JP6527119B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  In Patent Document 1, for example, a predetermined advance notice effect that makes it difficult to visually recognize the display mode of the identification information at the start of the variable display of the identification information (in Patent Document 1, as shown in FIG. A gaming machine capable of executing a notice effect covering the entire screen such as a blackout effect such as displaying a darkened image 83 on the entire screen of the liquid crystal display 42 and making the display mode of the decorative symbols 80a to 80c difficult to see visually , Pachinko machine 1) is disclosed.

JP, 2006-122265, A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 above, there is a problem that the movement of identification information becomes difficult to understand by a predetermined advance effect that makes the display mode of identification information difficult to recognize, etc., and the interest of gaming can not be improved .

  The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine which can prevent the movement of identification information from being obscured and can improve the interest of the game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention is:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be played and controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Variable display means (for example, the image display device 5 or the like) capable of executing variable display in a plurality of types of variable display modes including variable display of identification information (for example, decorative symbols etc.) in a predetermined direction;
Preview production effect execution means (for example, CPU 120 for production control that executes the processing of steps S322A, S344A, etc.) capable of executing predetermined preview production (for example, full screen preview production and the like);
Identification information preview effect execution means capable of executing identification information preview effect performing notification display related to the identification information ;
Adjustment means capable of adjusting the rendering effect according to the adjustment operation by the player at least during execution of the variable display;
Adjustment image display means capable of displaying an adjustment image corresponding to the adjustment by the adjustment means;
And an error display means capable of displaying an error display ,
The predetermined advance presentation effect can be performed so as to make the display mode of the identification information invisible or difficult when the variable display is started by a variable display mode other than the variable display in the predetermined direction (for example, , (B2), FIG. 29 (B2) or FIG. 31 (B2) or the like black out effect such as the decorative design becoming invisible by the effect control CPU 120 executing the processing of steps S322A and S344A),
The identification information can start variable display in the predetermined direction after the execution period of the predetermined advance effect when the predetermined advance effect is performed (for example, the process of step S322A is performed). 27 (D2), (E2) and FIG. 29 (D) after the execution period of the blackout effect shown in FIG. 27 (B2), FIG. 29 (B2) or FIG. 31 (B2) by the CPU 120 for effect control. , (E) or as shown in FIG. 31 (D2), the forward movement of the decoration pattern is started, etc.),
The variable display means can further execute variable display in a specific direction different from the predetermined direction,
The identification information advance presentation effect execution means can execute a plurality of types of identification information advance presentation effects,
When variable display in the specific direction is performed, control is performed to the advantageous state at a higher rate than when variable display is performed by a variable display mode other than variable display in the specific direction,
Wherein in accordance with the type of identification information announcement attraction, Ri said ratio Do different controlled Advantageously state,
The adjustment image display means can display the adjustment image even during execution of the predetermined advance presentation effect,
The error display is displayed prior to the adjusted image.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the movement of the identification information from being obscured, and the interest of the game can be improved .

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
The predetermined direction may be a normal direction (for example, as shown in FIGS. 27 (D1), (D2), (E1), and (E2), the forward direction of the decorative symbol).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the movement of identification information from becoming difficult to understand.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The predetermined advance notice effect is an effect that indicates an expectation to be in an advantageous state, and is an effect performed in a mode of hiding a part or the whole of the identification information (for example, the full screen advance effect is shown in FIG. As shown in B), the case of big hit is easier to be displayed than in the case of losing, and it may be such an effect (see FIG. 27 (B2)) that the whole decorative pattern is hidden.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the movement of identification information from becoming difficult to understand.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The variable display means can variably display the identification information in a specific direction (e.g., the reverse direction, etc.) different from the predetermined direction (e.g., for effect control for executing the processes of steps S322C and S345B) As shown in FIG. 27 (B1) and FIG. 29 (B1), the decorative symbol may be variably displayed in the reverse direction different from the forward direction by the CPU 120, and the like.
According to such a configuration, the directions of the variable display become diverse, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above,
The variable display means variably displays the identification information in the specific direction during at least the execution period of the predetermined advance effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 26B, FIG. 33, at least the full screen advance effect) During the execution period, the decorative symbol may be variably displayed in the reverse direction, etc.).
According to such a configuration, after the identification information is variably displayed in the specific direction, it can be variably displayed in a predetermined direction different from the specific direction, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
As shown in FIG. 27 (B1) and FIG. 31 (B1), the identification information advance notice can be executed at the start of the variable display in the predetermined direction (for example, by the effect control CPU 120 executing the processing of steps S322B and S345). The symbol notice effect may be executed, etc.).
According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved by executing the identification information advance notice.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
When the identification information advance notice and the predetermined advance notice effect are executed, the identification information advance notice is executed after the predetermined advance notice effect is completed (for example, by the CPU 120 for executing the process of step S322D, FIG. C2) After the end of the full screen preview effect shown in FIG. 31 (C2), the symbol preview effect may be executed as shown in FIG. 27 (D2) and FIG. 31 (D2).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the identification information advance notice and the predetermined advance notice effect from being performed in duplicate at the same time, and the identification information advance notice becomes invisible or difficult to recognize by the predetermined advance notice effect. It can prevent.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
Adjustment means capable of adjusting the rendering effect according to the adjustment operation (adjustment operation) by the player at least during execution of the variable display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of steps S706 and S707);
Adjustment image display means (for example, steps S708 and S703) for displaying an adjustment image (for example, adjustment result image R shown in FIGS. 32B to 32D) corresponding to the adjustment by the adjustment means for a predetermined period (for example, predetermined period T1) An effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of S704) and the like;
When the variable display result is derived and displayed within the predetermined period, the adjustment image display means may adjust the adjustment image in a period (for example, the derivation display period T2) in which the variable display result is derived and displayed within the predetermined period. Not visible (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the processing of steps S710 to S712) or difficult to see (for example, the adjustment image is displayed in a semi-transparent display or in a blinking display)
It is characterized by
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the recognizability of the variable display result derived and displayed.

(9) In the gaming machine of (8),
At least a part of the display area of the adjustment image may overlap with at least a part of the derived display area of the variable display result (see, for example, FIG. 17A).
According to such a configuration, since the adjusted image result image overlapping with at least a part of the derived display area of the variable display result is erased, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the visibility of the variable display result.

(10) In the gaming machine of (8) or (9) above,
The error image may not be erased even during the derivation display of the variable display result (see, for example, FIG. 17 (D2)).
According to such a configuration, the visibility of the error image can be secured.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (10) above,
Prioritize the display of the error image over the display of the adjustment image (for example, in the process of step S57, until the CPU 120 for effect control that receives the abnormality notification command, the error indicated by the command is eliminated until the error shown in FIG. , (D2), etc.) and the like.
According to such a configuration, the visibility of the error image can be secured.

(12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (11) above,
When the adjustment operation is performed, the demonstration display is maintained so as to be visible (for example, see FIG. 17B), but when the menu display operation is performed, the demonstration display is erased (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control) The processing in steps S659, S660, and S662 may be executed).
According to such a configuration, a demonstration display can be suitably performed.

(13) In the gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (12),
Determining means (for example, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 for executing the process of step S239) for determining whether or not to control to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state etc.) advantageous to the player;
Display means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control that executes the processing of steps S325, S348, S350, etc.) that performs variable display of the identification information and derives and displays the variable display result according to the determination result of the determination means;
And a specific effect execution unit capable of displaying a specific effect image during execution of variable display of the identification information (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes a character display process for change effect of step S162).
The specific effect image can be arranged at an overlapping position on the front side of at least a part of the identification information (see, for example, FIG. 15B).
The specific effect execution means sets the display mode of the specific effect image to a stationary state at a position overlapping with the identification information in a period during which the variable display result of the identification information is derived (for example, effect control) For example, the CPU 120 may execute the process of step S609).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent false recognition of the display result.

It is a front view of a pachinko game machine in an embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of start winning a prize judging processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of random number value judging processing at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of a loss time change pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of various commands. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is an explanatory view showing a change pattern in an embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of character display processing for change production. It is a figure which shows an example of the concrete setting which displays various images. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a rendering effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an adjustment result image etc. It is a timing chart which shows the relation between the display period of an adjustment result picture, and the derivation display period of a variable display result. 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. (A) is a flowchart which shows an example of full screen advance presentation effects setting processing, (B) is a figure which shows the example of a decision of full screen advance presentation effects. (A) is a flowchart showing an example of symbol preview effect setting processing, (B) is a diagram showing an example of determination of symbol preview effect, and (C) is a diagram showing an example of determination of type of symbol preview effect. (A) is a flowchart which shows an example of a symbol reverse direction starting display setting process, (B) is a figure which shows the example of a decision of symbol reverse direction starting display. It is a flow chart which shows an example of design notice production timing adjustment processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing under variable display. It is a timing chart which shows the relation of the change of a decoration pattern, and each notice production etc. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation execution. It is a timing chart which shows the relation of the change of a decoration pattern, and each notice production etc. It is a figure showing an example of production execution. It is a timing chart which shows the relation of the change of a decoration pattern, and each notice production etc. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation execution. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation execution. It is a timing chart which shows the relation of the change of the decoration pattern of modification 1, and each notice production etc. (A) is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol reverse direction starting display setting process of modification 2, (B) is a figure which shows the example of determination of the classification of the symbol reverse direction starting display of modification 2. FIG. It is a timing chart which shows the relation of the change of the decoration pattern of modification 3, and each notice production etc. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of effect execution of modification 3;

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, showing an arrangement layout of main members. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the description of each step of the flowchart in the present embodiment, for example, a portion described as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  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.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is constituted of, for example, LEDs (light emitting diodes) of 7 segments, dot matrix, etc., and identifies each in a special view game as an example of a variable display game. Special symbols (also referred to as "special figures"), which are plural types of possible identification information (special identification information), are variably displayed (variable display). Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed in the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "the first special view", and the special symbol variably displayed in the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as the "second special view" .

  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. On the screen of the image display device 5, corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A in the special figure game and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three, decorative symbols which are plural types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each are variably displayed. Different kinds of symbol numbers, such as one of “1” to “9”, may be attached to the plurality of types of decorative symbols variably displayed in the respective decorative symbol display areas. Such variable display of decorative symbols is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, on the screen of the image display device 5, decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" are arranged. Then, in response to any one of the change of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the change of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B being started in the special figure game, In each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, fluctuation of the decorative symbol (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. After that, when the finalized special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special view game, in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, 5C in the image display device 5. The finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol), which is the result of variable display of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, on the screen of the image display 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B In synchronization with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of kinds of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a finalized decorative symbol to be a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as "derivation"). In addition, for example, when variable display of various display symbols such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol is synchronized, the start and end of the variable display are performed at the same degree (same or approximate) timing, and the period of the variable display is the same (Is identical or approximate). The effect image indicating the decorative pattern is also referred to as an identification information image. Therefore, in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5, variable display of effect images showing decorative symbols to be identification information images Is performed, and an effect image indicating a finalized decorative pattern to be displayed is derived.

  For example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means to stop display (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) identification information such as a decorative symbol and to end variable display. On the other hand, during the variable display from when variable display of the decorative symbol is started to when the fixed decorative symbol as the variable display result is derived and displayed, the change speed of the decorative symbol is "0", and the decorative symbol is displayed. For example, the symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, and may be in a display state that causes, for example, slight shaking or expansion and contraction. Although the display state of such decorative designs is also referred to as temporary stop display of decorative designs, although the display result in variable display of decorative designs is not displayed definitively, fluctuation of decorative designs by scroll display or update display progresses The player can recognize that the game is not being played. The temporary stop display of the decorative pattern may include, for example, complete stop display of the decorative pattern only for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, one second) without causing slight shaking or expansion or contraction. .

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a first hold display unit 5HR and a second hold display unit 5HL are arranged. The first hold display unit 5HR displays the first special view hold storage number in a distinguishable manner. The first special view reservation storage number is a suspension number of variable display corresponding to the special view game using the first special view in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second hold display unit 5HL displays the second special view hold storage number in a distinguishable manner. The second special figure reservation storage number is a pending number of variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the regular winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It occurs based on the starting winnings by doing. That is, although a start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing a variable display game such as a special view game or variable display of a decorative symbol is satisfied, a variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed. When the start condition for permitting the start of the variable display game is not satisfied yet due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, etc., the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the started condition is satisfied. Is done.

  For example, when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, the start condition of the special drawing game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A (the first start condition) If the first start condition for starting the special view game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied when 1) The addition (increment) is performed, and the execution of the special drawing game using the first special drawing is suspended. In addition, starting condition of the special figure game which uses the 2nd special figure by the 2nd special symbol display device 4B due to the occurrence of the 2nd start winning which the game ball passes (enters) the 2nd starting winning a prize opening (the 2nd starting condition If the second start condition for starting the special view game using the second special view based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied when The addition (increment) is performed and the execution of the special drawing game using the second special drawing is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure reservation memory number is decremented by 1 and the special figure game is executed using the second special figure Is decremented by one. In addition, when the first start winning combination occurs, the first start condition is not satisfied as long as the number of first special map reservations has reached a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"), and based on the start winning. The special drawing game may be invalidated, and only the payout of the winning balls may be made. In addition, when the second start winning combination occurs, if the second special drawing reserve storage number has reached a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"), the second start condition is not satisfied, and based on the start winning combination The special drawing game may be invalidated, and only the payout of the winning balls may be made.

  In the first hold display unit 5HR, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special view game using the first special view is performed. In the second hold display unit 5HL, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special view game using the second special view is performed. The number of pending storages of the variable display obtained by adding the number of the first special view pending storage and the number of the second special view pending storage is particularly referred to as the total pending storage number. The term "number of Tokushu reserve storages" simply refers to a concept that includes all of the number of first to reserve special storages, the number of second to reserve special storages, and the total number of pending storages, but in particular It may refer to a concept including the number of first special view pending storages and the number of second special view pending storages, but excluding the total number of pending storages.

  The first hold display unit 5HR may be configured to perform the first hold display, for example, left-justified. The first hold display unit 5HR is provided with four display parts according to "4" which is the upper limit value of the first special view hold storage number, and from the left end hold numbers "1", "2", "3" "," "4" should just be matched. When the number of reservations for the special view game using the first special view increases due to the establishment of the first start condition, if there is no other first suspension display on the first suspension display unit 5HR, suspension is performed in the first suspension display unit 5HR. A new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased number of first special view hold storages in the left display portion corresponding to the number "1". If there is another first hold display in the first hold display unit 5HR, a new first hold display is a display that is not displayed on the right of the display part where the other first hold display is being performed. It adds to a part (it corresponds to any of reservation number "2"-"4"). When there is a plurality of first hold displays in first hold display unit 5HR, when the special view game using the first special view is started by the establishment of a new first start condition, in first hold display unit 5HR While deleting (digesting) the first hold display in the left display portion corresponding to the hold number “1”, each of the first hold display in the display portions corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” Move (shift) to the direction (left side) of the erased display area. As described above, the first hold display unit 5HR is configured to perform the hold display corresponding to the special drawing game using the first special view in the first special symbol display device 4A which has not been started yet.

  The second hold display unit 5HL may be configured to perform the second hold display, for example, right-justified. The second hold storage unit 5HL is provided with four display parts according to the upper limit value of the second special view hold storage number "4", and the hold numbers "1", "2", "3" are sequentially arranged from the right end "," "4" should just be matched. When the number of reservations for the special view game using the second special drawing increases due to the establishment of the second start condition, if there is no other second suspension display on the second suspension display unit 5HL, the second suspension display unit 5HL suspends A new second hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increase in the second special view hold storage number in the display portion at the right end corresponding to the number “1”. If there is another second hold display in the second hold display unit 5HL, a new second hold display, a display that is non-displayed next to the display part where the other second hold display is being performed It adds to a part (it corresponds to any of reservation number "2"-"4"). When there is a plurality of second hold displays in second hold display unit 5HL, when the special view game using the second special view is started by the establishment of a new second start condition, second hold display unit 5HL While deleting (digesting) the second holding display in the display area at the right end corresponding to the holding number "1", each of the second holding displays in the display area corresponding to the other holding numbers "2" to "4" Move (shift) to the direction (right side) of the erased display area. As described above, the second hold display unit 5HL is configured to perform the hold display corresponding to the special figure game using the second special view in the second special symbol display device 4B which has not been started yet.

  In addition to the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, or in place of the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, a display may be provided to display the number of stored special figures. . In the example shown in FIG. 1, along with the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, the number of special view hold memories can be specified in the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B for display are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of first special view hold memories in an identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special view hold storage number in a distinguishable manner. The first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B are, for example, the number corresponding to the upper limit (for example, "4") in each of the first special view reserve storage number and the second special view reserve storage number (for example, 4 Components) are configured.

  In the upper left portion of the screen of the image display device 5, a small symbol display area 5V smaller than the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R is provided. In the small symbol display area 5V, variable display of small symbols is performed in synchronization with variable display of special symbols or decorative symbols. The effect image indicating a small figure is also referred to as a notification information image. Therefore, in the small symbol display area 5V provided on the screen of the image display device 5, variable display of the effect image showing the small symbol serving as the notification information image is performed, and the effect image showing the confirmed small symbol serving as the display result is It is derived.

  Thus, on the screen of the image display device 5, variable display of a small symbol different from the decorative symbol is performed. During the period from when variable display of the decorative symbol is started to when the fixed decorative symbol as the display result is derived, variable display of the small symbol is continuously performed in a constant display mode, and disappears from the screen or a shield There is no need to be shielded. Therefore, the small symbol display area 5V is configured to be always visible, and the player can always visually recognize the variable symbol of the small symbol in the small symbol display area 5V. The small symbols variably displayed in the small symbol display area 5V are also sometimes called small symbols or small symbols for effect. In the small symbol display area 5V, for example, a plurality of types which can be identified in a display manner in which a part or all of them are common to each of a plurality of kinds of decorative symbols An effect image showing a small symbol of may be variably displayed as a notification information image. The small symbols may be displayed only when the decorative symbols are not displayed. The variable display of the small symbol may be difficult to visually recognize or invisible in the execution period of the full screen preview effect described later.

  In addition, a special symbol, a decorative symbol, and a fourth symbol following the ordinary symbol may be provided, and the variable display of the fourth symbol may be performed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol. For example, the variable display of the fourth symbol is displayed or not displayed at a predetermined time interval in a specific display color (for example, blue) in a fourth symbol display area provided on the screen of the image display device 5 or outside the screen, for example This is realized by continuing the display control to repeat. However, when compared with the display result in the variable display of the fourth symbol, the display result in the variable display of the small symbol may be displayed in a mode that is easy for the player to recognize.

  In addition, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are provided at positions away from the display screen of the image display device 5, such as the right side of the game area in the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. It is done. Therefore, it becomes difficult for the player who is paying attention to the effect by the display in the image display device 5 to check the display state in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the variable display of the special symbol progresses In some cases, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the display result is derived. On the other hand, variable display of the small symbols is performed in the small symbol display area 5V provided on the screen of the image display device 5, and by deriving the display result, whether or not the variable display is in progress, Whether or not the display result is derived can be displayed in a manner that is easy for the player to recognize.

  Under the image display device 5, 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 has an electric tulip type role having a pair of movable wing pieces that changes between a closed state in which the vertical position is achieved by the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character shown in FIG. (Normal motorized role) is provided to form a second start winning opening.

  As an example, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, when the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal motorized combination is off, the gaming ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening Do not close. On the other hand, 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 tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character is on. ) Can be opened. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is normally open when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) the second start winning port while the solenoid 81 is in the on state. The game ball may be configured to be less likely to enter (pass) than the open state. In this way, the normally variable winning ball device 6B can not pass (enter) the first variable state, such as the opening state where the gaming ball can pass (enter) the second starting winning opening, or the enlarged opening state. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a closed state or a normally open state that is difficult to pass (enter).

  The game ball entering the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, a first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball entering the second starting winning opening formed on the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, a second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media) based on the detection of the game balls by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the first number of pending storages is a predetermined upper limit value If (eg, "4") or less, the first start condition is satisfied. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection of the game ball by the second start opening switch 22B, and the second hold storage number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value. The second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the first starting opening switch 22A and the number of the winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. The numbers may be the same or different from each other. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may directly pay out the gaming balls to be the winning balls, or may give a score corresponding to the number of gaming balls to be the winning balls.

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

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

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

  An ordinary symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of LEDs of 7 segments, dot matrix, etc. like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and plural kinds of identification information different from the special symbol The symbol which is normally displayed (also referred to as "common figure" or "ordinary figure") is variably displayed (variable display). Such variable display of ordinary symbols is referred to as a common-play game (also referred to as a "normal-figure game"). Above the normal symbol display 20, a common drawing reserve display 25C is provided which displays the common drawing reserve memory number as the effective passing ball number that has passed through the gate switch 21 of FIG.

  On the surface of the game board 2, besides the above-described configuration, a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails for changing 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 which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. 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 a game ball entering one of the general winning openings is detected by a 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 upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided, and further, a gaming effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the gaming area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7 and the like) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. 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.

  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 controller sensor unit 35A including a tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation on the operating rod may be provided in the lower main body inside the lower portion of the stick controller 31A or the like. 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 35B may be provided inside the main body of the upper tray or the like at the installation position of the push button 31B, for detecting a player's operation performed on the push button 31B.

  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, a touch sensor substrate, etc. are disposed on the back of the gaming board 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. The main board 11 performs control of lighting and extinguishing to each LED (for example, segment LED) which constitutes the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the like, the first special figure and the second special figure Variable display of a predetermined display pattern, such as controlling variable display, controlling normal symbol display 20 by lighting and extinguishing and controlling color, and controlling variable display of normal symbols by normal symbol display 20 It also has a function to control the

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the signals to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary motorized role and the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. And, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electric component for presentation such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs an operation of turning on and off the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, etc. It has a function of determining the control content for causing the electric component for effect, such as all or a part, to perform a predetermined effect operation.

  The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control provided separately from the effect control board 12 and causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output voice based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12 and the like. The processing circuit etc. which perform the audio | voice signal processing for this 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 commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, decorative LED, etc. And a lamp driver circuit for supplying a driving current for turning on and off the lamp.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the start port switch (the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B), and the count switch 23 are transmitted to the main substrate 11. Wiring is connected. The various switches may be of any type that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor called, for example. Further, the main substrate 11 is connected with a wire for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20 and the like.

  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. In the effect control command, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control an audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a game effect lamp 9 A lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like is included. The effect control command also includes an abnormal winning notification command for instructing notification of an abnormality. When the abnormality notification command is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12, as described later, the error notification process (S57) is executed under the control of the effect control substrate 12 (see FIG. 12). Each of these effect control commands 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 may be set in advance so that it always becomes "1" and the first bit of the EXT data becomes "0".

  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.

  The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may be at least incorporated with the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, etc. may be externally attached.

