JP6563883B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, an execution condition (start condition) is satisfied. Pachinko that enhances the game interest by so-called variable display game, in which multiple types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined according to the display result There is a gaming machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the stop symbol form when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display aspect, the player is in an advantageous state (big hit game state). For example, a pachinko gaming machine that has been in a big hit gaming state has a special electric player called a big prize opening or an attacking state in an open state, and a gaming state in which a predetermined game value is given to the player by making the winning of a game ball extremely easy. Provide continuously for a certain period of time. In such a pachinko gaming machine, before the display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, various types of effects that cause the player to expect the display result to be in a specific display mode are executed.

  As such a gaming machine, there is disclosed a gaming machine that expands a display area of the specific display when a specific display with a high advantage is performed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-131675 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that the visibility of other effects is lowered and the game entertainment is lowered.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the game machine which can prevent the fall of a game entertainment attraction.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that includes a display means (for example, the image display device 5 or the like) and can be controlled in an advantageous state,
Variable display means for performing variable display;
Correspondence display means for performing correspondence display corresponding to variable display;
A second suggestion effect (for example, a movable body special effect or the like) that is an effect suggesting whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state and is different from the first suggestion effect (for example, hold / active change effect). ) With the suggestion effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S172).
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect within the same period, and at least the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are executed within the same period. The second suggestion effect can be executed in a different mode from the case where it is not executed within the same period (for example, the process of step S805 is executed)
The correspondence display includes a plurality of types of display modes having different ratios controlled to the advantageous state,
The first suggested effect based on the fact that has been executed, a display mode of said corresponding display viewable by changing the percentage of high not display mode which is controlled in the preferred state,
There are a plurality of types of the first suggestion effects, and the execution area of the second suggestion effects is changed to a specific display area based on the execution of the first suggestion effects of a specific type,
Wherein when said first suggested effect of a particular kind was executed, a high proportion display mode which is controlled the display mode of the corresponding display on the advantageous conditions than when a predetermined type of the first suggestion effect is executed Can be displayed by changing
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The suggestion effect executing means provides an indication for notifying that the second suggestion effect is being executed when the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are being executed within the same period. It can be executed in a specific display area in the display means (for example, a movable body effect can be executed in a mode different from the normal time by displaying a motion effect image of a movable body on a small screen as the specific display area) ),
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize that the second suggestion effect is being executed, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
Variable display means for performing variable display;
Correspondence display means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control that performs hold display or active display) that performs correspondence display corresponding to variable display;
The suggestion effect execution means can change the display mode of the correspondence display as the first suggestion effect and can enlarge the display area of the correspondence display (for example, in the process of step S807, enlargement display is performed). When zoom mode is set, zoom control is performed to zoom in on all the pending displays and active displays that are currently displayed including the pending display for the advance notice)
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  According to such a structure, it can recognize easily that the display mode of a corresponding | compatible display changes, and can improve a game entertainment interest.

