31B is pressed, the cut-in effect 5CE is performed, and when the cross key is operated, the effect of displaying the two-dimensional code 5CD is performed, so 2 The effect of the presentation can be improved by the type of presentation mode.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example of button effects in the specific effect A. The button effect described with reference to FIG. 40 is an effect by button display on which the first start winning storage display area 5HL is displayed. This embodiment exemplifies the case where the hold display is displayed as a second specific display when the specific effect A is executed. FIG. 40 shows the effect modes displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in the order of FIG. 40 (a) to FIG. 40 (c).

FIG. 40A shows a state before the display area is reduced in the specific effect A. FIG.
In FIG. 40A, on the display screen of the image display device 5, the display area 5HY is set to be displayed on the full screen. In the display area 5HY, a decorative symbol display area 5L, a decorative symbol display area 5C, and a decorative symbol display area 5R are displayed in a variable display.
A first start winning storage display area 5HL is displayed on the lower left of the display screen of the image display 5 as shown in FIG. Four first hold displays are displayed in the first start winning combination storage display area 5HL. The second icon from the right in the first hold display is a button-type icon (hereinafter referred to as "button hold display"). The button hold display is an operation effect that urges the player to operate the push button 31B. The button hold display is a display in which the display of the hold displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL can be changed to a hold with a high degree of expectation when the player operates the push button 31B.

FIG. 40 (b) shows the state after the display area is reduced in the specific effect A.
In (b) of FIG. 40, on the display screen of the image display device 5, the display area 5HY reduced by execution of the specific effect A is set and displayed at the lower left of the display screen of the image display device 5. ing. In the specific effect A, an effect is performed in which the display area 5HY is gradually reduced from the size shown in 40 (a) to the size shown in FIG. 40 (b).
In the display area 5HY, the decorative symbol display area 5L, the decorative symbol display area 5C, and the decorative symbol display area 5R are reduced corresponding to the reduction of the display area 5HY similarly to FIG. It is done. A predetermined image based on the specific effect A is displayed in the display area outside area 5HG. The display area 5HY is displayed so as to be superimposed on the image displayed in the display area outside area 5HG.
On the other hand, the first start winning storage display area 5HL exemplified as the second specific display is the display area outside the display area 5HG of the display screen of the image display device 5 regardless of the reduction of the display area 5HY, as shown in FIG. It is displayed at the lower left of the figure. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the first start winning storage display area 5HL is displayed in substantially the same position on the display screen of the image display device 5 in substantially the same size regardless of the specific effect Ano. Therefore, the player can easily recognize the button hold display displayed on the first hold display of the first start winning storage display area 5HL, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

  When the player presses the push button 31B while the button start display is displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the image display device 5 performs the effect mode shown in FIG. 40 (c).

In the present embodiment, the timing at which the decorative symbol is variably displayed from the stop is after the display area 5HY is reduced, but the timing at which the decorative symbol is variably displayed from the stop is not limited thereto. . For example, the display area 5HY may be reduced after the decorative symbol is stopped from being displayed variably.
Further, in the present embodiment, although the case where the effect mode in which the display area 5HY is gradually reduced is performed has been described, the size of the display area 5HY before reduction shown in 40 (a) is 40 (b). An effect aspect may be performed in which the size is immediately reduced to the size of the display area 5HY after reduction as shown.
In addition, the specific effect A is set so that the display area 5HY is reduced at a predetermined size and fixed and displayed at the lower left of the display screen of the image display device 5 as illustrated in FIG. Explain. However, the effect mode of the specific effect A is not limited to this. The size of the display area 5HY to be reduced and the position where the display area 5HY is displayed may be set as another size or another position. For example, the left half of the display screen of the image display device 5 may be displayed as the display area 5HY, and the right half of the display screen of the image display device 5 may be displayed as the non-display area 5HG.
Moreover, although the case where the display area 5HY is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in a static manner is illustrated in this embodiment, the effect of moving the display area 5HY in the display screen of the image display device 5 and displaying Aspects may be performed.
Moreover, although the case where the size (reduction rate) of the display area 5HY to be displayed is fixed was illustrated in the present embodiment, the setting is performed to perform an effect mode in which the size of the display area 5HY changes with the passage of time. May be
Further, when the display area 5HY is superimposed on the display area outside area 5HG, a part or all of the display area 5HY may be transparently displayed so that the display area outside area 5HG may be seen below the display area 5HY. .
Further, in the present embodiment, the button hold display displayed in the first start winning a prize storage display area 5HL is exemplified as the second specific display, but the button hold display displayed in the second start prize storage display area 5HR is It may be a specific display.