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

  The ROM 101 of the microcomputer 100 for game control stores various selection data, table data, and the like 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. Further, in the ROM 101, table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for transmitting control signals as various control commands from the main substrate 11 by the CPU 103, and a fluctuation pattern table storing plural kinds of fluctuation patterns are constituted. Table data etc. are stored. Various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is temporarily stored in the RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 in a rewritable manner.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs control operations according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores effect control programs, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device 5, a random number circuit 124 for executing processing for determining control contents of the display operation in 5, and the like, the random number circuit 124 for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the effect control CPU 120, and I / O 125 And is 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. Thus, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device as the effect electric component provided for the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on the various information transmitted from the main substrate 11 as the effect control command.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control board 12 includes wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5 and wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13. Wiring or the like for transmitting an electric decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data to the lamp control board 14 is connected. Furthermore, in the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a person'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 countably updated by the effect random counter provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122, for example. . The random number used to control such a rendering operation is also referred to as a rendering random number. As an example, on the side of the effect control board 12, it is possible to count numerical data indicating random number values for determining various effects such as a random number value for stopping symbol determination in variable display of decorative symbols and a random number value for preliminary announcement effect determination Controlled by

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables and the like used to control the rendering operation, in addition to the program for effect control. For example, in the ROM 121, a plurality of determination tables prepared to make various determinations, determinations, and settings by the effect control CPU 120, table data forming the determination tables, pattern data forming the various effect control patterns, etc. It is memorized. The effect control pattern is, for example, process data including effect control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) associated with the effect control process timer determination value, an end code, etc. It is configured. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used to control the effect operation.

  In the effect control execution data included in the effect control pattern, the display control data indicates, for example, display modes of various images on the screen of the image display device 5. More specifically, the display control data includes various symbols such as a background, a decorative symbol and a small symbol which constitute each frame (an image serving as a unit switched and displayed in a frame cycle) displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 And data specifying the type, position, size, and the like of the effect image indicating a character or the like, and data specifying the display order (priority) in the case of superimposing and displaying a plurality of effect images. The data indicating the display order (priority) of the effect images may be any data indicating which of the plurality of effect images is to be arranged on the front side as viewed from the player.

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

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 has, for example, an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 And including. For example, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5 or an instruction (sound effect signal) transmitted to the audio control board 13 or an instruction transmitted to the lamp control board 14 from the output port of the I / O 125 A decoration signal etc. are output.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be provided based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is launched based on the player having performed a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) the hitting operation handle installed at the lower right of the front of the case in pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is shot toward the game area by a shooting motor or the like included in the device. When the gaming ball having flowed down the gaming area passes (enters) the first starting winning opening (first starting area) formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the gaming ball is moved by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied due to the detection or the like. Thereafter, based on the establishment of the first start condition, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A starts Be done.

  In addition, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. 2 As a result, the second start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, based on the establishment of the second start condition, for example, due to the end of the previous special drawing game or the big hit gaming state, the special drawing game using the second special drawing by the second special symbol display device 4B is started Be done. However, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening when the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state.

  Based on the fact that the game ball having passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 of FIG. 2, a common drawing start condition for executing variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 is satisfied. Thereafter, based on the fact that the common drawing start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is established, for example, that the previous common drawing game has ended, the common drawing game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In the common-play game, after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, when a predetermined time has passed, the determined normal symbol as the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (common symbol per symbol) is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is "per common symbol". On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the symbol in the common drawing is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "general drawing lost". In response to the variable display result of the normal symbol becoming "per common figure", the open control and the enlargement open control are performed such that the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B is tilted. The closing control or the normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when the predetermined time has elapsed.

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

  After the special view game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed, a finalized special symbol to be a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. "Left", "Medium" and "Right" decorations arranged on the screen of the image display 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. The decorative symbols variably displayed in the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R are also referred to as left symbol, middle symbol and right symbol, respectively. In the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, or in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the finalized special display result of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a finalized ornamental symbol as a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed in the image display device 5.

  When the jackpot symbol predetermined as the variable display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special figure display result) becomes a "big hit" (specific display result), and it is a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. It is controlled to the jackpot gaming state. That is, whether or not the jackpot gaming state is controlled corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit", and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As the variable display result of the special symbol, the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special figure display result) becomes "loss" (non-specific display result).

  When the big hit symbol is stop displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is "big hit", predetermined on the screen of the image display device 5, The finalized decoration pattern to be a big hit combination is derived and displayed. As an example, a big hit combination is decided by the same decorative pattern being aligned and stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" The decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

  In the big hit game state, the big winning opening is opened and the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the first state advantageous to the player. Then, a period until a predetermined opening upper limit time (for example, 29.5 seconds or 0.1 seconds) elapses, or a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter a big winning opening and a winning ball is generated A round game (also referred to simply as a "round") in which the large winning opening is continuously opened is executed in the period up to. In a period other than the execution period of such a round game, the special winning opening is closed, making it difficult or impossible to generate winning balls. When the gaming ball enters the big winning opening, the winning switch is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of gaming balls are paid out as a winning ball every time the detection is made. The round game in the jackpot gaming state is repeatedly executed until the predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “2” or “15”, etc.) is reached.

  When the variable display result is "big hit", it may be included if the big hit type is any of "non-probability change", "probability change", and "probability". When the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "probability", the special variable winning ball device 7 is set as the first state advantageous to the player (opening the big winning opening) as a round game in the jackpot gaming state. A normal open round is performed in which the upper limit time is relatively long (for example, 29.5 seconds). On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probable", the upper limit time for making the special variable winning ball device 7 in the first state (big winning opening open) is relatively short as a round game in the jackpot gaming state A short open round is performed which is a time (e.g., 0.1 second). The jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “probable”, the upper limit time to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short-term opening round (the big winning port by the big winning port door The upper limit of the open period is a second period (e.g., 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open round. The same control as in the case where the normal opening round is performed may be performed except that the opening period of the big winning opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. Alternatively, when the short-term opening round is executed, the number of second rounds (for example, "2") in which the number of round game executions is smaller than the number of first rounds (for example, "15") which is the number of executions of the normal opening round. It may be). That is, the big hit gaming state where the short-term opening round is executed is in the first state where the gaming ball easily passes (enters) the big winning opening in each round game, compared to the big hit gaming state where the normal opening round is executed. At least one of the second period, in which the change period is shorter than the first period, and the second round number, in which the number of round game executions is smaller than the first round number Just do it.

  When such a short-term opening round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball is won in the large winning opening. However, since the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (0.1 second or the like), it becomes a big hit gaming state in which no balls (prize balls) are substantially obtained. Therefore, the big hit gaming state (the second specific gaming state) based on the big hit type becoming "probable", the big hit gaming state (the first specific based on the big hit type becoming "non-probability change" or "probability change" The gaming state is more disadvantageous to the player than the gaming state). In this way, based on the jackpot type being "non-probability" or "probability", the game ball can easily pass through the big winning opening when it becomes a big hit gaming state in which a normal opening round is executed. In the change mode, control is performed to change the special variable winning prize ball device 7 between the first state (open state) and the second state (closed state). On the other hand, when the big hit game state where the short-term opening round is executed is reached based on the big hit type becoming “probable”, the second change mode in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the big winning opening is special Control is performed to change the variable winning prize ball device 7 into the first state (open state) and the second state (closed state).

  After the jackpot gaming state ends, the probability that the variable display result will be the "big hit" (big hit probability) is controlled to the positive change state higher than the normal state based on the establishment of the predetermined probability change control condition There is. In the definite variation state, predetermined definite variation end conditions are satisfied, such as the variable display being performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times) or the big hit gaming state being started before the number of times the variable display is performed reaches a predetermined number. It is controlled to continue until It should be noted that the definite variation end condition may be satisfied when the next big hit gaming state is started regardless of the number of times of execution of the variable display. After the jackpot gaming state ends, the average variable display time may be controlled to a time saving state in which the average variable display time is shorter than the normal state. In the time saving state, a predetermined time saving end condition is satisfied, such as that a variable display of a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is executed, or a big hit gaming state is started before the number of times of execution of variable display reaches a predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until As an example, when the jackpot type is "non-deterministic", after the jackpot gaming state ends, the gaming state becomes a time saving state. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “probable change” or “probable”, after the big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state becomes the positive change state.

  In a positive change state or a short time state, the game ball can pass (enter) the second starting winning opening more easily than in the normal state in an advantageous change mode in which the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the first variable state (opened state or enlarged open state) And the second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, control to shorten the variation time of the normal symbol (general figure variation time) in the regular game by the regular symbol display 20 than in the normal state or the variable display result of the regular symbol in each regular game Control to improve the probability of being “per-figure” than in normal condition, tilt control time to perform tilting control of movable wing in ordinary variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result becoming “per-flat” Is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in the advantageous change mode by the control to make the length of the ball longer than that in the normal state, and the control to increase the number of tilting times more than in the normal state. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed. As described above, control for changing the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in the advantageous change mode is referred to as high open control (also referred to as "high base control"). By being controlled to such a definite change state or a short time state, the time required for the next variable display result to become a "big hit" is shortened, and a special game state which is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is attained. Even when the probability change control is performed in the probability change state, the high release control may not be performed.

  In the image display device 5, the decorative symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, the symbol among the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol) are stopped in a state where they match the big hit combination continuously for a predetermined time. Swinging, scaling, or deformation, or a plurality of decorative symbols fluctuating in synchronization with the same symbol, or the display position is changed, and a big hit may occur before the final result is displayed An effect performed in a state in which the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. As reach effect, displaying a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5, changing the display mode of the background image, and moving image different from the decorative pattern A rendering operation different from changing the variation pattern of the decorative pattern, such as reproducing and displaying an image, may be performed. Not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the voice output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, etc. are different from the operation mode before the reach mode. The operation mode may be included in the reach effect. The reach state and its appearance are called reach modes. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbols variably displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is not the big hit combination, it becomes "loss", and the variation display state is ended.

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of effect patterns (also referred to as reach patterns) different in operation mode (render mode) may be prepared in advance. And according to the production | presentation aspect in each reach production, the possibility (it is also called reliability or big hit reliability) of becoming a "big hit" differs. That is, the possibility that the variable display result will be the "big hit" can be differentiated depending on which of the plurality of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, normal reach effect (normal reach) and super reach effect (super reach) are set in advance. And when reach production in super reach is performed, possibility (big hit expectation degree) that a variable display result will become "big hit" becomes high compared with a case where reach production in normal reach is performed. In addition, there may be multiple types of reach effects including the super reach which performs the specific reach effect which a big hit expectation degree becomes high compared with other super reach in the reach effect which becomes super reach.

  Unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may reach the reach state during the variable display of the decorative pattern, or the variable display result may become the "big hit", etc. A variable display effect may be executed to notify the player by a variable display mode of the decorative symbol. As an example, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, it is sufficient if the variable display effect of “pseudo-series” can be performed. It may be determined whether or not to execute the variable display effect of “pseudo series” in response to the change pattern being determined on the main substrate 11 side.

  In the variable display effect of "pseudo ream", in response to the start condition of the special drawing game being met once, the fixed display design (final stop design) that becomes the variable display result after variable display of the decorative design is started After temporarily stopping until the display is derived and displayed, it is possible to perform the effect display to change again (simulated continuous change) up to a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of times of pseudo series change is the display of "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display except for the first change from the start of variable display of decorative symbol to the temporary stop of all decorative symbols at first. It may be the number of times that the decorative pattern changes again in all of the areas 5L, 5C, 5R.

  The variable display effect of “pseudo series” is, for example, a plurality of predetermined “pseudo series chances” of special combinations in “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. The decoration pattern which is one of the kinds of lost combinations is displayed temporarily. In the variable display effect of “pseudo series”, a predetermined effect such as an image display serving as a re-change effect may be executed along with a plurality of variable displays including the first change. Note that the re-variation effect is not limited to the one by performing the image display on the screen of the image display device 5, and may include any effect operation using various effect devices.

  As an example of the re-change effect different from the image display, a plurality of decorative LEDs provided inside or outside of the game area during each change display (including the first change) by the variable display effect of the “pseudo series” It may be controlled such that the lights are increased one by one. In addition, the display color of the decorative LED may be controlled to be changed during the period of each variable display (including the first change), and it is possible to change one of the plurality of decorative LEDs to be lit. May be controlled.

  As a further example of the re-variation effect different from the image display, an effect model provided inside or outside of the game area during the period of each change display (including the first change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-ha” The movable member may be controlled to operate. At this time, the operation mode of the effect model (movable member) may be controlled to change during the period of each variable display (including the first change), and among the plurality of effect models (movable members) It may be controlled to change what operates in

  It may be controlled to display a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image on the screen of the image display device 5 during the period of each variable display (including the first change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo series”. . In addition, as the re-variation effect, for example, when a decorative symbol that is a pseudo continuous chance eye is temporarily stopped and displayed, it may be controlled to output a sound that is a special sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition to or in place of a part or all of these re-change effects, the lighting or blinking of the decorative LED, the operation of the effect model, the display of effect images, the display of sound effects, or the like It may be controlled to execute a re-variation effect combining some or all of the outputs of. At this time, rather than the case where the re-variation effect is executed with only one type of effect mode, it includes a period in which the re-variance effect combining a plurality of effect modes is executed, or a plurality of re-variance effects When the effect mode in is changed, the possibility that a predetermined game value is given may be increased, such as the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" (big hit expectation).

  In this embodiment, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-series fluctuation (re-variation) once to three times in the variable display effect of the “pseudo-series”. Based on this, it is possible to make the variable display of the decorative pattern appear as if it had been started two to four times in succession. Then, when the number of times of repeated execution of the pseudo run variation (re-run) increases (the number of pseudo runs), the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" (big hit expectation) is greater than when the pseudo run number is small. Get higher. In addition, the generation ratio of the effect may be controlled to change according to the number of times of repeated execution of the pseudo continuous fluctuation (the number of pseudo continuous times). For example, it may be set as "reach determination" by performing pseudo linked fluctuation twice, and may be set to "super reach locked" by performing pseudo linked fluctuation three times. The number of times of pseudo series fluctuation (re-variation) in the variable display effect of "pseudo series" may be made to be able to be performed more than once or three times, for example, four times or five times.

  As the variable display effect using the variable display operation of such a decorative pattern, in addition to the "pseudo ream", for example, "slip", "development chance eye", "development chance eye end", "slip after the chance eye stop" And various other rendering operations may be performed. Here, in the variable display effect of "slip", until after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started and the finalized decorative symbol to be a variable display result is derived and displayed, "left", "middle" and "right" After changing the decorative design in all of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the single or plural decorative design display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative design display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) After temporarily stopping and displaying the decorative symbol, a predetermined number (for example, "1" or "2") of decorative symbol display areas (for example, "left" decorative symbol display area 5L) among the decorative symbol display areas displayed temporarily. By changing the decorative pattern again in either or both of the decorative pattern display areas 5R and “right” and displaying it in a stop state, effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is performed.

  In the variable display effect of "Development Opportunity Eye", the decoration of "left", "middle", and "right" until variable decoration result of decoration design is derived and displayed after variable display of decoration design is started The temporary display of the decorative symbol constituting the development chance included in the predetermined special combination in all of the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R is performed, and then the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set as the reach state. Reach production is started. On the other hand, in the variable display effect of "Development chance eye end", after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" An effect display is performed in which a decorative symbol of a combination predetermined as a development opportunity is derived and displayed as a finalized decorative symbol. In the variable display effect of "slip after chance stop", similarly to the variable display effect of "pseudo ream", until after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started and the finalized decorative symbol to be the variable display result is derived and displayed After temporarily stopping and displaying the decorative symbol of the lost combination (special combination) which becomes a pseudo recurrent chance in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the "left", "middle", and "right" Unlike the variable display effect of “pseudo series” in which the decorative symbol is again changed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the decorative symbol is changed again in part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R As a result, effect display is performed to change the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed.

  Unlike variable display effects such as reach effects or “pseudo series” during variable display of decorative symbols, for example, display of a predetermined effect image, an image display such as a message, audio output, etc. Depending on the rendering operation different from the variable display operation of the symbol, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may reach the reach state, the reach effect by the super reach may be executed, and the variable display result is “ An advance notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that there is a possibility of a "big hit".

  The production operation to be the advance production is the display mode of the decorative symbol after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" It is sufficient if it is performed (started) before the reach mode is reached (before the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). Moreover, what is performed after the variable display mode of a decorative symbol turns into a reach mode may be included in the preliminary announcement effect which alert | reports that a variable display result may become a "big hit". In this manner, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started to when the finalized special symbol or the fixed decorative symbol is derived as the variable display result. It should be something that can give notice of sex. A plurality of advance notice patterns are prepared in advance, corresponding to the contents (effect mode) of the effect operation in the case of executing such advance effect.

  Among the preview effects, those that become preview advance effects (also referred to as prefetch effects) are included. In the pre-reading advance notice effect, the variable display result is “big hit” according to the presentation mode before the variable display is performed, which is the target (notice target) for which the possibility of the variable display result being “big hit” etc. It is a notice effect that can give notice of the possibility of becoming In particular, the pre-read notice effect for continuously giving notice over the variable display of the decorative symbol executed a plurality of times corresponding to a plurality of special drawing games is also referred to as a continuous notice effect. In preview advance notice effect, prior to the start of the variable display to be notified, for example, based on the pending storage of the special drawing game due to the occurrence of the start winning, etc. to notice the possibility that the variable display result will be "big hit" A presentation operation for the game is started. In contrast to the pre-reading advance notice effect, the notice effect whose execution is started after the variable display to be the notice object is started is referred to as a single advance notice effect (also referred to as a single advance notice, the corresponding change advance notice or the notice during variable display) Ru.

  In this embodiment, the display portion of the first hold display in the first hold display unit 5HR and the display portion of the second hold display in the second hold display unit 5HL as an example of the pre-read advance notice effect and the display mode at the normal time By changing the display mode to a different display mode, a previewing notice effect of "hold display change" is performed, which gives notice of the possibility of becoming a "big hit" or the like in the variable display to be notified. More specifically, the display color at the display site that displays the number of stored special images so as to be specified can be a specific color (for example, any of red, green, blue, etc.) different from the predetermined color (for example, white) By doing this, it may be notified that the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" is higher than usual. In addition, by setting the display pattern in the first hold display or the second hold display to a specific pattern (for example, a cherry pattern etc.) different from that at the normal time, the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" is higher than usual. May be notified. Alternatively, by using a display mode indicating a predetermined message (for example, "secret" or the like) as the first hold display or the second hold display, it is informed that the possibility of the display color changing to the specific color is higher than usual Suggestion) It may be possible. The pending display which suggests that such a display mode is likely to change to a specific mode is also referred to as a suggested pending display. The pre-read notice effect of "pending display change" is also referred to as pending display change presentation.

  The previewing notice effect executed based on the occurrence of the start winning is executed (started) before the player can determine whether or not the notice content by the advance notice producing is realized after the occurrence of the start winning. As long as it is For example, the prefetching notice effect for informing that there is a possibility of reaching the reach state by the occurrence of a certain start winning, from at least the variable display state of the decorative symbol based on the occurrence of the start winning becomes reach state (or non reach state) What is necessary is to be executed (started) before. In addition, the pre-reading advance notice effect foretelling that the variable display result may become a "big hit" by the occurrence of a certain start winning is more than the fixed decoration symbol being stopped and displayed at least in the variable display based on the occurrence of the starting winning. What is necessary is to be executed (started) before.

  When the on-hold display change effect is executed, the display mode of the on-hold display may change or may not change. The effect that the display mode of the pending display changes among the pending display change effects is also referred to as the pending display change success effect. The effect that the display mode of the pending display does not change among the pending display change effects is also referred to as the pending display change failure effect. In addition, the on-hold display change effect includes the on-hold display change common effect. When the on-hold display change effect is executed, the on-hold display change common effect is first executed in common when changing and not changing the display mode of the on-hold display. The on-hold display change common effect is displayed on the screen of the image display 5, for example, an effect image indicating a character prepared in advance (character for change effect: for example, character CH1 shown in FIG. 15B described later). It is only necessary to include an operation effect that acts on the hold display corresponding to the variable display.

  The effect image indicating the character CH1 in the on-hold display change common effect is an example of the specific effect image. In addition, the promotion display image P etc. which are shown to FIG. 32 (C) mentioned later are also an example of a specific effect image. The effect image indicating the character CH1 may be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 continuously over multiple variable displays based on the setting according to the determination result of executing the on-hold display change effect. The effect image indicating the character CH1 to be the specific effect image may be disposed at an overlapping position on the front side with respect to the player as compared to at least a part of the effect image indicating the decorative pattern to be the identification information image. In this case, in a period in which the display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol is derived, the display mode of the effect image indicating the character CH1 to be the specific effect image is provided at the overlapping position on the front side of the effect image showing the decorative symbol. The stationary mode is used.

  The display effect of the hold display change common effect is by acting on either the first hold display in the first hold display unit 5HR or the second hold display in the second hold display unit 5HL. It may be a display effect that suggests that there is a possibility of change. With such a display effect, the speaker 8L, 8R outputs a predetermined sound effect, a part or all of the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 or the decorative LED is lit in a predetermined lighting mode, or for effect The movable member may be operated in a predetermined operation mode.

  When the on-hold display change success effect is executed after the on-hold display change common effect is executed, the display mode of the on-hold display that has been operated by the on-state effect is changed. As described above, the effect that the display mode of the on-hold display having an effect changes after the effect on the on-hold display change common effect is executed is also referred to as on-hold change effect as the first success effect. On the other hand, when the on-hold display change failure effect is executed after the on-hold display change common effect is executed, the display mode of the on-hold display that has been operated by the on-state effect is not changed. As described above, the effect that the effect display in the on-hold display change common effect is executed but the effect that the display mode of the on-hold display having the function does not change is also referred to as on-hold change change effect as the first failure effect.

  The effect of changing the display color of the hold display is also referred to as a display color change effect. An effect of changing the display mode of the hold display to a display mode indicating a predetermined message (for example, "secret" or the like) is also referred to as a special display change effect.

  When the lost symbol is stop displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is "loss", the variable display mode is "non reach" ("normal" Also included are cases where it is a loss, and cases where the variable display mode is a "reach" (also called a reach loss). When the variable display mode is "non-reach", after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, a predetermined decorative pattern combination that does not become reach without the variable display state of the decorative pattern being in the reach state (non-reach) Reach combination) is stopped (derived). When the variable display mode is "reach", after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and finally the jackpot combination is A predetermined combination (reach combination) of decorative designs is displayed as a stop (derived). The decorative pattern that constitutes the non-reach combination or the reach combination may be included in the non-specific display result together with the special symbol to be the lost pattern.

  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 101 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 having executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disable state and executes predetermined game control timer interrupt processing. The game control timer interrupt process includes, for example, a switch process, a main side error process, an information output process, a game random number update process, a special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process, and a command control process in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Includes processing to control the progress of the

  The switch process is a process of determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 through the switch circuit 110. The main side error processing is processing for diagnosing abnormality of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and enabling generation of a warning if necessary according to the result of the diagnosis. The information output process is a process of outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number updating process is a process for updating at least a part of the plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main substrate 11 side by software.

  As an example, random numbers for special display display determination, a random number MR2 for determination of a big hit type, random numbers MR2 for determination of fluctuation patterns, and random numbers MR3 for determination of fluctuation patterns are used as random numbers for gaming used on the main substrate 11 side. A random number value MR5 for determining the figure display result may be included. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result such as the special symbol in the special figure game as the "big hit". When the variable display result is "big hit", the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type determines the big hit type as any of a plurality of types such as "non-probability change", "probability change", or "probability" Is a random value used for The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as any of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random number value MR5 for determining the common drawing display result closes the second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B with the variable display result of the normal symbol in the common drawing game as "per common drawing" (normal opening State) is a random number used to determine whether or not the game ball is controlled to be in the open state (enlarged open state) which is more likely to pass (enter) at a higher frequency.

