JP6530898B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, it is advantageous for the player when the specific display result is derived by the variable display means for executing the variable display of the identification information and deriving the display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine controlled to an advantageous state.

  As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is shot into a game area by a launch device, and when a game medium is prized in a prize area such as a prize hole provided in the game area and a start condition is satisfied, plural types of identification There is a pachinko gaming machine in which information (hereinafter referred to as a display symbol) is variably displayed on a variable display device and it is determined whether or not to impart a predetermined gaming value according to the display result. . In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes a specific display mode, it becomes a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous for the player .

  In such a gaming machine, when it is determined to execute a holding advance notice when the game ball is won in the starting opening, a predetermined holding mode (e.g., a "black circle" with white ?? displayed) is displayed after the predetermined display. It has been proposed that the character is exposed based on the fact that the change condition is satisfied, and the holding mode is changed to a notice mode (for example, "star") (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2011-212304, A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that it becomes difficult to improve the interest of the game because the process of exposing the character and changing the holding mode to the notice mode becomes monotonous.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and has an object of providing a gaming machine which enhances the interest of the player to the change of the hold display and improves the amusement of the game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention performs variable display, and can control a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, big hit gaming state etc.) Storage means capable of storing information on variable display as hold information (for example, the first special view hold storage unit 151A and the second special view hold storage unit 151B), and the hold storage unit Hold display means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control that executes the processing of steps S308 and S326) that performs a hold display corresponding to the hold storage and when the variable display is started, the hold display corresponding to the variable display is displayed correspondingly Display mode control means for changing from one display mode to another display mode (for example, step) 22. The effect control CPU 120 or the like that executes the processing of 343), and the display mode control means displays a plurality of types of change effects (for example, the hold change effect shown in FIG. 22A) when the hold display is displayed. The display mode of the hold display is changed by executing one of the hold change effects by the pattern etc.), and when the corresponding display is displayed, the response display is performed by executing any of a plurality of types of change effects. Regulating means that includes a change control means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of step S343) that changes the display mode, and that does not perform multiple types of change effects simultaneously Processing control and the processing of step S506 is further included) Here, in response to the display of 1, when the change effect is executed in the specific effect mode, the display mode is changed, and the control means changes the non-specific effect mode different from the specific effect mode. It controls so that multiple types of change effects including the effect are not executed at the same time, and it is possible to execute multiple change effects in a specific period corresponding to the display of 1 among the hold display and the correspondence display, and hold Among the display and the corresponding display, the change effect is not executed in the specific period corresponding to the other display different from the one display, and the first change effect and the second change are performed as the change effect of the specific effect mode. An effect can be performed, and the first change effect can be performed corresponding to the display of the first display mode among the hold display and the correspondence display, and the second change effect can be hold display and response Second of the display It can be executed corresponding to the display of the display mode, and the first change effect and the second change effect are not performed simultaneously.
According to such a configuration, by changing the display mode of the on-hold display or the correspondence display by executing any of a plurality of types of change effects, the effect is diversified and the player for the change on the on-hold display or the correspondence display To increase the interest of the game and to improve the game interest. Moreover, since a plurality of types of change effects are not simultaneously executed, it is possible to prevent the effects from becoming complicated.

(2) In the gaming machine according to the above (1), the gaming machine may be configured to include advance notification means for notifying in advance that the movable device operates.
In such a configuration, the operation of the movable device can be made to pay more attention to the player.

(3) In the gaming machine according to the above (1) or (2), the change presentation determining means executes the change presentation in response to only one of the plurality of hold displays displayed by the hold display means. It may be configured to determine whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display as it is (for example, a portion that executes the processing of steps S412 and S413).
In such a configuration, it is possible to preferably prevent a plurality of types of change effects from being simultaneously executed, to increase the player's interest in the change of the hold display, and to improve the fun of the game.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3), the change control means displays the hold display displayed by the hold display means when the change effect is executed in the specific effect mode. The change effect determining means changes the mode (for example, when the process of step S343 is executed based on any one of the hold change effect pattern PAR, PAG, PAB, PBR, PBG, PBB, etc.), Is determined so that a plurality of types of change effects including the change effects performed in different non-specific effect modes (for example, the hold change effect pattern PAN, PBN, etc.) are not simultaneously performed (for example, in the determination of Yes in step S504) In the case where the process of step S506 is executed based on the above, etc.).
In such a configuration, it is suitably prevented that a plurality of types of change effects are simultaneously performed including the change effects of the non-specific effect mode, thereby enhancing the player's interest in the change of the hold display, and making the game entertaining It can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4), the display mode control means changes the plurality of times in a specific period corresponding to the one hold display displayed by the hold display means. Specific change control means for executing an effect (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control which executes the process of step S506 based on the determination of Yes in step S505 after executing the processes of steps S403 to S406), the change effect determining means It may be configured to determine that the change effect is not performed in response to another pending display different from the one pending display in the specific period (for example, a part that executes the process of step S411). .
In such a configuration, it is possible to suitably prevent execution of a plurality of types of change effects in a specific period, to increase the player's interest in the change of the hold display, and to improve the game interest.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5), the change control means causes the hold display means to display the hold display in a specific mode (for example, hold display pattern PHA, PHB, etc.) Sometimes, the display mode of the suspension display is changed by executing the change effect according to the specific mode (for example, the process of step S343 is performed based on any of the hold change effect pattern PAR, PAG, PAB) When, for example, the process of step S343 is executed based on any one of the pending change effect pattern PBR, PBG, and PBB).
In such a configuration, by performing the change effect according to the specific aspect, it is possible to increase the interest of the player for the display aspect of the hold display and to improve the game interest.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6), the display mode of the hold display displayed by the hold display means includes a specific display mode (for example, display of the hold display image DHA, DHB, etc.) There is a normal display mode (for example, the display of the hold display image DHN) different from the specific display mode, and the display mode control means is such that the display mode of the hold display displayed by the hold display means is the normal display mode. The display mode of the hold display may be changed (see, for example, FIG. 17) such that the ratio of changing the display mode is higher when the specific display mode is selected than when the display mode is displayed.
In such a configuration, the display mode changes at a higher rate in the specific display mode than in the normal display mode, thereby increasing the player's interest in the display mode of the hold display, thereby making the game fun Can be improved.

It is a front view of a pachinko game machine in this 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 block diagram showing an example of composition of a special figure reservation storage part. It is a flow chart which shows an example of random number value judging processing at the time of winning. It is a figure showing a prize specified command, a pending storage number notification command, and the like. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol normal processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a special figure display result etc. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding display data storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding display setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding display pattern determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of suspension change production determination processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of determination of continuous change production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the counter initial value before change. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the pending | holding display by a pending | holding display pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of pending change production execution setting processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a pending change production pattern. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing under variable display. It is a figure showing an example of execution of suspension change production. It is a figure showing an example of execution of suspension change production. It is a figure showing an example of execution of suspension change production. It is a figure showing the modification of a pending change production pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the pending | holding change presentation in a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the pending | holding change presentation in a modification. It is a figure which shows a modification provided with a movable apparatus. It is a figure which shows a modification provided with a movable apparatus.

  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. 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). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are respectively a number indicating "0" to "9", a symbol indicating "-", or a lighting pattern of each segment not limited to a number or symbol Etc. are variably displayed on a plurality of types of special symbols. 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" .

  A plurality of types of special symbols variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be provided with symbol numbers for identifying them. As an example, in addition to the symbol number “0” being attached as a symbol number to the special symbol indicating the symbol “−”, it is sufficient that “1” to “9” be attached as a symbol number for plural types of lighting patterns .

  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. The variable display of this decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, on the screen of the image display device 5, decorative symbol display areas 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, 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 the variable display result in the special view game, the decorative symbol is variable in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5 The finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed 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"). Note that, 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. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed in a definite manner, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative symbol by the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display 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 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is disposed. In the start winning storage display area 5H, a holding storage display for specifying the number of holdings of variable display (number of special drawing holding memories) corresponding to the special drawing game is performed. Here, the game ball passes the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B, for suspension of variable display corresponding to the special view game. It occurs based on the start-up winning by (entering). 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 allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, etc., the hold of the variable display corresponding to the satisfied start condition is To be 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.

  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.

  In addition to or in place of the start winning storage display area 5H, a display for displaying the number of stored special figures may be provided. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning combination storage display area 5H, a first hold for specifying the number of special view hold storages to be identifiable on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B 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.

  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, 14) 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 general drawing reserve display 25C is provided. The general drawing retention indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general drawing retention memory number as the number of effective passing balls passed through the passing gate 41.

  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. Further, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the first special figure or the second special figure The variable display of a predetermined display pattern, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or performing the on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 to control the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 It also has a function to control.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for 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 all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, all or one of the lighting / extinguishing operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. It has a function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for effect, such as the unit, 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. The lamp driver circuit etc. which perform lighting / extinguishing drive in are mounted.

  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. 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.

  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 counted by the random number circuit 124 or the like in an updatable manner. The random number used to control such a rendering operation is also referred to as a rendering random number.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data 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.

  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 configured.

  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, an instruction (sound effect signal) transmitted to the audio control board 13, and an instruction transmitted to the lamp control board 14 from the output port of the I / O 125 (Electric 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 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 shown in 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 this common-play game, after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, when a predetermined time passes, 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 in the display area 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, "10", "13" or "16") is reached.

  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

  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.

  A plurality of big hit types are provided according to the execution mode of the round game in the big hit gaming state and the gaming state controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state. In this embodiment, the plurality of jackpot types include four types: “16R probability variation A”, “16R probability variation B”, “10R probability variation”, and “13R nondeterminism”. The upper limit number of round games is "16", and the opening upper limit time of the big winning opening in each round game is "29.5 seconds", and after the end of the big hit gaming state The game state is set to be a definite change state. The upper limit number of round games is "16", and the opening upper limit time of the big winning opening in each round game is "0.1 second", and the big hit type of "16R probability variation B" is after the end of the big hit gaming state The game state is set to be a definite change state. For the big hit type of "10R definite change", the upper limit number of round games is "10", the opening upper limit time of the big winning opening in each round game is "29.5 seconds", and after the end of the big hit gaming state The state is set to be a definite change state. The number of round game executions is "13", and the opening upper limit time of the big winning opening in each round game is "29.5 seconds", and the big hit type of "13R non-probability change" is after the end of the big hit gaming state The game state is set to be short.

  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 rendering operation in the reach rendering, a plurality of types of rendering patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (rendering modes) 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") changes with "big hit." 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, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are set in advance. And, when the reach effect of the super reach such as the super A and the super B is executed, the variable display result may become "big hit" compared with the case where the normal reach effect is executed (big hit expectation) Becomes higher. Further, among the reach effects of the super reach, when a specific reach effect such as the super B is executed, the jackpot expectation level is higher than when the reach effect of the super A is executed.

  Unlike the reach effect, for example, during a variable display of a decorative symbol, a rendering operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative symbol, such as displaying a predetermined effect image, an image display serving as a message, an audio output, etc. That the variable display state of the decorative design may be a reach state, the reach effect by super reach may be executed, and the variable display result may be a "big hit" etc. An advance notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance.

  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 advance notice effects are those that become advance read advance notice effects (also referred to as read ahead effects). 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 to notice 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 the preview advance notice effect, there is an operation for giving notice of the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" based on the holding memory information of the special drawing game and the like before the variable display to be the notice target is started. It 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 or also referred to as a notice effect during variable display) Ru.

  In this embodiment, as an example of pre-reading advance notice effect, by changing the display part of start winning storage display area 5H for specifying the number of stored special-order storages in a distinguishable manner to a display mode different from the display mode at the normal time. Pre-reading advance notice effect of "hold display" is performed to give 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) at normal times By doing this, it may be notified that the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" is higher than usual. Moreover, even if it is possible to notify that the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" is higher than usual, by setting the display pattern in the display part to a specific pattern (for example, a cherry pattern etc.) different from normal times. Good.

  In this embodiment, the display mode of the hold display displayed in the start winning combination storage display area 5H can be changed from one display mode to another display mode. The display modes of the hold display include a normal hold display in which a normal hold image is displayed, a specific hold display in which a specific hold image is displayed, and a notice hold display in which a notice hold image is displayed. When the normal hold display or the specific hold display is being performed, the display mode of the hold display may be changed to the advance hold display by executing the hold change presentation at a predetermined rate. The display mode of the hold display may not change even if the hold change presentation is performed. In the specific hold display, a hold change effect is easier to be executed than in the normal hold display, and it is easy to change to the advance notice display.

  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". The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, if the variable display result is "big hit", either of the jackpot type "16R probability variation A", "16R probability variation B", "10R probability variation", "13R non probability variation" Is a random value used to determine one of a plurality of types. 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 processing, the CPU 103 first executes start winning determination processing as shown in FIG. 4 (step S101).

  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 (step S201). At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the number of first special drawing pending storages, which is the number of pending storages of the special drawing game using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit It is determined whether or not (for example, "4") (step 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 step S202 (step S202; No), the starting opening which is the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to "1" (step S203).

  When the first start port switch 22A is off at step S201 (step S201; No), or when the number of first special view storages has reached the upper limit at step S202 (step S202; Yes) Whether or not the second starting opening switch 22B is on is determined based on a detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the number of second special view pending storages, which is the number of pending storages of the special view game using the second special view, is a predetermined upper limit It is determined whether (for example, "4") is set (step 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. When it is determined in step S205 that the second special figure storage number is not the upper limit (step S205; No), the starting opening buffer value is set to "2" (step S206).

  After one of the processes in steps S203 and S206 is executed, the pending storage count value corresponding to the starting opening buffer value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step 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. At this time, the total on-hold storage number count value, which is the storage value of the on-hold storage number counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined gaming random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random value data updated by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. Numeric data representing each random number value extracted in this manner is stored as hold data at the top of the empty entry in the special view hold storage unit according to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special view hold storage unit 151A as shown in FIG. 5 (A). On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the hold data is set in the second special view hold storage unit 151B as shown in FIG. 5 (B).

  In the first special view reserve storage unit 151A shown in FIG. 5A, although the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the first start winning has occurred, it is still The reserve data of the special drawing game (special drawing game using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display device 4A) not being started is stored. As an example, the first special view reserve storage unit 151A is associated with the reserve number in the winning sequence (the order of detecting the gaming balls) to the first starting winning opening, and the first starting condition by passing (entering) the gaming balls The random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 based on the establishment, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, and the numerical data indicating the random pattern value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination are reserved data. , Until the number of memories reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The reserve data thus stored in the first special view reserve storage unit 151A indicates that the execution of the special view game using the first special view is suspended, and the variable display result in the special view game (special view display It becomes reserve storage information that can determine whether it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the result) or whether the big hit type when the variable display result is "big hit" is any of a plurality of types. .

  The second special figure reservation storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 5 (B) is that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the second start winning occurs. The reserve data of the special drawing game (special drawing game using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B) not yet started is stored. As an example, the second special view reserve storage unit 151B is associated with the reserve number in the winning order (the detection order of the game balls) to the second start winning opening, the second start condition of the passing (enter) of the game balls The random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 based on the establishment, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, and the numerical data indicating the random pattern value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination are reserved data. , Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The reserve data thus stored in the second special view reserve storage unit 151B indicates that the execution of the special view game using the second special view is suspended, and the variable display result in the special view game (special view display Hold storage information that can determine whether it is decided to control to a big hit gaming state based on the result), and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach effect of super reach etc.) It becomes.

  Following the process of step S210, a winning random number value determination process is executed (step S211). Thereafter, it is determined whether the starting opening buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S212). At this time, if the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S212; "2"), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S213), and the starting winning combination is made. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is "1" (step S212; "1"), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S214), The process proceeds to step S204. 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. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S211 of FIG. 5 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 special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 3, FIG. 8) described later. In the case where it is determined that the special map display result is "big hit", the determination of the jackpot type, etc. are performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, at the start winning timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening), the CPU 103 determines the winning random number value process in step S211. By executing, it is determined whether or not it is a random number value MR1 determined to derive a jackpot symbol as a special figure display result. By this, before the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball which has passed (entered) the start winning opening, it is predicted whether or not the special image display result will be a "big hit". Based on the prediction result, it is possible to determine whether or not to execute the advance notice effect to be the read ahead effect by the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the side of the effect control board 12.