(4) In the gaming machine according to (2) or (3) above,
It further comprises a movable body (for example, movable body 99, etc.) operable in accordance with the effect executed by the display means
The suggestion effect executing means is capable of operating the movable body as the second suggestion effect and executing an effect auxiliary display (for example, displaying an effect image) related to the operation of the movable body. When the effect and the second suggestion effect are executed within the same period, the effect auxiliary display is executed in the specific display area unlike the case where the effect is not executed within the same period (for example, movable body) As a special effect, the movable body 99 is rotated and an effect image is displayed on a small screen as a specific display area).
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately perform the production assistance display and to improve the game entertainment.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (4) above,
Variable display means for performing variable display;
Corresponding display means for performing corresponding display corresponding to variable display (for example, CPU 120 for effect control for performing hold display or active display);
Display control means for controlling the display of the specific display area (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S807 or step S810), and
The display control unit can display a display other than the corresponding display in the specific display area (for example, display other than the display related to the hold / active change effect such as the hold display, the active display, the character image in the action effect, etc.) ),
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a sense of incongruity caused by the correspondence display being displayed in a plurality of display areas.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (5) above,
Further provided is a notice effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S814) capable of executing a plurality of kinds of notice effects.
The notice effect executing means can execute the plurality of kinds of notice effects in the specific display area (the effect performed in step S814 is the case where a small screen as the specific display area is displayed. Etc.)
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  According to such a configuration, the visibility of the notice effect can be improved, the effect of the effect can be improved, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (6) above,
The suggestion effect executing means ends at least the first suggestion effect after the end of the second suggestion effect and ends the display by the specific display area based on the end of the first suggestion effect (for example, The hold / active change effect ends after the movable body effect ends, and the small screen as the specific display area is deleted after the hold / active change effect ends)
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  According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced. Also, it is possible to reduce (prevent) the uncomfortable feeling caused by ending when the second suggestion effect production is halfway.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
Variable display means for performing variable display;
Correspondence display means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control that performs hold display or active display) that performs correspondence display corresponding to variable display;
The suggestion effect execution means is a special mode in which the display mode of the corresponding display is changed as the first suggestion effect and the corresponding display of the change target is displayed only when the first suggestion effect is executed. Display in the display mode (for example, change the display mode of the hold display of the notice target so that it is possible to recognize which hold is the variable display that is the notice target)
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  According to such a configuration, the target on which the first suggestion effect is executed is clarified, and the effect can be improved.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above,
Variable display means for performing variable display;
Correspondence display means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control that performs hold display or active display) that performs correspondence display corresponding to variable display;
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
It is possible to change the display mode of the correspondence display by applying an action display (for example, a ball) as the first suggestion effect (as shown in FIGS. 26A, 26B, and 26C). When 930 throws the color ball 931 toward the hold display TH, the color ball 931 collides with the hold display TH and the color of the hold display TH changes).
A first pattern (such as a success pattern in FIGS. 26A, 26B, and 26C) that starts displaying the action display and changes the display mode of the correspondence display after a predetermined period of time, and the action display display And a second pattern (such as a failure pattern in FIGS. 26 (a), (b), and (d)) that does not change the display mode of the correspondence display after a predetermined period of time can be executed,
After starting the display of the action display, it is possible to execute a deceleration control for reducing the speed of the action display with respect to the corresponding display as a target at a common timing in the predetermined period of the first pattern and the second pattern. Yes (as shown in FIG. 26 (b), such as starting deceleration of the ball speed at the same time for success and failure)
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  According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved by changing the action display.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming 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 figure which shows an example of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure for demonstrating random value MR1-MR3. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the determination process at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table and a jackpot classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch effect execution setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the prefetch effect execution determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the last color determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an expansion mode setting presence determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a timing chart in the case where a hold / active change effect and a movable object effect for performing enlarged display are performed. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement of a movable body effect. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation operation example of a holding | maintenance / active change production and a movable body production. It is a figure which shows the example production | presentation operation | movement of a pending | holding change effect.

  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 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  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 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  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 composed 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, in response to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, variation of decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is stopped and displayed. Note that the confirmed decorative design may be different from the decorative design displayed during variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be a confirmed decorative pattern.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is synchronized. Then, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be distinguished from each other is performed, and a finalized decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a start winning memory display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball enters the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on a start winning by (for example, passing). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows 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, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In this embodiment, the hold display is performed by displaying the same number of symbols as the variable display being held (in this embodiment, it is a circle or the like, and is also referred to as a hold display symbol hereinafter). One hold display symbol corresponds to one variable display held. The held variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is represented by the hold display pattern displayed in the left area toward the start winning memory display area 5H. The held variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is represented by the hold display symbol displayed in the right region toward the start winning memory display area 5H.