  In the special symbol process process included in the timer control process for game control, the value of the special view process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the display in the special symbol display device 4 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operation and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process processing controls 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 tilting operation setting of the movable wing in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, etc. Is a process that enables In the normal symbol process processing, as high open control associated with the time saving control, control for shortening the variation time (general variation time) of the regular symbol in the regular drawing game by the regular symbol display 20 than in the normal state or Control to improve the probability that the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "per common drawing" in the regular game in comparison with that in the normal state, the normal variable winning ball device based on the variable display result being "per common drawing" The control for making the tilt control time for performing tilt control of the movable wing in 6B longer than that in the normal state, and part or all of the control for increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 or the like. As an example, in the command control process, the effect control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponding to the settings in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After control data is set in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, the transmission of effect control commands based on the 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. 3 is a flow chart showing an example of the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S101). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in S110 to S117 according to the value of the special view process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Run.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S101 of FIG. 3 as the start winning determination process. When the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first determines based on a detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether the first start port switch 22A is on (S201). At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is on (S201; Yes), the number of first special view pending storages, which is the number of pending storages of the special view game using the first special view, For example, it is determined whether or not "4" is set (S202). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, thereby suspending the first special view. It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in S202 (S202; No), the starting opening buffer value which is the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the predetermined area (game control buffer setting unit etc.) Is set to "1" (S203).

  When the first starting opening switch 22A is off at S201 (S201; No), or when the number of the first special view reservation storage has reached the upper limit at S202 (S202; Yes), the normally variable winning ball device Based on the detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by 6B, it is determined whether the second starting opening switch 22B is on (S204). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 22B is on (S204: Yes), the second special view pending storage number, which is the pending storage number of the special view game using the second special view, has a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not it is "4" (S205). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the second hold storage count value, which is a storage value of a second hold storage count counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, to hold the second special view hold. It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. If it is determined in S205 that the number of second special view reservations is not the upper limit (S205 returns No), the starting opening buffer value is set to "2" (S206).

  After one of the processes of S203 and S206 is executed, the pending storage count value corresponding to the starting opening buffer value is updated so as to add 1 (S207). 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 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increment. In addition, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increment. In this way, when the first start condition is satisfied, the first special view reserve storage number is updated to increase by one, and when the second start condition is satisfied, the second special view reserve storage number is updated to increase by one. . At this time, the total hold storage count value, which is the storage value of the total hold storage counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to add one (S208).

  After executing the processing of S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined gaming random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (S209). As an example, in the process of S209, a random number value for determination of a special view display result from among numerical data updated by a random counter or the like provided in the random number circuit 104 or a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102. Numerical data representing a random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is extracted. Numeric data representing each random number value extracted in this way is stored as hold data at the top of the free entry in the special view hold storage unit according to the start port buffer value (S210).

  In the process of S210, for example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special view hold storage unit, while the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is Is set in the second special view reserve storage unit. The first special figure reservation storage unit is a special figure game (although the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the first start prize occurs, but has not been started yet The special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is stored as hold storage. The second special figure reservation storage unit is a special figure game that has not started yet 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 special drawing game using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored as pending storage.

  The first special view reserve storage unit is, for example, based on the establishment of the first start condition by passing (entering) the gaming ball in association with the holding number in the winning order (the detection order of gaming balls) to the first starting winning opening. The random number value MR1 for special image display result determination extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, the numerical data indicating the random pattern value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, etc. The number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The reserve data thus stored in the first special view reserve storage unit indicates that the execution of the special view game using the first special view is suspended, and the variable display result in this special view game (special view display result Whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on), whether the big hit type when the variable display result is "big hit" will be any of a plurality of types, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode (for example It becomes holding storage information which makes it possible to determine whether or not the reach effect of the super reach, etc.). As described above, the first special view reservation storage unit establishes the first start condition for executing the special view game using the first special view in the first special symbol display device 4A, but has not started yet Hold storage information of the special drawing game in the first special symbol display device 4A is stored.

  The second special view reserve storage unit is, for example, based on the establishment of the second start condition by passing (entering) the gaming ball in association with the holding number in the winning order (the detection order of gaming balls) to the second starting winning opening. The random number value MR1 for special image display result determination extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, the numerical data indicating the random pattern value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, etc. The number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The reserve data thus stored in the second special view reserve storage unit indicates that the execution of the special view game using the second special view is suspended, and the variable display result in this special view game (special view display result Whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on), whether the big hit type when the variable display result is "big hit" will be any of a plurality of types, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode (for example It becomes holding storage information which makes it possible to determine whether or not the reach effect of the super reach, etc.). As described above, the second special view storage unit holds the second start condition for executing the special view game using the second special view in the second special symbol display device 4B, but has not started yet Hold storage information of the special drawing game in the second special symbol display device 4B is stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of S210, setting for transmitting a starting opening winning combination designation command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (S211). Subsequently, a winning random number value determination process is executed (S212). Thereafter, a setting for transmitting the reserve storage number notification command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (S213). Further, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is "1" or "2" (S214). At this time, if the starting opening buffer value is "2" (S214; "2"), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (S215), and the starting winning judgment processing is performed. Finish. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "1" (S214; "1"), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (S216), Proceed to processing. As a result, even when both the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect a starting winning combination of valid gaming balls, it is possible to surely complete the processing based on the detection of both starting starting winning combinations.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S212 of FIG. 4 as random number value determination processing at the time of winning. In this embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, the special symbol display result is "big hit" in the big hit gaming state in the special symbol normal processing (S110 in FIG. 3, FIG. 8) described later. Determination of whether or not to control, determination of a variation pattern, and the like are performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the prize random number value determination process of S212 at the start winning timing detected by the game ball at the start winning opening (the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening). By determining whether it is a random number value MR1 determined to derive a big hit symbol as a special figure display result, or a random number value MR3 determined as a variation pattern in which the variable symbol state of the decorative symbol is a reach state It is judged whether there is any. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the start winning opening, whether the special image display result will be a "big hit" or not, It is predicted whether it will be in the reach state during the variable display of the symbol, and based on this prediction result, whether or not to execute the advance notice effect to be the look-ahead effect by the effect control CPU 120 etc on the side of the effect control board 12 Can be determined.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first checks pachinko gaming by, for example, checking the state of a time saving flag or a probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. The present gaming state in the machine 1 is specified (S401). More specifically, when the probability change flag is on, the gaming state is the probability change state, when the probability change flag is off and the time saving flag is on, the gaming state is time saving, and both the probability change flag and the time saving flag When it is off, it may be specified that it is in the normal state. In addition, whether or not the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit gaming state by checking the value of the special drawing process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag control unit) of the RAM 102 It should be possible to identify.

  The CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state specified in this way is a big hit in the big hit gaming state (S402). At this time, when it is determined that the jackpot is not in progress, it is further determined whether or not the high opening control according to the time reduction control is being performed in the high probability state or the short time state (S403). When it is determined in S402 that a big hit is in progress (S402; Yes), or when it is determined in S403 that a high base is in progress (S403; Yes), whether or not the starting opening buffer value is "2" It is determined (S404).

  It is shown in FIG. 4 when it is determined that the high base is not at S403 (S403; No), or when it is determined that the starting opening buffer value is "2" at S404 (S404; Yes). Various variable display contents are determined using the random number value extracted in the process of S209. In this embodiment, the variable display contents determined at the start winning combination include "big hit", "super reach determination at the time of losing", "reach determination at the time of losing", and "general at the time of losing".

  The CPU 101 sets a big hit determination range in order to determine whether or not the variable display content is “big hit”. For example, data used for determining the special view display result corresponding to the current gaming state from the specific display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance (table data for special view display result determination) Choose). In the special view display result determination table data, the range of the determination value to which the special view display result is assigned to the “big hit” may be set as the big hit determination range. This jackpot determination range is compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted in the process of S209. At this time, if the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, the variable display content is determined to be "big hit".

  If it is determined that the variable display content is not a "big hit" in response to the random value MR1 being out of the range of the big hit determination range, the super reach determination range or reach determination range at the time of losing is set. The super reach determination range and reach determination range at the time of the loss can be determined as a random pattern with reach effect including super reach or normal reach regardless of the number of special map reserve memory numbers (randomness for fluctuation pattern determination The range of the numerical value MR3) may be determined in advance.

  When variable display of special symbols or decorative symbols is started, it is prepared in advance using random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern and a variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in advance a predetermined area of the ROM 101, etc. Among the plurality of fluctuation patterns, the fluctuation pattern used in the current variable display is determined. In the fluctuation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is assigned to any of a plurality of fluctuation patterns. The CPU 103 determines the fluctuation pattern to which the determined value matching the random number value MR3 is assigned as the fluctuation pattern used in the current variable display. For example, in the variation pattern determination table used at the time of losing where the variable display result is “losing”, the assignment of the decision values to the plurality of variation patterns is performed as shown in FIG. 11 (B1) and FIG. 11 (B2). It differs according to the number of figure pending storages and the number of second special view pending storages. However, some of the determination values are assigned to the same (or the same type) variation pattern regardless of the number of first special view reservations and the number of second special views. In the table data making up such a variation pattern determination table, among the decision values assigned to the variation pattern with super reach, the range of the decision values assigned to the variation pattern with super reach regardless of the number of Toko reserves storage However, what is necessary is just to be predetermined as a super reach determination range. In addition, among the decision values assigned to the fluctuation pattern with reach effect including normal reach in the table data that constitutes the fluctuation pattern determination table, it is assigned to the fluctuation pattern with reach effect regardless of the number of Toko reserves memory The range of the determined value may be determined in advance as the reach determination range.

  FIG. 6 shows a determination example of the fluctuation pattern at the time of losing where the variable display result is “lost”. In the normal state where the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state without time saving control, a variation pattern determination table in which decision values as shown in FIG. 11 (B1) are assigned to variation patterns is used. In this case, if the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is in the range of "295" to "300", it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the number of first special view reserved memories. . On the other hand, if the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is within the range of “271” to “300”, it is uncertain whether or not it is accompanied by the super reach according to the number of first special map reservations. It is determined that the fluctuation pattern with reach effect including normal reach is determined regardless of at least the number of first special map reservation memories.

  In addition, while the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability change state or a time reduction state with time reduction control, the fluctuation pattern determination table in which the determination value as shown in FIG. Be In this case, if the random number value MR3 for determination of the variation pattern is within the range of "295" to "300", it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the number of second special view reserved memories. . On the other hand, if the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is within the range of "289" to "300", it is determined that the fluctuation pattern with normal reach is determined regardless of the number of second special view reserved memories. .

  The number of Tokushu Pending storages when the start winning combination occurs (the number of first Toko standing by storages, the number of second Tokusou holding storages) matches the number of to specials storage when the variable display is actually started However, the change may be caused by the execution of the variable display or the occurrence of a new start winning after the occurrence of the starting winning. Therefore, there is a case that the table data selected due to the difference in the number of stored special figures may not match between the determination result at the start winning combination and the determination of the variation pattern at the start of variable display. It is generally difficult to determine and predict whether or not to be determined. On the other hand, in the variation pattern determination table in this embodiment, when the variable display result is "loss", the determination value assigned to the variation pattern with at least super reach or the variation pattern with reach effect including normal reach is The common decision value is included regardless of the number of special map holding storage. Therefore, regardless of the number of special drawing reserve memories at the start winning combination or variable display start time in pachinko gaming machine 1, whether or not it is decided that it is decided to be the fluctuation pattern with super reach, reach effect including normal reach It can be determined whether or not it has been decided to be determined to be a fluctuation pattern involving.

  If the variable display result is "losing" during normal time when time saving control is not performed, the variable display contents if the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is within the range of "295" to "300". Is determined to be "super reach determination at the time of loss," and if the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is within the range of "271" to "300", the variable display content is "reach determination at the time of loss" judge. If the variable display result is "losing" during the time saving control is being performed, the variable display content is within the range of "295" to "300" if the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of "295" to "300". Is determined to be "at the time of lost reach at super reach", and if the random number knowledge MR 3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is within the range of "289" to "300", the variable display content is "at reach when reach lost" judge.

  When it is determined in S404 shown in FIG. 5 that the starting opening buffer value is not "2" but "1" (S404; No), a setting for restricting the winning determination in the process of S405 is performed (S406) ). Thus, based on the occurrence of the start winning (first starting winning) due to the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening when high opening control accompanying time saving control is performed, or in the big hit gaming state It limits so that judgment of variable display contents is not performed. Thereby, when the special view game using the second special view is executed prior to the special view game using the first special view, the first start is performed during high opening control or in the big hit gaming state. The soundness of the game can be secured by limiting the advance notice based on the winnings not to be executed.

  Thereafter, the notification contents at the time of the start winning according to the determination result in the process of S405 and the setting in the process of S406 are set (S407). According to the contents of such notification, after the setting for transmitting the at-a-time prize determination result command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (S408), the at-a-bump random number value determination process is ended.

  FIG. 7 shows a starting opening winning combination designation command (first starting opening winning combination designation command and second starting opening winning combination designation command), a holding storage number notification command (first holding storage number notification command and second holding storage number notification command), An example of setting of the winning determination result command is shown. In this embodiment, a command B100H serving as a first starting opening winning designation command and a command B200H serving as a second starting opening winning designation command are prepared in advance as the starting opening winning designation command. Note that the subscript H indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. Further, as the pending storage number notification command, a command C1XXH serving as a first pending storage number notification command and a command C2XXH serving as a second pending storage number notification command are prepared in advance. In addition, XXH shows that it is a non-specific hexadecimal number, and should just be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction | indication content by a production control command. In the pending storage number notification command, different EXT data (for example, any of 00H to 04H) is set according to the number of special views pending storage. Furthermore, a command C4XXH which is a winning determination result command is prepared in advance.

  When the game ball which has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and a starting winning (first starting winning) occurs, S202 shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied by determining that the number of first to-be-stored storages has not reached the upper limit value in the processing of 2. The first start condition is a condition for executing a special drawing game using the first special drawing by the first special symbol display device 4A. When the first start condition is satisfied, the start port buffer value is set to “1” in the process of S203 shown in FIG. 4 and then the transmission setting is performed by the process of S211, whereby the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 In response to this, a first starting opening winning combination designation command is transmitted. Further, by performing the transmission setting by the process of S408 shown in FIG. 5, the winning determination result command is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. Furthermore, by performing transmission setting by the process of S213 shown in FIG. 4 when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the first hold storage number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 Ru.

  When the game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) occurs, as shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied when it is determined in the process of S <b> 205 that the second special map storage number has not reached the upper limit value. The second start condition is a condition for executing a special drawing game using the second special drawing by the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second start condition is satisfied, the start port buffer value is set to “2” in the process of S206 shown in FIG. 4 and then the transmission setting is performed by the process of S211, whereby the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 Then, a second starting opening winning combination designation command is transmitted. Further, by performing the transmission setting by the process of S408 shown in FIG. 5, the winning determination result command is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. Furthermore, by performing transmission setting by the process of S213 shown in FIG. 4 when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the second holding memory number notification command is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 Ru.

  The effect control board 12 can detect the establishment of the first start condition by receiving the first start opening prize designation command, and detect the establishment of the second start condition by receiving the second start opening prize designation command. it can. Thus, the first starting opening winning combination designation command is an effect control command for notifying establishment of the first starting condition. The 2nd starting opening winning a prize specified command is the production control command which notifies the formation of the 2nd starting condition. The judgment result command at the time of winning is the time of the first starting winning at the time of detection of the gaming ball which has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening, and the time of detecting the gaming ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening. At the second start winning, a comparison result (judgment result at the time of winning) using a gaming random number (such as a random number value MR1 for determining the special image display result) extracted from the random number circuit 104 etc. Give notice. The first holding storage number notification command notifies the first special view holding storage number. The second holding storage number notification command notifies the second special view holding storage number. In this embodiment, the game ball passes (enters) either the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening for the first holding storage number notification command and the second holding storage number notification command, and the start winning combination is While notifying that it has occurred, it is transmitted as hold notification information specifying which of the first special map hold storage number and the second special view hold storage number has increased.

  In addition, the 1st pending storage number notification command and the 2nd pending storage number notification command correspond to the execution of the special figure game being started when either the 1st start condition or the 2nd start condition is satisfied. May be sent. Alternatively, when the number of pending storages increases, the command for adding the number of pending storages addition designation command indicating that the number of first special view pending storages or the number of second special view pending storages has increased (first pending storage number addition designation command or 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. Total pending storage number notification command to notify the total pending storage number instead of the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command or together with the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command May be sent. That is, a total pending storage number notification command may be used to notify the increase (or decrease) of the total pending storage number.

  FIG. 7 (B) exemplifies the content of notification by the prize determination result command. Among the prize determination result commands shown in FIG. 7B, command C402H, command C403H, and command C404H may be transmitted when the special figure display result determination random number value MR1 is not within the big hit determination range. The variable display result is determined to be "losing", and the winning determination result that the control condition is not controlled to the big hit gaming state is notified. On the other hand, command C401H is transmitted when the random number value MR1 for special view display result determination is within the big hit determination range, and when the variable display result is determined to be the "big hit" and controlled to the big hit gaming state The determination result (variable display content is "big hit") is notified. Command C402H is transmitted when random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination falls within the super reach determination range at the time of loss, and the result of the prize determination that the fluctuation pattern with super reach is determined at the time of loss (variable display content Notifies of “Super reach confirmed when losing”). The command C403H is transmitted when the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is within the reach determination range at the time of loss, and the winning time determination result that the fluctuation pattern with reach effect is determined at the time of loss (variable display content is Informing "when reach lost" is notified. The command C404H is transmitted when the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is neither in the super reach determination range nor in the reach determination range at the time of losing, and may not be determined as a fluctuation pattern with reach effect. The determination result (variable display content "general when lost") is notified. In this manner, whether or not the variable display result is determined to be a "big hit" or a specific variation pattern is determined using the game random number extracted at the start winning, as the determination result command at the time of winning is used. The determination result information is sent as determination result information for notifying the determination result at the time of winning.

  The special symbol normal processing of S110 shown in FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A or 4A is based on the presence or absence of the pending data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the first special view pending storage unit or the second special view pending storage unit. A determination is made as to whether or not the special drawing game is to be started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special pattern display result, whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative pattern is "big hit" Make a decision (pre-decision) before being displayed. At this time, when the variable display result is determined to be "big hit", the big hit type is determined to be any of a plurality of types. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, the finalized special symbol (big hit symbol, Missing symbol) is set. 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 variation pattern setting process of S111 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "1". The variation pattern setting process includes, for example, a process of determining the variation pattern as any one of a plurality of types based on a result of a prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is to be a "big hit". The variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is preset corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation pattern setting process, the variable display time from when the variable display of the special symbol is started to when the determined special symbol to be the variable display result is derived is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative pattern is to be "reach" when the variable display result is "loss". Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative pattern is to be "reach" by determining the change pattern when the variable display result is "loss" in the change pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "2".

  The special symbol variation process of S112 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "2". The special symbol variation process includes a process of setting for varying the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4 and a process of measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to be varied. . 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 S113 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "3". The special symbol stop processing includes processing for stopping the variation of the special symbol by the special symbol display device 4 and performing the setting for stopping and displaying the confirmed special symbol as the variable display result of the special symbol. When the finalized special symbol is stopped and displayed, a setting for transmitting a symbol determination command to the effect control board 12 is performed as an effect control command capable of specifying that the display result in the variable display is derived. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on. When the jackpot flag is on, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state based on that the special drawing display result is "big hit" is set, and the value of the special drawing process flag is Update to 4 ”. When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of S114 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "4". In this big hit opening pre-processing, on the basis of the variable display result becoming “big hit” etc., the process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and performing the setting to open the big winning opening It is included. When the big hit opening pre-processing is executed, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "5".

  The big hit open processing of 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. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "6".

  The big hit opening post process of S116 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "6". In this big hit opening post-processing, it is determined whether or not the number of times of execution of the round game with the big winning opening opened has reached a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “2” or “15” according to the big hit type) It includes processing to be performed and processing to wait until the next round game is started when the upper limit number of times has not been reached. Then, when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of round game executions reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated to

  The big hit end processing of S117 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "7". In this big hit end processing, waiting corresponding to a period in which ending effect is executed as a rendering operation to notify the end of the big hit gaming state by a rendering device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, the gaming effect lamp 9 The process includes a process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for controlling to a definite change state or a short time state according to success or failure of the definite change control condition, and the like. Then, when the setting for controlling to the definite variation state or the short time state is performed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first determines whether the number of second special view reservations is “0” (S 231). The second special figure reservation storage count is the number of reserved storages of the special view game using the second special view by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 may read the second hold storage count value and determine whether the read value is “0”.

  When the number of second special view reservations is other than "0" at S231 (S231; No), it is stored in the top area (the storage area corresponding to the suspension number "1") of the second special view suspension storage unit Numerical data indicating a predetermined random number is read out as the pending data (S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second starting winning opening is read out in the process of S209 shown in FIG. 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 S232, for example, by updating the second reserved memory number count value by decrementing the second reserved memory number count value by 1 and updating so as to decrement the second special image reserved memory number by one, The stored contents in step S2 are shifted (S233). For example, the pending data stored in the storage area (the storage area corresponding to the pending numbers "2" to "4") lower than the pending number "1" in the second special view pending storage unit is advanced by one entry each shift. Further, in the process of S233, the total pending storage number may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special feature designation buffer value, which is the storage value of the variation special feature designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to "2" (S234).

  When the number of second special view reservations is "0" at S231 (S231; Yes), it is determined whether the number of first special views storage is "0" (S235). The first special view reservation storage number is the number of suspension storages of the special view game using the first special view by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 may read the first pending storage count value and determine whether the read value is “0”. As described above, the process of S235 is executed when it is determined in S231 that the number of second special view reservations is “0”, and the number of first special views suspension storage is “0”. Determine if As a result, the special view game using the second special view starts being executed with priority over the special view game using the first special view.

  In addition, regardless of whether it is the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, if the special figure game is executed in the order in which the game balls passed (enter) the start winning opening, the first Starting area data indicating which of the starting winning hole and the second starting winning hole the game ball has passed (entered) with the holding data or separately from the holding data, in association with the holding number, a predetermined area of the RAM 102 In order to be able to specify the order in which the starting condition is satisfied, it is possible to store the special figure game corresponding to each of the reserved data.

  Subsequent to the process of S236, the first special view reserve storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the first reserve storage number count value, for example, and the first special view reserve storage unit is updated. The contents of storage in the memory are shifted (S237). For example, the pending data stored in the storage area (the storage area corresponding to the pending numbers “2” to “4”) lower than the pending number “1” in the first special view pending storage unit is advanced one entry at a time shift. In addition, in the process of S237, the total number of pending storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special feature designation buffer value is updated to "1" (S238).