  In the prize random number value determination process shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 103 first checks pachinko gaming by, for example, confirming 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 current gaming state in the machine 1 is specified (step 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 identified in this way is a big hit in the big hit gaming state (step S402). At this time, if it is determined that the jackpot is not in progress, it is further determined whether or not the high opening control associated with the time reduction control is being performed in the high probability state or the short time state (step S403). If it is determined in step S402 that a big hit is in progress (step S402; Yes), or if it is determined in step S403 that a high base is in progress (step S403; Yes), the starting port buffer value is "2". It is determined whether or not (step S404).

  If it is determined in step S403 that the time saving control is not being performed (step S403; No), or if it is determined in step S404 that the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S404; Yes), the big hit is determined. A range is set (step S405). For example, data used for determination of the special view display result corresponding to the current gaming state from table data constituting the special view display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. Select display result determination table data). In the special view display result determination table data, the range of the determination value in which the special view display result is assigned to the “big hit” may be set as the big hit determination range.

  Thereafter, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special image display result extracted in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 is compared with the jackpot determination range set in the process of step S405 (step S406). Thereby, it is determined whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range. As an example, the CPU 103 compares the individual decision values included in the big hit decision range with the random number value MR1 for special view display result decision extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. It may be determined whether or not there is a decision value that matches the numerical value MR1. Alternatively, the CPU 103 sets the random number MR1 and the minimum value and the maximum value of the big hit determination range by setting numerical values indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the decision values included in the big hit decision range. By comparing, it may be determined whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range.

  When the game ball which has passed (enter) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) occurs, the steps shown in FIG. By determining in the process of S202 that the number of first special map reservations has not reached the upper limit value, the first start condition is satisfied. 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 first start opening winning combination designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The effect control board 12 can detect that the first start condition is satisfied by receiving the first start opening winning combination designation command. Thus, the first starting opening winning combination designation command is an effect control command for notifying establishment of the first starting condition. In addition, the first start opening winning combination designation command is a random number for gaming (a special drawing display result determination random number extracted at the time of the first start winning combination at the time of detection of the gaming ball having passed (entered) the first start winning opening. The comparison result (judgment result at the time of winning) using MR1 etc.) is also notified to the side of the effect control board 12.

  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 by determining in the process of step S205 that the number of second Tokusou reserved memories 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, a second start opening winning combination designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. On the side of the effect control board 12, it is possible to detect that the second start condition is satisfied by receiving the second start opening winning combination designation command. As described above, the second starting opening winning combination designating command is an effect control command for notifying establishment of the second starting condition. In addition, the second start opening winning combination designation command is a game random number (random number value for determining the special display display result extracted at the time of the second start winning being detected at the time of detection of the gaming ball having passed (entered) the second starting winning opening. The comparison result (judgment result at the time of winning) using MR 2 etc.) is also notified to the side of the effect control board 12.

  The contents of notification by the first starting opening winning combination designation command and the second starting opening winning combination designation command are set according to, for example, the determination result by the processing of step S404 or the comparison result by the processing of step S406 (step S407). More specifically, when it is determined in the process of step S404 that the starting opening buffer value is not "2" but "1" (step S404; No), the notification content is set to "in a prize winning determination limited". Be done. When it is determined that the random number MR1 is within the big hit determination range as a comparison result by the process of step S406, the notification content is set to "with a big hit determination". When it is determined that the random value MR1 is out of the jackpot determination range as a comparison result by the process of step S406, the notification content is set to "no jackpot determination".

  As shown in FIG. 7A, a command B1XXH serving as a first starting opening winning designation command and a command B2XXH serving as a second starting opening winning designation command are prepared in advance as a starting opening winning designation command. 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 starting opening winning combination designation command, the EXT data (lower 1-byte data of the 2-byte configuration) is made different according to the notification content set in the process of step S407.

  FIG. 7 (B) exemplifies the notification content by the first starting opening winning combination designation command and the second starting opening winning combination designation command. Among the first starting opening winning combination designation command and the second starting opening winning combination designation command shown in FIG. 7B, the command B100H and the command B200H indicate that the notification content is “at the time of winning determination determination restriction”. The command B 101 H and the command B 201 H indicate that the notification content is “no big hit determination”. The command B 102 H and the command B 202 H indicate that the notification content is “big hit determination”.

  The setting for transmitting the starting opening winning combination designation command is performed based on the setting of the notification content in the process of step S407 (step S408). At this time, depending on whether the starting opening buffer value is “1” or “2”, it is determined whether to transmit the first starting opening winning combination designation command or to transmit the second starting opening winning combination designation command. . Then, by setting the EXT data corresponding to the notification content set by the process of step S407, a starting opening winning combination designation command in which the EXT data differs according to the notification content is transmitted.

  As a result of the process of step S408, when the first start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning, the first start opening prize designation command is effect control board 12 as effect control information for notifying the establishment of the first start condition. Sent to the In addition, the 2nd starting opening winning a prize specified command to the side of production control baseplate 12 as the production control information which notifies the formation of the 2nd starting condition when the 2nd starting condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the 2nd starting winning a prize Will be sent. In this embodiment, the game ball passes (enters) either the first start winning opening or the second start winning opening for the first starting opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command. It is transmitted as determination result information notifying of a winning determination result of whether or not the variable display result is determined to be a "big hit" using a gaming random number extracted at the time of starting winning as well as notifying of occurrence. . It should be noted that a production control command (for example, a determination result at the time of winning) is notified of the result at the time of winning using the game random number extracted at the time of starting winning separately from the first starting opening winning specifying command and the second starting opening winning specifying command. A command or the like may be sent.

  After the process of step S408 is performed, transmission setting of the pending storage number notification command is performed (step S409), and the winning random number value determination process ends. As shown in FIG. 7A, in this embodiment, a command C1XXH serving as the first pending storage number notification command and a command C2XXH serving as the second pending storage number notification command are used as the pending storage number notification command. It is prepared in advance. In these pending storage number notification commands, different EXT data are set according to the first special view pending storage number and the second special view pending storage number.

  The first hold storage number notification command is an effect control command for notifying the first special view hold storage number. The second holding storage number notification command is an effect control command for notifying the second special view holding storage number. In the process of step S409 shown in FIG. 6, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the setting for transmitting the first hold storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the setting for transmitting the second hold storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed.

  By executing the process of step S409, the first suspension storage number notification command is an effect of notifying an increase in the number of first special view suspension storages when the first startup condition is satisfied due to the occurrence of the first startup winning combination. The control information is transmitted to the side of the effect control board 12 as control information. Further, the second hold storage number notification command is provided as production control information for notifying an increase in the second special view hold storage number when the second start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning, of the effect control board 12 Sent to the side. 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 second 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.

  In the winning random number value determination process shown in FIG. 6, the process of step S404 is performed based on that it is determined that a big hit is in progress in step S402, or that it is determined that a high base is in step S403. It is determined whether the start port buffer value is "2". At this time, if the starting port buffer value is “1” and not “2”, the process proceeds to step S 407 without executing the processes of steps S 405 and S 406, and determination of the big hit determination range is restricted. The transmission setting of the starting opening winning combination designation command in which the notification content indicates “in determination of winning determination limited” is performed corresponding to a certain thing. 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 To limit the determination of a specific pattern. 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.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 executes steps 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. Select and execute one of the following processing.

  The special symbol normal processing of step S110 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal processing, 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" is the variable display result 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, in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B 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 step 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 mode 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 mode of the decorative pattern is to be "reach" by determining the change pattern when the change 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 step 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 step 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. 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 step 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 step S115 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, the elapsed time measured, the number of gaming balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes a process of determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. 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 step S116 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "6". In this big hit opening post process, the number of times of execution of the round game which makes the big winning a prize opening state is a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, either “16”, “13”, “10” etc. according to the big hit type) It includes processing of determining whether or not it has reached, processing of waiting until the next round game is started, and the like 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 step 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, etc. 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 flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first determines whether the number of second special view reservations is “0” (step 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 Tokushu Pending storages is other than “0” at Step S 231 (Step S 231; No), it is set to the top area (the storage area corresponding to Pending Number “1”) As stored data to be stored, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number is read out (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (the second starting winning) at the second starting winning opening is read out in the process of step 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 step S232, the second special storage storage count is updated by subtracting one, for example, by subtracting the second storage storage count value by one, and the second special storage storage is updated. The storage content in the unit 151B is shifted (step 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 151B is Shift to In addition, in the process of step S233, the total pending storage number may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special drawing designation buffer value, which is the storage value of the variation special drawing designation buffer provided in the predetermined area (game control buffer setting unit etc.) of the RAM 102, is updated to "2" (step S234).

  When the number of second special figure holding memories is "0" at step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether the number of first special drawing holding memories is "0" (step S235). 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 step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the number of second special view reservations is “0”, and the number of first special views suspension storage is “0”. It is determined whether or not. 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 step S 236, the first TOC pending memory number is updated to be decremented by 1 by, for example, subtracting 1 from the first pending memory number count value, and so on. The storage content in the unit 151A is shifted (step 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 151A is Shift to In addition, in the process of step 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" (step S238).

  After executing any of the processes of steps 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" (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is selected and set in the 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.

  FIG. 9A shows an example of determination of the special view display result by the process of step S239. As described above, it is determined whether the special view display result is "big hit" or "lost" by using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special view display result or the special view display result determination table. It should be determined by In the determination example shown in FIG. 9A, according to the presence or absence of the probability variation control in the probability variation state, the determination ratio of whether or not the special figure display result is to be the "big hit" is made different. The CPU 103 may determine that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, when the probability change control is performed in the probability change state, the special view display result is “at a higher rate than when the probability change control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. It is determined to be a "big hit". The probability variation state corresponds to the case where the jackpot type is any of “16R probability variation A”, “16R probability variation B”, and “10R probability variation” by the jackpot end processing of step S117 shown in FIG. 3, for example. It is started by being set to the on state. 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 step S239 is a "big hit" (step S240). If the special view display result is determined to be "big hit" (step 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 (step S241) . Also, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S 242). As an example, in the process of step S 242, 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 determining 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.

  FIG. 9B shows a determination example of the jackpot type by the process of step S242. In this determination example, the determination content and the determination ratio of the jackpot type are made different depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. More specifically, when the variation special figure is the first special figure, the jackpot type is determined to be "16 R definite variation A", "16 R definite variation B", "10 R definite variation", or "13 R non definite variation" Ru. On the other hand, when the variation special figure is the second special figure, the jackpot type is determined to be "16R definite variation A", "10R definite variation", or "13R nondeterministic variation". In addition, the rate at which the big hit type is determined to be “16R definite variation A” is higher when the variation feature is the second feature than when the variation feature is the first feature. As described above, different big hit types may be determined according to the special symbols variably displayed in the special view game. Moreover, according to the special symbol variably displayed in the special figure game, it may be determined as a predetermined big hit type at a different ratio.

  After the process of step S242 is performed, the jackpot type is stored (step 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 view display result is not a "big hit" in step S240 (step S240; No) or after executing the process of step S243, the finalized special symbol to be the variable display result of the special symbol in the special view game is determined (Step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step 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, when it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is "big hit", any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of big hit symbols according to the big hit type determination result in step S242 If it is decided, it should be decided on the special symbol.

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

  If the number of reserved memories of the special drawing game using the first special drawing in step S235 is "0" (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S246), the special symbol End normal processing. In this demonstration display setting, for example, a presentation control command (waiting customer demonstration designation command) for specifying a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5, etc. It is determined whether transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if it has already been sent, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if not sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo specification command is made, and then the demonstration display setting is ended.

  FIG. 10A is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 10A, the CPU 103 first determines whether the big hit flag is on (step S261). Then, if the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special view display result is "big hit" is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the lost time when the special view display result is "loss" is determined (step S263).

  In the process of step 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 step S263, for example, the fluctuation pattern at the time of losing is determined using the loss fluctuation pattern determining table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 or the like. 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. 10B 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 mode of the decorative symbol is "non reach" not to be the reach mode and "reach mode" 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".

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 10 (A), for example, the fluctuation pattern at the time of the big hit is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. 11 (A). In the example shown in FIG. 11A, any one of the fluctuation pattern PA3-1, the fluctuation pattern PA3-2, and the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 is determined as the usage pattern at a predetermined ratio as the fluctuation pattern at the time of the big hit. More specifically, the ratio determined for the variation pattern PA3-3 is the highest, and the determination ratio is set to decrease in the order of the variation pattern PA3-2 and the variation pattern PA3-1.

  In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 10A, for example, the fluctuation pattern at the time of losing is determined at a ratio as shown in FIG. 11B. In the example shown in FIG. 11B, the determination ratio of the variation pattern such as the variation pattern PA2-1 in which only the normal reach effect is performed and the reach effect of the super A or the super B is not executed is the variation pattern PA2-2 or It is set to be higher than the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach such as the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 is executed. On the other hand, at the time of the big hit, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed is set to be higher than at the time of losing. As a result, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect of the super reach is performed, the possibility (big hit expectation) of the variable display result becoming “big hit” is enhanced. In the process of step S263, it is determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is to be the reach state when the variable display result is "loss" by determining the change 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.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S262 and S263, a special figure fluctuation time which is a variable display time of the special symbol is set (step 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 (B), the special figure fluctuation time is previously determined 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 steps 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 processing of step S264, 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, start In order to start one of the special drawing games for which the condition is satisfied, setting for starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step 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”, setting is performed to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B.

  After executing the process of step S265, transmission setting of a command at the start of variation of the special symbol is performed (step 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 had been. 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 step S266 is executed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "2" (step S267), and the variation pattern setting process is ended. When the value of the special view process flag is updated to "2" in step S267, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol variation processing of step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  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 a predetermined effect control main process. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and set CTC (counter / timer mounted on the effect control board 12) Perform register setting etc. of the circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on. 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, 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, the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be in the off state, and command analysis processing is executed. 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, in the case of receiving the first reserve opening prize designation command and the first reserve storage number notification command, in the first start winning command buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM Among the free space, the first starting opening winning combination designation command and the first pending storage number notification command are stored in order in the storage area having the smallest pending display number which is the buffer number. 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. 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, and software is used to update numerical data indicating effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 as various random number values used for effect control.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 12, first, a hold display setting process is executed (step S161). The hold display setting process includes a process for updating the image display in the start winning storage display area 5H at the time of the start winning where the first start winning or the second start winning occurs. Further, the hold display setting process uses, for example, storage data of the hold display data storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 121, and performs determination process and setting process for executing preview advance notice effect of “hold display”. It contains.

  FIG. 13 shows a configuration example of the pending display data storage unit. The hold display data storage unit is adapted to perform hold storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H in response to the execution of the special drawing game using the first special drawing and the second special drawing being put on hold. Various data are stored as pending display data. Corresponds to the first pending display data storage unit corresponding to the pending storage display of the special drawing game using the first special figure as the pending display data storage unit, and the pending storage display of the special view game using the second special figure A second pending display data storage unit may be provided. In the hold display data storage unit, for example, the variable display result, the hold display pattern, the value of the pre-change counter, the continuous display result in association with the hold numbers similar to the first special view hold storage unit 151A and the second special view hold storage unit 151B. A storage area for storing data indicating an effect flag is secured. The variable display result indicates the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol specified based on the starting opening winning combination designation command (the first starting opening winning combination designation command or the second starting opening winning combination designation command). The hold display pattern indicates the display mode of the hold display in the display portion of the start winning storage display area 5H. The value of the pre-change counter indicates the remaining number of times of the variable display to be executed before changing the display mode of the hold display. The continuous effect flag indicates whether or not to execute the on-hold change effect as a continuous effect.

  In this embodiment, the notification contents by the start opening winning combination designation command include "during winning determination determination at winning", "big hit determination", and "big hit determination". When "big hit determination" is notified by such a starting opening prize designation command, it is specified that the variable display result is "big hit". On the other hand, when "no big hit determination" is notified by the starting opening winning combination designation command, it is specified that the variable display result is "loss". It should be noted that, when notified that "at the time of prize determination limitation" is notified by the starting opening prize designation command, predetermined data indicating that the variable display result can not be identified may be stored in the storage area of the pending display data storage unit.

  The hold display patterns include a hold display pattern PHN, a hold display pattern PHA, and a hold display pattern PHB. The pending display pattern PHN is a pending display pattern of the normal pending display that displays the pending display image DHN, which is a normal pending image, on the display portion of the start winning storage display area 5H. The pending display pattern PHA is a pending display pattern of the specific pending display that displays the pending display image DHA included in the specific pending image on the display portion of the start winning storage display area 5H. The pending display pattern PHB is a pending display pattern of the specific pending display for displaying the pending display image DHB included in the specific pending image on the display portion of the start winning storage display area 5H. The display mode is different between the hold display image DHA and the hold display image DHB included in the specific hold image, and the display mode of the hold display is performed by executing the hold change effect of different presentation modes according to the respective display modes. Can be changed to the notice display. Even in the case of the normal hold display in which the hold display image DHN, which is the normal hold image, is displayed, the display mode of the hold display can be changed by performing the hold change presentation at a predetermined ratio, and a notice hold display can be made. However, the rate at which the hold change presentation is performed and the notice display is performed is set to be higher in the case of the specific hold display than in the normal hold display.