  For example, the start condition of the special figure game (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established by the occurrence of the first start prize where the game ball enters the first start prize opening. If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not established, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when a second start prize is entered in which a game ball enters the second start prize opening, a special figure game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure 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 holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  In addition to the start winning memory display area 5H or in place of the start winning memory display area 5H, a display for displaying the number of special figure reserved memories may be provided. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner 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 first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED). Here, the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, an active display area 5HA is arranged in the vicinity of the start winning storage display area 5H. In the active display area 5HA, display corresponding to the variable display being executed is performed. The display in the active display area 5HA is referred to as an active display (also referred to as a variable display compatible display, a digestion display, or a current display). In the active display area 5HA, for example, the first erased (digested) in the start winning memory display area 5H in response to the start of the special game using the first special figure when the first start condition is satisfied. An active display corresponding to the hold display is performed. Further, in the active display area 5HA, for example, in response to the start of the special game using the second special figure when the second start condition is satisfied, it is erased (digested) in the second holding storage unit 5HL. An active display corresponding to the second hold display is performed.

  A movable body 99 is provided at a predetermined position (here, the center lower side) in the display area of the image display device 5. The movable body 99 rotates by the rotational drive of the movable body motor 61 shown in FIG.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A is provided, and on the right side of the ordinary winning ball device 6A, an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the gaming ball does not enter the second start winning opening. To. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball can enter the second start winning opening. Put it in a state. Note that the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second start winning opening, while the expanded opening state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. However, it may be configured so that the game ball is difficult to enter. As described above, the normal variable winning ball device 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state where the game ball can enter the second start winning port, the closed state where the game ball cannot enter, or the difficult entry. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a normally open state. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening as compared with the second variable state.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first special figure holding memory number is predetermined. If the value is equal to or less than the upper limit value (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value. In this case, the second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball enters the big winning opening (for example, Cannot pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball is difficult to enter the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when a game ball enters the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when a gaming ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball into the special prize winning port and obtain a prize ball, which is disadvantageous for the player. There are two states.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. An ordinary symbol (also called “ordinary diagram” or “ordinary diagram”) that is identification information is displayed variably (variably displayed). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. 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 plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game 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, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) 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 or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A (see FIG. 2) including a tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilt operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B (a player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). 2). The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> B that detects the player's operation act on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31 </ b> B.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off 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 thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of 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 (detection signals indicating that a game medium has been passed or entered) from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 uses a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for driving each solenoid such as a signal for turning the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82 on or off) from the game control microcomputer 100 for a normal electric accessory. And the solenoid 82 for the special prize 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. In addition, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration 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 sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A control content for causing the electrical component for performance to execute a predetermined performance operation, such as a section, and a function of controlling the determined control content.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is 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, LED for decoration, etc. A lamp driver circuit that performs on / off driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of an effect symbol that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to variable display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the fluctuation patterns that can be used, which will be described later, there are fluctuation commands corresponding to the fluctuation patterns specified by the numbers. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  The command 8A01 (H) is an effect control command (first start prize opening designation command) for notifying that when a game ball enters the first start prize opening. The command 8A02 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning port designation command) for notifying that when a game ball enters the second starting winning port.

  The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are effect control commands that indicate the contents of the determination result at the time of winning, and are effect control commands that indicate whether or not to win a big win as the determination result at the time of winning and the type of the big win. . The effect control CPU 120 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands. Command 8C01 (H) (display result 1 designation command) designates a loss. Command 8C02 (H) (display result 2 designation command) designates 15R big hit and probability change. Command 8C03 (H) (display result 3 designation command) designates 15R big hit and uncertain change.

  Command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation start designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation start designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation start designation command and the second symbol variation start designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol identification command (or symbol variation start designation command).

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display (variation display) of the effect symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started (at the time of initial setting). Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed (initial setting at the time of resumption). When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command. Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  Command A001 (H) is an effect control command (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) that designates the start of fanfare (start of big hit gaming state) in the case of 15 rounds of big hit.

  In the big hit game state, the fanfare is executed first, and then the special big prize ball device 7 which is the big prize opening is opened (round game etc.), the main big hit game is executed, and the big hit game is executed. The ending is executed after the game. The fanfare is an effect that informs or suggests that the jackpot game state has started, that is, that the jackpot game will start. The ending is an effect of notifying that the big hit game state has ended, that is, that the big hit game has ended.