  After performing any of the processes of S234 and S238, the special figure display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol is determined as either "big hit" or "loss" (S239). As an example, in the process of S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by, for example, storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is selected and set in a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination is the determination result of whether the special figure display result is "big hit" or "loss". , As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the special view display result by referring to the special view display result determination table based on numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special view display result determination read out from the variation random number buffer. When the special figure display result is determined to be the "big hit" in the process of S239, the display result of the special symbol derived in the special figure game becomes the big hit design as the specific display result, and the variable display of the decorative pattern After the display result derived in step S1 becomes a finalized combination symbol of the big hit combination, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player. In this manner, by executing the processing of S239, the CPU 103 can determine whether or not to control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

  In the process of S239, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a definite change state and a definite change control is being performed, a special figure display is displayed at a higher rate than when a definite change control is not performed in a normal state or a short time state. The result is determined to be a "big hit". The definite change state is started by, for example, the positive change flag being set to the ON state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is either “positive change” or “probable” by the big hit end processing of S117 shown in FIG. Ru. When in the definite change state, the special view display result is more likely to be a "big hit" and more likely to be a big hit gaming state than when the positive change control is not performed in the normal state or the time saving state.

  The CPU 103 determines whether the special map display result determined by the process of S239 is a "big hit" (S240). If the special view display result is determined to be "big hit" (S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (S241). Also, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (S 242). As an example, in the process of S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 or the like is selected, and is set in the use table for deciding the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value for jackpot type determination depends on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure It may be assigned to the decision result of which type to use. The CPU 103 may determine the big hit type by referring to the big hit type determination table based on numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type read from the random number buffer for variation.

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

  If the special figure display result is not a "big hit" in S240 (S240; No) or after executing the process of S243, a finalized special symbol to be a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined (S244 ). As an example, when it is determined in S240 that the special figure display result is not a "big hit", a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a finalized special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in S240 that the special figure display result is "big hit", one of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of big hit symbols according to the determination result of the big hit type in S242 It may be decided on the finalized special symbol.

  After executing the processing of S244, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "1" (S245), and the special symbol normal processing is ended. When the value of the special processing process flag is updated to “1” in S245, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the fluctuation pattern setting process of S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  When the number of reserved memories of the special view game using the first special view at S235 is "0" (S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (S246), the special symbol normal processing is performed. finish. 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.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S111 of FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether the big hit flag is on (S261). Then, if the big hit flag is on (S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special view display result is "big hit" is determined (S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (S261; No), the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the lost time when the special view display result is "lost" is determined (S263).

  In the process of S262, for example, the big hit variation pattern is determined using the big hit variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 or the like. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, it is sufficient if a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is assigned to the fluctuation pattern determination result. The CPU 103 coped with the case where the variable display result is "big hit" by referring to the big hit variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination read out from the variation random number buffer. The variation pattern may be determined. Further, in the process of S263, for example, the fluctuation pattern at the time of losing is determined using the loss fluctuation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, for example. In the loss variation pattern determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination may be allocated to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 coped with the case where the variable display result is "loss" by referring to the loss variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination read out from the variation random number buffer. The variation pattern may be determined.

  FIG. 10 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special figure display result) is "loss", the variable display state of the decorative symbol is "not reach" not to be reach state and it is "reach state" A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each case of "reach" and corresponding to a case where the variable display result (special figure display result) is "big hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is "non-reach" is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as non-reach loss variation pattern), and the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is "reach" , Reach fluctuation pattern (also referred to as reach loss fluctuation pattern). The non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the loss fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is called a big hit variation pattern. The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which reach effect in normal reach is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which reach effect in super reach is performed.

  FIG. 11 shows a determination example of the big hit fluctuation pattern and the lost fluctuation pattern. In the process of S262 shown in FIG. 9, for example, the fluctuation pattern at the time of a big hit is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. 11 (A). In the example shown in FIG. 11A, any of the fluctuation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-3 and the fluctuation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4 is used at a predetermined ratio as the fluctuation pattern at the time of a big hit. To be determined. In the process of S263 shown in FIG. 9, when it is a normal time when the time saving control is not performed, for example, the fluctuation pattern at the time of losing is determined at a ratio as shown in FIG. 11 (B1). Further, in the process of S263 shown in FIG. 9, when the time reduction control is being performed, the fluctuation pattern at the time of the loss is determined, for example, at a ratio as shown in FIG. 11 (B2). In the process of S263, it is determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative pattern is to be the reach state when the variable display result is "loss" by determining the fluctuation pattern at the time of the loss. In addition, it may be determined whether or not to be in the reach state when the variable display result is “loss” by processing separate from the determination of the fluctuation pattern.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, the determined values assigned to the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect in the super reach, such as the fluctuation pattern PB3-1 to the fluctuation pattern PB3-4, are the fluctuation pattern PA3-1 to the fluctuation pattern It is set so that it may become more than the decision value allocated with respect to the fluctuation pattern with reach production in normal reach like PA3-3. On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 11 (B1) and FIG. 11 (B2), the determination value assigned to the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect in normal reach, such as fluctuation pattern PA2-1 to fluctuation pattern PA2-3, fluctuates It is set so that it may become more than the decision value allocated to the fluctuation pattern with reach production in super reach, such as pattern PB2-1-fluctuation pattern PB2-4. As a result, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect in the super reach is performed, the possibility (big hit expectation) of the variable display result becoming “big hit” is enhanced.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 11 (B1), a determination value to be assigned to a different change pattern is included depending on whether the number of first special view reservations is 0, 1 or 2 or more. As a specific example, if the first special figure reservation storage number is 0, the determination value in the range of “151” to “180” is allocated to the variation pattern PA1-1, and the first special view reservation storage number is 1 If it is, it is allocated to fluctuation pattern PA1-2, and if the number of first special view reservation memories is 2 or more, it is allocated to fluctuation pattern PA1-3. By such setting, it is possible to make the average variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol different according to the number of first special image holding storages. In particular, when the number of first special view reservations is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (for example, "2"), the average variable display time should be shorter than when the number of first special views is less than the predetermined value. It is only necessary to assign a determined value to each variation pattern so that During normal time when time saving control is not performed, it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) the second starting winning opening, and the frequency of executing a special figure game using the second special figure is low. Therefore, when the start condition of the special view game using the second special view is satisfied, regardless of the second special view hold storage number, the first special view hold storage number is a predetermined value (for example, "0"). The determination of the fluctuation pattern may be performed with reference to the same table data as in FIG. Alternatively, regardless of the number of second special view pending storages when the start condition of the special view game using the second special view is satisfied, reference is made to table data corresponding to the number of first special views pending storage at that time. The determination of the variation pattern may be performed. Alternatively, in response to the special view game using the second special view being executed with priority over the special view game using the first special view, FIG. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to table data different from B1) in the assignment of the determination value. Alternatively, when the start condition of the special view game using the second special view is satisfied, the "first special view pending storage number" shown in FIG. 11 (B1) is replaced with "the second special view pending storage number", The determination of the fluctuation pattern may be performed with reference to table data corresponding to the second special map reserve storage number.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 11 (B2), a determination value to be assigned to a different change pattern is included depending on whether the second special view reservation storage number is 0, 1 or 2 or more. With such a setting, it is possible to make the average variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol different according to the number of second special drawing reservations. In particular, when the number of second special view reservations is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (for example, "2"), the average variable display time should be shorter than when the number of second special views pending storage is less than a predetermined value It is only necessary to assign a determined value to each variation pattern so that While the time saving control is being performed, the game ball easily passes (enters) the second starting winning opening, and the frequency of executing a special figure game using the second special figure is high. When the special drawing game using the second special drawing is executed prior to the special drawing game using the first special drawing, the special drawing game using the second special drawing is repeated if the time is short There is a high possibility of being executed, and the frequency of executing the special drawing game using the first special drawing is low. Then, when the start condition of the special view game using the first special view is satisfied, the second special view reservation storage number is zero. Therefore, when the start condition of the special view game using the first special view is satisfied, regardless of the first special view hold storage number, the second special view hold storage number is a predetermined value (for example, "0"). The determination of the fluctuation pattern may be performed with reference to the same table data as in FIG. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined with reference to table data having a different assignment of decision value from that of FIG. 11 (B2) regardless of the number of first special image storages. Alternatively, when the start condition of the special view game using the first special view is satisfied, the “second special view pending storage number” shown in FIG. 11 (B2) is replaced with “first special view pending storage number”, The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data corresponding to the first special map reservation storage number.

  After performing any of the processes of S262 and S263, a special figure fluctuation time which is a variable display time of the special symbol is set (S264). Special figure fluctuation time that is the variable display time of the special symbol, from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the time it is derived derived display of the finalized special symbol to be the variable display result (special figure display result) It is. As shown in FIG. 10, the special figure fluctuation time is predetermined corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. Therefore, the special pattern fluctuation time is determined by determining the fluctuation pattern in the processing of S262 and S263. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived by setting the special figure fluctuation time.

  Subsequent to the process of S264, the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B In order to start any one of the special drawing games for which is established, the setting for starting the change of the special symbol is performed (S265). As an example, if the variation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

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

  The first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command use the fluctuation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. It is an effect control command which designates the fluctuation start in the special figure game which has The first change start command and the second change start command are also simply referred to as a change start command. The fluctuation pattern designation command is variably displayed on the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game. This is an effect control command for specifying a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for specifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

  After the process of S266 is performed, the value of the special process process flag is updated to "2" (S267), and the variation pattern setting process is ended. The special symbol process of S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs by updating the value of the special view process flag to “2” in S267.

  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 shown in FIG. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (S51), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets CTC (counter (counter / Register setting of timer circuit. Thereafter, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (S52). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the register setting of CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (S52: No), the process waits.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command 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, a control signal serving as an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 Capture The effect control command fetched at this time is stored, for example, in a effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. 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 (S52: Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be in the off state, and command analysis processing is executed (S54). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main substrate 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are read out. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  As an example, in the command analysis process, when there is a reception command stored in the effect control command reception buffer, it is determined which of the effect control commands is received by checking the MODE data of the reception command or the like. . At this time, when the first starting opening winning combination designation command and the winning judgment result command and the first hold storage number notification command are received, the first area provided in the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control buffer setting unit) is provided. The first start opening winning combination designation command and the first hold storage number notification command are sequentially stored in the storage area having the smallest pending display number which is the buffer number among the free areas in the start winning command buffer. On the other hand, when the second reserve storage number notification command is received together with the second start opening winning combination designation command, the second start winning combination command buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control buffer setting unit) of RAM 122 Among them, the second start opening winning combination designation command and the second hold storage number notification command are sequentially stored in the storage area having the smallest hold display number which is the buffer number.

  The first start winning command buffer is associated with one set of effect control commands (first start opening winning combination designation command and first hold storage number notification command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first start winning. A storage area is secured for storage. According to the reception order, the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command received when the first start winning occurs, and stores the storage area corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” of the first start win command buffer. Store in order from the top of the free space in. The hold display number in the first start winning command buffer corresponds to the first special view hold storage number.

  The second start winning command buffer is associated with one set of effect control commands (a second starting opening winning designation command and a second pending storage number notification command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of a second start winning. A storage area is secured for storage. According to the reception order, the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command received when the second start winning occurs, and stores the storage area corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” of the second start win command buffer. Store in order from the top of the free space in. The hold display number in the second start winning command buffer corresponds to the second special view hold storage number.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed (S55). In the effect control process, for example, various operations such as display operation of effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 and the light emitting body such as decorative LED The control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device is determined, determined, set, and the like according to the rendering control command or the like transmitted from the main substrate 11. Subsequent to the effect control process, the effect random number updating process is executed (S56), and software updates numerical data representing the effect random number counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 as various random number values used for effect control. Do.

  Subsequently, when an abnormality notification command included in the effect control command is received from the main substrate 11, an error notification process (S57) is performed to notify the occurrence of an abnormality according to the command. In the error notification process, for example, under the control of the CPU 120 for effect control, an error image for notifying the occurrence of an abnormality is displayed on the image display device 5, and sound for notifying the occurrence of the abnormality is received from the speakers 8L and 8R. Make it output. After execution of the error notification process, the process returns to S52.

  The error image may be displayed over the entire display area of the image display device 5 (full screen display) as shown in FIG. 17 (D1) described later, or may be displayed in FIG. 17 (D2). As shown, it may be displayed in a part of the display area of the image display device 5 (partial display). Further, for example, if the abnormality notification command indicates an abnormal winning, an error image is displayed in the form of a full screen display, and the abnormality notification command indicates a dropout error (the game ball stored in the lower plate has a prescribed amount The display mode of the error image may be changed according to the type (level of severity) of the error, such as displaying in the form of a partial display, in the case of indicating the error when exceeding).

  In this embodiment, the error image is not erased from the image display device 5 until the error indicated by the abnormality notification command is eliminated. Therefore, the error image is not erased during the derivation display of the variable display result (see FIG. 17 (D2)), and the display of the error image is prioritized over the display of the adjustment result image R described later. . Further, in this embodiment, although the volume as the rendering effect can be adjusted by the operation of the player as described later, the error sound can not be adjusted with the initial setting. This makes it possible to prevent the player or the game store clerk from noticing the occurrence of an error despite the occurrence of an error.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 13, first, a character display process for change effect is executed (S162). The change effect character display process is for displaying on the screen of the image display device 5 an effect image showing the character in the on-hold display change common effect based on the setting according to the determination result of executing the on-hold display change effect Includes processing. In addition, the character display process for change effect is a process of determining whether or not the change start command (the first change start command or the second change start command) transmitted from the main substrate 11 or the symbol determination command has been received. And a process for controlling the display of the effect image showing the character according to the determination result of.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the character display process for change effect performed in S162 of FIG. In the character display process for change effect shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 120 for effect control first determines whether the character is being displayed (S601). For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the character is being displayed when the effect image indicating the character CH1 (character for change effect) shown in FIG. Just do it.

  If the character is not being displayed at S601 (S601; No), it is determined whether or not there is a setting for a change effect (S602). For example, if the effect control CPU 120 specifies the storage contents of the pending display change pattern and the change presentation timing pattern in the pending display data storage unit, and information corresponding to the determination result of executing the pending display change presentation is stored, It may be determined that there is a setting of change presentation. When there is no setting of the change effect (S602; No), the character display process for change effect is ended.

  If there is a setting of the change effect at S602 (S602; Yes), after performing control to start the display on the screen of the image display device 5 for the effect image showing the change effect character (S603), The character display process for change effect is ended. In the process of S603, the CPU 120 for effect control may change the display mode of the character for change effect depending on the determination result as to whether or not the decorative symbol is being variably displayed. Whether or not the decorative symbol is being variably displayed may be specified from the value of the rendering process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as the rendering control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. More specifically, when the value of the effect process flag is "2", it may be determined that the decorative symbol is being variably displayed. On the other hand, when the value of the effect process flag is other than "2", it may be determined that variable display of the decorative symbol is not in progress. When it is determined that the decorative symbol is being variably displayed, a display control command instructing to set the display mode of the change effect character to the action mode is output to VDP of the display control unit 123, for example. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol is not being performed, a display control command instructing the display mode of the character for change effect to be a stationary mode is output to VDP of the display control unit 123, for example.

  The action mode is a display position, size, rotation amount, movement direction, movement speed, movement amount, or part of shape, pattern or color of the change effect character according to the animation pattern prepared in advance. All may be the display mode of the change display (operation display) that changes with the passage of time. The change of the character for change presentation according to the animation pattern may be repeated at a predetermined cycle. With respect to such an action mode, the still mode may be a display mode of a still display in which the change effect character does not change even as time passes. In contrast to the stationary mode, the action mode is also referred to as the non-stationary mode or the behavioral mode.

  The effect image showing the change effect character whose display is started by execution of the process of S603 is a character used for an effect effect in the on-hold display change effect etc. Is an image showing By performing the process of S603, the effect image indicating the change effect character can start to be displayed even before variable display in which the on-hold display change effect is executed is started. In this case, the effect image indicating the change effect character can be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 over a plurality of variable displays.

  If the character is being displayed at S601 (S601; Yes), it is determined whether it is a predetermined display end timing (S604). The display end timing is, for example, when the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state, or when the execution of the reach effect in the super reach is started, the execution of the on-hold display change effect by the on-hold display change pattern is finished. Any timing may be used as long as a predetermined display end condition for change effect characters is satisfied. If it is the display end timing (S604; Yes), the control for ending the display on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed for the effect image indicating the character CH1 to be the change effect character (S605), and then the change is made. The effect character display process ends.

  When it is not the fluctuation end timing (S604; No), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation start command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received (S606). In the process of S606, when any of the first change start command and the second change start command is received, it may be determined that the change start command has been received. If the change start command has been received (S606: Yes), after setting is made to start the display control during change (S607), the character display process for change effect is ended. In the process of S607, for example, as in the case where it is determined that the decorative symbol is being variably displayed in the process of S603, the display control command instructing the display mode of the character for change presentation to be the action mode is displayed It may be output to the VDP of the unit 123. Thereby, the display mode of the effect image indicating the character for change effect can be set to the action mode, triggered by the reception of the change start command capable of specifying the start of the variable display.

  When the change start command is not received at S606 (S606; No), it is determined whether the symbol determination command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received (S608). If the symbol determination command has not been received (S 608; No), the character display process for change effect is ended. On the other hand, when the symbol determination command is received (S 608; Yes), after setting is made to start display control at symbol determination (S 609), the character display process for change effect is ended. In the process of S609, for example, as in the case where it is determined not to be in the variable display of the decorative symbol in the process of S603, the display control command instructing the display mode of the character for change effect to be a stationary mode is displayed It may be output to the VDP of the unit 123. As a result, in the period in which the display result in the variable display is derived, the display mode of the effect image indicating the character for change effect can be set to the stationary mode.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of specific settings for displaying various images on the screen of the image display device 5. FIG. 15A shows a configuration example of a Z value setting table for allocating Z values to a plurality of display layers. FIG. 15B shows an arrangement example of display layers based on the setting of the Z value by the Z value setting table. In this embodiment, the plurality of layers include an error display layer, a small symbol display layer, an adjustment result image display layer, a full screen notice display layer, a change effect display layer, a decorative pattern display layer, and a symbol notice display layer. ing. In the error display layer, an effect image of the error display is drawn. In the small symbol display layer, an effect image indicating a small symbol variably displayed in the small symbol display area 5V is drawn. In the adjustment result image display layer, when the volume is adjusted, an adjustment result image R indicating the adjustment result of the volume is drawn. In the full screen advance display layer, an image of a full screen advance display used for full screen advance presentation is drawn. In the change effect display layer, an effect image indicating a character or the like used in the on-hold display change effect is drawn. In the decorative symbol display layer, an effect image showing an decorative symbol variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" is drawn. The image of the symbol notice display used in the symbol notice effect is drawn on the symbol notice display layer. The image of the symbol notice display may be a notice notice related to the decorative symbol. In this embodiment, for example, an image G of a display mode such as an aura (backlight) of the decorative symbol located around the decorative symbol And In the image data of the effect image drawn on each display layer, a Z value which is a depth value used when drawing each effect image in a superimposed manner is set. An error display layer, a small symbol display layer, an adjustment result image display layer, a full screen notice display layer, a change effect display layer, a decorative symbol display layer by setting the Z value by the Z value setting table as shown in FIG. The Z value of the effect image drawn on each of the symbol notice display layers is different depending on the display layer on which the effect image is drawn.

  For example, when the image data read from the CGROM is written to a frame buffer of the VRAM or the like, the VDP of the display control unit 123 may determine the priority by performing a comparison operation of the Z value. Then, the image data of the effect image having a small Z value is written to the frame buffer in preference to the image data of the effect image having a large Z value. As a result, the effect image drawn on the display layer to which a small value is assigned as the Z value has higher priority than the effect image drawn to the display layer to which a large value is assigned as the Z value, and the player sees forward Can be placed on the side.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, by setting the Z value so that the error image display layer is disposed on the front side, the priority of the error image (see FIGS. 17D1 and 17D2). Is made higher than the other effect images. In the small symbol display layer, the Z value is set so as to be disposed on the front side next to the error display layer as viewed from the player. Therefore, even when a display effect by displaying an arbitrary effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 is executed, variable display of a small symbol in the small symbol display area 5V is always performed unless it overlaps the error image. It becomes visible to the player. Further, the Z value is set so that the adjustment result image display layer is disposed on the front side next to the small symbol display layer. As a result, the adjustment result image R indicating the adjustment result of the volume can be arranged at an overlapping position on the front side of the image of the full screen preview display and the effect image indicating the decorative pattern. Further, the Z value is set such that the full screen preview display layer is disposed on the front side of the decorative symbol display layer. As a result, the full screen preview image used in the full screen preview effect can be disposed at an overlapping position on the front side of the effect image indicating the decorative pattern, and the decorative pattern can be hidden. Note that the Z value may be set such that the full screen preview display layer is disposed on the front side of the adjustment result image display layer. In addition, the change effect display layer is set behind the small symbol display layer, but the Z value is set so as to be disposed forward of the decorative symbol display layer. Thus, the effect image used in the on-hold display change effect can be arranged at an overlapping position on the front side of the effect image showing the decorative pattern. As described above, the effect image indicating the change effect character can be arranged at an overlapping position on the front side of the effect image indicating the decorative design to be the identification information image. Also, in the symbol notice display layer, the Z value is set so as to be arranged next to the decorative symbol display layer. Thereby, the symbol notice image used in the symbol notice effect can be arranged at the overlapping position on the rear side of the effect image showing the decoration pattern, and the display for decorating the decoration pattern from behind (for example, the aura display of the decoration pattern) )It can be performed.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect setting process performed in S163 of FIG. In this embodiment, by executing the effect setting process described below, during the game (see FIG. 17 (A1), (A2)) and during the customer waiting demonstration display (see FIG. 17 (B)), By the adjustment operation of the player, it is possible to adjust the volume as a rendering effect. In addition, when the volume is adjusted, an adjustment result image R indicating the adjustment result of the volume is displayed in a predetermined area of the image display device 5 in a state of being superimposed on the effect image or the demonstration image. The adjustment result image R is displayed, for example, in the form of a bar graph display that increases or decreases in the left-right direction, as shown in FIGS. 17A1, 17A2, 17B, and 17C. The mode of the adjustment result image R is arbitrary as long as the player or the like can recognize the current volume, and may be a mode of displaying numerical values or characters corresponding to the volume, a circle graph mode, or the like.

  In this embodiment, in the menu mode, the item “volume control” is selected from the menu screen (see FIG. 17 (C1)) and the volume adjustment mode is selected (see FIG. 17 (C2)). It is possible to adjust the volume only when the While the volume adjustment mode is selected, the adjustment result image R is always displayed. Further, as described later, in response to the reception of the predetermined operation during the display of the customer waiting demo, the display of the customer waiting demo is switched to the menu mode.

  When the effect setting process shown in FIG. 16 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the menu mode is being executed (S701). For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the menu mode is being executed if the menu mode in-progress flag is on, and determines that the menu mode is not being executed if the on-state flag is off. The menu mode in-progress flag is set to the on state in S662, which will be described later, and is cleared to the off state in S661 (see FIG. 19).

  When the menu mode is not being executed (S701; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the adjustment result image display flag is in the on state (S702). The adjustment result image display flag is set to the on state in S708 or S715 described later, and cleared to the off state in S704 and S712.

  When the adjustment result image display flag is in the on state (S702; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether a predetermined period T1 which has been determined in advance has passed since the adjustment operation reception time (S703). Here, the adjustment operation (adjustment operation) is an operation performed by the player using, for example, operation means such as the stick controller 31A, and in this embodiment, is an operation for adjusting the volume as a rendering effect. . The player adjusts the sound volume from within a predetermined range (for example, six steps of 1 to 6) by, for example, tilting the stick controller 31A to the left and right, and the volume at the time of stopping the tilting operation is It is determined as the volume as the adjustment result.