  In this embodiment, the hold change presentation may be repeatedly performed as a continuous effect over a plurality of variable displays until the display mode of the hold display is changed. When the continuous effect flag is on, the hold change effect is continuously executed over a plurality of variable displays before the value of the pre-change counter becomes “0” after the start of the hold display.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S161 of FIG. 12 as the hold display setting process. In the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not there has been reception of a play control command (start opening winning combination designation command, hold memory number notification command, etc.) transmitted at the start winning combination. (Step S301). In the process of step S301, for example, by confirming whether or not the start opening winning combination designation command and the pending storage number notification command are newly stored in the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer. It may be determined whether or not a command has been received at the starting winning combination.

  If no command has been received in step S301 (step S301; No), the pending display setting process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the command is received (step S301; Yes), the content of notification by the received command is specified (step S302). For example, it is specified whether the notification content by the starting opening winning combination designation command is “during winning determination limited”, “big hit determination”, or “big hit determination”. At this time, it is determined whether or not the notification content specified at this time is "during prize winning determination limitation" (step S303). Then, if it is other than "during prize winning determination restriction" (step S303; No), the pending display pattern determination table is selected (step S304).

  FIG. 15 shows a configuration example of the pending display pattern determination table. In this embodiment, by executing the process of step S304, the pending display pattern determination table TA1 is selected regardless of the status of the pending display in the start winning storage display area 5H. In the hold display pattern determination table TA1, determination values are assigned such that each of the hold display pattern PHN, the hold display pattern PHA, and the hold display pattern PHB can be determined at a predetermined ratio.

  When the variable display result is “losing”, the hold display pattern PHN has a higher determination ratio than when the variable display result is “big hit”. When the variable display result is “big hit”, the hold display pattern PHA and the hold display pattern PHB have a higher determination ratio than when the variable display result is “loss”. Further, in the hold display pattern PHB, the determination ratio in the case where the variable display result is “loss” is lower than that in the hold display pattern PHA. With such a setting, the variable display result is “1” when specific hold display by the hold display pattern PHA or the hold display pattern PHB is performed, compared to when the normal hold display by the hold display pattern PHN is performed. The chance of becoming a "big hit" is high. In addition, the variable display result can be a "big hit" when hold display is performed by the hold display pattern PHB, as compared with when the hold display is performed by the hold display pattern PHA, among the specific hold display. Sex is high. Therefore, when the specific hold display is performed, it is suggested that the variable display result is more likely to be a "big hit" than when the normal hold display is performed. In addition, regardless of whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, it may be determined whether to be the normal hold display or the specific hold display at a predetermined ratio. In this case, there is no change in the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" depending on whether or not the specific hold display is performed. As described above, the possibility of the variable display result becoming "big hit" may be differentiated depending on whether the normal hold display or the specific hold display is performed as the hold display, or the normal hold display and the specific hold display. The possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" may be the same regardless of which of the above is performed.

  If it is determined in step S303 that the notification content is "in the limit determination at the time of winning" (step S303; Yes) or after the process of step S304 is executed, the pending display pattern is determined (step S305). For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines to set the hold display pattern PHN when it is determined in step S303 that the notification content is "during winning determination determination limitation". On the other hand, when the hold display pattern determination table TA1 is selected in the process of step S304, the CPU for effect control 120 is a random counter for effect provided in a predetermined area (such as effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. To extract numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the pending display pattern. Then, the pending display pattern may be determined by referring to the pending display pattern determination table TA1 selected by the process of step S304.

  In this embodiment, the pending display pattern determination table TA1 is selected by the process of step S304 regardless of the pending display state in the start winning storage display area 5H, and the pending display pattern PHN and the pending display in the process of step S305. The pattern PHA or the hold display pattern PHB can be determined. Therefore, even when the specific on-hold display by the on-hold display pattern PHA is performed, the display mode of the on-hold display can be determined such that the specific on-hold display by the on-hold display pattern PHB is performed at a predetermined ratio. Moreover, even when the specific on-hold display by the on-hold display pattern PHB is performed, the display mode of the on-hold display can be determined such that the specific on-hold display by the on-hold display pattern PHA is performed at a predetermined ratio. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening or the second start winning opening and a start winning occurs, the display mode of the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H is determined. At this time, the display of the hold display is permitted while allowing the hold display of the first display mode and the hold display of the second display mode to be simultaneously displayed in the plurality of hold displays displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H. The aspect can be determined.

  After the on-hold display pattern is determined in step S305, the on-hold change effect determination process is executed (step S306). In the on-hold change effect determination process, the initial value of the pre-change counter is determined according to the presence or absence of continuous change effect for executing on-hold change effect as continuous effect, or the on-off change effect different from continuous change effect. It is determined whether to turn the effect flag on or off. After executing the on-hold change effect determination process in step S306, the storage content in the on-hold display data storage unit is updated (step S307). At this time, the variable display result specified from the start opening winning combination designation command, the pending display pattern determined by the process of step S305, and the pending change effect determination process of step S306 at the top of the free space in the pending display data storage unit. The data may be stored by storing data indicating the initial value of the pre-change counter determined in step and the continuous effect flag. After that, the setting for updating the hold display at the start winning combination is performed (step S308), and the hold display setting process ends. Thus, based on the game ball having passed (entered) either the first start winning opening or the second start winning opening, the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H is in a display mode according to the hold display pattern It may be updated to increase by one.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the pending change presentation determination process executed in step S306 of FIG. In the on-hold change effect determination process shown in FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the storage content of the on-hold display data storage unit (step S 401), and determines whether there is a specific on-hold display before changing to the on-hold on-hold display It is determined whether or not (step S402). In the processing of steps S401 and S402, the value of the pre-change counter stored in association with each hold number is confirmed in the hold display data storage unit, and when any value is other than “0”, the pre-change is performed. It is determined that there is a specific pending display of If the value of the pre-change counter is other than “0” regardless of whether the normal hold display or the specific hold display, the process may proceed to step S407. If there is no specific hold display before the change (step S402; No), the presence or absence of continuous change play is determined as to whether or not to execute continuous change play as hold change play (step S403). The continuous change effect is a pending change effect which is continuously executed over a plurality of variable displays.

  In the process of step S403, the CPU for effect control 120 selects the continuous change effect determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 121, for example, and sets it in the use table for determining the presence or absence of the continuous change effect. . In the continuous change performance determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value for determining the continuous change performance according to the suspension display pattern determined in the process of step S305 shown in FIG. It may be assigned to the decision result of whether to do or not. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the continuous change effect determination table based on numerical data indicating the random value for determining continuous change effect read out from the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like, and thus the presence or absence of continuous change effect You can decide the Note that, for example, when the hold number for the hold display based on the current start winning combination is “1” or “2” (the number of special map hold memories is 2 or less), etc. If the change presentation can not be performed, it may be determined as "no presentation" in which the continuous change presentation is not performed.

  FIG. 17 shows a determination example of continuous change presentation in the process of step S403. As shown in FIG. 17, in the process of step S403, the presence or absence of continuous change presentation is determined at different rates according to the hold display pattern. More specifically, in the case of the on-hold display pattern PHA or the on-hold display pattern PHB, it is determined that “with effect” to execute on-hold change presentation at a higher rate than in the case of the on-hold display pattern PHN. Therefore, it is continuous for a plurality of variable displays at a higher rate when specific hold display by the hold display pattern PHA or hold display pattern PHB is performed at a higher rate than when normal hold display by the hold display pattern PHN is performed. And hold change presentation can be performed.

  Based on the determination by the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 16, it is determined whether it is the determination result of "presentation" to execute the continuous change presentation (step S404). At this time, if it is a determination result of "present" that executes the continuous change presentation (step S404; Yes), the counter initial value for the continuous presentation is determined (step S405). The counter initial value for the continuous effect is an initial value of the pre-change counter set to continuously execute the on-hold change effect, for example, at any of the values “2” to “4” at a predetermined ratio It should be decided. However, it may be determined to be a value less than the reserved number. As an example, regardless of the variable display result or the hold display pattern, a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the hold number of the hold display based on the current start winning combination may be determined as the counter initial value for continuous effect. As another example, when the variable display result is "big hit", a larger value may be determined as the counter initial value for continuous effect at a higher rate than when the variable display result is "losing". Good. After executing the process of step S405, after determining to turn on the continuous effect flag (step S406), the on-hold change effect determination process is ended.

  If it is determined in step S402 that there is a specific hold display before the change (step S402; Yes), or if it is the determination result of "no effect" in which the continuous change effect is not performed in step S404 (step S404 No), the initial value of the pre-change counter is determined (step S407). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects the pre-change counter initial value determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 or the like, and sets the pre-change counter in the use table for determining the initial value. In the pre-change counter initial value determination table, for the pre-change counter initial value determination according to the determination result of the hold display pattern, the hold number where the hold display data is stored corresponding to the current start winning, the variable display result, etc. The numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value of may be assigned to the determination result of the pre-change counter initial value. The effect control CPU 120 changes by referring to the pre-change counter initial value determination table based on numerical data indicating the random value for determining the pre-change counter initial value read from the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. The initial value of the previous counter may be determined.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of determination of the pre-change counter initial value by the process of step S407. FIG. 18A shows a determination example of the pre-change counter initial value in the case where the pending display pattern PHA or the pending display pattern PHB is determined by the process of step S305 shown in FIG. FIG. 18B shows an example of determination of the pre-change counter initial value in the case where the pending display pattern PHN is determined by the process of step S305 shown in FIG. Thus, in the process of step S407, the initial value of the pre-change counter is determined at different rates according to the determination result of the pending display pattern, the number of pending storages, the display result in the variable display to be the pending display, etc. Just do it. Note that the initial value of the pre-change counter may be determined at a different rate according to a part of these. Alternatively, regardless of the determination result of the pending display pattern, the number of pending storages, the display result in the variable display to be the pending display, etc., the initial value of the pre-change counter may be determined at a common rate. However, the initial value of the pre-change counter may be determined to be a value less than the hold number. As a result, while the hold display is being performed in the start winning storage display area 5H, the value of the pre-change counter becomes “0”, so that a predetermined hold change effect is executed to display the hold display mode. It can be changed. In addition, with respect to the hold display in which the initial value of the pre-change counter is determined to be “0”, the corresponding variable display starts being executed while the display mode of the hold display is maintained without the corresponding hold change presentation being performed. And the pending display may be erased.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 18A, when it is determined that the hold display pattern PHA or the hold display pattern PHB is determined, the initial value of the pre-change counter is determined to a value other than “0”. Therefore, in the hold display determined to be either the hold display pattern PHA or the hold display pattern PHB, the corresponding hold change effect is always executed and the display mode changes before the execution of the corresponding variable display is started. It will be. On the other hand, when the pending display pattern PHN is determined, as in the determination example shown in FIG. 18B, the ratio of the initial value of the pre-change counter being determined to “0” is high. Therefore, the pending display determined in the pending display pattern PHN is unlikely to be subjected to the pending change presentation before the execution of the corresponding variable display is started, and may be erased without changing the display mode. There are many. As described above, the display mode is changed at a higher rate when specific hold display by the hold display pattern PHA or the hold display pattern PHB is performed than when normal hold display by the hold display pattern PHN is performed. Can.

  Following the process of step S407 shown in FIG. 16, it is determined whether the initial value (decision value) of the pre-change counter determined by this process is "0" (step S408). At this time, if the determined value is other than “0” (step S408; No), whether or not the stored content of the continuous effect flag in the hold display data storage unit is the storage of the continuous effect flag in the on state Is determined (step S409). Then, when there is storage of the continuous effect flag in the on state (step S409; Yes), it is determined whether or not the determination value in the process of step S407 is less than or equal to the number of continuous effects (step S410). The number of continuous effects is the remaining number of variable display in which the on-hold change effect is continuously executed, and may be specified from the value of the pre-change counter stored in the on-hold display data storage unit.

  If it is determined in step S410 that the number is less than or equal to the number of continuous effects (step S410; Yes), the determination value in the process of step S407 is changed to a value larger than the number of continuous effects (step S411). As an example, the determination value may be changed so as to be a value obtained by adding 1 to the number of continuous effects. The value of the pre-change counter indicates the number of remaining variable display to be performed until the hold change presentation is performed to change the display mode of the hold display. The hold change effect corresponding to the hold display based on the current start winning is not performed until the execution of the continuous change effect is executed by changing the value to a value larger than the number of continuous effects by the process of step S411. It is determined. As described above, in the specific period in which the continuous change presentation is executed corresponding to the 1 suspension display, the suspension change presentation is not performed according to the other suspension display different from the 1 suspension display. It is possible to determine whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display so that multiple types of hold change effects are not performed simultaneously.

  When there is no storage of the continuous effect flag in the on state in step S409 (step S409; No), or when it is determined in step S410 that the value is larger than the number of continuous effects (step S410; No). Alternatively, after executing the processing of step S411, the stored content of the pending display data storage unit is confirmed, and among the stored values of the pre-change counter, before the change determined based on the current start winning combination It is determined whether there is one that becomes the same value as the initial value of the counter (step S412). At this time, if it is determined that there is a pre-change counter having the same value (step S412; Yes), the initial value of the pre-change counter determined based on the current start winning combination is updated to add one. (Step S413) The process returns to the process of step S412. Thus, the initial value of the pre-change counter is set to 1 until all the values of the pre-change counter stored in the pending display data storage unit are different from the initial value of the pre-change counter determined based on the current start winning combination. Update to add. When the initial value of the pre-change counter is updated so as to add 1 by the process of step S413, the pending change effect for the pending display previously displayed in the start winning game storage display area 5H is the current starting winning game. Will be executed prior to the pending change presentation for the pending display by the. In this way, priority is given to holding change effect for the pending display previously displayed in the start winning storage area 5H, and priority changing process for the pending display due to the current start winning is prioritized. It may be determined whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display so as to be an execution timing different from the execution timing of the hold change presentation to be performed. Also, is the display mode of the on-hold display changed so that the on-hold change effect is executed corresponding to only the on-hold display so that multiple types of on-hold change effects corresponding to the multiple on-hold display are not executed simultaneously? It can decide whether or not.

  If it is determined in step S408 that the determination value is "0" (step S408; Yes), or if it is determined in step S412 that there is no pre-change counter that becomes the same value (step S412; No) ), After determining that the continuous effect flag is to be turned off (step S414), the on-hold change effect determination process is ended.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of the update display of the hold display at the start winning combination. As an example, in the case where the number of first special view reservations is "3" and the number of second special views is "0", as shown in FIG. 19 (A1), the suspension display in start prize storage display area 5H It is assumed that three suspension display images DHN by the pattern PHN are displayed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 19 (B1), it is assumed that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A and the first starting winning occurs. In this case, when the pending display pattern PHA is determined by the process of step S305 shown in FIG. 14, the pending display pattern by the pending display pattern PHA is displayed in the display area corresponding to the pending number "4" as shown in FIG. The image DHA is displayed, and the hold display according to the first display mode of the specific hold display is started.

  As another example, as shown in FIG. 19 (A2), when three suspension display images DHN are displayed as in FIG. 19 (A1), as shown in FIG. 19 (B2), the first start winning combination is performed. It is assumed that the game ball passes (enters) the mouth and the first start winning occurs. In this case, when the pending display pattern PHB is determined by the process of step S305 shown in FIG. 14, the pending display pattern by the pending display pattern PHB is displayed on the display portion corresponding to the pending number "4" The image DHB is displayed, and the hold display according to the second display mode of the specific hold display is started.

  After executing the on-hold display setting process in step S161 shown in FIG. 12, for example, the following step S170 is performed according to the value of the rendering process flag provided in the predetermined area (the rendering control flag setting unit etc. One of the processes of S175 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process 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 step 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 step 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, in the variable display effect processing, in response to receiving the symbol determination designating command transmitted from the main substrate 11, etc., the determined decoration symbol as the final stop symbol as the variable display result of the decoration symbol is completely stopped A process of displaying (deriving 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".