FIG. 40C shows a display mode when the player presses the push button 31B when the button hold display is displayed on the first hold display. FIG. 40C shows that the button hold display has been changed by pressing the push button 31B.
In FIG. 40 (c), the display area 5HY reduced by the specific effect A is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 as in FIG. 40 (b).
The button hold display of the first start winning storage display area 5HL is changed to a star-shaped hold display when the player presses the push button 31B. The star-shaped pending display is a high-presence pending display. Since the pending display with a high degree of expectation is also displayed regardless of the change in the display area 5HY by the specific effect A, the effect of the effect can be improved.

In the present embodiment, the case where the star-shaped hold display is always displayed by pressing the push button 31B when the button hold is displayed is exemplified, but, for example, the star-shaped hold is displayed by the variation pattern. The probability that the display is displayed may be changed.
Further, the hold display changing from the button hold display may be changed to a plurality of hold displays having different degrees of expectation.
In addition, after the player presses the push button 31B, whether or not the button hold display changes to a hold display with a high degree of expectation is displayed when the variable display game for the hold display becomes the variable display game. You may
In addition, a plurality of button hold displays may be displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 41 to 43, a second specific display when the LIVE (live) effect process is executed and the display area changes will be described. In the LIVE effect exemplified in the present embodiment, when a predetermined time comes, images such as the same video are simultaneously displayed on the display screens of the image display devices 5 of a plurality of gaming machines, as if by a plurality of gaming machines This is an effect mode in which live broadcast (LIVE) is displayed. For example, a music performance video (LIVE video) can be used as the displayed image. The LIVE video can be stored, for example, in the VRAM, read by the effect control CPU 120, and can be displayed.

  When the LIVE effect is executed, the display area is reduced and set and displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. In the area outside the display area, a LIVE video according to the LIVE production process is displayed. Therefore, the display of the cut-in effect or the like displayed in the display area is reduced and displayed corresponding to the reduction of the display area.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating a second effect control main process, to which the process for performing the LIVE effect process is added in the effect control main process described with reference to FIG. The same processing as the processing described in FIG. 23 is assigned the same reference numeral, and the description is omitted.
In FIG. 41, after executing the process of step S74, the effect control CPU 120 executes a LIVE effect process (step S77). Details of the LIVE effect process in step S77 will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing an example of the LIVE effect process.
In FIG. 42, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether the current time is the LIVE schedule (step S771).
The current time can be obtained, for example, by an RTC (real time clock). The RTC may be provided internally by the effect control CPU 120, or may be provided by the effect base 12 separately from the effect control CPU 120. The RTC is a device that counts and outputs, for example, the current year, month, day, hour, minute, second, and day of the week.
The effect control CPU 120 can determine whether or not the current time is the LIVE schedule with reference to the LIVE effect information table. The details of the LIVE effect information table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a LIVE effect information table.

In FIG. 43, the LIVE presentation information table has items of “LIVE presentation name” and “LIVE schedule”. The LIVE production name is the name of a LIVE video displayed in the LIVE production process. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that two types of LIVE video images of “LIVE” and “special LIVE” are displayed.
In the LIVE schedule, a period in which a LIVE presentation process using each LIVE video is executed is set. For example, a LIVE effect using an image of "LIVE" is set to be performed every five minutes from every hour. In addition, LIVE production using the image of "special LIVE" is from 12:00 to 12:05, from 15:00 to 15:00, from 18:00 to 18:05, and at 21:00. A total of 4 times a day is set to be performed between -21: 05.
The effect control CPU 120 can determine whether the current time is a period set in the LIVE schedule by referring to the LIVE effect information table.

  Returning again to FIG. 42, if it is determined in the process of step S771 that the current time is the LIVE schedule (step S771; YES), it is determined whether or not a LIVE effect is being executed (step S772). If the LIVE effect is not being executed (step S772; NO), the effect control CPU 120 reads out the LIVE image stored in the VRAM or the like (step S773), and starts executing the LIVE effect (step S774). Whether or not the LIVE effect is being executed in the process of step S772 is determined depending on whether or not the LIVE effect has been started in the process of step S774. That is, the process of step S772 is executed once when the period of the LIVE schedule is reached. When the LIVE effect is executed, the display of the LIVE image corresponding to the LIVE effect name described in FIG. 43 is started.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the LIVE effect is being executed (step S772; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the second specific display flag is in the on state (step S775). The second specific display flag is a flag indicating that the second specific display is being performed.