  Note that the volume determining operation may be performed by pushing and pulling the trigger button of the stick controller 31A separately from the adjusting operation, or pressing the push button 31B. Further, the operation means for adjusting the volume is not limited to the stick controller 31A, and may be a cross button or a dial-type operation means not shown. Further, instead of the operation means, a non-contact type sensor (for example, a photo sensor or the like) may be used, and adjustment of the rendering effect may be possible by the adjustment operation of the player detected by the sensor.

  The predetermined period T1 is predetermined as a display period of the adjustment result image R indicating the adjustment result of the sound volume. The predetermined period T1 is arbitrary as long as it is an appropriate period for the player to confirm the adjustment result, and is set to about several seconds (for example, 2 to 10 seconds) in this embodiment. Note that whether or not the predetermined period T1 has elapsed from the adjustment operation acceptance time corresponds to the predetermined period T1 by a predetermined timer, for example, when it is determined that the adjustment operation is present (S706; Yes) in S706 described later. A value may be set and it may be determined whether the timer has timed out.

  Note that the adjustment operation (adjustment operation) may be an operation for adjusting the display luminance (light amount) of the image display device 5 or the effect effect lamp as the effect. The adjustment result image R may indicate the adjustment result of the luminance. Moreover, according to the adjustment operation, at least one of the volume and the brightness may be adjustable. Further, the predetermined period for displaying the adjustment result image according to the volume and the predetermined period for displaying the adjustment result image according to the luminance may be set to the same length, or set to different lengths. It may be done.

  In S703, if the predetermined period T1 has elapsed since the adjustment operation acceptance time (S703; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 erases the adjustment result image R from the image display device 5, and turns off the adjustment result image display flag. Clear to state (S704). By the process of S704, when a predetermined period T1 has elapsed from the adjustment operation during the game or during the demonstration display, the adjustment result image R is erased. Subsequent to the process of S704, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of S706. Further, the process of S706 is executed also in the case of No determination in the processes of S702 and S703.

  In S701, if the menu mode is being executed (S701; Yes), if the volume adjustment mode is being selected (S705; Yes), the processing of S706 is executed. For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the volume adjustment mode is selected if the volume adjustment mode selection flag is on, and determines that the volume adjustment mode is not selected if the flag is off. Note that the volume adjustment mode selection flag is set to the on state in S664, which will be described later, and cleared to the off state in a predetermined case. For example, when a mode other than the volume adjustment is selected while the menu mode is being executed, or when the menu mode execution flag is turned off, the volume adjustment mode selection flag is cleared to the off state. When the volume adjustment mode is selected (S705; Yes), the adjustment result image R is always displayed without passing through the process of S704. In addition, even during the demonstration display, the adjustment result image R may not be erased even after the predetermined period T1. Even when the menu mode is being executed (S701; Yes), when the volume adjustment mode is not selected (S705; No), the rendering effect setting process is ended.

  In S706, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an adjustment operation has been performed. For example, when the operation signal from the stick controller 31A (for example, the operation signal indicating the tilting operation in the left and right direction) is input, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the adjusting operation is present (S706; Yes), and performs the adjusting operation. The corresponding volume setting value is stored in the setting value storage area provided in the RAM 122 (S 707). Also in the process of S707, the volume setting value for the error sound stored in the setting value storage area provided in the RAM 122 is not changed, and remains as the initial setting value.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to display the adjustment result image R notifying of the volume setting value according to the adjustment operation, and sets the adjustment result image display flag to the on state (S708). If the adjustment result image R is already being displayed (Yes in S702, the process changes to No in S703, and Yes in S706, the adjustment result image for notifying of the volume setting value according to the current adjustment operation) R is displayed on the image display device 5 (updating from the adjustment result image R according to the previous adjustment operation) and the adjustment result image display flag is kept in the on state.

  After execution of the process of S708 or when it is determined that there is no adjustment operation in the process of S706 (S706; No), the process of S710 is performed.

  In S710, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the variable display result derivation display period T2 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a “derivation display period”). For example, the effect control CPU 120 is turned on when processing for causing a complete stop display (derivative display) as a final stop symbol to be a variable display result of the decorative symbol is started in the variable display effect processing described later. It is determined whether or not it is the derived display period T2 based on a flag that is set to 0 and cleared to the off state when the process ends. The derived display period T2 corresponds to the display period of the final stop symbol which is the result of the variable symbol display of the decorative symbol, and is set to about several seconds (for example, 0.5 to 1 second). Therefore, in this embodiment, the derived display period T2 is shorter than the above-described predetermined period T1. The derived display period T2 may not be constant. For example, the derived display period T2 may be set so as to be shorter in the time saving state than in the normal state.

  If it is the derivation display period T2 of the variable display result (S710; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the adjustment result image display flag is on (S711), and if it is on (S711; Yes), erase the adjustment result image R, and clear the adjustment result image display flag to the off state (S712). As a result, even if the predetermined period T1 has not elapsed from the adjustment operation, the adjustment result image R is erased in the derived display period T2 (see FIGS. 18A and 18B described later).

  On the other hand, when it is not the derivation display period T2 of the variable display result (S710; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the adjustment result image display flag is on (S713). If it is off, that is, if the adjustment result image R is not displayed (S713; No), the processing of S714 is executed.

  In the process of S714, the CPU for effect control 120 determines whether or not the variable display derivation display period T2 has elapsed and is within the predetermined period T1 (whether the predetermined period T1 has not elapsed). When the derivation display period T2 has passed and it is within the predetermined period T1 (S714; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 returns and displays the adjustment result image R (redisplays it), and turns on the adjustment result image display flag. The state is set (S715). Thereby, even if the adjustment result image R is erased in the process of S712, it is not the derived display period T2 (S710; No), but the derived display period T2 has passed but it is within the predetermined period T1 (S714; Yes) As shown in FIG. 18 (B), the adjustment result image R is returned and displayed on.

  If YES at S713, NO at S705, S711, or S714, or after S712 or S715, the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect setting process.

  When the adjustment result image R is erased in the derived display period T2, the adjustment operation is invalidated or the volume setting according to the adjustment operation is invalidated without passing through the processing of S706 or S707. May be Further, the volume setting value stored in the setting value storage area provided in the RAM 122 may be configured to return to the default (initial setting value) at a predetermined timing. The predetermined timing may be, for example, after a specific fluctuation, after a fluctuation has been performed a specific number of times, a customer demonstration display return timing, or when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restarted. Further, a plurality of types of predetermined periods T1 having different lengths may be prepared, and may be used for each gaming state, for example. For example, in the time saving state, the predetermined period may be 10 seconds, and in the normal state, the predetermined period may be 5 seconds.

  Here, a main example in the case where the adjustment result image R is erased in the derived display period T2 will be described with reference to timing charts of FIGS. 18 (A) and 18 (B). As shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, the predetermined period T1 becomes the display period of the adjustment result image R from the time when the latest adjustment operation is performed, but at least a part of the predetermined period T1 and the derivation display period T2 Are overlapped, the adjustment result image R is deleted (corresponding to S712). The example shown in FIG. 18A is a case where the derived display period T2 overlaps the rear end of the predetermined period T1, and in this case, the adjustment result image R is not displayed until the next adjustment operation is performed. On the other hand, the example shown in FIG. 18B is the case where the derivation display period T2 is within the predetermined period T1, and in this case, when the derivation display period T2 ends, the adjustment result image R is displayed again (S715) (Equivalent), the display is continued until the predetermined period T1 elapses. Although not shown, when the derived display period T2 overlaps with the front end of the predetermined period T1, the adjustment result image R is displayed after the end of the derived display period T2. As described above, according to this embodiment, since the adjustment result image R is erased in the derived display period T2, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the recognizability of the derived variable display result.

  FIG. 17A1 is a display example of the adjustment result image R during the game. During the game, the adjustment result image R is displayed on the lower right end of the image display device 5. And in this embodiment, the display area of the adjustment result image R is a display area Ar of the decorative pattern (an area including the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R) as shown in FIG. 17 (A1). It overlaps with part of the FIG. 17A2 is a display example of the adjustment result image R particularly during the preview of the full screen, and the adjustment result image R is displayed overlapping on the preview display of the full screen. The adjustment result image R may not be displayed during the preview of the full screen. If the adjustment result image R is displayed in such a presentation period, it may be considered that the interest of the full screen advance presentation effect may be reduced. Therefore, the adjustment result image R may not be displayed during the full screen advance notice. Or adjustment may not be possible.

  FIG. 17B is a display example of the adjustment result image R during demonstration display (during customer waiting demonstration display). During demonstration display, as shown in the figure, for example, when an image indicating that a customer demonstration such as “during demonstration display” is being performed is displayed on the image display device 5 and the adjustment operation is performed. The adjustment result image R is superimposed on the demonstration display image.

  FIG. 17C1 is a display example of the menu screen in the menu mode. In this embodiment, in the menu mode, there is a volume adjustment mode selection operation by the player, and the volume adjustment is possible only when the screen is switched to the volume adjustment mode selection example shown in FIG. 17 (C2). It has become. Selection of an item in the menu mode can be made by, for example, tilting operation of the stick controller 31A, and the trigger button of the stick controller 31A is pushed or pulled while selecting the item of “volume adjustment”, or the push button 31B By pressing or the like, the screen changes to a screen in which the volume adjustment mode is selected as shown in FIG. 17 (C2). The operation means for item selection is not limited to the stick controller 31A, but may be a cross button (not shown). The display mode of the adjustment result image R may be different between the game shown in FIG. 17 (A1) and (A2) and the volume adjustment mode selection shown in FIG. 17 (C2). For example, when the volume adjustment mode is selected, the adjustment result image R may be displayed larger than in the game, or may be displayed at the center of the image display device 5 or the like.

  FIGS. 17D1 and 17D2 are examples of error images that can be displayed in the error notification process (S57) as described above, and in this embodiment, the error image is (i) a variable display result. It is not deleted even during the derivation display, and (ii) is displayed with priority over the adjustment result image R.

  After the rendering effect setting process is performed in S163 shown in FIG. 13, for example, the following S170 to S175 are performed according to the value of the rendering process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as the rendering control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Select and execute one of the following processing.

  The variable display start waiting process of S170 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0". This variable display start waiting process starts variable display of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first change start command or the second change start command from the main board 11 is received. And the like. Then, when the first change start command or the second change start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1".

  The variable display start setting process of S171 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of the special symbol in the special drawing game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform the variable display of the decoration pattern in and various other effect operations, it includes the process of determining the finalized decoration pattern and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of special symbol and the kind of display result etc. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2".

  The variable display effect process of S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the variable display effect processing, the CPU for effect control 120 controls various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 Are included to perform various effect control during variable display of the decorative symbol. In addition, during the variable display effect processing, in response to receiving the symbol determination command transmitted from the main substrate 11, etc., the finalized display of the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol as the variable display result of the decorative symbol A process of (derivative display) is included. In addition, in response to the end code being read out from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized display (derivative display) of the finalized decorative symbol may be made. In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command has elapsed, the effect control board 12 side autonomously without the effect control command from the main board 11 It is possible to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol on the final display and to fix the variable display result. After such effect control, etc., the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

  In S173, the process for waiting for a special figure is a process that is executed when the value of the rendering process flag is "3." In the special-image-per-wait process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the effect processing when the attacker is open. On the other hand, when the effect control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "lost", and the value of the effect process flag is initialized Update to the value "0".

  The processing at S2 when the attacker is open is processing performed when the value of the rendering process flag is "4". In the attack process opening time, the CPU 120 for effect control sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the setting content on the screen of the image display device 5 And outputting voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13 and outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 It controls various rendering operations during a predetermined period in which the special winning opening door as an attacker is in an open state, such as turning on, turning off, or blinking a decorative LED. For example, in response to the hit end designation command from the main substrate 11 being received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process in the attack process open time attack process.

  The ending effect process of S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "5". In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the setting content on the screen of the image display device 5 or Output voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and output a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 for the game effect lamp 9 or decoration The various effects control at the end of the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the LED, is executed.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S170 of FIG. 13 as the variable display start waiting process. In the variable display start waiting process, first, the CPU for effect control 120 determines whether or not the fluctuation pattern designation command reception flag is in the on state (S651). If the fluctuation pattern designation command reception flag is on (S651; Yes), the fluctuation pattern designation command reception flag is cleared to the off state (S652). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the value "1" corresponding to the variable display start setting process (S171) (S653).

  If the variation pattern specification command reception flag is not on (ie, no variation pattern specification command has been received) (S651: No), is the CPU for effect control 120 displaying a customer waiting demonstration (waiting customer demonstration)? It is determined whether or not (S654). Note that whether or not the customer waiting demo is being displayed may be determined based on, for example, a customer waiting demo displaying flag that is set to the on state along with the execution of S658 described later.

  If the customer waiting demo is not being displayed (S654; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the customer waiting demo specification command reception flag is on (S655). If the customer waiting demo specification command reception flag is on (that is, the customer waiting demonstration specification command is received) (S655; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 receives the customer waiting demonstration specification command after receiving the customer waiting demonstration specification command. It is determined whether the elapsed time has passed 30 seconds (S656). It should be noted that whether the elapsed time since the reception of the customer wait demo specification command has passed 30 seconds or not is determined, for example, by setting the customer wait demo specification command reception flag in the command analysis process (S54) shown in FIG. When the state is set, a value corresponding to 30 seconds may be set in a predetermined timer, and it may be determined whether the timer has timed out.

  If 30 seconds have elapsed after receiving the customer wait demo specification command (S656; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 turns off the customer wait demo specification command reception flag (S657), and the image display device 5 A predetermined customer waiting demonstration display is started (S658). The customer waiting demo display is not limited to a mode of displaying a character string such as "during demo display" as shown in FIG. 17B, and is arbitrary, for example, a predetermined initial appearance (for example, "123") Or a combination of symbols relating to a big hit such as “777”, a predetermined character may be displayed, or a logo type of a gaming machine maker may be displayed.

  Although this embodiment shows the case where the customer waiting demo display is started at the timing when 30 seconds have elapsed after receiving the customer waiting demo specification command (corresponding to the time when the variable display is interrupted), It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the waiting for customer demonstration display may be started at the timing when 20 seconds or one minute has elapsed after the waiting for customer demonstration specification command is received. Also, for example, upon receiving the customer waiting demo specification command, the customer waiting demonstration display may be started immediately.

  Subsequent to the process of S658, or when the waiting for customer demonstration is being displayed (S654; Yes), the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the menu switching operation has been performed (S659). The menu switching operation is, for example, the pressing operation of the push button 31B that can be received during the customer waiting demo display, and the effect control CPU 120 performs the menu switching operation when the operation signal from the push button 31B is input. It is determined that there is. The operation unit capable of receiving the menu switching operation is optional, and is not limited to the push button 31B.

  If the menu switching operation has been performed, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the menu mode in-progress flag is in the on state (S660). If the menu mode execution flag is off (S660; No), the customer waiting demo display is erased and the menu display is started (the display on the image display device 5 is shown in FIGS. 17B to 17C1). Switch to such a mode) and the menu mode in-progress flag is set to the on state (S662). On the other hand, if the menu mode execution flag is on (S660; Yes), the menu display is erased and the customer waiting demo display is restored (the display on the image display device 5 is shown in FIG. 17 (C1) to FIG. ), And clear the menu mode execution flag to the off state (S661).

  Following the process of S662, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not there is a volume adjustment mode selection operation (S663). Whether or not there is a volume adjustment mode selection operation, for example, it is determined whether or not an operation signal from the operation means (the trigger button of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B as described above) is input. do it. If there is a volume adjustment mode selection operation (S663; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the volume adjustment mode selection flag to ON (S664). After the execution of S653, S661, and S664, or in the case of No determination in S655, S656, S659, and S663, the variable display start waiting process is ended.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S171 of FIG. 13 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a result of the variable symbol display of the decorative symbol (S321). As the process of S321, the CPU 120 for effect control controls the variable display content such as the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 or the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. , Determine the final stop symbol. As an example, in the variable display contents according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and the variable display result, “non reach (loss)”, “reach (loss)”, “non probability change (big hit)”, “certain change (big hit)” is there.

  When the variable display content is "non-reach (loss)", the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not in the reach state, but the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is "loss" It becomes ". When the variable display content is "reach (losing)", after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, the finalized decorative symbol of the reach loss combination combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result becomes "loss" . When the variable display content is "non-probable change (big hit)", the variable display result is "big hit", and the game state after the end of the big hit game state is short. When the variable display content is "probable change (big hit)", the variable display result is "big hit", and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state becomes the positive change state.

  When the variable display content is "non-reach (loss)", the effect control CPU 120 stops the different (mismatched) decorative symbols in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. Decide on. The CPU 120 for effect control extracts numerical data indicating a random value for left fixed symbol determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or random counter for effect, etc., and stores the left fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in the ROM 121 in advance. By referring to the determined decoration pattern, the left determined decoration pattern to be stopped and displayed in the "left" decoration pattern display area 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. Next, the numerical data indicating the right determined symbol determination random number value updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in the ROM 121 is referred to. Thus, among the determined decorative symbols, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 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 value for determining the middle fixed symbol determined to be updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the middle fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to Thus, among the determined decorative symbols, the determined decorative symbol which is displayed in the stop display in the "in" decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When the variable display content is "reach (loss)", the effect control CPU 120 stops the same (matching) decorative symbols in the left and right decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. Decide on. The CPU 120 for effect control extracts the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the left and right fixed symbol determined to be updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect, etc., and stores the left and right fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in the ROM 121 in advance. By referring to etc., among the decorative symbols, decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are the same and displayed in stop on the left and right decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are the same decide. Furthermore, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the middle fixed symbol determined to be updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the middle fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to Thus, the finalized decorative symbol to be displayed stopped in the decorative symbol display area 5C of "middle" on the screen of the image display device 5 among the finalized decorative symbols 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, etc., the fixed decoration symbol may be a reach combination without being a big hit combination. Alternatively, when the middle fixed decoration pattern is determined, the difference between the left fixed decoration pattern and the right fixed decoration pattern with the pattern number (pattern difference) may be determined, and the middle fixed decoration pattern corresponding to the design difference may be set. .

  When the variable display content is "non-probability change (big hit)" or "probability change (big hit)", the CPU 120 for production control, "left", "middle", "right" decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R The same (matching) decorative pattern is determined as the final stop pattern. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a big hit determination symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like. Subsequently, by referring to the big hit finalized symbol determination table stored and prepared in the ROM 121 in advance, the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5 L on the screen of the image display device 5, 5C and 5R are fixed and the symbol numbers displayed stopped are determined the same decorative pattern. At this time, depending on whether the variable display content is "non-probability (big hit)" or "probability (big hit)", and whether or not a jackpot promotion promotion is performed, etc., a normal symbol (for example, an even number) It may be determined which of the decorative symbol to be shown and the definite variation symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating an odd number) is to be the finalized decorative symbol. The jackpot promotion promotion effect is a jackpot game state or a jackpot game state after a combination of decorative patterns (non-probability jackpot combination) that reminds of a jackpot in the image display device 5 but does not evoke a definite change state is temporarily stopped and displayed. It is an effect of informing whether or not to become a definite change state at the end of.

  As a specific example, in the case where the variable display content is "non-probability change (big hit)", one of a plurality of types of normal symbols is determined to be the finalized decorative symbol. When it is determined that the variable display content is "probable change (big hit)" and it is decided not to execute the big hit or middle promotion effect, a thing to be a definite decoration pattern is determined from among a plurality of kinds of probability change symbols. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot promotion promotion is to be executed even if the variable display content is "certain (big hit)", a determined decoration symbol is determined from among a plurality of types of normal symbols. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from being distrusted by preventing the jackpot promotion effect from being executed even though the definite variation symbols are equally drawn out and displayed as the finalized decorative symbol.

  In this manner, whether or not to control the gaming state to the big hit gaming state based on the determination result of the determined special symbol in the special figure game by determining the final stop symbol according to the variable display content by the processing of S321 It is possible to determine the variable display result of the decorative symbol related to the determination result. Further, in the process of S321, a small symbol corresponding to the finalized decorative symbol may be determined as a display result in variable display of the small symbol.

  In the process of S321, when the variable display content is "non-probability change (big hit)" or "probability change (big hit)", it is determined whether or not to execute a positive change promotion effect such as re-lottery production or a big hit promotion effect. It may be done. In the re-lottery effect, the decoration pattern of the non-probability variation big hit combination consisting of the same normal pattern is displayed once during the variable display of the decoration pattern, making it temporarily difficult or unrecognizable that it is controlled to the probability changing state, It is possible to notify that the decorative pattern is controlled to be in the positive state by displaying the decorative pattern of the probability variation big hit combination consisting of the same probability variation symbol again by variably displaying (re-changing) the decoration symbol. In addition, after the decoration pattern is re-varied in the re-lottery effect, the decoration pattern of the non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed, and it may not be notified that it is controlled in the probability change state. If it is determined in the process of S321 that the re-lottery effect is to be performed, a combination of decorative patterns to be temporarily stopped may be determined before the re-lottery effect is performed.

  Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in the process of S321, a change effect setting process of executing execution setting of the on-hold display change effect is executed (S322). In the change presentation setting process, the execution setting of the suspension display change presentation is performed when the execution condition of the suspension display change presentation is satisfied based on the storage content of the suspension display data storage unit and the like. In the change effect setting process, the execution setting of the on-hold display change effect is performed when the condition for executing the on-hold display change effect is satisfied based on whether or not the variable display effect of “pseudo series” is executed. You may do so.

  Subsequent to the process of S322, the CPU 120 for effect control executes an all-screen advance effect setting process (S322A) for setting an all-screen advance effect as a predetermined advance effect. In the all-screen advance presentation effect setting process, for example, as shown in FIG. 27 (B2), a covered image such as a darkened image DG is displayed over the entire display screen of the image display device 5 at the start of fluctuation Execution setting of a notice effect (full screen advance effect) covering the entire screen such as blackout effect to be performed is performed. The covering image is not limited to the darkened image DG or the black image, and may be an image of a predetermined color or pattern, such as an image of a light emission mode or an image of a freeze mode. The display content of the decorative design may be an image that is difficult to visually recognize or invisible. In addition, the predetermined notice effect may be a panel type (panel display format) step-up notice, cut-in notice, story notice, mini game notice, development notice, etc. The notice effect that is displayed on the part where it is possible to hide), and at least the decorative pattern (for example, the display form or the display content of the decorative pattern etc.) can not be seen at all (such as zero transparency) The notice effect may be a notice effect that makes it difficult to visually recognize the display screen or the decorative pattern (low permeability). Also, the processing of S322A is set as "preliminary effect setting processing", and other preliminary announcement effects other than the above-mentioned full screen preliminary announcement effect, that is, other preliminary announcement effects during variable display (step up announcement, speech announcement, etc.) are also determined simultaneously. You may do it.