  The process for waiting for a special figure in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3." In the 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. Then, 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 processing at the time of the attacker opening. 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 process for creating an attacker at step S174 is a process that is executed when the value of the presentation process flag is "4." In the attack processing open time effect processing, CPU 120 for effect control sets, for example, a effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the setting content in the display area of 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 effects such as turning on / off / flashing the decorative LED or the like during a predetermined period in which the special winning opening door as an attacker is in an open state. 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 step 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 in the display area 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 Various effect control at the end of the big hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the LED is executed.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 12 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 (step S321). As the process of step S 321, the effect control CPU 120 is based on 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 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 the process of step 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 probability change promotion effect such as re-lottery production or big hit promotion promotion effect. May be 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 step S321 that the re-lottery effect is determined to be performed, the combination of the decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped may be determined before the re-lottery effect is performed.

  Following the determination of the final stop symbol or the like in the process of step S321, a pending change presentation execution setting process is performed to perform settings for executing the pending change presentation (step S322). In the on-hold change effect execution setting process, a on-hold change effect pattern for executing on-off change effect is determined when a predetermined change effect condition is satisfied based on the storage content of the on-hold display data storage unit or the like. After executing the on-hold change presentation execution setting process, the presentation control pattern is determined to be any of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step 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 (hold change effect control patterns) prepared corresponding to the setting in the hold change effect execution setting process of step S322, and sets it as a use pattern. .

  Subsequent to the process of step 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. (Step S324). Then, setting is made to start the change of the decorative symbol or the like on the screen of the image display device 5 (step S325). 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 step S323 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123. It is only necessary to start the variation of the decorative symbol 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 by the like.

  After executing the process of step S325, in response to the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol, a setting for updating the pending storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H is performed (step S326). For example, the display region corresponding to the hold number "1" in the start winning storage display area 5H may be erased and the entire display region may be moved leftward one by one. The contents stored in the hold display data storage unit may be shifted according to the update of the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H. In other words, the storage data of the storage area corresponding to the hold number “1” is erased in the hold display data storage unit, and the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (hold numbers “2” to “4”) The stored data in the corresponding storage area is shifted upward by one entry. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the variable display effect process (step S 327), and the variable display start setting process is ended.

  FIG. 21 is a flow chart showing an example of the pending change presentation execution setting process executed in step S322 of FIG. In the on-hold change effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the storage content of the on-hold display data storage unit (step S501). Then, it is determined whether there is any counter whose value before the change is other than "0" (step S502). At this time, when all the values of the pre-change counter are “0” (Step S502; No), the pending change presentation execution setting process is ended. On the other hand, when the value of one of the pre-change counters is other than "0" (step S502; Yes), the value of the pre-change counter is updated so as to be decremented by one (step S503).

  As a result of the update in the process of step S503, it is determined whether there is any value of the pre-change counter that has become "0" (step S504). At this time, if there is no pre-change counter whose value after updating has become “0” (step S 504; No), the stored content of the continuous effect flag in the hold display data storage unit is a continuous effect flag in the on state It is determined whether or not there is storage of (step S505). When there is no storage of the continuous effect flag in the on state (step S505; No), the on-hold change effect execution setting process is ended.

  If it is determined in step S504 that there is a pre-change counter that has become "0" after updating (step S504; Yes), it is determined that there is a storage of the continuous effect flag that is on in step S505 If it is (step S505; Yes), the on-hold change effect execution setting process is ended after the on-hold change effect pattern is determined (step S506).

  FIG. 22A shows a hold change presentation pattern in this embodiment. The hold change effect pattern PAR, PAG, PAB, PAN is a first change by the display of the effect image showing the character CH1 corresponding to the specific hold display of the first display mode for displaying the hold display image DHA by the hold display pattern PHA. It is an effect pattern for executing a pending change effect which is an effect. The hold change effect pattern PBR, PBG, PBB, PBN is a second change of the effect image showing the character CH2 corresponding to the hold display of the second display mode for displaying the hold display image DHB by the hold display pattern PHB. It is an effect pattern for executing a pending change effect which is an effect. As described above, the on-hold change effect pattern PAR, PAG, PAB, and PAN, and the on-hold change effect pattern PBR, PBG, PBB, and PBN each have an effect pattern for executing the on-hold change effect according to the on-hold display of the specific mode. It has become. In addition, the suspension display of the normal display mode for displaying the suspension display image DHN by the suspension display pattern PHN changes the display mode by executing the suspension change presentation which is either the first change presentation or the second change presentation, Even if the hold change presentation is performed, the display mode may not be changed. These hold change effect patterns are effect patterns for executing the hold change effect corresponding to one (single) hold display displayed in the start winning combination memory display area 5H.

  The on-hold change effect pattern PAR and the on-hold change effect pattern PBR change the display mode of the on-hold display by executing the on-hold change effect, and become a on-hold display DCR whose display color is "red" after effect execution. The on-hold change effect pattern PAG and the on-hold change effect pattern PBG change the display mode of the on-hold display by executing the on-hold change effect, and become a on-hold display DCG whose display color is "green" after effect execution. The on-hold change effect pattern PAB and the on-hold change effect pattern PBB change the display mode of the on-hold display by the execution of the on-hold change effect, and after the effect is executed, the on-hold display DCB whose display color is "blue". The on-hold change effect pattern PAN and the on-hold change effect pattern PBN are so-called effect patterns in which the display mode of the on-hold display does not change even if the on-hold change effect is executed. As described above, the pending change presentation by the pending change presentation pattern PAR, PRG, PAB, PBR, PBG, and PBB changes the display mode of the pending display such as the specific pending display, and changes the display mode of the pending display to the advance presentation. It is an effect pattern for performing. On the other hand, the on-hold change effect pattern PAN, PBN is an effect pattern for executing on-hold change effect in a non-specific effect mode that does not change the display mode of the on-hold display unlike the specific effect mode.

  In the process of step S506 shown in FIG. 21, the pending change effect pattern that can be determined according to the determination result by the process of step S504 is different. In the process of step S504, it is determined whether there is a pre-change counter that has become "0" after the update by the process of step S503, and if it is determined that there is, the process of step S506 is executed as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no such pre-change counter, the process of step S506 is performed on condition that it is determined that the continuous effect flag in the on state is stored in the process of step S505. Is executed. Therefore, when the determination result in the process of step S504 shown in FIG. 21 is "Yes", the on-hold change effect for any of the on-hold displays displayed in the start winning storage area 5H is executed. Therefore, it is an execution timing that can change the change mode of the hold display. On the other hand, when the determination result by the process of step S504 shown in FIG. 21 is "No", the display mode of the hold display can be changed corresponding to the continuous effect flag being in the on state. Prior to the execution timing of the change presentation, it is the execution timing of the pending change presentation included in the continuous change presentation that is continuously executed over a plurality of variable displays.

  FIG. 22B shows a setting example of the pending change effect pattern that can be determined by the process of step S506 shown in FIG. In this setting example, when the determination result in the process of step S 504 is “Yes”, the determinable pending change presentation pattern differs according to the pending display pattern of the display part (pending number) that is the target of the pending change presentation ing. More specifically, in the case of the hold display pattern PHN, any of the hold change effect pattern PAR, PAG, PAB, PAN, PBR, PBG, PBB, and PBN can be determined. In the case of the hold display pattern PHA, any one of the hold change effect pattern PAR, PAG, PAB, and PAN can be determined. In the case of the hold display pattern PHB, any one of the hold change effect pattern PBR, PBG, PBB, and PBN can be determined. If the determination result in the process of step S504 is "No", it is determined to be either the pending change presentation pattern PAN or the pending change presentation pattern PBN in response to the continuous change presentation being executed. In the case of the hold display pattern PHN, it may be determined at any time. In the case of the hold display pattern PHA, the hold change effect pattern PAN is determined. In the case of the hold display pattern PHB, the hold change effect pattern PBN is determined. With the settings as shown in FIG. 22 (B), the pending change effect pattern PAR, PAG, PAB and PAN execute the pending change effect according to the pending display of the pending display pattern PHA which is the first display mode of the specific modes. it can. The on-hold change effect pattern PBR, PBG, PBB, and PBN can execute on-hold change presentation according to the on-hold display of the on-hold display pattern PHB which is the second display mode in the specific mode.

  In the process of step S506, one of the pending change presentation patterns including the pending change presentation pattern PAN and the pending change presentation pattern PBN is determined. Therefore, when it is determined that the display mode of the hold display does not change the hold change effect pattern PAN or the hold change effect pattern PBN, the display mode of the hold display changes to the advance hold display PAR, PAG, PAB, PBR , PBG and PBB are not determined. Thus, whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display so that multiple types of hold change effects including the hold change effect performed in the non-specific effect mode in which the display mode of the hold display does not change is not simultaneously executed It can be decided.

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine the on-hold change effect pattern as any one of a plurality of patterns by referring to the on-hold change effect pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 or the like. In the on-hold change effect pattern determination table, the on-hold change effect pattern is determined at different rates depending on whether the variable display result according to the on-hold display to be the on-hold change effect is "losing" or "big hit" The decision value may be assigned to For example, among the pending change effect pattern PAR, PAG, PAB, and PAN, the pending change effect pattern PAN has the lowest ratio that the variable display result is "big hit", and the pending change presentation pattern PAB, the pending change presentation pattern PAG, the pending The determination ratio of the on-hold change presentation pattern may be set such that the ratio at which the variable display result is “big hit” is higher in the order of the change presentation pattern PAR. Further, among the pending change effect pattern PBR, PBG, PBB, and PBN, the pending change effect pattern PBN has the lowest ratio that the variable display result is "big hit", and the pending change production pattern PBB, the pending change production pattern PBG, and the pending The determination ratio of the on-hold change presentation pattern may be set such that the ratio in which the variable display result is “big hit” in the order of the change presentation pattern PBR is high. As described above, the suspension display after the display mode has been changed by the execution of the suspension change effect differs in the possibility that the variable display result will be "big hit" according to the display mode, and the player recognizes the possibility It is a warning display that suggests possible.

  In this embodiment, when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening and a starting winning occurs, the initial value of the pre-change counter is selected in step S410 shown in FIG. There are cases where it is determined that the determined value is equal to or less than the number of continuous effects. In such a case, by executing the process of step S411, the initial value of the pre-change counter is changed to a value larger than the number of continuous effects. Further, when it is determined in step S412 shown in FIG. 16 that there is storage of a pre-change counter having the same value as the determined value or the like as the initial value of the pre-change counter, the process of step S413 is executed. It is changed to add 1 to the determined value to be the initial value of the pre-change counter. Furthermore, when it is determined in step S402 shown in FIG. 16 that there is a specific hold display before the change, the process of step S403 is not executed, so a restriction is provided so that continuous change presentation is not performed. With these settings, it is not determined in the process of step S504 shown in FIG. 21 that the updated values in the plurality of pre-change counters have simultaneously become “0”. In addition, no other hold change presentation is performed during the variable display in which the continuous change presentation is performed, or the execution of the continuous change presentation is not started during the variable display in which the hold change presentation is performed. Therefore, in the process of step S506, only the pending change presentation pattern for executing the pending change presentation targeting one (single) pending display is determined, and two or more (multiple) pending displays are targeted. The pending change presentation pattern for executing the pending presentation effect is not determined. In this manner, in the plurality of hold displays displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H, it is possible to simultaneously display specific hold displays such as the hold display of the first display mode and the hold display of the second display mode. Whether or not to change the display mode of the on-hold display and to execute the on-hold change effect, or to execute each on-hold change effect so that multiple types of on-hold change effects corresponding to the on-hold display are not executed simultaneously The timing can be determined. Whether or not to execute the on-hold change effect by determining the initial value of the pre-change counter in the process of step S407 shown in FIG. 16 or changing the determination value in the process of step S411 or step S413 The execution timing of the change presentation is determined. On the other hand, by determining the on-hold change effect pattern in the process of step S506 shown in FIG. 21, it is determined whether or not to change the display mode of the on-hold display, and the on-off change effect mode.

  FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing an example of the processing executed in step S172 of FIG. 12 as the variable display effect processing. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first determines, 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 elapsed ( Step S341). As an example, in the process of step S341, the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, decremented by 1), 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 step S341 (step S341; No), it is determined whether or not it is a hold change presentation period for executing the hold change presentation (step S342). The on-hold change effect period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern (on-hold change effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S323 shown in FIG. If it is the hold change presentation period (step S342; Yes), control for executing the hold change presentation is performed (step S343). In the process of step S343, various commands created based on the setting of the hold change presentation 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 sound (sound effect) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are lit or blinked. Alternatively, it may be possible to execute the on-hold change presentation in a predetermined presentation device by turning off the light or combining some or all of them.

  When it is determined in step S342 that the on hold change effect period is not judged (step S342; No), or after the processing in step S343 is executed, it is determined whether or not it is a reach effect period for executing reach effect. (Step S344). 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 step S344 that it is a reach effect period (step S344; Yes), control for performing reach effect is performed (step S345).

  When it is determined that the reach effect period is not reached in step S344 (step S344; No), or after the process of step S345 is executed, for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, etc. In addition, control is performed to execute an effect during variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative symbol (step S346).

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S341 (step S341; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol determination command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received (step S347). At this time, if the symbol determination command is not received (step S347; 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 step S347 (step S347; Yes), for example, in the variable display of the decorative symbol such as 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 the display result (step S348). At this time, a fixed time predetermined as the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set (step S 349). 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 (step S350), the processing for rendering under variable display is ended.

  FIG. 24 shows an example of execution of the pending change presentation corresponding to the case where one (single) pending display image DHA is displayed. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 24A, a hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “4” is performed in the start winning storage display area 5H. Among these, the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” is a specific hold display for displaying the hold display image DHA by the hold display pattern PHA. When variable display of the decorative symbol shown in FIG. 24A is started, the pending change effect execution setting process as shown in FIG. 21 is executed in step S322 shown in FIG. 20, and the pending display is performed in step S503. The value of the pre-change counter corresponding to the pending number "2" in the data storage unit is decremented by 1, so the updated value becomes "0". Thus, the pending change presentation pattern is determined in the process of step S506. In this execution example, since the pending display pattern PHA is stored corresponding to the pending number "2", in the process of step S506, the pending change effect pattern PAR, PAG, PAB, or PAN is determined. . At this time, it is determined whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display so that a plurality of types of hold change effects are not simultaneously executed as a hold change effect corresponding to the hold display of the hold number “2”. When it is determined to the hold change effect pattern PAR, PAG, PAB, the display mode of the hold display is changed by executing the hold change effect. On the other hand, when the on-hold change effect pattern PAN is determined, the display mode of the on-hold display is not changed even if the on-hold change effect is executed.

  Thus, when it is determined in the process of step S 342 shown in FIG. 23 that one is the pending change presentation pattern, it is determined by the presentation control in the process of step S 343 that it is determined to be the pending change presentation period. The pending change presentation according to the decision result of the pending change presentation pattern is executed. In this manner, the execution of the on-hold change presentation is started, and, for example, a presentation image indicating the character CH1 as shown in FIG. 24 (B) is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, for example, in the case of the on-hold change effect pattern PAB, the on-hold change effect as shown in FIG. 24 (C1) is executed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 24 (D1), the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” changes to the hold display DCB (blue). On the other hand, in the case of the on-hold change effect pattern PAN, for example, the on-hold change effect as shown in FIG. 24 (C2) is executed as in the case of FIG. 24 (C1). However, as shown in FIG. 24 (D2), the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number "2" does not change, and the display of the hold display image DHA is maintained. In the case of the on-hold change effect pattern PAG, the on-hold change display mode corresponding to the on-hold number “2” is displayed by executing the on-hold change effect similar to FIG. 24 (C1) or FIG. It may change to hold display DCG (green). In the case of the hold change effect pattern PAR, the hold change display mode corresponding to the hold number “2” is displayed by executing the hold change effect similar to FIG. 24 (C1) or FIG. 24 (C2). It may change to pending display DCR (red).

  FIG. 25 shows an example of execution of the hold change presentation corresponding to the case where one (single) hold display image DHB is displayed. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), when the hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “4” is performed in the start winning storage display area 5H, the hold number “2” The hold display corresponding to is a specific hold display for displaying a hold display image DHB by the hold display pattern PHB. When variable display of the decorative symbol shown in FIG. 25A is started, the value of the pre-change counter corresponding to the hold number “2” in the hold display data storage unit is decremented by 1 in the process of step S503 shown in FIG. As a result, the updated value becomes "0". Thus, the pending change presentation pattern is determined in the process of step S506. In this execution example, since the hold display pattern PHB is stored corresponding to the hold number “2”, in the process of step S506, any one of the hold change effect patterns PBR, PBG, PBB, and PBN is determined. . At this time, it is determined whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display so that a plurality of types of hold change effects are not simultaneously executed as a hold change effect corresponding to the hold display of the hold number “2”. When the hold change effect pattern PBR, PBG, PBB is determined, the hold change display mode is changed to change the display mode of the hold display. On the other hand, when the on-hold change effect pattern PBN is determined, the display mode of the on-hold display is not changed even if the on-hold change effect is executed.