The following method can be implemented to turn on the second specific display flag.
For example, in the process of step S1012 described in FIG. 26, when the push button 31B or the like is operated (step S1012; YES), the process of turning on the second specific display flag is performed before the process of step S1013. You may do it. That is, when the player displays the effect adjustment display while the demonstration effect display is being performed, the second specific display flag may be turned on.
Further, the second specific display flag can be turned on when the second specific display is displayed also in other processing (for example, processing in which the two-dimensional code 5CD is displayed in FIG. 32E). .
The second specific display flag can be turned off, for example, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the second specific display flag was turned on. Alternatively, the player may be turned off by, for example, operating the push button 31B.

If the second specific display flag is on (step S775; YES), the second specific display is displayed outside the display area (step S776). In the process of step S776, for example, the volume adjustment display shown in FIG. 34C or the brightness adjustment display shown in FIGS. 36C to 36F is displayed in the area outside the display area. The second specific display displayed in the process of step S776 continues the display while step S775 is YES, that is, when the LIVE effect is being performed and the second specific display flag is on. After the process of step S778 is performed, the LIVE effect process (step S77) is ended.
On the other hand, when the second specific display flag is in the OFF state (step S775; NO), it is determined whether the second specific display is being displayed in the area outside the display area (step S777). The display of the second specific display on the area outside the display area is the process performed in step S776 described above. If the second specific display is being displayed in the area outside the display area (step S 777; YES), the display of the second specific display displayed in the area outside the display area is ended (step S 778).
On the other hand, when the second specific display is not being displayed in the area outside the display area (step S777; NO), the LIVE effect process (step S77) is ended. It is determined that the second specific display is not being displayed in the area outside the display area in the process of step S777 because the LIVE effect is being performed, for example, before the second specific display is displayed, or the second specific display Period of time after the display of.

If it is determined in the process of step S771 that the current time is not the LIVE schedule (step S771; NO), it is determined whether or not a LIVE effect is being executed (step S779). Execution of the LIVE effect is performed in the process of step S774. If the LIVE effect is being executed (step S779; YES), the LIVE effect is ended (step S780), and the LIVE effect process (step S77) is ended.
On the other hand, when the LIVE effect is not being executed (step S779; NO), the LIVE effect process (step S77) is ended.

Referring back to FIG. 41, after the process of step S77 is performed, the process of step S75 is performed.
Since the second specific display is reduced and not displayed by executing the LIVE effect process of step S77, the possibility of causing a disadvantage to the player is low even when the LIVE effect is performed, and the effect The effect can be improved.

  In the above-described LIVE effect, the LIVE effect process is ended by the passage of time, but for example, it may be ended by a predetermined operation by the player (for example, depression of the push date end 31B). .

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment is a gaming machine that plays a game, and the display means, the detection means capable of detecting the operation of the player, and the first specific display according to the detection result of the detection means. And a specific display execution unit capable of executing a second specific display, wherein the specific display execution unit is configured to execute the first specific display when a specific effect accompanied by a change in a display area displayed on the display unit is performed. Although the case where it carries out corresponding to the display area which changes, and performs regardless of the display area which changes the said 2nd specific display was illustrated, this is an example.

[First Specific Display, Second Special Display]
In the present embodiment, the display of the first specific display and the display of the second special display are illustrated as being different from each other. For example, the case where the cut-in effect 5CE is displayed as the first specific display and the two-dimensional code 5CD or the like is displayed as the second specific display is illustrated. The first specific display and the second specific display are set in advance in the effect control pattern according to the level of importance, and the effect aspect of the first specific display or the second specific display is executed based on the set effect pattern Ru. However, even in the same display (icon display or the like), the importance may be changed and the effect control pattern may be set. For example, the cut-in effect 5CE displayed as the first specific display may be displayed as the second specific display under a predetermined condition. That is, depending on the variation pattern, the effect control pattern may be set by dividing the effect mode by the cut-in effect 5CE into the first specific display and the second specific display. Even if the same cut-in effect 5CE is displayed, the cut-in effect 5CE is displayed in the second identification display instead of the first identification display if the operation effect in response to the button press is important by the player. Can be Similarly, the second identification display exemplified as the two-dimensional code 5CD may be displayed as the first identification display under predetermined conditions.
Furthermore, the icon or the like displayed as the first specific display may be displayed as the second specific display during the display. For example, the cut-in effect 5CE is reduced and displayed corresponding to the reduction of the display area as the first specific display, and the first specific display is displayed according to a predetermined condition (for example, display time of button display, number of times of operation of push button 31B, etc.) (2) As a specific indication, an effect aspect such as performing a cut-in effect 5CE on an area outside the display area may be performed.