  The command A2XX (H) is an effect control command (specifying command for opening a special prize opening) that designates opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A3XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big prize opening) that designates closing of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 of the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  Command A601 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end designation command: ending designation command) that designates the start of ending.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is the normal state (normal gaming state). Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a time-short (advantageous) state. The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (time reduction number designation command) for designating the remaining number of times of the time reduction (advantageous) state (how many times the time reduction state continues until the variable display is finished). “XX” in the command B1XX (H) indicates the remaining number of time-saving (advantageous) states.

  Command C0XX (H) is an effect control command (total reserved memory number designation command) for designating a total reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the total number of reserved memories. Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number designation command) for designating the first special figure reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C1XX (H) indicates the number of first special figure hold memory. Command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number designation command) for designating the second special figure reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates the second special figure holding memory number.

  The command C6XXH is an effect control command indicating the content of the determination result at the time of winning. As the determination result at the time of winning, a determination result (variation pattern type) of the determined value range of the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. ) Is a variation category command (each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, as with the variation pattern command, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used, which will be described later, there is a command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 is provided, and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 is provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game 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 game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, the random counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) 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 value. The random number value may be updated by storing numerical data and the CPU 103 updating the stored value regularly or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. 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 perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 has table data constituting a plurality of command transmission tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. The table data etc. which comprise are memorize | stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, 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 display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing the process of controlling the effect operation by the effect electrical component. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various variation data temporarily stored, the receiving control CPU 120 for receiving input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12, and the effect control CPU 120 to the outside of the effect control board 12 A transmission operation for outputting various signals 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. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting image data to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on 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 action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected. Further, the effect control board 12 is also connected with wiring for transmitting a predetermined drive command signal to the motor drive circuit 16 for driving the movable body motor 61 for rotating the movable effect body 99. .

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

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

  The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 generates various commands. For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the contents to be displayed by the image display device 5 and outputs a display control command to the display control unit 123 according to the determination. 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 command from the effect control CPU 120, and generates image data. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may include 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 microprocessor for image processing called a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or more generally a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an 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. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Electric decoration signal), a command (drive control signal) transmitted to the motor drive circuit 16 and the like are output.

  With the configuration as described above, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123. Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, or turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs via the lamp control board 14. The display unit 123 displays an effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, or the movable body motor 61 is driven via the motor drive circuit 16 to move the movable body 99. In this way, various effects (such as effects to increase the game, such as reach effects, movable effect member effects, and message effects in which the image display device 5 displays a message image for the player, which will be described later), are executed. .

  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 given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Thus, the first start condition is established. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normal open state or closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed. Whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is set as “predetermined per symbol” as the predetermined specific display result is determined when the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol display 20 or the like. Is determined (predetermined) before derivation display.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is to be a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result before the variable display result is derived and displayed. 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 and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  After the special figure 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 elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes a “big jackpot” (specific display result), which gives a value advantageous to the player. The big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state is controlled. That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. When the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and the loss symbol is derived and displayed, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lose symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, the special winning opening is continued for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the special winning opening and a winning ball is generated. A round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when a big hit symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “5” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and a big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed. When it is made, the big hit type becomes “probability change”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed. The big hit game state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a normal open big hit state or a first specific game state.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and when the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed, The type is “probable change”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as the start of the next big hit gaming state is satisfied. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The time-short state includes a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state, and for example, the average variable display time is different. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. . Note that the probability change state is controlled to continue until one of the probability change end conditions is satisfied first, between a predetermined number of variable displays being executed and the next big hit gaming state being started. You may be made to do.

  As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a time reduction state and a probability change state.

  In the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) and the second variable state (in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening than in the normal state. Closed or normally open). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. Thus, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “time-short control” or “high base control”). Is done. By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