  When execution of the on-hold change presentation is started in the same manner as in the case of FIG. 24, for example, a presentation image indicating the character CH2 as shown in FIG. 25 (B) is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, for example, in the case of the on-hold change effect pattern PBB, the on-hold change effect as shown in FIG. 25 (C1) is executed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 25 (D1), the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” changes to the hold display DCB (blue). On the other hand, for example, in the case of the on-hold change effect pattern PBN, the on-hold change effect as shown in FIG. 25 (C2) is executed similarly to FIG. 25 (C1). However, as shown in FIG. 25 (D2), the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number "2" does not change, and the display of the hold display image DHB is maintained. In the case of the hold change effect pattern PBG, the hold change display mode corresponding to the hold number “2” is displayed by executing the hold change effect similar to FIG. 25 (C1) or FIG. 25 (C2). It may change to hold display DCG (green). In the case of the on-hold change effect pattern PBR, the on-hold change display mode corresponding to the on-hold number “2” is displayed by executing the on-hold change effect similar to FIG. 25 (C1) or FIG. 25 (C2). It may change to pending display DCR (red).

  FIG. 26 shows an execution example of the pending change presentation in the case where a new specific pending display is started based on the start winning combination that has occurred during the period in which the execution of the continuous change presentation is continuing. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 26A, when the hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “4” is performed in the start winning storage display area 5H, the hold number “4” The hold display corresponding to is a specific hold display for displaying a hold display image DHB by the hold display pattern PHB. For example, when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first special view reserve memory number becomes “4”, the reserve display pattern PHB is determined in the process of step S305 shown in FIG. It is assumed that it is determined to execute the continuous change effect by the process of step S403 shown in FIG. In the process of step S405, the initial value of the pre-change counter is determined to "3" as the counter initial value for continuous effect. In the process of step S406, it is determined that the continuous effect flag corresponding to the hold number "4" is turned on.

  When the on-hold change effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 21 is executed in response to the variable display of the decorative symbol shown in FIG. 26 (B) being started, the pre-change counter other than “0” is processed by step S502. Is determined, and the process of step S503 is executed to update the value of the pre-change counter of the hold number "3" which is the target of continuous change presentation to "2". Then, it is determined in the process of step S505 that there is a continuous effect flag in the on state. Thereby, in the process of step S506, the pending change presentation pattern PBN is determined corresponding to the pending display pattern PHB. Thus, the pending change effect as shown in FIG. 26B is executed, but the display mode of the pending display does not change, and the finalized decorative symbol as shown in FIG. 26C is derived and the variable display is performed. finish.

  Subsequently, when the variable display of the decorative symbol shown in FIG. 26D is started, the processing of step S 503 shown in FIG. 21 is performed to change the holding number “2” to be the target of continuous change presentation The value of the previous counter is updated to "1". Also at this time, in the process of step S506, the pending change presentation pattern PBN is determined corresponding to the pending display pattern PHB. Thus, although the on-hold change effect as shown in FIG. 26D is executed, the display mode of the on-hold display does not change. During this variable display, for example, two game balls pass (enter) the first starting winning opening, and the number of first special view holding memories becomes “4”. When these gaming balls pass (enter) the first starting winning opening, it is determined in the process of step S402 shown in FIG. 16 that there is a specific hold display before the change. Therefore, since the process of step S403 is not executed, the display mode etc. of the suspension display may be determined such that a plurality of types of continuous change effects are not simultaneously executed by limiting the execution of new continuous change effects not to be started. it can. Among these, when the first game ball passes (enters), the hold display pattern PHN is determined in the process of step S305 shown in FIG. 14 and the pre-change counter in the process of step S407 shown in FIG. The initial value of is determined to be "0", and it is determined not to execute the hold change presentation. Since the hold display pattern PHN is determined, the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3” becomes a normal hold display for displaying the hold display image DHN. On the other hand, when the second game ball passes (enters), the hold display pattern PHA is determined in the process of step S305 shown in FIG. 14 and the pre-change counter of the process in step S407 shown in FIG. By determining the initial value to a value other than “0”, it is determined to execute the hold change presentation. Since the hold display pattern PHA is determined, the hold display corresponding to the hold number “4” becomes a specific hold display that displays the hold display image DHA. For example, when the initial value of the pre-change counter is determined to be "1" in the process of step S407, it is determined in the process of step S410 that it is equal to or less than "1" which is the number of continuous effects. Here, the number of continuous effects can be specified from “1” which is the value of the pre-change counter of the hold number “2”.

  If the number is equal to or less than the number of continuous effects, the process of step S411 is performed to change the determined value as the initial value of the pre-change counter to a value larger than the number of continuous effects. For example, when the number of continuous effects is “1”, “2” obtained by adding 1 to this may be set as the initial value of the pre-change counter. When setting the initial value of the pre-change counter corresponding to the hold number “4”, “3” may be set as a value larger than the number of continuous effects. In this execution example, it is assumed that the initial value of the pre-change counter is set to "2". Thereafter, a finalized decorative symbol as shown in FIG. 26E is derived, and the variable display ends.

  Next, when variable display of the decorative symbol shown in FIG. 26F is started, the processing of step S503 shown in FIG. 21 is executed to change the holding number “1” that is the target of continuous change presentation The value of the previous counter is updated to "0". Also, the value of the pre-change counter of the hold number "3" is updated to "1". When it is determined in the process of step S504 that there is a pre-change counter with an update result of "0", the process of step S506 is performed on hold change effect pattern PBR, PBG, PBB corresponding to hold display pattern PHB. Or PBN can be determined. For example, when the hold change effect pattern PBB is determined, the hold change effect as shown in FIGS. 26F and 26G is executed, and the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is hold The display changes to DCB (blue). Thereafter, a finalized decorative symbol as shown in FIG. 26H is derived, and the variable display ends.

  Furthermore, when the variable display of the decorative symbol shown in FIG. 26 (I) is started, the process of step S503 shown in FIG. 21 is executed to change the hold number "2" to be the target of the hold change effect. The value of the counter is updated to "0". When it is determined in the process of step S504 that there is a pre-change counter whose update result is "0", in the process of step S506, the pending change presentation pattern PAR, PAG, PAB corresponding to the pending display pattern PHA It can be determined to be either PAN or PAN. For example, when the hold change effect pattern PAR is determined, the hold change effect as shown in FIGS. 26 (I) and (J) is executed to correspond to the hold number “2” as shown in FIG. 26 (K) The display mode of the pending display changes to the pending display DCR (red).

  In this embodiment, in the process of step S506 shown in FIG. 21, any one pending change presentation pattern is determined, and according to the presentation control in the process of step S343 shown in FIG. The on-hold change effect is executed. Therefore, it corresponds to each specific display of the 1st display mode which displays the suspension display picture DHA by suspension display pattern PHA, and each specific display of the 2nd display mode which displays suspension display picture DHB by the suspension display pattern PHB. Even when a plurality of types of hold change effect patterns are prepared, only one hold change effect by one (single) hold change effect pattern determined in the process of step S506 is displayed during one variable display. To be executed. Thereby, in the case where the display mode of the hold display is changed by executing the hold change presentation by any of the plurality of hold change presentation patterns corresponding to the hold display of the specific aspect, the plurality of hold change productions are simultaneously performed. It can be determined whether to change the display mode of the hold display so as not to be executed.

  Further, as the on-hold change effect determination process in step S306 in FIG. 14, a process as shown in FIG. 16 is performed, and for example, the processes in steps S402, S411, and S413 are performed. Thereby, for example, whether the display mode of the hold display is changed such that a plurality of continuous change effects, a continuous change effect and a hold change effect, or a plurality of hold change effects are not simultaneously executed during one variable display It can be determined whether or not.

  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 embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment can be solved so that at least one problem in the prior art can be solved. It may have a configuration of

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined in the process of step S412 shown in FIG. 16 that there is a counter before change of the same value, the process of step S413 is performed to implement hold change effect corresponding to a plurality of hold displays. Was described as not being executed at the same time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be a case where a hold change effect by one (single) hold change effect pattern is executed as a hold change effect corresponding to a plurality of hold displays. In this case, the process may proceed to step S414 without executing the processes of steps S412 and S413 shown in FIG.

  FIG. 27 shows a pending change presentation pattern for executing the pending change presentation corresponding to the plurality of presentation displays. The on-hold change effect pattern PC [(X1, C1), (X2, C2),...] Illustrated in FIG. The on-hold change effect pattern PD [(Y1, C1), (Y2, C2),...] Is an effect pattern for executing on-hold change effect by displaying an effect image indicating the animation AN2. Data X1, X2, ... and data Y1, Y2, ... indicate the hold numbers corresponding to the display area of the hold display to be subjected to the hold change effect, and use the first special figure or the second special figure. One of “1” to “4” (“1” to “8” in the case of specifying by the total number of pending storages) may be set for each of the special view games. Data C 1, C 2,... Specify a suspension display image to be displayed on the corresponding display part as a display mode of the suspension display after the execution of the suspension change presentation. When the same pending display image as that before the execution of the pending change presentation is specified, it indicates that the display mode of the pending display does not change even if the pending change presentation is executed.

  In the process of step S506 shown in FIG. 21, according to the number of pending change targets, in addition to the pending display pattern of the pending number for which the value of the pre-change counter becomes “0”, as a result of determination in step S504 or after updating. It is sufficient if different pending change presentation patterns can be determined. The number of pending change targets indicates the number of pending displays that are targets for which the display mode is to be changed (pending change target) when the value of the pre-change counter becomes “0” in the subtraction update in the process of step S503. The number of pending change targets is the pending display pattern PHA as the storage content of the pending display data storage unit when the value after updating becomes “0” in at least one pre-change counter in the subtraction updating in the process of step S503. Alternatively, the number of storage areas in which the pending display pattern PHB is stored, that is, the number of display parts that are the specific pending display before the change may be set. Alternatively, when the value after updating becomes “0” in at least one pre-change counter in the subtraction update by the process of step S 503, the number of pending change target numbers is determined at a predetermined ratio within the range of the number of Toko reserve storages. It may be done. Among the pending displays subject to pending change, there may be a case where the display mode does not change as a result of executing the pending change presentation (corresponding to a so-called staging pattern).

  When the number of pending change targets is “1”, any one pending change presentation pattern is determined from the determinable pending change presentation patterns shown in FIG. 22B in the above embodiment. Just do it. On the other hand, when the number of pending change targets is "2" or more, the pending change effect pattern PC [(X1, C1), (X2, C2), ...] and the pending change regardless of the pending display pattern. It may be determined to be one of the effect patterns PD [(Y1, C1), (Y2, C2), ...]. The effect control CPU 120 displays, for example, data X1, X2,. Set to Y2,. Then, the display mode after the execution of the on-hold change effect is designated by data C1, C2,. If the display mode is not changed even after the execution of the hold change presentation, any of the same hold display images DHA, DHB, DHN as before the execution of the hold change presentation may be designated by the data C1, C2,. . When changing the display mode after the execution of the hold change presentation, the data C1, C2,... Of the hold display DCR (red), DCG (green), and DCB (blue) different from those before the hold change presentation. Any one may be specified. The hold display DCR (red), DCG (green), or DCB (blue) depends on whether the variable display result according to the hold display to be subjected to the hold change is "lost" or "big hit" It may be determined at different rates accordingly. As with the case where the number of pending change targets is “1”, the pending display after changing the display mode by the execution of the pending change presentation may have a possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” according to the display mode. Differently, it may be an advance notice display which suggests the possibility to be recognized by the player.

  FIG. 28 shows an example of execution of the pending change presentation corresponding to the case where the pending display image DHA is simultaneously displayed in two or more (plural) pending displays. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 28A, when the hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “4” is performed in the start winning storage display area 5H, the hold number “2” The hold display corresponding to the hold number “4” is a specific hold display for displaying the hold display image DHA by the hold display pattern PHA. For example, when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the number of first special view reservations is "4", the suspension display data storage unit is suspended corresponding to the suspension number "2". It is assumed that data indicating the display pattern PHA is stored, and data indicating that the value of the pre-change counter is “1” is also stored. It is assumed that the pending display pattern PHA is determined in the process of step S305 shown in FIG. 14 and the initial value of the pre-change counter is determined to be "1" in the process of step S407 shown in FIG. Here, since the continuous change presentation is not executed, the process of step S414 may be performed without executing the process of step S411.

  When variable display of the decorative symbol shown in FIG. 28 (A) is started, before the change corresponding to the hold number “2” and the hold number “4” in the hold display data storage unit in the process of step S503 shown in FIG. The value of the counter is decremented by one. Then, the value of the pre-change counter corresponding to both the pending number “2” and the pending number “4” becomes “0”. Thus, the pending change presentation pattern is determined in the process of step S506. In this execution example, the value of the pre-change counter corresponding to the pending display of the two pending numbers “2” and the pending number “4” simultaneously becomes “0”, and the number of pending change targets is “2”. Then, the pending change effect pattern PC [(X1, C1), (X2, C2),...] Is determined. Even in this case, in the process of step S506, since any one pending change presentation pattern is determined, a plurality of different pending presentation effects are not simultaneously executed.

  In the on-hold change presentation as shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, a presentation image indicating the animation AN1 is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, for example, in the case of the hold change effect pattern PC [(2, DCB), (4, DCB)], as shown in FIG. 28 (C1), the hold number “2” is obtained by executing the hold change effect. The display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number "4" changes to the hold display DCB (blue). Further, for example, in the case of the hold change effect pattern PC [(2, DHA), (4, DCB)], as shown in FIG. 28 (C2), the hold number “4” is obtained by executing the hold change effect. While the display mode of the hold display corresponding to 3 changes to the hold display DCB (blue), the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” does not change, and the display of the hold display image DHA is maintained. As described above, when a plurality of hold displays simultaneously displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H is the specific hold display, for example, as shown in FIG. As shown in C1), the display modes of a plurality of hold displays may be changed simultaneously. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 28 (C2) according to the determination result of the pending change presentation pattern, by performing one pending change presentation corresponding to the plurality of specific pending displays, it is included in the plurality of specific pending displays Even if the display mode of the hold display of 1 is changed, the display mode of the other hold display may not be changed. By simultaneously changing the display mode of the plurality of hold displays, it is possible to improve the impression given to the player by the hold change effect, to increase the player's interest in the change of the hold display, and to improve the game entertainment. On the other hand, when one display mode is changed among the display modes of a plurality of hold displays simultaneously displayed, it is possible to prevent the change of the hold display from becoming complicated by not changing the other display modes.

  FIG. 29 shows an example of execution of the on-hold change effect corresponding to the case where the on-hold display image DHA and the on-hold display image DHB are simultaneously displayed in a plurality of on-hold displays. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 29A, when the hold display corresponding to the hold numbers "1" to "4" is performed in the start winning storage display area 5H, the hold number "2" The hold display corresponding to the hold display image DHB by the hold display pattern PHB is a specific hold display, and the hold display corresponding to the hold number “4” displays the hold display image DHA by the hold display pattern PHA It has become a specific pending display. For example, when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the number of first special view reservations is "4", the suspension display data storage unit is suspended corresponding to the suspension number "2". It is assumed that data indicating the display pattern PHB is stored, and data indicating that the value of the pre-change counter is “1” is also stored. It is assumed that the pending display pattern PHA is determined in the process of step S305 shown in FIG. 14 and the initial value of the pre-change counter is determined to be "1" in the process of step S407 shown in FIG.

  When variable display of the decorative symbol shown in FIG. 29A is started, before the change corresponding to the hold number “2” and the hold number “4” in the hold display data storage unit in the process of step S503 shown in FIG. The value of the counter is decremented by one. Then, the value of the pre-change counter corresponding to both the pending number “2” and the pending number “4” becomes “0”. Thus, the pending change presentation pattern is determined in the process of step S506. In this execution example, the value of the pre-change counter corresponding to the pending display of the two pending numbers “2” and the pending number “4” simultaneously becomes “0”, and the number of pending change targets is “2”. Then, the pending change effect pattern [(Y1, C1), (Y2, C2), ...] is determined. Even in this case, in the process of step S506, since any one pending change presentation pattern is determined, a plurality of different pending presentation effects are not simultaneously determined.