[Specific display type]
Moreover, in this embodiment, although the presentation aspect which performs two types of displays, a 1st special hand display and a 2nd specific display, as a specific display was demonstrated, three or more types of specific display may be sufficient.
For example, the presentation mode may be changed for each degree of importance, where the degree of importance of the specific display is three or more. In the present embodiment, the display that changes in response to the change in the display area is set as the first specific display, and the display that is displayed regardless of the change in the display area is set as the second specific display. The size of the display (small button, middle button, large button, etc.) and color (white, yellow, red, rainbow, etc.) may be changed and displayed.

[Detection means]
In this embodiment, although the case where operation of stick controller 31A or push button 31B is used as a detection means was illustrated, a detection means is not limited to this. For example, it may be a sensor or a television camera that detects the proximity or contact of the player's body as well as the movement of the player's body. As the sensor, for example, a capacitive sensor, an infrared sensor, a laser sensor, an ultrasonic sensor or the like can be used. The television camera captures the player's body. By analyzing the photographed image, it is possible to detect facial expressions, gestures and the like of the player's face.

  Moreover, although the case where the gaming machine by the said embodiment was further equipped with the presentation means and the presentation adjustment means which can adjust the production | presentation aspect by the said presentation means was illustrated, this is an example.

[Direction means]
In the present embodiment, the sound output means and the light emitting means are illustrated as the effect means. However, the presentation means is not limited to this.
For example, vibration by a vibrator, air blowing by a fan, or the like provided on a member forming the lower plate may be used as the effect means.

[Effect adjustment means]
In the present embodiment, as the effect adjustment means, the effect adjustment display in which an icon indicating the setting status of the effect means is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 is exemplified. However, the embodiment of the effect adjustment means is the effect adjustment display It is not limited.
For example, the setting status of the effect means may be notified to the player by the effect adjustment sound. When the effect means is a sound output means, the effect adjustment sound may output the monitor sound at the set sound volume each time the player changes the setting of the sound volume. Further, when the effect means is a light emitting means, the effect adjustment sound may output an audio for reading the setting value each time the player changes the setting of the brightness.
The effect adjustment means may be used by combining a plurality of effect adjustment means. For example, by combining the effect adjustment display and the effect adjustment sound, the player can easily confirm the setting of the effect means.

  Moreover, although the game machine by the said embodiment illustrated the case where a said 2nd specific display is a display with high importance compared with a said 1st specific display, this is an example.

[High importance display]
In the present embodiment, as a display having a high degree of importance, a display that may cause a disadvantage to the player when the player hardly recognizes the display is illustrated, but a display having a high degree of importance is limited thereto. I will not.
For example, a display with a high rendering effect can be a display with a high degree of importance. The display with a high rendering effect means, for example, the display in the rendering mode (different from the lighting color of the lamp or the like, the blinking speed, etc.) or the movement of the accessory being operated when there are a plurality of rendering modes displayed in the operation rendering. The first specific display and the second specific display may be divided according to (the difference in the operating speed, the operating range, etc.).
In addition, a display with a high degree of expectation can be a display with a high degree of importance. For example, the first specific display and the second specific display may be divided according to the degree of expectation of the display displayed on the image display device 5.

  Further, the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment can execute variable display of identification information capable of identifying each, the specific effect is performed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the specific effect changes the display area. Although the case where it can carry out over the variable display of identification information in multiple times was illustrated, this is an example.

  Further, the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment further includes effect control means capable of controlling the effect means, the effect means includes at least light emitting means, and the effect control means controls at least light emitting means. Means, wherein the effect adjustment means includes brightness adjustment means capable of at least adjusting the brightness of the light emitting means during the adjustable period, and the light emission control means comprises the brightness adjusted by the brightness adjustment means; Although the case where the effect by a plurality of types of light emission modes is performed during the adjustable period has been illustrated, this is an example.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment further includes effect control means capable of controlling the effect means, the effect means includes at least sound output means, and the effect control means can control at least sound output means. The sound output control means includes sound volume control means capable of at least adjusting the sound volume of the sound output means during the adjustable period, and the sound output control means is adjusted by the sound control means. Although the case where the effect by a plurality of types of sound output modes is performed during the adjustable period is exemplified by the volume to be adjusted, this is an example.