  Subsequent to the process of S322A, a symbol advance notice effect setting process (S322B) is executed. In the symbol preview effect setting process, an image G of an aura (backlight) of a predetermined color (for example, blue, green, red, etc.) is displayed around the decorative pattern as shown in, for example, FIG. 27 (B1), (D2) The execution setting of the notice effect (design notice effect) is performed. The symbol preview effect is not limited to the aura display, but may be a preview (for example, a character preview in which a character appears, a background preview in which the background display changes), or the like. It is good also as a notice which changes the display mode (for example, color, shape, etc.) of itself to the display mode different from the usual decoration pattern. For example, in the case of a character announcement, a plurality of character announcements different in the character's costume, size, pose, type, etc. may be provided, or a plurality of background announcements with different background display modes may be provided.

  Following the process of S322B, a symbol reverse direction start display setting process (S322C) is executed. In the symbol reverse direction start display setting process, for example, as shown in FIG. 27 (B1), a specific direction (eg, forward direction (eg, downward direction)) different from a predetermined direction (eg, forward direction) of the display screen of the image display 5 The execution setting of the symbol reverse direction start display is performed such that the decorative symbol starts (starts fluctuation or displacement) in the reverse direction (upward direction) opposite to the forward direction. In this embodiment, the predetermined direction in which the decorative symbol is displayed variably (variably) is downward, but may be upward, leftward, rightward, diagonal, forward, backward, etc. . As the predetermined direction, for example, a basic fluctuation direction, a direction in which identification information is mainly displaced in variable display, a fluctuation direction when there is no advance notice effect, and a fluctuation direction in which a player looks most (exclusively) The normal direction such as the fluctuation direction when displaying is derived is included. The specific direction is the reverse direction (upper direction), but may be a direction other than the forward direction (eg, left direction, right direction, oblique direction, forward direction, backward direction, etc.) other than the upward direction. In addition, in FIG. 20, although it has been executed in the order of full screen advance notice effect setting process (S322A), symbol notice effect effect setting process (S322B), and symbol reverse direction start display setting process (S322C), it is executed in an order other than this order. It may be.

  Subsequent to the process of S322C, the symbol advance presentation effect timing adjustment process (S322D) is executed. In the symbol preview effect timing adjustment process, when there is no full screen preview effect, as shown in FIG. 26A, the symbol preview effect timing is set at the start of fluctuation, but when there is a full screen preview effect As shown in FIG. 26 (B), adjustment is performed to change the symbol advance effect timing after the full screen advance execution period.

  Following the process of S322D, the effect control pattern is determined to be any of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (S323). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of effect control patterns (special figure fluctuation effect control pattern) prepared corresponding to the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern designation command and the like as a usage pattern. set. Further, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of effect control patterns (display change effect control patterns) prepared corresponding to the execution setting of the pending display change effect by the change effect setting process of S322, and the usage pattern Set as.

  Subsequent to the process of S323, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command S324). Then, setting is made to start the change of the decorative symbol etc. on the screen of the image display device 5 (S 325). At this time, for example, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (special pattern variation effect control pattern) determined in the process of S323 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. Thus, the variation of the decorative symbol may be started in each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in the display region of the image display device 5.

  Moreover, in the process of S325, while making the change of a decorative symbol start, the setting for starting the change of a small symbol in the small symbol display area 5V is performed. Thereby, in the small symbol display area 5V, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in synchronization with each of the special drawing game using the first special drawing and the special drawing game using the second special drawing, Variable display of symbols can also be started. In the small symbol display area 5V, a small symbol (first small symbol) whose variable display is started in synchronization with the special drawing game using the first special drawing and the special drawing game using the second special drawing The small symbols (second small symbols) in which variable display is started synchronously may be separately disposed. As an example, the first small symbol variably displayed corresponding to the special drawing game using the first special drawing is disposed on the right side in the small symbol display area 5V, and corresponds to the special drawing game using the second special drawing The second small symbol variably displayed may be disposed on the left side of the small symbol display area 5V. In this way, by checking which of the first small symbol and the second small symbol is variably displayed, which of the special figure game using the first special figure and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed It is only necessary for the player or the like to specify whether it has been done. When the first small design and the second small design are arranged separately, the special drawing game using the first special drawing and the second special drawing based on, for example, the change start command transmitted from the main substrate 11 and the like It is only necessary to determine which of the special drawing games of the special drawing games using is to start variable display. And, while the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the variable display of the first small symbol is started when the special figure game using the second special figure is started. It is sufficient to start variable display of small symbols. Thus, in the small symbol display area 5V, variable display of the effect image showing the first small symbol to be the first notification information image is performed in synchronization with the special drawing game using the first special drawing, and the display result is derived. The variable display of the effect image indicating the second small symbol serving as the second notification information image may be performed in synchronization with the special view game using the second special view, and the display result may be derived.

  After the process of S325 is executed, the first hold display of the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display of the second hold display unit 5HL are updated in response to the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol. The setting for setting is performed (S326). For example, when the special drawing game using the first special drawing is executed (started), the display area (display area at the left end) corresponding to the holding number “1” is erased in the first hold display unit 5HR (display area) In addition, the first hold display in the display area corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” is moved (shifted) to the left one by one. On the other hand, when the special drawing game using the second special drawing is executed (started), the display area (display area at the right end) corresponding to the holding number “1” is erased in the second hold display unit 5HL. While (digesting), the second hold display in the display region corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” is shifted (shifted) one by one to the right. Thereafter, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the variable display processing (S327), and the variable display start setting processing is ended.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S322A of FIG. In the all-screen advance notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is a super reach change pattern or a non-reach change pattern based on the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command from the main substrate 11. It determines (S501). If it is determined that it is the super reach variation pattern or the non-reach variation pattern (S501; Yes), the presence or absence of the full screen preview effect is determined (S502).

  Specifically, in the process of S502, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the numerical data indicating the full screen preview determination random number, and the extracted numerical data and the full screen preview determination table shown in FIG. It is used to decide whether or not to execute the full screen preview effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 21 (B), in the case of the non-reach fluctuation pattern, “non-execution” is determined with a probability of 90% and “execution is” 10%, and Is determined with a probability of 60% for "no execution" and 40% for "with execution", and in the case of a super reach fluctuation pattern, 30% for "no execution" and 70% for "with execution" Determined by probability. In the case of the big hit, the full screen advance presentation effect is easier to be executed than in the case of the loss, and a feeling of expectation of the big hit can be held for the full screen advance presentation effect, and the interest of the game is improved. The super reach variation pattern may include a variation pattern having a pseudo continuous variation as shown in FIG. For example, the determination ratio may be set such that the degree of expectation is higher as the number of times of pseudo continuous variation is larger. The determination ratio may be set to be different depending on whether or not the game is a big hit, and the number of times of pseudo continuous change.

  After execution of the process of S502, it is determined whether or not the full screen advance presentation effect has been determined to be present (S503). If it is determined that the full screen advance presentation effect is present (S503; Yes), the full screen advance flag is set to the on state (S504). After execution of the process of S504, the forward (downward) fluctuation start timing of the decorative symbol is changed to the second timing (timing T03) after the end of the full screen advance presentation effect (S505). For example, as shown in FIG. 26 (B) and FIG. 28 (B), when there is a symbol reverse direction start display (reverse fluctuation) at the start of fluctuation, the start timing of forward fluctuation is timing T01 (first timing) Instead, the timing is changed to timing T03 (second timing) after the end of the full screen preview effect. Further, as shown in FIG. 30 (B), even when there is no symbol reverse direction start display (reverse fluctuation) at the start of fluctuation, the start timing of forward fluctuation is timing T03 after the end of the full screen preview effect (second timing Change to).

  If it is determined in S501 that neither the super reach fluctuation pattern nor the non-reach fluctuation pattern is determined (S501; No), or if there is no full screen advance presentation effect in S503, or after the processing of S505, The screen advance presentation effect setting process ends.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S322B of FIG. 20 as the symbol preview effect setting processing. In the symbol preview effect setting process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is a super reach fluctuation pattern or a non-reach fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern designation command from the main substrate 11. (S511). If it is determined that the pattern is the super reach variation pattern or the non-reach variation pattern (S511; Yes), the presence or absence of the symbol advance effect is determined (S512).

  Specifically, in the process of S512, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number for symbol advance notice determination, and uses the extracted numerical data and the table for advance notice determination shown in FIG. 22 (B). , It determines whether or not to execute the symbol preview effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 22 (B), in the case of the non-reach fluctuation pattern, “non-execution” is determined with a probability of 90% and “execution is” 10%, and in the case of the super reach (loss) fluctuation pattern Is determined with a probability of 60% for "no execution" and 40% for "with execution", and in the case of a super reach fluctuation pattern, 30% for "no execution" and 70% for "with execution" Determined by probability. In the case of a big hit, it is easier to carry out the symbol notice effect than in the case of a loss, and it is possible to have a feeling of expectation of the big hit about the symbol notice effect, and the interest of the game is improved. The super reach variation pattern may include a variation pattern having a pseudo continuous variation as shown in FIG. For example, the determination ratio may be set such that the degree of expectation is higher as the number of times of pseudo continuous variation is larger. The determination ratio may be set to be different depending on whether or not the game is a big hit, and the number of times of pseudo continuous change.

  After execution of the process of S512, it is determined whether or not it is determined that there is a symbol notice effect (S513). If it is determined that the symbol advance effect is present (S513; Yes), the symbol advance flag is set to the on state (S514). After execution of the process of S514, the type of symbol advance notice is determined (S515).

  Specifically, in the process of S515, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number for symbol advance notice effect type determination, and the extracted numerical data and a table for symbol advance effect type determination shown in FIG. 22C. And the type of the symbol preview effect, that is, the color of the aura of the decorative pattern (the color of the aura image G) is determined. For example, as shown in FIG. 22C, in the case of the non-reach fluctuation pattern, it is determined to be “blue”, and in the case of the super reach (loss) fluctuation pattern, “blue” is 50% and “green” is 40. %, “Red” is determined with a probability of 10%, and in the case of super reach fluctuation pattern, “Blue” is determined with a probability of 10%, “Green” is 30%, and “Red” is 60%. Ru. The big hit expectation degree is that the aura increases in the order of blue <green <red, and can have a big hit expectation on the type of symbol notice effect (difference in color of aura), and has interest in the symbol notice effect Can improve the interest of the game. Note that “red” in the case of the super reach (loss) fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 22C may be set to 0%. In this case, the "red" of the aura can be used as a premium symbol announcement that will be a big hit.

  If it is determined in S511 that neither the super reach fluctuation pattern nor the non-reach fluctuation pattern is determined (S511; No), or if the symbol advance effect is not present in S513 or after the processing of S515, the symbol notice The effect setting process ends.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S322C of FIG. 20 as the symbol reverse direction start display setting processing. In the symbol reverse direction start display setting process shown in FIG. 23, is the effect control CPU 120 a super reach fluctuation pattern or a non-reach fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern designation command from the main substrate 11? Is determined (S521). If it is determined that the pattern is the super reach variation pattern or the non-reach variation pattern (S 521; Yes), the presence or absence of the symbol reverse direction start display is determined (S 522).

  Specifically, in the process of S522, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a symbol reverse direction start display determination random number, and determines the extracted numerical data and the symbol reverse direction start display shown in FIG. 23 (B). Using the table for, it is decided whether or not to execute the symbol reverse direction start display. For example, as shown in FIG. 23 (B), in the case of the non-reach fluctuation pattern, “non-execution” is determined with a probability of 90% and “execution is” 10%, and in the case of the super reach (loss) fluctuation pattern Is determined with a probability of 60% for "no execution" and 40% for "with execution", and in the case of a super reach fluctuation pattern, 30% for "no execution" and 70% for "with execution" Determined by probability. In the case of a big hit, the symbol reverse direction start display is easier to be executed than in the case of a miss, and a feeling of expectation of a big hit can be held for the symbol reverse direction start display, and the interest of the game is improved.

  After execution of the processing of S522, it is determined whether or not the symbol reverse direction start display has been determined to be present (S523). When it is determined that the symbol reverse direction start display is present (S523; Yes), the symbol reverse direction start display control setting is performed (S524). For example, as shown in FIGS. 26 (A) and 26 (B), a display in which the reverse pattern of the decorative pattern is executed in the reverse change period (that is, the period from the timing T01 at the start of the change to the end timing T03 of the reverse change) Make control settings. On the other hand, when the symbol reverse direction start display is determined to be absent (S523; No), it is determined whether the full screen advance flag is on (S525).

  If the full screen advance flag is on (S525; Yes), symbol swing is set during the full symbol advance presentation period (S526). As shown in FIG. 30 (B), the display setting is such that the decorative symbol swings in the lateral direction with the reference position Ref remaining during the entire symbol preview effect period (period from the fluctuation start timing T01 to the full screen preview pay timing T03). Is done. Such swinging of the decorative pattern is hidden by the player because it is hidden by the blackout effect (full screen advance notice) shown in FIGS. 31 (B2) and (B3), but it can not be seen by the player. If the period of the full screen preview effect is shorter than the period from the start of fluctuation of the symbol to the start of fluctuation in the forward direction, the swing of the decorative symbol can be visually recognized in the period of timing T11 to T12 and the period of timing T13 to T14 It becomes. On the other hand, if the full screen advance flag is not on (S525: No), as shown in FIG. 30A, the forward variation start timing of the decorative pattern is set to the timing T01 (first timing) at the start of variation. (S527).

  If it is determined in S521 that neither the super reach change pattern nor the non reach change pattern is determined (S521; No), or after the processing in S524, S526, and S527, the symbol reverse direction start display setting process is ended. .

  FIG. 24 is a flow chart showing an example of the processing executed in S322D of FIG. 20 as the symbol advance presentation effect timing adjustment processing. In the symbol preview effect timing adjustment process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the symbol preview flag is on (S531). If the symbol advance flag is on (S531; Yes), it is determined whether the full screen advance flag is on (S532). If the full screen advance flag is on (S532; Yes), the symbol advance effect is set after the end of the full screen advance effect period (S533). On the other hand, if the full-screen notice flag is off (S532: No), the symbol notice effect is set at the start of the change (S534). If the symbol advance notice flag is off at S531 (S531; No), or after the processing of S533 and S534 is executed, the symbol advance effect timing adjustment process is ended.

  FIG. 25 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in S172 of FIG. 13 as effect processing during variable display. In the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 25, first, it is determined, for example, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer, whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern has passed (S341). As an example, in the process of S341, the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 subtracted), and the end code is read out from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  When the variable display time has not elapsed in S341 (S341; No), it is determined whether or not it is a hold display change effect period for executing the hold display change effect (S342). The hold display change effect period may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern (display change effect control pattern) determined in the process of S323 shown in FIG. 20, for example. When it is a suspension display change presentation period (S342; Yes), control for executing suspension display transition presentation is performed (S343). In the process of S343, various commands generated based on the setting of the display change effect control pattern are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined effect sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on or off or off. Alternatively, by combining a part or all of them, it is only necessary to be able to execute the on-hold display change presentation in a predetermined presentation device.

  The effect image showing the character (character for change effect) in the on-hold display change common effect among the on-hold display change effects is started to be displayed by executing the processing of S603 shown in FIG. By performing the process of S609, display control is performed during variable display or at the time of symbol determination, and when the process of S605 is performed, the display is ended. Therefore, in the process of S343, display control regarding the character for change presentation may not be performed. Alternatively, in the variable display in which the action effect in the pending display change effect is executed, the display control of the character for change effect is performed in the process of S343, and in the variable display in which the action effect is not executed, the character for change effect in the process of S343. The display control of may not be performed.

  When it is determined that the on-hold display change effect period is not determined in S342 (S342; No), or after the processing of S343 is performed, whether or not it is a full-screen advance effect period for executing a full-screen advance effect Is determined (S344). If it is the full screen advance presentation effect period (S 344; Yes), control for executing the full screen advance presentation effect is performed (S 344 A).

  When it is determined that the full screen advance presentation effect period is not determined in S344 (S344; No) or after the processing of S344A is performed, it is determined whether it is a symbol advance presentation effect period for executing the symbol advance presentation effect. (S344B). If it is the symbol preview effect period (S 344 B; Yes), control is performed to execute the symbol preview effect (S 345).

  When it is determined in S344B that it is not a symbol preview effect period (S344B; No) or after the processing of S345, it is a symbol reverse direction start display period for executing symbol reverse direction start display It is determined (S345A). If it is the symbol reverse direction start display period (S345A; Yes), control for executing the symbol reverse direction start display is performed (S345B). Further, immediately after S345, immediately after S345B, or the like, other notice effects (step-up notice, speech notice, etc.) may be performed while being variably displayed.

  When it is determined that the symbol reverse direction start period is not determined in S345A (S345A; No) or after the processing of S345B is performed, it is determined whether or not it is a reach effect period for performing reach effect ( S346). The reach effect period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern determined in accordance with the fluctuation pattern. When it is determined in S346 that it is a reach effect period (S346; Yes), control for performing reach effect is performed (S347).

  When it is determined that the reach effect period is not reached in S346 (S346; No), or after the processing of S347 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Based on the above, in addition, control for executing an effect in the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative symbol is performed (S 348).

  If the variable display time has elapsed in S341 (S341; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol determination command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received (S349). At this time, if the symbol determination command is not received (S 349; No), the variable display effect processing is ended and the process waits. In addition, after the variable display time elapses, when the predetermined time elapses without receiving the symbol determination command, a predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol determination command normally. You may

  When the symbol determination command is received in S 349 (S 349; Yes), the display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol, for example, transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123 or the like Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (decided decorative symbol) to be (S350). In addition, in the process of S350, the final stop symbol in the variable display of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed, and the small symbol variation end control is performed to end the variation of the small symbol in the small symbol display area 5V. In this small symbol variation end control, the small symbol corresponding to the determined decorative symbol determined in the process of S 321 shown in FIG. 20 is stopped and displayed in the small symbol display area 5 V as the display result in the variable symbol display of small symbols. Just do it. Thus, in the small symbol display area 5V, the finalized decorative symbol that is the display result in the variable symbol display of the decorative symbol in synchronization with each of the special symbol game using the first special symbol and the special symbol game using the second symbol When derived and variable display ends, variable display of a small symbol can also be ended. At this time, a predetermined time set in advance as the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set (S 351). In the processing of S351A, the full screen advance notice flag and the symbol advance notice flag are reset to the off state (S351A). In addition, after the value of the rendering process flag is updated to "3" which is a value corresponding to the processing for waiting for a special figure (S352), the rendering processing under variable display is ended.

  For example, in the process of S348 shown in FIG. 25, the display control in the small symbol display area 5V is performed so that the small symbol is always variably displayed in a constant variation mode regardless of the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol. You should do it. For example, when the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state, or when the variable display effect such as "pseudo series" is executed, the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5C for "left", "middle" and "right" Even when the decorative symbol is temporarily displayed in a part or all of 5R, the small symbol is not displayed temporarily in the small symbol display area 5V, and the variable display is continuously changed at a constant speed. Should be done.

  Hereinafter, an example of specific control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, after a game ball driven into the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening and a start winning combination such as a first start winning or a second start winning occurs The variable display of the special symbol is started in the special drawing game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B based on the establishment of the start condition which allows the start of the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol. Ru. On the screen of the image display device 5, the variable display of the decorative symbol or the small symbol is performed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol.

  When the first starting condition is satisfied based on the occurrence of the first starting winning by the gaming ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening, the processing of S203 and S207 shown in FIG. 4 is executed, The number of first special map reservation memories is incremented by one. When the second start condition is satisfied based on the occurrence of the second start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening, the processing of S206 and S207 shown in FIG. 4 is executed, The number of the second special view reservation storage is incremented by one. At this time, numerical data representing a random number value MR1 for special image display result determination, a random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, and a random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination are extracted by the process of S209. Then, by executing the winning random number value determination process as shown in FIG. 5 in S212, it determines the variable display content such as whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit", and determines the winning determination result. The winning combination determination result command shown is transmitted from main substrate 11 to effect control substrate 12.

  Then, it is determined whether or not there is reception of the effect control command transmitted at the time of start winning, including the determination result command at the time of winning. Then, when it is determined that the command is received, the presence or absence and the type of the on-hold display change effect are determined based on the specified determination result at the time of winning. When it is decided to execute the on-hold display change effect, the presence or absence of the display change is determined. When it is determined that there is a display change, the pending display change pattern is determined, and when it is determined that there is no display change, a change presentation timing pattern is determined. The determination result of the hold display change pattern and the change presentation timing pattern is stored in the hold display data storage unit in association with the hold number.

  In S602 shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not there is a setting for executing a change effect such as a hold display change effect, based on the storage content in the hold display data storage unit. Then, when it is determined that the setting is made, the display start control of S603 starts the display of the effect image showing the character (character for change effect). The effect image indicating the change effect character can be continuously displayed over a plurality of variable displays until it is determined in S604 that the display end timing is reached. When each variable display is started, it is determined that the change start command has been received in S606, and the control start setting of S607 is performed, and the display mode of the effect image showing the change effect character is a decorative pattern It becomes an action mode corresponding to during variable display (during variation). On the other hand, when the display result in each variable display is derived, it is determined that the symbol determination command has been received in S608, whereby the control start setting of S609 is performed, and the effect image showing the change effect character The display mode of is a stationary mode corresponding to the final display of the decorative symbol. Thus, in the period in which the display result of the effect image indicating the decorative design to be the identification information image is derived, the display mode of the effect image indicating the character can be set as the stationary mode.

  When variable display of a special drawing game or a decorative symbol is started based on the establishment of the start condition, the fluctuation pattern setting process as shown in FIG. 9 is performed in S111 shown in FIG. A variation pattern designation command which determines one of the variations and specifies the determined variation pattern is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12.

  In S321 shown in FIG. 20, the final stop symbol etc. is determined based on the fluctuation pattern etc. indicated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, and subsequently, in the change effect setting process of S322, it is determined that it is the hold display change timing. The execution setting of the pending display change effect is performed on. Subsequently, in the full screen advance presentation effect setting process of S322A, the presence or absence of the full screen advance presentation effect is determined, and when the full screen advance presentation effect is determined to be present, the execution setting of the full screen advance presentation effect is performed. Subsequently, in the symbol notice effect setting process of S322B, the presence or absence of the symbol notice effect is determined, and when the symbol notice effect is determined to be present, execution setting of the symbol notice effect is performed. Subsequently, in the symbol reverse direction start display setting process of S322C, the presence or absence of the symbol reverse direction start display is determined, and the execution setting of the symbol reverse direction start display is performed when the symbol reverse direction start display is determined to be present. Subsequently, in the symbol notice effect timing adjustment process of S322D, adjustment settings of the symbol notice effect timing are performed. Then, in S172 shown in FIG. 25, the variable display (variation display) of the decorative symbol is performed based on the fluctuation pattern or the like indicated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, and the final stop symbol is determined as the variable display result of the decorative symbol. Complete stop display (derivative display) is performed on the decorative pattern. During each effect period during this variable display, a full screen advance notice effect, a symbol notice effect, a symbol reverse direction start display, a reach effect, etc. can be executed.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 26 and FIG. 27, an example in the case where symbol preview effect and reverse fluctuation are displayed in the case of presence or absence of full screen preview effect will be described. FIG. 26 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the variation of the decorative design and each notice effect etc. In (A), there is no execution of full screen advance effect, and in (B), there is a case where full screen advance effect is executed. . FIG. 27 shows an example of effect execution in the case shown in FIG. 26 in the start period of the super reach change display. Specifically, FIGS. 27 (A) and (B1) to (E1) are examples of effect execution in the case of FIG. 26 (A), and FIGS. 27 (A) and (B2) to (E2) are FIGS. It is an example of production | presentation execution in the case of B).