  In the on-hold change effect as shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, a effect image indicating animation AN2 is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. After that, for example, in the case of the hold change effect pattern PD [(2, DCB), (4, DCB)], as shown in FIG. 28 (C1), the hold number “2” is obtained by executing the hold change effect. The display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “4” changes to the hold display DCB (blue). Further, for example, in the case of the hold change effect pattern PD [(2, DCB), (4, DHB)], as shown in FIG. 28 (C2), the hold number “2” is obtained by executing the hold change effect. While the display mode of the hold display corresponding to 3 changes to the hold display DCB (blue), the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “4” does not change, and the display of the hold display image DHB is maintained. As described above, when a plurality of hold displays simultaneously displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H is the specific hold display, for example, as shown in FIG. As shown in C1), the display modes of a plurality of hold displays may be changed simultaneously. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 28 (C2) according to the determination result of the pending change presentation pattern, by performing one pending change presentation corresponding to the plurality of specific pending displays, it is included in the plurality of specific pending displays Even if the display mode of the hold display of 1 is changed, the display mode of the other hold display may not be changed. By simultaneously changing the display mode of the plurality of hold displays, it is possible to improve the impression given to the player by the hold change effect, to increase the player's interest in the change of the hold display, and to improve the game entertainment. On the other hand, when one display mode is changed among the display modes of a plurality of hold displays simultaneously displayed, it is possible to prevent the change of the hold display from becoming complicated by not changing the other display modes.

  When the initial value of the pre-change counter is determined in the process of step S 407 shown in FIG. 16, it is determined to be the same value as a value other than “0” in the pre-change counter stored in the pending display data storage unit. It is also good. In this case, in the case where a plurality of hold displays to be subjected to the hold change effect for changing the display mode are included in the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H, each hold display The corresponding pre-change counter is set to the same value. Thereafter, when the pre-change counter is decremented and updated in the process of step S503 shown in FIG. 21, the value of the pre-change counter set to the same value after the update becomes “0” at the same time. In the process of step S506, by changing the number of pending change target numbers to “2” or more, the display mode of the plurality of pending displays can be changed by executing the one pending change presentation pattern it can. This can prevent the effect of changing the hold display from becoming complicated.

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined in the process of step S412 shown in FIG. 16 that there is a counter before change of the same value, the process of step S413 is executed to display in advance in the start winning storage display area 5H. It has been described that the on-hold change effect for the on-hold display is executed prior to the on-hold change effect for the on-hold display by the current start winning combination. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the notice display of the special display mode that indicates that the variable display result is likely to be a "big hit", such as the hold display changing to the hold display DCR (red). The pending change effect targeted for the pending display due to the current start winning is the pending display displayed earlier so that the changing pending display is changed in preference to the pending display changing to the advance pending display of the predetermined display mode. The execution timing of the pending change effect for display may be determined to be different from the execution timing of the pending change effect, or the execution timing of the pending change effect for pending display previously displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H may be re-set. It may be determined.

  Thus, when the value of the pre-change counter having the same value as the initial value of the pre-change counter determined in the process of step S 407 shown in FIG. 16 is stored in the hold display data storage unit, either The execution timing may be determined or re-decided so that priority is given to the pending change presentation for the pending display. Therefore, in the plurality of suspension displays displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H, the specific suspension display of the first display mode for displaying the suspension display image DHA by the suspension display pattern PHA and the suspension display image DHB by the suspension display pattern PHB Even when the specific hold display of the second display mode is being displayed simultaneously, for example, the first change due to the display of the effect image showing the character CH1 and the second change due to the display of the effect image showing the character CH2 A restriction is provided so that the on-hold change effect that is the effect is not performed at the same time. Thereby, in the plurality of suspension displays displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H, when the suspension display of the first display mode and the suspension display of the second display mode are simultaneously displayed, the first change effect and the first change effect It is possible to decide whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display so that the two change effects are not executed simultaneously.

  Further, even when specific hold display of the first display mode for displaying the hold display image DHA by the hold display pattern PHA is simultaneously displayed as a plurality of hold displays displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H, for example, the character CH1 is displayed. Hold change production by display of the effect image shown is performed corresponding to only one hold display during one variable display, and is limited so that a plurality of hold change productions are not performed simultaneously corresponding to a plurality of hold displays Is provided. For example, the character CH2 is also displayed when the specific hold display of the second display mode for displaying the hold display image DHB by the hold display pattern PHB is simultaneously displayed as a plurality of hold displays displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H. Hold change production by display of the effect image is performed corresponding to 1 hold display during one variable display, and a restriction is provided such that a plurality of hold change productions are not performed simultaneously corresponding to a plurality of hold displays. Be Thereby, the display of the hold display such that the change effect is executed corresponding to only the hold display of 1 when the plurality of hold displays displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H are simultaneously displayed in the specific mode It can be determined whether to change the aspect.

  The hold change effect pattern for executing the hold change effect corresponding to the plurality of hold displays includes, for example, a specific hold display of the first display mode for displaying the hold display image DHA by the hold display pattern PHA, and the hold by the hold display pattern PHB A hold change presentation pattern may be provided for executing a hold change presentation of a different presentation mode in accordance with the specific display of the second display mode for displaying the display image DHB. In this case, when the specific hold display of the first display mode and the specific hold display of the second display mode are simultaneously displayed, the hold change effect by the hold change effect pattern corresponding to each specific hold display is overlapped at the same time By being executed, the effect of changing the hold display may be complicated. Therefore, in the process of step S304 shown in FIG. 14, a different pending display pattern determination table is selected according to the pending display pattern stored in the pending display data storage unit, and in the process of step S305, the pending display pattern PHA is pending The hold display pattern is determined so that the specific hold display of the first display mode for displaying the display image DHA and the specific hold display of the second display mode for displaying the hold display image DHB by the hold display pattern PHB are not simultaneously displayed It is also good. As described above, the display mode of the hold display is determined so that the hold display of the first display mode and the hold display of the second display mode are not simultaneously displayed in the plurality of hold displays displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H. In this way, it is possible to increase the player's interest by diversifying the effect of changing the hold display while preventing the effect of changing the hold display from becoming complicated so that plural types of hold change effects are not executed simultaneously. it can.

  In the above embodiment, by determining the suspension display pattern in the process of step S305 shown in FIG. 14, the suspension display image DHN, the suspension display image DHA, the suspension display is displayed as the display mode of the suspension display based on the new start winning combination. It is decided to display one of the images DHB. Further, by determining the initial value of the pre-change counter or the like in the process of step S407 shown in FIG. 16, whether or not to execute the on-hold change effect, and the execution timing of the on-hold change effect in the case of execution are determined. . Thereafter, the value of the pre-change counter is decremented and updated in the process of step S503 shown in FIG. 21, and when the value becomes “0”, the on-hold change effect is executed. When the on-hold change effect is executed, the on-hold change effect pattern is determined in the processing of step S506 shown in FIG. Is determined. As described above, in the above embodiment, when a new start winning combination occurs, the display mode of the hold display at the time of the start winning combination, the presence or absence of the hold change effect, and the timing of executing the hold change effect are sequentially determined. Explained as In addition, when the value of the pre-change counter updated when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started becomes "0", the display mode of the hold change presentation and the display mode of the hold display after the change are determined It explained as a thing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the hold display at the start winning combination, the presence or absence of the hold change effect, the timing of executing the hold change effect, the effect mode of the hold change effect, the display mode of the hold display after change Some or all of them may be determined collectively. For example, a plurality of display patterns combining the hold display image displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H and the initial value of the counter before change are prepared as the hold display pattern, and the start display pattern is determined by determining the hold display pattern. The display mode of the hold display at the time of winning and the timing of executing the hold change presentation may be determined collectively. In addition, when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening or the second start winning opening and a start winning occurs, the hold change effect pattern may be determined together with the hold display pattern. By collectively determining the content of the on-hold display and the on-hold change effect, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of times of execution of the determination process, and reduce the control load. On the other hand, in order to make decisions collectively, the number of prepared patterns increases, and the capacity of stored data increases accordingly. On the other hand, when the contents of the hold display and hold change effect are determined sequentially, although the number of times of execution of the determination process increases, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of patterns prepared in advance.

  In the above embodiment, it has been described that the on-hold storage display is performed in the start winning storage display area 5H, and the on-hold display corresponding to the special drawing game for which the start condition is not satisfied is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the start winning combination storage display area 5H may be provided with a current display area for displaying a suspension display image corresponding to the currently displayed variable display. It is only necessary to change the display mode by executing the on-hold change effect also in the on-hold display displayed in the current display area. That is, it is sufficient if the on-hold display corresponding to the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied can be set as the target of the on-hold change presentation. For example, in the process of step S307 shown in FIG. 14, table data etc. constituting the pre-change counter initial value determination table are set so that the initial value of the pre-change counter can also be determined to the same value as the hold number. It should be done. Further, in the process of step S326 shown in FIG. 20, the hold display may be updated so as to move the display part corresponding to the hold number “1” to the current display area. Thereafter, for example, when the final stop symbol is derived in the process of step S348 shown in FIG. 23, the display of the hold display image in the current display area may be erased. In the process of step S506 shown in FIG. 21, any one pending change presentation pattern may be determined in order to execute the pending change presentation corresponding to the pending display in the current display area. Also in the on-hold change effect determination process shown in FIG. 16, the presence or absence of continuous-change effect, the initial value of the pre-change counter, etc. may be determined in consideration of the on-hold display in the current display area.

  In this way, the display mode of the hold display is executed by executing the hold change presentation by any of a plurality of hold change presentation patterns corresponding to the hold display of the specific mode displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H including the display area this time When changing, it may be determined whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display so that multiple types of hold change effects are not performed simultaneously. In addition, a plurality of types of hold change effects corresponding to a plurality of hold displays displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H including the display area this time are not simultaneously executed, so that the hold change corresponding to only 1 hold display It may be determined whether to change the display mode of the hold display so that the effect is performed. The display mode of the suspension display is not changed at the same time as the display mode of the suspension display in the start winning storage display area 5H including the display area does not change. It may be determined whether to change the display mode. In a specific period in which continuous change production is executed corresponding to 1 pending display in start winning storage display area 5H including the display area this time, pending change production corresponding to other pending display different from 1 pending display It may be determined whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display so that a plurality of types of hold change effects are not performed at the same time by not performing. In response to the display of the hold display image DHA according to the hold display pattern PHA as the first display mode in the specific mode in the start winning storage display area 5H including the display area this time, the hold change effect pattern PAR, PAG , PAB, or PAN to execute a hold change effect to be the first change effect by displaying the effect image indicating the character CH1 while holding display image DHB by the hold display pattern PHB to be the second display mode in the specific mode According to the fact that is being displayed, the on-hold change effect may be executed as the second change effect by the display of the effect image indicating the character CH2 by any one of the on-hold change effect patterns PBR, PBG, PBB, and PBN. The specific display of the first display mode for displaying the on-hold display image DHA than when the display mode of the on-hold display displayed on the start winning storage display area 5H including the display area this time is the on-hold display for displaying the on-hold display image DHN The initial value of the pre-change counter, the pending change presentation pattern, etc. are determined so that the rate of changing the display mode is higher when the second display mode for displaying or holding display image DHB is the specific pending display. It is also good.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, a modification including the movable device which can operate outside the casing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 30, at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3 in the pachinko gaming machine 1, rendering devices 300L and 300R operable to project outward from the surface of the gaming machine frame 3 are provided. It is done. Note that the rendering devices 300L and 300R may be those having the same structure. In this case, the rendering devices 300L and 300R may be collectively referred to as the rendering device 300. Alternatively, the rendering devices 300L and 300R may have different structures.

  The effect devices 300L and 300R each include a guide member connected to the rotation shaft of the stepping motor via various gears, and the rotation of the stepping motor is transmitted to the guide member, and the guide member rotates. As such guide members, a first guide member and a second guide member are provided, the first guide member engages with the first slide member 310, and the second guide member engages with the second slide member 340. ing. While the first guide member rotates in a predetermined direction (for example, a first rotation direction such as a clockwise direction) with the rotation of the stepping motor, the first slide member 310 advances (projects) forward, while the first guide When the member rotates in a direction (for example, a second rotation direction such as counterclockwise) opposite to the predetermined direction, the first slide member 310 retracts (retracts) rearward. In addition, as the second guide member rotates in the first rotation direction as the stepping motor rotates, the second slide member 340 advances (projects) forward, while the second guide member rotates in the first rotation direction. By rotating in the second rotation direction in the opposite direction, the second slide member 340 retracts (retracts) rearward. In this manner, the rendering devices 300L and 300R move between the protruding position (advanced position) protruding outside the gaming machine frame 3 and the retracted position (retracting position) accommodated in the gaming machine frame 3. The first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 are operable. As a result, the effect devices 300L and 300R can change in the range of the gaming machine frame 3 in the direction of advancing to the front side as viewed from the player side. The timing at which the first slide member 310 starts operation (advance or withdrawal) may be the same as the timing at which the second slide member 340 starts operation (advance or withdrawal), or they may be different from each other. It may be timing.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 31A, in the initial state before the operation, in the effect devices 300L and 300R, the retracted position in which the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 are accommodated in the gaming machine frame 3 Position). Thereafter, with the rotation of the stepping motor, first, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), the first slide member 310 starts advancing (projecting) while rotating. At this time, the second slide member 340 does not advance until it reaches a predetermined rotation angle and performs only rotation. Subsequently, when the predetermined rotation angle is reached, the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 both move forward (project) while rotating. Then, as the rotation angle further increases, as shown in FIG. 31C, the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 move to the final protruding position (advanced position). Thus, as the stepping motor rotates, first, the first operation start timing when the first slide member 310 starts operation, and after that, the second operation start timing when the second slide member 340 starts operation. The internal structure or the like of the first slide member or the second slide member may be formed.

  The rendering devices 300L and 300R are not limited to those that can operate so that the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 project or retract as the stepping motor rotates. As an example, the rendering devices 300L, 300R may be operable to cause the movable member to pop out or retract inward of the gaming machine frame 3 in response to excitation and demagnetization of the solenoid. . In this case, the solenoid is provided with a drive shaft which is attracted when the solenoid is excited, and a spring for returning the drive shaft when the solenoid is demagnetized, and the tip of the drive shaft is a movable member It is sufficient that a reciprocating member connected to the connecting portion be attached. Even in this case, the effect devices 300L and 300R can be changed in the range of the gaming machine frame 3 in the direction of advancing to the front side as viewed from the player side. As another example, the rendering devices 300L and 300R are advanced toward the ceiling (vertically upward) within the range of the gaming machine frame 3 in the vicinity of the upper tray and the push button 31B below the gaming area. It may change.

  Furthermore, as another example, the rendering device 300L includes a left moving unit that rotates to a predetermined angle around a left end in the left and right direction as a central axis (rotational axis), and the rendering device 300R has a central axis near the right end in the lateral direction The right side movement part rotated to a predetermined angle as rotation axis) may be provided. In this case, the left moving portion and the right moving portion are continuously connected to the front of the gaming machine frame 3 when the gaming machine frame 3 is housed and closed (in the retracted position). Part) and is hidden when it is hidden inside the gaming machine frame 3 when it is in the stored state, and is exposed when it is in the open state (the expanded state in the protruding position) while being pivoted to a predetermined angle Then, it is sufficient if an inner surface which becomes continuous with the front of the gaming machine frame 3 is provided. When in the unfolded state, the outer surfaces of the left and right moving portions are not in close contact with the front of the gaming machine frame 3 and are stopped at positions where they can be viewed from the outside, continuously on the front of the gaming machine frame 3 It may be in close contact with the front of the gaming machine frame 3 so as to be invisible from the player side. The left and right moving parts both rotate up to a predetermined angle (for example, 90 degrees with respect to the storage state) with the central portion in the left and right direction above the gaming machine frame 3 as the central axis (rotation axis). As such, it may have a changeable structure. In this case, the outer surfaces of the left side moving part and the right side moving part are formed to be continuous (form a part of the front) on the front face of the gaming machine frame 3 when the left side moving part and the right side moving part are in the stored state. On the other hand, when in the unfolded state, the outer surface of the left moving portion and the outer surface of the right moving portion are in close contact with each other, and the inner surface of the left moving portion and the inner surface of the right moving portion are exposed. A model may be configured to emerge. Alternatively, both the left and right moving parts rotate around the top of the gaming machine frame 3 near the upper end, near the center, near the lower end in the vertical direction as a central axis (rotation axis) to a predetermined angle. It may have a changeable structure.