  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, 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.

  In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine has been exemplified as a gaming machine, but according to the present invention, a plurality of types of medals are inserted to set a predetermined bet number, and a plurality of types according to the operation of the control lever by the player. Is applied to a slot machine where a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player when the combination of the stop symbols becomes a combination of specific symbols when the symbol is turned according to the operation of the stop button by the player and the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific symbol combination. It is also possible.

  That is, the gaming machine in the present embodiment is a gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a slot machine that plays a game as described above, etc.), and an image display of the slot machine that plays a game such as the above Device), detection means capable of detecting the action of the player (for example, the CPU of a slot machine which plays the game as described above, etc.), and the first specific display (for example, the above-mentioned Such as a cut-in effect display displayed on the image display device of the slot machine performing such a game, and a second specific display (for example, a volume adjustment display displayed on the image display device of the slot machine performing the game as described above And the specific display execution means (for example, a CPU of a slot machine that plays the game as described above, etc.) that can execute the specific display execution means, and the specific display execution means When a specific effect involving a change in the display area to be shown (for example, reduction or rotation of the display area of the image display device of the slot machine performing the game as described above) is performed, the display that changes the first specific display Execute according to the area (reduce, reduce, rotate, etc. according to reduction, rotation, etc. of the display area), and execute regardless of the display area that changes the second specific display (reduce, rotate, etc. of the display area) It may be a gaming machine regardless of whether it is reduced or not rotated. Further, the modification described for the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment can also be applied to a slot machine or the like for playing a game as described above.

  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 ... first start winning storage display area 5HR ... second starting winning storage display area 5 H ... start winning Memory display area 6A ... Regular winning ball device 6B ... Regular 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

Claims (4)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Display means,
Detection means capable of detecting an operation on the gaming machine;
Specific display execution means capable of executing the first specific display and the second specific display according to the detection result of the detection means;
Specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect of changing the display area in the display means from the first display area to the second display area;
Equipped with
The display means can display the pending display based on the information on the variable display,
The specific effect executing means can execute the specific effect during one variable display,
The specific display execution means is
The first specific display and the second specific display are executed as specific displays different from the pending display,
The second specific display can be executed regardless of whether the hold display is displayed,
When the specific effect is executed, the first specific display can be performed in the changed second display area, and the second specific display has the same position and the same size regardless of the change in the display area. A game machine characterized by being executable by the game machine. A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Display means,
Detection means for detecting an operation on the gaming machine;
Specific display execution means capable of executing the first specific display and the second specific display according to the detection result of the detection means;
Specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect of changing the display area in the display means from the first display area to the second display area;
Equipped with
The display means can display the pending display based on the information on the variable display,
The specific demonstration execution unit, as the specific effect, with the change in the first display region variable display is performed, it can perform the effect of the third display area variable display is not performed appear,
The specific display execution means is
The first specific display and the second specific display are executed as specific displays different from the pending display,
The second specific display can be executed regardless of whether the hold display is displayed,
When the specific effect is executed, the first specific display can be performed in the changed second display area, and the second specific display has the same position and the same size regardless of the change in the display area. A game machine characterized by being executable by the game machine. A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Display means,
Detection means for detecting an operation on the gaming machine;
State control means that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player;
Determining means for determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state;
Specific display execution means capable of executing specific display according to the detection result of the detection means;
Specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect of changing the display area in the display means from the first display area to the second display area based on the judgment result of the judgment means;
Equipped with
The display means can display the pending display based on the information on the variable display,
The specific display includes a first specific display indicating that the advantageous state is to be controlled, and a second specific display regarding a game.
The specific display execution means is
The first specific display and the second specific display are executed as specific displays different from the pending display,
The second specific display can be executed regardless of whether the hold display is displayed,
When the specific effect is executed, the first specific display can be performed in the changed second display area, and the second specific display has the same position and the same size regardless of the change in the display area. A game machine characterized by being executable by the game machine. A rendering device,
Effect control means capable of controlling the effect device;
Game effect executing means for executing a game effect;
An effect adjusting means capable of adjusting an effect stage of an effect by the effect device;
Equipped with
The effect adjustment means can adjust the effect stage in a specific period in which the game effect is not executed,
The effect control means is capable of executing an adjustment checkable effect capable of executing an adjustment checkable effect capable of confirming the effect step by sequentially changing the effect mode during the specific period in the effect step adjusted by the effect adjusting means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising means.

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