  As shown in FIG. 26 (A), looking at the fluctuation display of the decorative symbol, the reverse fluctuation of all the decorative symbols is started at the start of the fluctuation (timing T01), and the end of the reverse fluctuation (timing T03) The change of the decoration pattern in the forward direction is started and then the change is made at high speed, and then the change of the decoration pattern on the left and right is decelerated, the display mode of reach is reached (reach establishment), and the reach effect is executed. Moreover, if it sees each notice production etc., in Drawing 26 (A), execution of full screen notice production is determined without, and the reverse direction start display of a decoration pattern and a design notice production are started in timing T01 . The symbol advance notice effect ends at timing T02, and the reverse direction change ends at timing T03. At the end of this backward variation (timing T03), the forward variation of the decorative pattern is started. As shown in FIG. 27 (A), from the state in which the decorative symbol is determined and displayed at the reference position Ref as shown in FIG. 27 (A), as shown in FIG. 27 (B1) Movement in the opposite direction (upward direction) opposite to the direction (downward direction) starts, and a symbol notice effect as shown in FIG. 27 (B1), that is, a predetermined color (for example, blue, green) around the decorative pattern , And a red, etc.) aura (backlight) image G is displayed. Then, at the end (time T03) of the reverse direction fluctuation shown in FIG. 26 (A), the reverse fluctuation of the decorative symbol is stopped as shown in FIG. 27 (C1), and the decoration is performed as shown in FIG. 27 (D1). The forward movement of the symbol is started, and the decorative symbol is displayed in a forward direction of fluctuation beyond the reference position Ref shown in FIG. 27 (E1).

  On the other hand, in FIG. 26B, since the execution of the full screen preview effect is determined to be present, the symbol preview effect is changed from timing T01 as an initial value to timing T03. As shown in FIG. 27 (B2), the full screen notice effect (blackout effect) is started as shown in FIG. 27 (B2), and the full screen notice effect is included as shown in FIG. 27 (C2). A notification image such as "chance!" Is displayed, and after the end of the full screen preview effect shown in FIG. 27 (C2), that is, when forward variation of the decorative symbol is started as shown in FIG. 27 (D2) It has been changed to start the preliminary production. That is, the start of the symbol preview effect is changed at the end of the full screen preview effect (blackout effect) shown in FIG. 27 (D2), not at the start of the fluctuation shown in FIG. 27 (B1). This makes it possible to prevent the symbol advance notice effect from being hidden behind the full screen advance notice effect. In addition, although the reverse direction start display of the decorative symbol is executed without change, it is hidden behind the full screen notice effect (blackout effect) shown in FIG. 27 (B2) and (C2). can not see. Further, although the notification image shown in FIG. 27 (C2) is included in the full screen preview effect, it may be a preview that is executed separately from the full screen preview effect, or may not be displayed. Also, as shown in FIG. 27 (D2), the symbol advance effect is started before the decorative pattern reaches the reference position Ref, but as shown by the dashed dotted arrow, the decorative pattern has returned to the reference position Ref The symbol preview effect may be executed from the beginning. Further, although the execution period of the symbol preview effect is shorter than the execution period of the reverse fluctuation as shown in FIG. 26A, it may be the same as or longer than the execution period of the reverse fluctuation. The same applies to the case where the start is changed to the timing T03 as shown in FIG. 26 (B).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28 and FIG. 29, there will be described an example in the case where there is no execution of the symbol preview effect and the reverse fluctuation is displayed in the case of the presence or absence of the full screen preview effect. FIG. 28 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the variation of the decoration pattern and each notice effect etc. In (A), when there is no execution of the symbol notice effect and the full screen notice effect and reverse fluctuation is executed (B) In the case, there is no execution of the symbol preview effect, and the case where the full screen preview effect and the reverse change are executed is shown. FIG. 29 shows an example of effect execution in the case shown in FIG. 28 in the start period of the super reach change display. Specifically, FIGS. 29 (A), (B1), (C1), (D) and (E) show examples of effect execution in the case of FIG. 28 (A), and FIGS. 29 (A), (B2) and (E). C2), (D), and (E) are examples of effect execution in the case of FIG. 28 (B).

  Since the variation display of the decorative symbol shown in FIG. 28 (A) is the same as FIG. 26 (A) described above, the description here is omitted. Also, looking at each notice effect, etc., in FIG. 28 (A), it is decided without execution of the full screen notice effect and the symbol notice effect, and the reverse direction start display of the decorative pattern is started at timing T01. The directional change ends at timing T03. At the end of this backward variation (timing T03), the forward variation of the decorative pattern is started. As shown in FIG. 29 (A), from the state in which the decorative symbol is determined and displayed at the reference position Ref as shown in FIG. 29 (A), as shown in FIG. 29 (B1), The reverse direction (upward direction) opposite to the direction (downward direction) starts to change, and at the end of the reverse direction change (timing T03) shown in FIG. 28 (A), as shown in FIG. 29 (C1) The reverse fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and the fluctuation in the forward direction of the decorative symbol is started as shown in FIG. 29 (D1), and the decorative symbol fluctuates in the forward direction beyond the reference position Ref shown in FIG. It will be done.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 28 (B), the execution of the symbol preview effect is determined to be absent, and the execution of the full screen preview effect and the reverse direction variation is determined to be present, and the full screen advance effect and the reverse direction variation Are started at the start of fluctuation (timing T01) and both ends at timing T03. At the end of this backward variation (timing T03), the forward variation of the decorative pattern is started. As shown in FIG. 29 (B2), the full screen notice effect (blackout effect) is started as shown in FIG. 29 (B2), and the full screen notice effect is included as shown in FIG. 29 (C2). A notification image such as "chance!" Is displayed, and after the end of the full screen preview effect in FIG. 29 (C2), that is, as shown in FIG. Although the reverse direction start display of the decorative symbol is being executed, it is hidden behind the full screen notice effect (blackout effect) shown in FIGS. 29 (B2) and (C2), so the player can see the reverse direction. I can not see the change. Further, although the notification image shown in FIG. 29 (C2) is included in the full screen advance presentation effect, it may be a notice that is executed separately from the full screen advance presentation effect, or may not be displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 29D, although the variable display in the forward direction is visible before the decorative design reaches the reference position Ref, the decorative design is displayed at the reference position Ref as indicated by the dashed dotted arrow. The change display in the forward direction from the returned state may be visible.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 30, FIG. 31, there is no execution of a reverse direction fluctuation | variation, An example in case the symbol advance notice production in the case of the presence or absence of full screen advance notice production is performed is demonstrated. FIG. 30 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the variation of the decorative design and each notice effect etc. In (A), there is no execution of the full screen advance effect and the reverse direction fluctuation, and in (B) there is no execution of the reverse direction fluctuation. , Show the case where there is execution of the full screen notice effect and the symbol notice effect. FIG. 31 shows an example of effect execution in the case shown in FIG. 30 in the start period of the super reach change display. Specifically, FIGS. 31 (A) and (B1) are examples of effect execution in the case of FIG. 30 (A), and FIGS. 31 (A), (B2), (C2) and (D2) are FIGS. It is an example of production | presentation execution in the case of B).

  Since the variation display of the decorative symbol shown in FIG. 30 (A) is the same as that of FIG. 26 (A) described above, the description thereof is omitted here. Also, looking at each notice effect, etc., in FIG. 30 (A), execution of the full screen notice effect and the reverse direction change of the decorative symbol is determined without, and the symbol notice effect at the start of the change (timing T01). Is started. The symbol preview effect ends at the subsequent timing T02. In addition, the fluctuation in the forward direction of the decorative symbol is also started at the start of fluctuation (timing T01). As shown in FIG. 31 (A), from the state in which the decorative symbol is displayed on the reference position Ref as shown in FIG. 31 (A), as shown in FIG. 31 (B), the effect execution example at this time is shown. While the fluctuation in the direction (downward direction) is started, the symbol notice effect as shown in FIG. 31 (B1), that is, the aura of the predetermined color (for example, blue, green, red, etc.) An advance notice effect in which the image G of light) is displayed is also started.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 30 (B), since it is determined that the symbol preview effect and the full screen preview effect are performed, the symbol preview effect is changed from timing T01 as an initial value to timing T03. As shown in FIG. 31 (B2), the full screen preview effect (blackout effect) is started as shown in FIG. 31 (B2), and the full screen preview effect is included as shown in FIG. 31 (C2). A notification image such as “chance!” Is displayed, and after the end of the full screen preview effect in FIG. 31 (C2), that is, as shown in FIG. 31 (D2), when the forward direction variation of the decorative symbol is started It has been changed to start the preliminary production. That is, the start of the symbol preview effect is changed at the end of the full screen preview effect (blackout effect) shown in FIG. 31 (D2), not at the start of the fluctuation shown in FIG. 31 (B1). This makes it possible to prevent the symbol advance notice effect from being hidden behind the full screen advance notice effect. In addition, as shown in FIG. 30 (B), the execution of the symbol preview effect and the full screen preview effect is determined to be present, and the reverse pattern of the decorative pattern is not executed. During the execution period of the full screen notice effect (blackout effect) shown in C2), as shown in FIG. 30 (B), the swing of the decorative pattern is executed, but it is hidden behind the full screen notice effect Therefore, the player can not see the swing of the decorative pattern. The start of variation of the decorative symbol in the forward direction is changed after the end of the execution period of all the symbol preview effects. Further, although the notification image shown in FIG. 31 (C2) is included in the full screen preview effect, it may be a preview that is executed separately from the full screen preview effect, or may not be displayed.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 32, an example in the case where the adjustment result image R is displayed during a predetermined effect will be described. FIG. 32 shows an example of effect execution in the case where the display of the operation promotion image P and the predetermined cut-in effect are included in the super reach variation pattern.

  When the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol is executed and the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state as shown in FIG. 32 (A), a predetermined reach effect in normal reach is executed, and thereafter, FIG. 32 (B) By displaying the development notification image ("Super reach!" In the illustrated example) as shown in Fig. 6 on the image display device 5, notification of the development to the super reach is performed. When the adjustment operation is performed by the player during the fluctuation, the adjustment result image R is displayed at the lower right end of the image display 5 as shown in FIG. 32B (corresponding to S710 in FIG. 16).

  Subsequent to such a development notification, an operation promotion image P is displayed during execution of reach production in the super reach as shown in FIG. 32C (start of operation promotion display). Then, when the operation with the push button 31B is performed, as shown in FIG. 32D, a predetermined cut-in effect is performed. When the operation by the push button 31B is not performed during the display period of the operation promotion image P, the cut-in effect is not performed. After that, as shown in FIG. 32E, for example, the final stop symbol of the big hit combination is derived and displayed.

  As shown in FIGS. 32B to 32D, the adjustment result image R remains displayed on the image display device 5 until the predetermined period T1 elapses after the adjustment operation is performed. In this case, the adjustment result image R is displayed at a position not overlapping the development notification image and the operation promotion image P (an example of the specific effect image). However, in the variable display result derivation period T2, as shown in FIG. 32E, the adjustment result image R is erased (corresponding to S712) even if the predetermined period T1 has not elapsed. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the recognizability of the variable display result derived and displayed.

  In the change effect character display process shown in FIG. 14, when it is determined in S601 that the character is not being displayed, it is determined in S602 whether or not there is a setting for executing the change effect. At this time, the process of S603 is executed by determining that there is a setting for executing the change effect based on the storage content of the pending display data storage unit. Thus, for example, the effect image of the character CH1 shown in FIG. 15 (B) is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5.

  After that, for example, a hold display change common effect including an effect such that the effect image of the character CH1 shown in FIG. 15B acts on a predetermined hold display (for example, the hold display of the hold number “3”) . Subsequently, the suspension display change presentation is performed according to the presence or absence of the display change and the determination result of the suspension display change pattern. For example, in the case where the "display change is determined" is determined in the display change determination process (not shown) and the first display change pattern is determined in the pending display change pattern determination process (not shown), As a display mode of the hold display, a hold display change success effect in which the display color changes to blue among the specific colors is executed. On the other hand, when "no display change" is determined in the display change determination process (not shown), the hold display change failure presentation (hold change case effect) is performed in which the display mode of the hold display does not change. Ru.

  Even when the finalized decorative symbol that is the display result in the variable symbol display of the decorative symbol is derived, the effect image indicating the character CH1 continues until the display end timing is determined in the process of S604 shown in FIG. Is displayed. At this time, when it is determined that the symbol determination command has been received in the process of S608, the process of S609 is performed. As a result, in the period in which the finalized decorative symbol is derived, the display mode of the effect image indicating the character CH1 becomes the stationary mode. Subsequently, when variable display such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol is started based on the number of pending storage being other than "0", it is determined that the variation start command has been received in the process of S606 shown in FIG. As a result, the process of S607 is performed. Thereby, the display mode of the effect image indicating the character CH1 becomes an action mode, triggered by the reception of the change start command as the display control information that can specify that the variable display is started.

  The final stop symbol of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and the small symbol is stopped and displayed, and in the period in which the display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol and the small symbol is derived, an effect showing the character CH1 to be a change effect character The display mode of the image is the stationary mode. By setting the display layer as shown in FIG. 15B, the effect image showing the character CH1 can be arranged at the overlapping position on the front side as seen from the player than the effect image showing the decorative pattern, and the decorative pattern is displayed. It is displayed prior to the effect image shown. By setting the display mode of the effect image indicating the character CH1 arranged at a position overlapping on the front side of the effect image showing such a decorative pattern as the stationary mode, the player can perform display in the variable display of the decorative pattern It is possible to clearly recognize that the result has been derived and to prevent misidentification of the displayed result.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the full screen preview effect (predetermined preview effect) is executed, as shown in FIGS. 26 (B), 28 (B), and 30 (B). As shown, after the execution period of the full screen preview effect elapses (for example, timing T03), variable display is started in the forward direction (predetermined direction) of the decorative symbol (identification information), so the movement of the decorative symbol is understood It can prevent becoming difficult. Thereby, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the predetermined direction in which the decorative symbol (identification information) is variably displayed is a normal direction (a forward direction such as a downward direction). For example, as the normal direction (forward direction), the basic change direction of the variable display (variation display) of the decorative symbol, the direction in which the identification information is mainly displaced in the variable display, the change direction when there is no notice effect, the game This includes the direction of fluctuation that the person looks at most (only), the direction of fluctuation when the display is derived, and the like. That is, in the variable display, it is possible to prevent the movement of the decorative symbol (identification information) in the normal direction (forward direction) from being obscured.

  Further, since the full screen advance notice effect (predetermined notice effect) is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation in the advantageous state, the expectation of the game can be enhanced by the notice effect. Also, after the execution period of the full screen preview effect (predetermined preview effect) has elapsed (for example, at timing T03 shown in FIG. 26 (B), FIG. 28 (B), FIG. 30 (B) Since variable display (variation display) is started in the predetermined direction of), it is possible to prevent the movement of the decorative symbol (identification information) from becoming difficult to understand.

  In addition, the image display device 5 (variable display means) has a decorative pattern (identification information) in a specific direction (for example, FIG. 27 (B1), FIG. 29 (B1) different from the predetermined direction (for example, forward direction). And so on), so that the directions of the variable display become diverse, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 26 (B) and FIG. 28 (B), the image display device 5 (variable display means) displays at least the decorative symbol (identification information) in the execution period of the full screen preview effect (predetermined preview effect). Can be variably displayed in the reverse direction (specific direction), and then can be variably displayed in the forward direction (predetermined direction) different from the reverse direction, so that the reverse direction (specific direction) The variable display of can be a preparation effect (or a preparation pattern) for variable display in the forward direction (predetermined direction). In particular, when the specific direction is reverse to the predetermined direction as in the present embodiment, it is possible to variably display in the reverse direction (specific direction) and then apply momentum to display variably in the predetermined direction. Can provide variable display. Thereby, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when the variable display in the predetermined direction (forward direction) starts, as shown in FIG. 27 (B1) and FIG. 31 (B1), the amusement of the game is improved by executing the symbol notice effect (identification information notice). it can. Further, since a plurality of symbol preview effects are provided (for example, the blue, green, and red aura displays shown in FIG. 22C), a plurality of symbol preview effects can be executed, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In addition, when executing the symbol notice effect (identification information notice) and the full screen notice effect (predetermined notice effect), after completion of the full screen notice effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 26 (B), FIG. 30 (B) Since the symbol notice effect is executed at timing T03) as shown in FIG. 27 (D2) and FIG. 31 (D2), it is prevented that the symbol notice effect and the full screen notice performance are performed in duplicate at the same time it can. Thereby, it is possible to prevent that the symbol notice effect is not visible or difficult to be recognized by the all symbol notice effect. In other words, the player can clearly recognize the symbol preview effect, and the recognition of the symbol preview effect can be improved.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above includes adjustment means realized by the CPU for effect control 120 in cooperation with each part, and adjustment image display means. The adjusting means can adjust the rendering effect according to the adjusting operation (adjustment operation) by the player at least while the variable display is being performed, and the adjusting image display means adjusts the adjustment result image R (corresponding to the adjustment by the adjusting means) An example of the adjustment image is displayed for a predetermined period T1. Then, when the variable display result is derived and displayed within the predetermined period T1, the adjustment image display means makes the adjustment result image R invisible in the derivation display period T2 of the variable display result during the predetermined period T1. Since it did in this way, the fall of the recognizability of the variable display result derived | led-out displayed can be suppressed.

  Although the example in which the volume can be adjusted has been described above, the adjustable rendering effect may be the display brightness of the image display device 5 or the like as described above. In addition, the adjustable rendering effect may be at least one of volume and brightness (that is, both volume and brightness may be adjustable). Further, the adjustment image may be displayed not only when the volume or the like is changed by the adjustment operation but also when it is not changed. Further, the adjustment image display means not only makes the adjustment image invisible in the derivation display period T2, but also displays the adjustment image in a semi-transparent mode or blinks in the derivation display period T2. It may be difficult to visually identify. Also in this case, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the recognizability of the variable display result derived and displayed. In this case, for example, a process of displaying the adjustment result image in a difficult-to-view mode is executed instead of S712 of FIG. 16 and returns from the display in the hard-to-view mode in S715 (adjustment within the predetermined period T1 The rendering effect setting process may be modified and configured such that the image is restored.

  Further, when the variable display result is derived and displayed within the predetermined period T1, the adjustment image display means can not visually recognize or difficult to recognize the adjustment result image R in the derivation display period T2 of the variable display result during the predetermined period T1. The adjustment image may be displayed at a position not overlapping with the specific effect image such as the promotion display image P. Also in this case, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the recognizability of the variable display result derived and displayed. Further, since the adjustment image can be displayed while securing the visibility of the specific effect image, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the recognizability of the information displayed on the image display device 5. The specified effect image displayed at a position not overlapping the adjustment image is not only the promotion display image P, the development notification image (see FIG. 32B), but also an image showing the character CH1, and the fourth symbol described above. Or an image showing a pending display.

  In addition, when the variable display result is derived and displayed within the predetermined period T1, the adjustment image display means can not visually recognize the adjustment result image R during the derivation display period T2 of the variable display result during the predetermined period T1 Here, the adjusting means may not adjust the effect on the error notification. Also in this case, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the recognizability of the variable display result derived and displayed. In addition, since the error sound and the display brightness of the error image can be kept at the specified values, it is possible to prevent the player or the store clerk from noticing the occurrence of an error despite the occurrence of an error. . In addition, not only the error volume but also the brightness (light quantity) when an error image is displayed, the brightness of a lamp (such as game effect lamp 9) lit when an error occurs, etc. It may be

  Further, at least a part of the display area of the adjustment image may overlap with at least a part of the derived display area of the variable display result (see, for example, FIG. 17A1). According to this configuration, since the adjusted image result image overlapping with at least a part of the derived display area of the variable display result is deleted, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the visibility of the variable display result. In addition, the derivation display area of the variable display result in which at least a part of the display area of the adjustment image overlaps is not limited to the display area Ar (see FIG. 17 (A1)) of the decorative design, but the variable display of the effect image showing the small design It may be a small symbol display area 5V or the like in which the display result is derived.

  Further, the error image may not be erased even during the derivation display of the variable display result (see, for example, FIG. 17 (D2)). In this way, the visibility of the error image can be secured.

  Moreover, priority is given to display of an error image over display of an adjustment image (for example, in the process of S57, the effect control CPU 120 that has received the abnormality notification command continues until the error indicated by the command is resolved) (D1). , (D2), etc.) and the like. Also in this case, the visibility of the error image can be secured.

  Also, when the adjustment operation is performed, the demonstration display is maintained so as to be visible (for example, see FIG. 17B), but when the menu display operation is performed, the demonstration display is erased (for example, the effect control CPU 120 , S659, S660, S662, etc.). In this way, the demonstration display can be suitably performed.

  The system further includes a specific effect execution unit capable of displaying a specific effect image during execution of variable display of identification information (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes a character display process for change effect of S162). It can be arranged at an overlapping position on the front side of a part of the identification information (see, for example, FIG. 15B), and the specific effect executing means determines the identification information in a period during which the variable display result of the identification information is derived. The display mode of the specific effect image may be a stationary mode (for example, a portion where the CPU 120 for effect control executes the process of S 609) at a position where the overlap occurs on the front side rather than the front side. In this way, it is possible to prevent false recognition of the display result.

  In addition, the gaming machine is always smaller than the first area (for example, "left", "middle", "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, etc.) in which the identification information image is displayed. In the area (for example, small symbol display area 5V etc.), the constant display means (for example, S325, S350) for performing the processing of variable display of the notification information image in synchronization with the variable display of the identification information image and deriving the display result A control CPU 120 or the like may be provided. In such a configuration, it is possible to prevent misidentification of display results.

  In addition, information output means (for example, the process of S266) for outputting display control information (for example, a first change start command, a second change start command, etc.) that can specify that variable display is started according to the determination result of the determination means. The effect execution unit may set the display mode of the specific effect image as a non-stationary mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of S 607) in response to reception of display control information. Part etc). In this way, it is possible to prevent misidentification of the display result while suppressing the discomfort of the specific effect.

  Further, the specific effect image can be arranged at an overlapping position on the front side of at least a part of the identification information image (see, for example, FIG. 15 (B)), and the specific effect execution means includes the identification information In the period in which the display result of the image is derived, the display mode of the specific effect image may be a temporary stop mode at a position overlapping on the front side with respect to the identification information image. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of presentation while preventing the misidentification of the display result.

  Further, the period during which the adjusted image is not visible or difficult to see is not limited to the derived display period T2 of the variable display result. The adjusted image may not be visible or hard to see in a period of reach action (for example, during full rotation). That is, the period for making the adjustment image invisible or the like may be a predetermined period in which an object that the player wants to recognize is notified. In addition, the adjustment image may be displayed at a position where it is superimposed on a specific effect image such as the promotion display image P. In addition, the effect on the error notification may be adjusted by the adjusting unit. Further, the display area of the adjustment image may not overlap with the derived display area of the variable display result.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-mentioned embodiment, and can be shown in the above-mentioned embodiment so that at least one problem in the prior art can be solved. It may have a part of the configuration.