  In addition, a bowl-shaped projecting member fixedly formed so as to project to the front side viewed from the player side is provided on the entire upper part of the gaming machine frame 3, and the rendering device 300 L is in the left-right direction on the upper surface of the projecting member The left moving unit which rotates to a predetermined angle with the center in the center as a central axis (rotation axis), and the rendering device 300R extends to a predetermined angle with the center in the left-right direction on the upper surface of the projecting member as a central axis (rotation axis) You may provide the right side moving part which rotates. In this case, the left moving part and the right moving part are continuous with the upper surface of the projecting member (constitutes all or part of the upper surface) when the projecting member is housed and closed (in the retracted position). And an outer surface that is configured to be hidden in the inside of the projecting member when in the stored state and in a state where it is opened by rotating to a predetermined angle (for example, 90 degrees with respect to the stored state) And the inner surface that is exposed and continuous with the upper surface or the side surface of the projecting member may be provided. When the left moving part and the right moving part are in the unfolded state, the outer surface of the left moving part and the outer surface of the right moving part are in close contact, and the inner surface of the left moving part and the inner surface of the right moving part are exposed. The model having the shape or the color of may be configured to appear.

  In addition, it is not limited to what changes into a storing state (retracted position) and an unfolded state (projecting position) on the upper surface of the protruding member, and the stored state on the lower surface (the direction toward the game board 2 or the lower tray) of the protruding member. It may be changed between (retracted position) and deployed state. The left moving part and the right moving part have central axes along the upper or lower surface of the projecting member near the left end and the right end in the left-right direction, or near the front end, near the center, near the rear end in the front-rear direction It may have a changeable structure so as to rotate to a predetermined angle as a rotation axis). Alternatively, the rendering devices 300L and 300R may be provided with the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 at predetermined positions on the upper surface or the lower surface of the projecting member. When the effect devices 300L and 300R operating on the lower surface of the bowl-shaped projecting member provided on the entire upper portion of the gaming machine frame 3 change from the stored state (retracted position) to the expanded state (projected position), In order to avoid the front of the game area formed by the game board 2, for example, it may be advanced in the floor direction (vertically downward direction). Alternatively, for example, the game area may be advanced (obliquely downward), and the game area may be advanced to the front of the game area so that a part of the game area formed by the game board 2 is hidden.

  Further, the projecting member is not limited to one formed in a bowl shape on the entire upper portion of the gaming machine frame 3. For example, at least one of the left side and the right side of the gaming area in the gaming machine frame 3 It may be fixedly formed so as to protrude to the front side as viewed from the person side. The projecting member may be formed as a model having a specific shape or color. For example, when the projecting member is provided on the right side of the game area, the rendering devices 300L and 300R operating on the left surface of the projecting member change from the stored state (retracted position) to the expanded state (projected position) Alternatively, the game may be advanced to avoid the front of the game area formed by the game board 2 or may be advanced to the front of the game area so as to hide a part of the game area formed by the game board 2.

  When the rendering devices 300L and 300R advance to the front of the game area formed by the game board 2, for example, a path through which game balls can pass in the game area, a special symbol (the first special symbol display device 4A, the first (2) Display of special symbol display device 4B) and decorative symbols ("left", "middle", "right" decorative symbol display areas on the screen of image display device 5), number of special feature storages (first suspension display) 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the display of the start winning memory display area 5H on the screen of the image display device 5, and the firing direction instruction of the gaming ball on the screen of the image display device 5 (right strike instruction, left strike instruction) The advancing direction and the advancing amount of the movable member may be set so that the specific notification about the progress of the game and the progress of the effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the display of 1 is not disturbed. Thus, it is only necessary to prevent the player from misidentifying the progress of the game or the progress of the effect.

  As described above, the rendering devices 300L and 300R constitute a part of the outer shape of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the second state (for example, the protrusion) different from the first state (for example, the stored state in the retracted position) and the first state. What is necessary is that it can be changed to the deployed state). It should be noted that the effect devices that can be part of the outer shape of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and that can be changed to the first state and the second state are not limited to those provided with two such as the effect devices 300L and 300R, 1 One rendering device may be provided, or three or more rendering devices may be provided.

  The rendering devices 300L and 300R start the operation when the predetermined operation start condition is satisfied, and stop the operation when the operation end condition is satisfied. For example, when the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 are in the stored state (retracted position) in the rendering devices 300L and 300R, the super reach of a specific type among a plurality of types of super reach Condition is satisfied, etc., and the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 start to change from the retracted state (retracted position) to the unfolded state (projected position). . Then, when the operation stop condition is satisfied by the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 reaching the unfolded state (projected position), the operation of the rendering devices 300L and 300R is stopped. After that, when the variable display result is “losing”, the operation start condition is satisfied, and the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 change from the unfolded state (projected position) to the accommodated state (retracted position). Start change. On the other hand, when the variable display result is "big hit", part or all of the period related to the execution of the big hit game, such as the period during which the fanfare screen is displayed or the period controlled to the big hit gaming state. The first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 are maintained in the unfolded state (projected position). With the end of such a period, the operation start condition is satisfied, and the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 start to change from the deployed state (projected position) to the stored state (retracted position). When the operation stop condition is satisfied by the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 reaching the stored state (retracted position), the operation of the rendering devices 300L and 300R is stopped.

  The operation start conditions when the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 are in the stored state (retracted position) are not limited to those established in connection with the start of a specific type of super reach, for example, Those established in relation to the variable display result becoming "big hit", those established in relation to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 becoming the special gaming state (for example, positive change state), customer waiting demonstration display During the execution of the (demonstration display) or during the execution of the game, those established in connection with reaching a predetermined operation start time, and in addition to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the progress of the effects, Alternatively, any condition may be determined in advance as the operation start condition regardless of the progress of the game or the progress of the effect.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 may have a configuration for detecting whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the operation of the rendering devices 300L, 300R. As an example, an operation detection sensor may be disposed on the main body or the periphery of the rendering devices 300L and 300R so that the operating state of the rendering devices 300L and 300R can be detected. The motion detection sensor is configured by using, for example, an infrared sensor or an optical sensor, and infrared light or visible light output from a predetermined transmitter (light emitting member) can be a predetermined portion of the rendering device 300L, 300R or a portion of the rendering device 300L, 300R. It is sufficient that the operating position of the rendering devices 300L and 300R and the presence or absence of an obstacle (including a human body) can be detected by irradiating the surroundings and detecting the reflected light. Alternatively, the motion detection sensor may be configured using, for example, a touch sensor or the like, as long as it can detect a touch of a human body that interferes with the operation of the rendering devices 300L and 300R by detecting a change in capacitance due to a touch of a human body. . Alternatively, the motion detection sensor is configured using, for example, a torque sensor or a rotary encoder, and detects the load amount or rotation amount of the stepping motor to operate the motion devices and obstacles (including the human body) of the rendering devices 300L and 300R. It is sufficient if it can detect the presence or absence of

  When an abnormality occurs in the operation of the rendering devices 300L, 300R, control may be performed to stop the operation of the rendering devices 300L, 300R. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may stop the operation of the effect devices 300L and 300R by stopping the rotation of the stepping motor connected to the effect devices 300L and 300R when an operation abnormality occurs. As described above, when an abnormality occurs in the operation of the rendering devices 300L and 300R, the operation of the rendering devices 300L and 300R is stopped, thereby suppressing pinching and the like accompanying the operation of the rendering devices 300L and 300R, and the rendering device 300L. The failure (damage) of the movable member in 300R, the damage of the obstacle touching the rendering devices 300L and 300R, the injury of the player, and the like can be prevented.

  When an abnormality occurs in the operation of the rendering devices 300L and 300R, control may be performed to notify the occurrence of the abnormality. For example, when an operation abnormality occurs, the effect control CPU 120 causes the display control unit 123 to display a predetermined image on the image display device 5, and transmits a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13 to the speaker 8L. 8R to output a voice or alarm sound, turn on a predetermined alarm lamp by transmitting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14, or combine some or all of them, for example It is sufficient to notify a message such as "character item abnormality occurrence" and notify the player or the like so that the occurrence of the operation abnormality can be recognized.

  Whether or not to operate the rendering devices 300L, 300R, and the amount of operation of the rendering devices 300L, 300R may be switched by setting on the game store side or the player side. For example, in a game arcade, a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1, gaming information display devices, and card units are disposed on a gaming machine installation island. The gaming information display device displays, to the player, gaming information (for example, gaming state, number of starts, number of big hits, etc.) in a gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. In addition, the game information display device is also provided with a call button and a call lamp for calling a store clerk of the game arcade. The card unit has at least a game value process (loan process) for using the game value (prepaid frequency) recorded in a game recording medium such as a prepaid card for playing a game in a game machine such as the pachinko game machine 1 It can be done. A game ball commensurate with the amount may be lent out in accordance with coin insertion or cash insertion.

  In such a game arcade, when the rendering devices 300L and 300R are operated, the display of the game information display device, the operation of the call lamp, the operation of the card unit, and the like may be disturbed. Therefore, it may be possible to set so as not to operate the rendering devices 300L and 300R by setting on the game arcade side. Alternatively, the operation amount of the rendering devices 300L and 300R may be set to be a limited operation amount smaller than the specific operation amount of the initial setting. This can prevent the display of the game information display device, the operation of the call lamp, the operation of the card unit, and the like from being disturbed.

  In addition, by the effect devices 300L and 300R constituting a part of the outer shape of the pachinko gaming machine 1 operating, it is possible for a player or the like in the vicinity other than the player playing a game with the pachinko gaming machine 1 to easily recognize The presentation will be performed. The interest in the game can be enhanced by making such a player pay attention to surrounding players. On the other hand, among players who play a game with the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are players who do not want the rendering devices 300L and 300R to operate and perform a noticeable effect. Therefore, the setting on the player side may be set so as not to operate the rendering devices 300L and 300R. Alternatively, the operation amount of the rendering devices 300L and 300R may be set to be a limited operation amount smaller than the specific operation amount of the initial setting. As a result, it is possible to execute an appropriate effect according to the player's preference.

  As a configuration for setting the presence or absence and the operation amount of the operation in the rendering devices 300L and 300R, for example, the operation setting screen is displayed on the image display device 5 while the customer waiting demonstration display (demo display) is being performed. The operation setting screen may be displayed together with a volume brightness setting screen for setting the volume and brightness, or the operation setting may be performed by operating the stick controller 31A or push button 31B for effect while the volume brightness setting screen is displayed. The display of the screen may be selectable. If the operation signal from the stick controller 31A or the like is input, the effect control CPU 120 inputs an operation amount setting value according to the operation. The operation amount setting value is “0” when, for example, the rendering devices 300L and 300R are not operated, and one of a plurality of steps (for example, 11 steps) such that the specific operation amount of the initial setting is “10”. It is sufficient if the amount of movement can be set. The effect control CPU 120 stores the input operation amount setting value in the setting value storage area provided in the RAM 122. When the operation start conditions of the rendering devices 300L and 300R are satisfied, the operation amount setting value is read by the effect control CPU 120 from the stored contents of the setting value storage area, and the stepping motor rotates corresponding to the read operation amount setting value. The amount etc should just be decided.

  When setting the presence or absence and the amount of movement of the rendering devices 300L and 300R by the setting of the player, the setting can be made according to the display of the operation setting screen by the image display device 5, while the setting by the game store When setting the presence or absence and the amount of movement in the rendering devices 300L and 300R, the setting changeover switch arranged to face the back direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the presentation control board 12 inside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is used. It may be set by operating. As described above, even if a configuration for performing operation setting of the rendering devices 300L and 300R by the operation of the player or the like and a configuration for performing operation setting of the rendering devices 300L and 300R by the operation of the gaming clerk or the like are provided. Good. Alternatively, regardless of whether it is the setting on the player side or the setting on the game shop side, it is possible to set the presence or absence and the operation amount in the rendering devices 300L and 300R according to the display of the operation setting screen on the image display device 5. It is also good. Further, as the operation setting screen, a setting screen for the player and a setting screen for the game arcade can be provided, and any setting screen can be displayed on the common image display device 5, but either setting screen is displayed Depending on whether the setting has been made, it may be possible to distinguish and store the setting by the operation of the player or the setting by the operation of the game store clerk.

  The frequency of operating the rendering devices 300L and 300R, in addition to the presence or absence of the operation of whether or not to operate the rendering devices 300L and 300R, and the operation amount of the rendering devices 300L and 300R, is set by setting the gaming shop side or the player side. , May be switched. For example, when the operation setting screen is displayed, if the operation signal is input from the stick controller 31A or the like, the effect control CPU 120 inputs an operation frequency setting value according to the operation. The operation frequency setting value is, for example, “0” in the case of the lowest frequency, and “10” in the case of the highest frequency, according to the operation frequency of the rendering devices 300L, 300R. It should be possible to set one of the operation frequencies from among the above. The effect control CPU 120 stores the input operation frequency setting value in the setting value storage area provided in the RAM 122. The effect control CPU 120 only needs to determine whether or not the operation start conditions of the effect devices 300L and 300R are satisfied at different rates according to the operation frequency setting value read from the setting value storage area. As an example, when the operation frequency is set to a low frequency, the effect devices 300L and 300R operate to notify that the variable display result will be a "big hit" as a notice effect, as a notice effect It is determined whether or not the operation start conditions of the rendering devices 300L and 300R are satisfied. On the other hand, when the operation frequency is set to a high frequency, when the rendering devices 300L and 300R are operated, a specific type of super reach is executed including the case where the variable display result is "loss". It may be determined whether or not the operation start conditions of the rendering devices 300L and 300R are established as the advance notice effect so that it is possible to give notice that there is a possibility. In this way, not only can the frequency of operating the rendering devices 300L and 300R be set, but also the gaming value advantageous to the player (big hit gaming state, definite variation state, etc.) suggested by execution of the rendering operation of the rendering devices 300L and 300R. It may be possible to change the possibility (reliability) to which the time saving control is given or not.

  When the rendering devices 300L and 300R are operated and are in the unfolded state (projected position), for example, the unfolding end control is performed to end the unfolded state and change it to the accommodated state by the operation of the player who does not want to stand out. It is also good. When the rendering devices 300L and 300R are in the unfolded state (projecting position), the rendering control CPU 120 responds to the detection of a predetermined operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B for rendering, and the rendering devices 300L and 300R. May be controlled to change from the deployed state to the stored state. The present invention is not limited to the use of the stick controller 31A for effect and the push button 31B to end the expanded state, and a dedicated button for ending the expanded state may be provided in the vicinity of the rendering devices 300L and 300R. Good.

  When the rendering devices 300L, 300R operate to be in the unfolded state (projected position), rendering operation notification control may be performed to notify that the rendering devices 300L, 300R operate. For example, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to display a predetermined image via the display control unit 123 when the effect devices 300L and 300R operate, and transmits an instruction (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13 By outputting sounds or sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R, or by combining them, for example, a message such as “A part is coming in progress” is notified, and the rendering devices 300L and 300R are in the unfolded state (projected position) The player or the like may be notified so as to be recognizable. In addition, when it is possible to execute expansion end control for ending the expanded state and changing to the stored state by the operation of the player, when the effect devices 300L and 300R operate, the stick controller 31A for effect and the push button Lighting a light emitter such as a lamp or LED arranged inside or around 31 B, or lighting a light emitter such as a lamp or LED arranged inside or around a dedicated button for ending the expanded state Thus, the player or the like may be notified so as to recognize that the expansion end control can be executed.

  Even when the rendering operation notification control can be executed, when an abnormality occurs in the operation of the rendering device 300L, 300R, the rendering operation notification control is stopped, and the rendering devices 300L, 300R are in the expanded state (projected state). May not be notified. Alternatively, even when the rendering operation notification control can be executed, for example, when the operation of the rendering devices 300L and 300R is not performed by the setting during display of the operation setting screen or the operation of the setting switching switch, The execution may be limited so that notification that the rendering devices 300L and 300R are in the unfolded state (projected position) is not notified. Alternatively, even when the rendering operation notification control can be executed, when the expansion end control is performed according to the player's operation, the rendering operation notification control is stopped, and the rendering devices 300L and 300R are in the expanded state (protrusion state It may not be notified that it becomes a position).