  Note that the time-short state in which the high opening control is performed is also referred to as “high base state”, “high base”, and the like, and the game state that is not the time-short state is also referred to as “low base state”, “low base”, or the like. The probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as “high probability state”, “high probability”, and the like, and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is also referred to as “low probability state”, “low probability”, or the like. The gaming state when in the probable change state and the short time state is also referred to as “high-accuracy high base state”, “high-accuracy high base”, or the like. The gaming state when the state is in the short-time state without being in the probable change state is also referred to as “low-accuracy base state”, “low-accuracy base”, or the like. The game state when the state is in the probabilistic state without being in the short-time state is also referred to as “highly accurate low base state”, “highly accurate low base”, or the like. The normal state that does not become either the short-time state or the probability variation state is also referred to as “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy low base”, or the like.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. For example, the game value can be controlled to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probability change state. Control, the upper limit of the number of round games that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “7”), and the game is executed in a short time state. The upper limit number of possible variable displays becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is larger than the second probability (for example, 1/50). A high first probability (for example, 1/20), and the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (eg, “5”). Many Such part or all of it to be the first communication Chang number (e.g. "10"), it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player. Note that the advantage for the player is, for example, a state that is actually advantageous for the player when a certain event occurs (a state where a privilege is granted or granted, or a state where the rate of privilege grant is high) , An advantageous state that is different from a privilege), or a proportion of an advantageous state. Further, the privilege indicated that the possibility of granting is high due to the special mode may be the same as the target of the advantage for the player (advantageous state), and is different from the target of the advantage for the player. It may be a thing.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R In the (variable display period), the decorative display variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative design that has not yet been stopped when the decorative design that is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation design"). Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  Corresponding to the reach mode, the decorative pattern fluctuation speed is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing different rendering operations from before reaching the reach mode May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like before reaching the reach mode. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the operation mode.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”, “expectation” or “hit expectation”) differs depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, super B, and super C are preset. The reach effects of super A to C in this embodiment are reach effects in which a plurality of characters fight. Hereinafter, the reach production of super A to C will be referred to as super reach A to C, and the normal reach production may be referred to as normal reach.

  As described above, the super reach A to C in this embodiment is a reach effect in which a plurality of characters fight. In the super reach A to C, for example, the fighting characters may be different, and each of the super reach A to C may be set to a different production mode. In Super A or B, when the predetermined character wins the battle, the variable display result is “big hit”, and when the predetermined character loses the battle, the variable display result is “lost”. When the super reach C is executed, the super reach A may be executed after the super reach C is executed (there may be developed to the super reach A). When the super reach C is executed but the super reach A is not developed (for example, when a predetermined character loses the battle), the variable display result is “lost”. On the other hand, when it develops to Super Reach A (for example, when a predetermined character wins the battle), the variable display result may be a “hit”.

  Depending on which reach production is executed, the variable display result of the variable display may be “big hit” (in this embodiment, the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”). Expectation level of jackpot) changes. For example, the big hit expectation is higher when super reach A to C is executed than when normal reach is executed. In addition, among super reach, when super reach A (including a case where super reach C is developed) is executed, super reach B is executed or super reach C is executed (super reach C). The big hit expectation degree becomes higher than the case of not developing into A). On the other hand, when the super reach C is executed, the expectation of jackpot may be higher than when the super reach B is executed or when the super reach A is executed. In this case, the super reach C may be executed after the super reach A is executed (the super reach C may be developed).

  The expectation degree of jackpot is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the jackpot) / {(the probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the big hit) + (other than the time of the big hit) (Probability that the effect is executed) × (probability of not winning the jackpot)} (when the big hit expectation is “1”, the variable display result is always “big hit”. Same for degrees).

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach effect, the variable display status of decorative designs may be in the reach state, and the variable display result may be a “hit”, etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of decorative symbols. In this embodiment, the description is omitted for easy understanding, but variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-run” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects should be executed in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is to be executed on the side of the effect control board 12 may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the side of the main board 11.