(Modification 1)
In the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 26 (B) and 28 (B), the execution period of the full screen preview effect and the execution period of the reverse fluctuation completely coincide, that is, the full screen preview Although the effect and the reverse direction change start at the same timing and end at the same time, the execution period of the full screen advance notice effect may be shorter than the execution period of the reverse direction change as shown in FIG. In FIG. 33, the reverse fluctuation starts at the timing at which the fluctuation starts (that is, timing T11) and ends at timing T14. On the other hand, the full screen preview effect starts at timing T12 later than timing T11 and ends at timing T13 before timing T14. According to the first modification, in the period of timing T11 to T12 or the period of timing T13 to T14, the change (variable display) of the decorative symbol in the reverse direction (upward direction) can be visually recognized. It is also possible to make the change in the reverse direction (upward direction) of the decorative pattern visible only in one of the period of timing T11 to T12 or the period of timing T13 to T14.

(Modification 2)
In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27 (C1), in the reverse direction variation of the decorative symbol, it is assumed that the decorative symbol varies in the opposite direction by about one, but in the second modification, it is shown in FIG. Thus, the type of symbol reverse direction start display can be selected. Specifically, in the second modification, as shown in FIG. 34 (A), there is a process (S523A) for determining the type of symbol reverse direction starting, and a plurality of types (eg, as shown in FIG. 34 (B)) There are three types of "small", "medium", and "large". In the "small" type, the decorative symbol is reversely varied by one, in the "medium" type, the decorative symbol is reversed by two, and in the "large" type, the decorative symbol is reversely changed by three. By the process of S523A, one type of backward fluctuation is selected from these three types. Specifically, in the process of S523A, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number for symbol reverse direction start display type determination, and the extracted numerical data and symbol reverse direction start display shown in FIG. 34 (B) Using the type determination table, the type of symbol reverse direction start display, that is, the mode of the reverse variation of the decorative symbol is determined. For example, as shown in FIG. 34B, in the case of the non-reach fluctuation pattern, it is determined to be "small", and in the case of the super reach (loss) fluctuation pattern, "small" is 50% and "medium" is 40 %, "Large" is determined with a probability of 10%, and in the case of the super reach fluctuation pattern, "small" is determined with a probability of 10%, "medium" with 30%, and "large" with a probability of 60% Ru. In the jackpot expectation degree, the amount of retroversion of the decorative pattern increases in the order of small <middle <large, and it can have a feeling of big hit about the type of reverse fluctuation of the decorative pattern (difference in the amount of retrogression of design), It is possible to have an interest in the symbol reverse direction start display, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, a plurality of types of full screen preview effects may be provided, and the type of full screen preview may be selectable. For example, the types of full screen preview effects are different in the execution period of full screen preview effects, those with different transparency levels, those with different notification contents shown in FIG. There may be ones (sound effects, music, etc.) different from each other, a combination of two or more of these, etc., and the big hit expectation may be made different. The longer the execution period, the lower the transparency, the higher the presentation effect in the notification contents shown in FIG. 27 (C2), the larger the output sound or the more specific the output sound, the higher the jackpot expectation is. Good.

(Modification 3)
In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, reverse direction variation of the decorative symbol (reverse direction start shown in FIG. 27 (B1), (C1)) is possible, but reverse as shown in FIG. 35, FIG. It may be swingable instead of changing in direction (Modification 3). In the third modification, the reverse direction in S322C shown in FIGS. 20 and 23 may be replaced with oscillation, and the reverse direction in S345A and S345B shown in FIG. 25 may be replaced with oscillation. In FIG. 35 (A), the execution of the full screen preview effect is determined to be absent, and at timing T01, the swing display of the decorative pattern and the symbol advance effect are started. The symbol advance notice effect ends at timing T02, and the rocking display ends at timing T03. At the end of this rocking display (timing T03), the forward movement of the decorative pattern is started. As shown in FIG. 36 (A), the decoration execution example at this time is shaken as shown in FIG. 36 (B1) from the state in which the decorative symbol is fixedly displayed at the reference position Ref in the previous variable display. While moving display is started, a symbol notice effect as shown in FIG. 36 (B1), that is, an image G of an aura (backlight) of a predetermined color (for example, blue, green, red, etc.) around the decorative pattern The preview effect to be displayed is also started. Then, at the end of the swing display (timing T03) shown in FIG. 35A, the forward movement of the decorative symbol at the reference position Ref is started as shown in FIG. 36D1.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 35 (B), since the execution of the full screen preview effect is determined to be present, the symbol preview effect is changed from timing T01 as an initial value to timing T03. As shown in FIG. 36 (B2), the full screen notice effect (blackout effect) is started as shown in FIG. 36 (B2), and the full screen notice effect is included as shown in FIG. 36 (C2). A notification image such as “chance!” Is displayed, and after the end of the full screen preview effect in FIG. 36 (C2), that is, as shown in FIG. 36 (D2), when the forward direction variation of the decorative symbol is started It has been changed to start the preliminary production. That is, the start of the symbol preview effect is changed at the end of the full screen preview effect (blackout effect) shown in FIG. 36 (D2), not at the start of the fluctuation shown in FIG. 36 (B1). This makes it possible to prevent the symbol advance notice effect from being hidden behind the full screen advance notice effect. In addition, although the swing display of the decorative symbol is executed without change, since it is hidden behind the full screen notice effect (blackout effect) shown in FIG. 36 (B2) and (C2), it can be seen from the player. Absent.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20 to FIG. 23, all symbol notice effects, symbol notice effects and symbol reverse direction start display are determined by lottery, but like the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. A variation pattern (for example, called a special variation pattern) including at least one of an effect, a symbol advance effect, and a symbol reverse direction start display may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, on the screen of the image display device 5, decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" are provided to perform variable display of decorative symbols. It has been described that the small symbol display area 5V is provided and variable display of the small symbol is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in pachinko gaming machine 1 in which small symbol display area 5V is not provided, a decorative symbol is displayed by displaying an effect image showing the decorative symbol on the screen of image display device 5 The variable display of may be executable. Even in this case, the effect image indicating the character or the like to be the specific effect image can be arranged at the overlapping position on the front side of the effect image indicating the decorative symbol to be the identification information image, and the display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol is In the derived period, the display mode of the specific effect image displayed at the overlapping position on the front side with respect to the effect image indicating the decorative pattern may be set as the stationary mode. Thereby, it is possible to prevent misidentification of the display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  In addition, instead of variably displaying the effect image showing the decorative pattern, or by displaying the effect image prepared in advance with such variable display, it corresponds to the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game When the display result in the variable display of the special symbol is derived, the animation display of the effect image is interrupted or paused, and the variable display is performed by performing the display capable of recognizing the display result of the variable display. May be derived separately from the display result. In this manner, it is possible to execute an associated display that derives the display result in relation to the determination result of whether or not to control to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state), and the overlapping position on the front side of the effect image in this related display In the period in which the display result in the related display is derived when the specific effect image can be arranged, the display mode of the specific effect image may be a stationary mode.

  In the above embodiment, when the advance notice of “hold display change” is executed, the effect image indicating the character used in the hold display change effect can be displayed as the specific effect image over a plurality of variable displays. It is described as a certain thing. On the other hand, for example, together with the pre-reading notice effect of "hold display change", different pre-reading notice effects different from this can be simultaneously executed over a plurality of variable displays, and characters etc. used in part or all of pre-reading notice effect The effect image may be arranged at an overlapping position on the front side of the effect image showing the decorative pattern. In this case, among the effect images used in the preview advance notice effect, whether or not the effect image being arranged at the overlapping position on the front side of the identification information image as the specific effect image is derived whether the display result is Depending on whether the display period is an action mode or a stationary mode, the display mode may be different depending on whether it is a period.

  In the above embodiment, it has been described that the effect image indicating the character used in the on-hold display change effect is displayed as an example of the specific effect image. On the other hand, as a specific effect image, display is started during variable display in which variable display of decorative design is performed or before the start of variable display, and is continuously displayed even in a period in which the display result in variable display is derived. Any effect image may be used. For example, in response to a period in which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a definite variation state (high probability high base state or high probability low base state), an effect image showing special characters and the like over multiple variable displays is a decorative symbol , And may be displayed in an overlapping position on the front side of the effect image indicating. Alternatively, in response to a period in which the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a special effect mode different from the normal effect mode, an effect image showing a special character or the like over a plurality of variable displays indicates an ornament pattern Alternatively, they may be displayed in an overlapping position on the front side. In this manner, as a specific effect image, an effect image showing a special character or the like over multiple variable displays is movably displayed at an overlapping position on the front side of the effect image showing a decorative pattern, and in variable display In the period in which the display result is derived, the display mode of the specific effect image may be a stationary mode.

  The effect image indicating the character may be, for example, an effect image indicating a person, an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other arbitrary figure. The display mode of the specific effect image may be set as the action mode by reproducing and displaying the moving image as the specific effect image during the variable display in which the variable design of the decorative design and the like is executed. In this case, during the period in which the display result in the variable display is derived, the display mode of the specific effect image may be set as the still mode by temporarily stopping the reproduction of the moving image.

  When the effect image indicating the decorative pattern of 1 becomes the identification information image, the effect image to be the specific effect image is disposed at an overlapping position on the front side of the effect image showing a portion of the decorative pattern of 1 It may be what is arrange | positioned, and may be arrange | positioned in the overlapping position ahead of the rendering image which shows the whole of 1 decoration pattern. When the effect image showing a plurality of decorative designs is an identification information image, the effect image to be a specific effect image has an overlapping position on the front side of the effect image showing a part of the plurality of decorative designs. It may be arrange | positioned, and may be arrange | positioned in the overlapping position on the front side rather than the presentation image which shows all the decoration patterns.

  The type and part of the identification information image in which the effect image to be the specific effect image can be arranged on the front side may be different according to at least one of the gaming state and the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state (low probability low base state), regardless of whether the decorative symbol is a normal symbol or a definite variation symbol, the front side of the effect image showing the decorative symbol The effect image to be the specific effect image can be arranged at the overlapping position. On the other hand, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a definite variation state (high probability high base state or high probability low base state), overlapping is more forward than the effect image showing the normal symbol among the plurality of decorative symbols While making it possible to arrange the effect image to be the specific effect image at the position, the effect image to be the specific effect image is not arranged at the overlapping position on the front side of the effect image showing the probable symbol among the plural decorative patterns May be In this case, when the gaming state is a definite change state, it is prevented that the player's attention to the continuation of the positive change state being derived by the big hit combination and the definite change image is hindered by the display of the specific effect image. Can improve the interest of the game.

  Further, for example, when the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal effect mode, regardless of the symbol number of the decorative symbol, the effect image to be the specific effect image at the overlapping position on the front side of the effect image showing the decorative symbol It is possible to arrange. On the other hand, when the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a special effect mode different from the normal effect mode over a plurality of variable displays, for example, the decorative symbol with a specific symbol number associated with a specific person is shown The effect image to be the specific effect image may not be disposed at the overlapping position on the front side of the effect image. As described above, the specific effect image may be disposed at any overlapping position on the front side of at least a part of the identification information image.

  In the above embodiment, it has been described that the display mode is made to be the stationary mode for all of the effect images to be the specific effect images in the period in which the display result in the variable display such as the decorative symbols to be identification information images is derived. On the other hand, what is necessary is just a thing which can make a display mode a still mode about a part of the specific effect image arrange | positioned in the overlapping position ahead of the effect image of a decorative design at least.

  In the above embodiment, during the period in which the display result in the variable display such as the decorative design is derived, the display of the functional design that is the specific effect image arranged at the overlapping position on the front side of the effect image showing the decorative design. The embodiment has been described as being in the stationary mode. On the other hand, when there is an effect image (backward arrangement image) arranged behind the effect image showing the decorative design, variable display of the decorative design is executed in the period when the display result in the variable display is derived The rear arrangement image may be displayed in the same display mode as during variable display. For example, a background image display layer is provided as a display layer to which a value larger than the Z value of the effect image drawn on the decorative symbol display layer shown in FIG. 15B is assigned to lower the display priority. It is also good. In the background image layer, an effect image to be a background image is drawn. In the background image display layer, the Z value may be set so as to be disposed at the rearmost side with respect to the player. In this case, during the period in which the display result in the variable display is derived, the display mode of the effect image serving as the background image disposed at the overlapping position or the non-overlapping position behind the effect image indicating the decorative pattern is variably displayed It is good also as a display mode similar to inside. As a result, while the effect image which may cause a false recognition in the display result as in the specific effect image is set as a stationary mode, the effect image which does not cause a false recognition of the display result as in the background image is the same display as during variable display By setting the aspect, it is possible to reduce the discomfort with respect to the display of the effect image.

  In the above embodiment, during the variable display in which the decorative symbol is variably displayed, the display mode of the effect image to be the specific effect image is the action mode, while the display result in the variable display is derived. It has been described that the display mode of the effect image to be the specific effect image disposed on the front side of the effect image indicating the decorative pattern to be the identification information image is a stationary mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and during the period in which the display result in the variable display is derived, the display of the effect image which becomes the specific effect image arranged at the overlapping position on the front side of the effect image showing the decorative pattern The aspect may be an idling aspect different from the stationary aspect. As the idling mode, the temporary stop mode may be set such that the display mode of the specific effect image is different from that of the action mode in the above-described embodiment, as long as no misidentification of the display result occurs.

  In addition, during variable display in which variable display of decorative symbols is performed, for example, an effect image in which a message of "in symbol change" is notified as a speech of a character may be displayed as a specific effect image. On the other hand, in a period in which the display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol or the like is derived, for example, an effect image in which a message of "symbol determination" is notified as a speech of a character may be displayed as a specific effect image. As described above, the display mode of the specific effect image is made different by changing the content of the message notified as the speech of the character depending on whether the variable display is being performed or the display result is derived. It is also good.

  In a period in which a display result in variable display is derived when an effect image (character image) indicating a character including a plurality of portions is displayed as a specific effect image, during variable display in which variable display or the like of decorative design is performed The specific effect image may be displayed in different display modes.

  As the pachinko gaming machine 1, the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol may not be performed. As an example, the variable winning device provided in the game area is released from the closed state (second state) from the closed state (second state) based on detection of the game ball having passed (entered) the start winning opening provided in the game area When the game ball entered into the variable winning device changes to the first state) and enters a specific area (V prize opening) of the plurality of areas, the game is controlled to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player. It may be configured to In such a configuration, based on the detection of the game ball having passed (entered) the start winning opening, the determination result as to whether or not to change the variable winning device to the first state, or changes to the first state In relation to the determination result of changing the mode to any of a plurality of modes, or the determination result of whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state according to the passing situation of the game ball inside the variable winning device In a period in which the display result in the related display is derived, when it is possible to execute the related effect for deriving the display result and arrange the specific effect image in the overlapping position on the front side of the effect image in the related display. The display mode of the specific effect image may be a stationary mode.

  In the above embodiment, as the advantageous state advantageous to the player, the variable display result has been described as being controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the "big hit". However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special gaming state such as a definite change state may be made an advantageous state, and the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed among a plurality of big hit gaming states is the second round number (for example, "7 The jackpot gaming state may be set as an advantageous state in which the number of first rounds (for example, “15”) is greater than “). Alternatively, among the plurality of time saving states, the time saving state may be set as the advantageous state, in which the upper limit number of the variable display that can be performed is the first number (for example, "100") that is larger than the second number (for example "50"). Among the plurality of probability variation states, a probability variation state in which the first probability (for example, 1/20) in which the jackpot probability is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50) may be set as the advantageous state. In addition, any game state that is advantageous to the player may be made into an advantageous state.

  When the on-hold display change effect is executed, the on-hold display may be restricted. For the restriction effect, for example, an effect image for display restriction is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL perform semitransparent display, transparent display and reduced display. The player can not or can not see part or all of the hold display by hiding the hold display when the play model is moved from the retracted state to the advanced state and the advanced state is made. What is necessary is to limit so as to be difficult.

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot type determined in the process of S 242 shown in FIG. 8 includes “probability change”, and the probability change control condition is satisfied based on the determination result of the jackpot type being “probability change”. And, after the end of the jackpot gaming state has been described as being controlled to a definite change state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, that the game ball which has won (entered) the big winning opening (the second big winning opening) in the probability changing attacker provided at the predetermined position in the gaming area is detected by the probability variation detection switch The probability change control condition is established based on the above, and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state may be controlled to the probability changing state. The big prize mouth (second big prize mouth) of the probability change attacker can change from the closed state to the open state when the number of times of execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state is a predetermined number of times (for example "16"), round When the number of times of execution of the game is other than the predetermined number, the closed state may not be changed to the open state. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can establish the probability change control condition based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed the specific area in the attacker, which is an example of the special variable winning device provided in the gaming area. It may be configured to be

  The special symbol and the decorative symbol are not limited to those variably displayed as plural types of identification information. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured using a plurality of LEDs, and during the variable display of the special symbols, only a specific (single) LED among the plurality of LEDs Turns on and off and the other LEDs remain off. Then, when the variable display result is “losing”, the LED in which the lighting and extinguishing are repeated maintains the state of emitting (lighting) in a predetermined light emitting color, or maintaining the extinguished state, Stop displaying special symbols. At this time, the other LEDs remain turned off. On the other hand, when the variable display result is "big hit", the special symbol is stopped and displayed by becoming a predetermined lighting pattern in which some or all of the plurality of LEDs are lit. In this way, while the special symbol or the decorative symbol is variably displayed, the specific (single) symbol is switched between the display and the non-display while the other symbols are kept in the non-display state. Good. Then, any one of a plurality of types of symbols may be derived and displayed (stop display) as a final stop symbol (confirmed special symbol or fixed ornament symbol) as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol. Further, for example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured using a 7-segment LED, and during the variable display of the special symbol, the symbol display (lighting) indicating "-" Repeating non-display (off) may be repeated so that other numbers and symbols are not displayed. Then, as the variable display result of the special symbol, the symbol indicating "-" is not stopped and displayed, and a predetermined lighting pattern including numbers indicating "1" to "9", other symbols, etc. Stop displaying the special symbol. In this way, during the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol, the symbol which is not stopped and displayed as the variable display result is switched to the display or the non-display, while the other symbols are kept in the non-display state. May be

  In the above embodiment, the “proportion” or “probability” at which various decisions are made is 0% (not determined) or 100% (not necessarily determined), for example, 70:30. It may be set not to be determined, or at least 0% (cannot be determined) or 100% (must be determined) as the possibility of being a decision result It may be set. For example, in the case where various decisions are made, the ratio of the decision result of 1 being the ratio of the decision result of any one of the plurality of decision results being higher than that of the other decision results is 100% may be included, and other determination results may be included as 0%. When the ratio of 1 as the determination result is 100%, the ratio of the other determination results is 0%. In addition, when the ratio to be the other determination result is 0%, if the ratio to be the determination result of 1 is a predetermined ratio other than 100% but not 0%, the ratio to be the determination result of 1 is the other determination result It will be higher than the rate.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the variable control time of the variable display time, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, etc. to the side of the effect control board 12, one variable pattern designation command is transmitted when the variable display is started. Although the example is shown, the fluctuation pattern may be notified to the side of the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notified by two commands, the CPU 103 of the microcomputer 100 for game control controls the first command before reaching reach, such as presence or absence of pseudo continuous change, presence or absence of slip effect, etc. Send a command indicating the variable display time and variable display mode before the so-called second stop), and the second command after reaching reach such as the type of reach and presence of re-lottery effect (reach and If not, a command indicating variable display time or variable display mode) may be transmitted after so-called second stop. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on a variable display time derived from a combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the variable display time by each of two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 selects a specific variable display mode to be executed at each timing. You may When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, or after sending a first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, in the next timer interrupt) ) A second command may be sent. Note that the variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data which has to be stored as the fluctuation pattern designation command.

  In the above, an example is shown in which the main side performs prefetch determination and transmits a command corresponding to the determination result to the sub side. However, the main side transmits a command indicating a random number value and the sub side performs prefetch determination. You may do it.

  The present invention is applicable not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to slot machines and the like. The slot machine is, for example, an arbitrary gaming machine capable of playing a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols serving as plural types of identification information and giving a predetermined game value based on the game result, more specifically, A variable display device that can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or the number of credits) for one game, and variably displays plural types of identification information (patterns) that can be identified. For example, one game is ended when the display results of a plurality of reels are derived and displayed, and the winnings are made according to the displaying results (for example, cherry winning, watermelon winning, bell winning, replay winning, BB winning, RB winning etc) Is a game machine in which it is possible to generate In such a slot machine, the hardware resources including the effect moving mechanism provided on the front side of the slot machine cooperate with the software for performing a predetermined process, and the pachinko machine shown in the above-described embodiment. It may be configured to have all or part of the features of the gaming machine 1. Specifically, the display result in the variable display of the identification information is derived in a configuration in which the specific effect can be executed at the overlapping position on the front side of the display surface on which the design to be the identification information is variably displayed. In a certain period, in the overlapping position on the front side of the identification information, it is sufficient if the effect mode of the specific effect is a mode different from the effect mode during the variable display, such as a stationary mode or a temporary stop mode. .

  In addition, various effects including the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device and the voice output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decorative LED The operations and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, and it encloses the gaming media and scores based on the occurrence of the prize. It can apply also to the enclosed type game machine which grants. The slot machines are not limited to those in which the number of bets is set using medals and credits as gaming values, but only slot machines that set the number of bets using gaming balls as gaming values and only credits as gaming values It may be a fully credited slot machine that sets the number of bets using. When using a game ball as a game medium, for example, one medal can be made to correspond to five game balls, for example, when setting 3 as the number of bets, the number of bets is made using 15 game balls. Is equivalent to setting. The pachinko gaming machine 1 and the slot machine are not limited to those using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and for example, a plurality of types of medals and game balls etc. The game value may be used in combination. For example, a slot machine can set a bet number and play a game using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, and a plurality of medals and gaming balls etc. can be generated by winning. It may be possible to pay out any kind of gaming value.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to a form distributed and provided by a removable recording medium, for example, to a computer device included in a game machine such as a pachinko game machine 1 or a slot machine. It may be distributed without pre-installing it in a storage device such as a computer device. 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 5 ... image display device 11 ... main board 12 ... effect control board 100 ... microcomputer for game control 103 ... CPU
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game and capable of controlling in an advantageous state for the player,
Variable display means capable of executing variable display in a plurality of types of variable display modes including variable display of identification information in a predetermined direction;
Preview production execution means capable of executing predetermined preview production;
Identification information preview effect execution means capable of executing identification information preview effect performing notification display related to the identification information ;
Adjustment means capable of adjusting the rendering effect according to the adjustment operation by the player at least during execution of the variable display;
Adjustment image display means capable of displaying an adjustment image corresponding to the adjustment by the adjustment means;
And an error display means capable of displaying an error display ,
The predetermined advance presentation effect can be performed so as to make the display mode of the identification information invisible or difficult when the variable display is started by a variable display mode other than the variable display in the predetermined direction.
The identification information can start variable display in the predetermined direction after the execution period of the predetermined advance effect has elapsed when the predetermined advance effect is executed.
The variable display means can further execute variable display in a specific direction different from the predetermined direction,
The identification information advance presentation effect execution means can execute a plurality of types of identification information advance presentation effects,
When variable display in the specific direction is performed, control is performed to the advantageous state at a higher rate than when variable display is performed by a variable display mode other than variable display in the specific direction,
Wherein in accordance with the type of identification information announcement attraction, Ri said ratio Do different controlled Advantageously state,
The adjustment image display means can display the adjustment image even during execution of the predetermined advance presentation effect,
A game machine characterized in that the error display is displayed prior to the adjustment image .