  For example, when the rendering devices 300L, 300R are in the stored state (retracted position), for example, the operation of changing the rendering devices 300L, 300R from the stored state to the expanded state by an operation of a game clerk performing maintenance of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like Control or deployment maintenance control may be performed to maintain the deployment state. For example, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the image display apparatus 5 displays a maintenance setting screen. The effect control CPU 120 controls the rotation of the stepping motor in response to the operation signal being input from the stick controller 31A or the like when the maintenance setting screen is displayed, whereby the operation expansion control or expansion is performed. Maintenance control may be performed.

  For example, when operation restriction setting is performed to restrict the operation of the rendering devices 300L and 300R not to be performed by setting or operating the setting switch while the operation setting screen is displayed, the operation is switched to the operation of the rendering devices 300L and 300R. Alternatively, a predetermined alternative effect may be performed. As one example, the effect control CPU 120 vibrates the operation member by transmitting a command (motor drive signal) to the vibration motor built in the operation member such as the stick controller 31A for effect and the push button 31B, and the blower fan for effect To send air to the player from a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 by transmitting an instruction (air blowing drive signal) to the player, an instruction to a stepping motor for operating a movable member for effect provided inside or outside the game area By operating the movable member by transmitting (motor drive signal), displaying a special effect image on the image display device 5 through the display control unit 123, or combining some or all of them In order to perform effects different from those when the devices 300L, 300R operate It may be.

  When the rendering devices 300L and 300R stop their operations on the way from the stored state (retracted position) to the unfolded state (projected position), or when the unfolded state (projected position) is maintained, the rendered devices 300L and 300R The driving (excitation) of the stepping motor and the solenoid built in the rendering devices 300L and 300R may not be performed until the operation start condition for returning the to the storage state (retraction position) is satisfied. In addition, when the rendering devices 300L and 300R stop operating while the storage device (retracted position) changes to the deployed state (projected position), or when the deployed state (projected position) is maintained, the rendered device 300L , 300R may be set so as not to operate a lock mechanism for fixing the position of the movable member. When the rendering devices 300L and 300R are advanced from the stored state (retracted position), a player who recognizes the operation of the rendering devices 300L and 300R may touch movable members such as the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340. is there. In such a case, if the positions of the rendering devices 300L and 300R are fixed, there may be a failure (damage) of the movable members in the rendering devices 300L and 300R, injuries of the player, and the like. Therefore, in this case, the lock mechanism is set so as not to operate so as to prevent the failure (damage) of the movable member in the rendering device 300L, 300R or the injury of the player touching the rendering device 300L, 300R. it can. Even when the lock mechanism is set not to operate, when the operation of the rendering devices 300L and 300R is stopped, the movable members in the rendering devices 300L and 300R are stopped without returning to the stored state (retracted position) by their own weight. In addition, various gears of the rendering devices 300L and 300R may be configured. That is, since the lock mechanism does not operate, the player or the like can manually return the movable members of the rendering devices 300L and 300R to the stored state (retraction position), but the players are touching the rendering devices 300L and 300R. In the absence state, it may be configured not to return to the storage state (retracted position). As a result, it is possible to more reliably prevent the failure (damage) of the movable member, the damage to the obstacle, the injury of the player and the like by suppressing the pinching and the like accompanying the operation of the rendering devices 300L and 300R.

  When the effect devices 300L, 300R maintain the stored state (retracted position), a lock mechanism for fixing the position of the movable member in the effect devices 300L, 300R may be set to operate. When the effect devices 300L and 300R are in the stored state (retracted position), for example, the outer surfaces of the left and right moving parts are continuous with the upper surface or lower surface of the front or projecting member of the gaming machine frame 3 Since the player is partially configured, there is little possibility that the player or the like touches the movable member, and there is little possibility that the player is caught by the movable member even when touched. Therefore, in this case, by setting the lock mechanism to operate and providing a restriction so that the movable members in the rendering devices 300L and 300R do not advance, malfunction of the rendering devices 300L and 300R can be prevented. .

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 may have a configuration for detecting whether the rendering devices 300L and 300R are at the initial position when the predetermined initial position detection condition is satisfied. As an example, if an initial position sensor (for example, a photo sensor) is provided at an initial position where the rendering devices 300L and 300R are in a stored state (retracted position), and if a detection signal from the initial position sensor is input, effect control The CPU 120 determines that the rendering devices 300L and 300R are at the initial position. The initial position detection conditions are, for example, those established when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, those established when the customer waiting demonstration display (demonstration display) is started, and the start of the big hit gaming state It may be established when the fanfare screen is displayed in relation to a game, or may be established when the big hit gaming state is ended, etc. In addition, it is related to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the progress of the effects. Alternatively, any condition may be predetermined as the initial position detection condition, regardless of the progress of the game or the progress of the effect.

  Even when such initial position detection of the rendering devices 300L and 300R can be performed, for example, when the rendering devices 300L and 300R are not operated by the setting during display of the operation setting screen or the operation of the setting changeover switch. A restriction may be provided not to execute initial position detection. Further, depending on which of the plurality of types of initial position detection conditions is met, the case where the initial position detection is performed and the case where the initial position detection is not performed may be provided. For example, among the initial position detection conditions, what is satisfied when the fanfare screen is displayed is satisfied by receiving the effect control command (big hit start designation command, fanfare designation command) for specifying the start of the big hit game. Further, the initial position detection condition that is satisfied when the big hit gaming state ends is satisfied by receiving the effect control command (big hit end specifying command, ending specifying command) for specifying the end of the big hit game. As described above, when the initial position detection condition is satisfied by receiving the effect control command from the main substrate 11, the initial position detection is executed even in the case where the operation of the effect devices 300L and 300R is not performed. On the other hand, the initial position detection condition established when the customer waiting demonstration display (demonstration display) is started is previously an elapsed time from the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol (production symbol) as the demonstration display start time It is determined that the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has reached, and that it is determined that the demonstration display start time has been reached. As described above, when the initial position detection condition is satisfied by the determination result in the effect control board 12 separately from the effect control command from the main substrate 11, the setting in the case where the operation of the effect devices 300L and 300R is not performed A restriction may be provided to not perform position detection. In addition, when the initial position detection condition is satisfied by receiving the effect control command, a restriction is provided so as not to execute the initial position detection, but when the initial position detection condition is satisfied by a determination result separate from the effect control command Position detection may be performed. Alternatively, in the case of a setting in which the operation of the rendering devices 300L and 300R is not performed, a restriction may be provided so as not to execute all of the initial position detection. That is, in the case of the setting in which the operations of the rendering devices 300L and 300R are not performed, it is only necessary to be able to limit the initial position detection to be difficult to be performed than in the case of the setting in which these operations are performed.

  In the simultaneous rendering performed simultaneously in a plurality of gaming machines installed in the game arcade at the timing when the predetermined condition is established, the rendering devices 300L and 300R are in the retracted state (retracted position) and the expanded state (projected position) It may include actions that change between. For example, the operation of the rendering devices 300L and 300R is started based on the fact that the presentation start condition is satisfied at 00:00 every hour, and the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 are expanded from the stored state (retracted position) It may be advanced to a state (projected position).

  In simultaneous rendering, movable members in the rendering devices 300L and 300R provided in a plurality of gaming machines may be interlocked to be in an effect mode in which, for example, movable members of adjacent gaming machines are combined. In this case, the intervals between adjacent gaming machines may be different for each of a plurality of gaming establishments. The movable members in the rendering devices 300L and 300R are connected to the decorative member having the shape and the color so as not to cause a sense of discomfort in the effect mode in which the movable members are combined even when the interval between adjacent gaming machines changes in this manner. Or the amount of movement can be set. As an effect mode that combines movable members, for example, a decorative member having a shape resembling a human hand is connected to the movable member, and a plurality of (for example, two) decorative members in adjacent game machines approach and cross each other So long as it can be seen as if you are shaking hands. Alternatively, a decorative member having a shape resembling, for example, a sword or a mallet is connected to a movable member, and a plurality of (for example, two) decorative members in adjacent gaming machines cross each other close to each other. What is necessary is just to be able to seem to be doing.

  Even when simultaneous effects including the operations of the effect devices 300L and 300R can be performed, for example, the operations of the effect devices 300L and 300R are performed by the setting during the display of the operation setting screen or the operation of the setting switch. If not, at least a part of the simultaneous rendering using the rendering devices 300L and 300R may be restricted. For example, when the operation of the rendering devices 300L and 300R is not performed due to the setting on the game arcade side, there is a restriction on the place in the game arcade, so the operation of the rendering devices 300L and 300R in the simultaneous rendering is also not performed. You may On the other hand, when the effects of the rendering devices 300L and 300R are not performed due to the setting on the player side, for example, the effects devices 300L and 300R may be operated in the simultaneous rendering regardless of such settings. In the simultaneous rendering, since the rendering devices 300L and 300R provided in the plurality of gaming machines are interlocked with each other, the rendering on a specific gaming machine is not noticeable. On the other hand, if the rendering devices 300L and 300R do not operate even if only a specific gaming machine is simultaneously rendered among a plurality of gaming machines, the interlocking of the rendering may be reduced, which may cause discomfort in the concurrent rendering. Therefore, even if the operation is limited by the setting on the player side, by operating the rendering devices 300L and 300R in the simultaneous rendering, it is possible to enhance the interlocking of the rendering by the movable member and to increase the interest in the rendering.

  Before the effect devices 300L, 300R change from the stored state (retracted position) to the unfolded state (projected position), the player may inform that the effect devices 300L, 300R operate so as to be recognizable. For example, in the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 6, it is determined to be the variation pattern for executing the specific type of super reach by determining in which of the plurality of ranges the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is included. To determine whether the Then, in response to being determined to be determined as the variation pattern for executing a specific type of super reach, a rendering image that suggests a change in the rendering devices 300L and 300R may be displayed as a hold display image. Alternatively, in response to the determination that the variable display result is "big hit" in step S239 shown in FIG. 8, the final stop symbol (fixed special symbol or fixed decoration symbol) to be the variable display result is derived and displayed. Before the display, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5, a voice or notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a predetermined notification lamp is turned on, and movable members in the rendering devices 300L and 300R are The player may be notified so as to recognize that the rendering devices 300L and 300R operate by operating the movable members for different effects or by combining some or all of them.

  In this way, by notifying in advance that the rendering devices 300L and 300R operate, the player's interest in the operations of the rendering devices 300L and 300R is heightened, and the player pays attention to the operations of the rendering devices 300L and 300R. be able to.

  The movable members in the rendering devices 300L and 300R are configured by using the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340, or the outer surface of the left moving portion is in close contact with the outer surface of the right moving portion to expose the inner surface. It is not limited to when it is constituted so that the model which has predetermined shape and color by this may appear. For example, the movable member may have a configuration in which a light emitting body such as a lamp or an LED is incorporated, or the movable member may have a configuration in which an audio output member such as a speaker or a blower fan is attached.

  The special symbol and the decorative symbol are not limited to those variably displayed as plural types of identification information. For example, the special symbol display device (the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B) is configured using a plurality of LEDs, and during the variable display of the special symbol, it is specified (among the plurality of LEDs) ( Only the single) LED repeatedly turns on and off, and the other LEDs remain off. Then, when the variable display result is “losing”, the special symbol is displayed by maintaining the state in which the LED repeating the lighting and extinguishing emits light in a predetermined light emission color, or maintaining the extinguishing state. Stop display. 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.

  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 (if it does not reach, such as presence or absence of pseudo sequence, presence or absence of slip effect) Sends a command indicating the variable display time and variable display mode before the so-called second stop, and the second command does not reach after reaching reach, such as the type of reach or presence / absence of re-lottery effect In this case, 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 addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown by the flowchart, the determination ratio of various games and effects, the image display operation in the image display device 5 and the voice output operation in the speakers 8L and 8R and further the game effect lamp 9 Various presentation operations including lighting operations of light emitters such as decorative LEDs can be arbitrarily changed and corrected without departing from the scope 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 program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the mode of being distributed / provided by a removable recording medium to a computer device etc. included in a gaming machine such as pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. It may be distributed by being preinstalled 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.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, the hold display image DHB is displayed by the hold display of the first display mode in which the hold display image DHA is displayed by the hold display pattern PHA or by the hold display pattern PHB. In response to the on-hold display in the two display modes, one of a plurality of on-hold change effects such as display of an effect image indicating the character CH1 or the character CH2 is executed. By executing such a hold change presentation, it is possible to diversify the presentation for changing the hold display, to increase the player's interest, and to improve the game interest. Moreover, as processing for holding change effect determination processing in step S306 shown in FIG. 14, processing as shown in FIG. 16 is executed, and for example, processing of step S402, S411, and S413 is performed to make a plurality of continuous change effects or , Continuous change presentation and hold change presentation, or a plurality of hold change presentation, etc. are not simultaneously executed during one variable display. Thereafter, in the process of step S506 shown in FIG. 21, any one of the pending change presentation patterns is determined, so that a plurality of types of pending change presentation are not simultaneously executed. This can prevent the effect of changing the hold display from becoming complicated.

  By executing the processing of steps S412 and S413 shown in FIG. 16, there are hold change effects corresponding to only one hold display so that plural types of hold change effects corresponding to a plurality of hold displays are not simultaneously executed. It is determined whether to change the display mode of the hold display so as to be executed. Thereby, it can prevent suitably that a plurality of types of pending change presentation are performed simultaneously.

  In the process of step S506 shown in FIG. 21, the display mode of the hold display does not change by determining any one hold change production pattern including the hold change production pattern PAN and the hold change production pattern PBN. A plurality of types of hold change effects including the hold change effects executed in an aspect are prevented from being simultaneously executed. Thereby, it can prevent suitably that a plurality of types of pending change presentation are performed simultaneously.

  By executing the processing of steps S410 and S411 shown in FIG. 16, in the specific period in which the continuous change effect is executed corresponding to the hold display of 1, corresponding to another hold display different from the hold display of 1 Make sure that the pending change presentation is not performed. Thereby, it can be suitably prevented that a plurality of types of pending change effects are simultaneously executed in a specific period.

  The hold change effect pattern that can be determined in the process of step S506 shown in FIG. 21 is set as shown in FIG. The display mode of the hold display is changed by executing the hold change presentation according to. As a result, the player's interest in the display mode of the hold display can be enhanced, and the game interest can be improved.

  In the process of step S307 shown in FIG. 14, for example, the initial value of the pre-variation counter is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 18, and the value of the pre-variation counter decremented and updated by the process of step S503 shown in FIG. When it becomes “,” the hold change presentation pattern is determined in the process of step S 506 to change the display mode of the hold display by executing the hold change production. Then, by determining the initial value of the pre-change counter at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 18, the display mode of the hold display displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H displays the hold display image DHN by the hold display pattern PHN. The percentage is higher in the specific suspension display that displays the suspension display image DHA by the suspension display pattern PHA or the specific suspension display that displays the suspension display image DHB by the suspension display pattern PHB than when the normal suspension display is performed. Change the display mode of the hold display. As a result, the player's interest in the display mode of the hold display can be enhanced, and the game interest can be improved.

1 ... pachinko gaming machine 2 ... gaming board 3 ... gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... special symbol display device 5 ... image display device 6A ... ordinary winning ball device 6B ... ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Effect control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start port switch 23 ... Count switch 100 ... Microcomputer for game control 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling in an advantageous state for the player,
Holding storage means capable of storing information on variable display as holding information;
Hold display means for performing a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means;
Correspondence display means for displaying the hold display corresponding to the variable display as the corresponding display when the variable display is started;
Display mode control means for changing the hold display or the correspondence display from one display mode to another display mode;
The display mode control means changes the display mode of the hold display by executing one of a plurality of types of change effects when the hold display is displayed, and a plurality of display modes are displayed when the corresponding display is displayed. Including change control means for changing the display mode of the corresponding display by executing any of the types of change effects,
It further comprises a regulation means for regulating so that a plurality of types of change effects are not simultaneously executed,
Among the pending display and the corresponding display, the display mode is changed when the change effect is executed in the specific effect mode, corresponding to the display of 1,
The regulation means regulates so that a plurality of types of change effects including a change effect performed in a non-specific effect mode different from the specific effect mode are not simultaneously executed,
Among the hold display and the correspondence display, a plurality of change effects can be executed in a specific period corresponding to the display of 1,
Among the pending display and the correspondence display, the change presentation is not performed in the specific period in response to another display different from the display of 1 .
As the change effect of the specific effect aspect, it is possible to execute the first change effect and the second change effect,
The first change effect can be executed corresponding to the display of the first display mode among the hold display and the correspondence display,
The second change effect can be executed corresponding to the display of the second display mode among the hold display and the correspondence display,
Do not execute the first change effect and the second change effect simultaneously
A game machine characterized by