  In the variable display effect of “slip”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc., a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2” of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols is displayed. )) In the decorative symbol display area (for example, one or both of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), and then the display is stopped and displayed again. An effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed. Thus, in the variable display effect of “slip”, a predetermined number of decorative symbols are displayed after temporary display of a plurality of decorative symbols from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the display of a definite decorative symbol resulting in variable display. When the variable display state of the decorative pattern is re-executed, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and when the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. is there.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Before the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed (re-changed) again in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). In this embodiment, the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations is excluding the first fluctuation from the start of variable display of decorative symbols until all temporary decorative symbols are temporarily stopped for the first time, “left”, “middle”, “right” The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R all indicate the number of times the decorative symbol is re-variable.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, for example, one of a plurality of predetermined pseudo-ream chances in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Once the decorative symbols constituting the are temporarily displayed as a predetermined display result, variable display (revariation) is performed again thereafter. The quasi-continuous chance may include a combination of decorative symbols that is a predetermined non-reach combination, instead of the variable display mode of decorative symbols. In addition, the quasi-continuous chance may include a combination of decorative symbols that becomes a predetermined reach-losing combination (also simply referred to as “reach combination”) after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. For example, a decorative symbol (middle symbol) that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C among the pseudo-ream opportunities is a special decorative symbol (pseudo consecutive chance symbol) that is not used in the variable display of the decorative symbol at normal times. ). Among the decorative symbols that are also used in the variable display of the decorative symbol at normal time, a pseudo consecutive symbol that becomes a pseudo consecutive chance by being displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C may be included. .

  In the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, re-variation (pseudo-continuous variation) is performed, so that the first display condition or the second start condition is satisfied once, so that the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed multiple times. You can make it appear as if it has started.

  In addition to “slip” and “pseudo ream”, variable display effects using the variable display operation of such decorative patterns include, for example, “Development chance eyes”, “Development chance eyes end”, “Slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern resulting in the variable display result. In all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbol variable display state is reached. A predetermined reach production is started. As a result, when the decorative symbol constituting the development opportunity is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state is reached. Expectation is enhanced.

  Further, in the variable display effect of “end of development chance”, after the decorative display variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as an opportunity for development is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols of the lost combinations (special combinations) that are the pseudo-continuous chances in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, Unlike the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect that changes the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols are changed again in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By doing so, an effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  Also, during variable display of decorative symbols, unlike variable display effects such as reach effects or “pseudo-continuous”, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, displaying an image as a message, outputting sound, etc. There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the decorative pattern variable display operation, that the reach display may be executed by super reach, and the variable display result There is a case where a notice effect for notifying the player in advance that there is a possibility of becoming a “big hit” is executed.

  The effect operation as the notice effect is the variable display mode of the decorative symbols after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is only necessary to be executed (started) prior to the reach mode (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that there is a possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit” may include one that is executed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. In this way, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols until the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display are derived. Anything that can give notice of sex is acceptable. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation (effect mode) when such a notice effect is executed.

  The notice effect includes a pre-read notice effect (also referred to as a pre-read effect). The pre-reading notice effect indicates that the variable display result is “big hit” according to the production mode before the variable display that is subject to notice (the notice target) is the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit”. It is a notice effect that can be announced in advance. In particular, a pre-reading notice effect that continuously gives notice over a variable display of decorative symbols that is executed a plurality of times in response to a plurality of special drawing games is also referred to as a continuous notice effect. In the pre-reading notice effect, before the variable display to be noticed is started, for example, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” based on the reserved memory of the special figure game due to the occurrence of the start winning prize, etc. The production operation is started.

  For example, by changing the display of the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H to a display form different from the display form in the normal time as a pre-reading notice effect, there is a possibility that the variable display to be noticed may become a “big hit” A pre-reading notice effect of “change in hold display” is announced. More specifically, the display color of the display part that displays the number of special figure reservations that can be specified is a specific color (for example, red, green, blue, or white) that is different from the normal color (for example, gray) Etc.) or a shape (for example, a star shape) different from the shape at the normal time (for example, a round shape), it is only necessary to notify that the possibility that the variable display result is a “big hit” is higher than usual. In addition, by setting the display pattern of the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H to a specific pattern (for example, a cherry tree pattern or the like) different from the normal time, there is a higher possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit”. May be able to be notified. Alternatively, a display mode showing a predetermined message (for example, “secret”) as a hold display may be used to notify (suggest) that the display color is more likely to change to a specific color. Good. Such a hold display that suggests that the display mode is likely to change to a specific mode is also referred to as a suggestion hold display. The pre-reading notice effect of “hold display change” is also called a hold change effect. In contrast to the pre-reading notice effect, the notice effect that is executed after the variable display to be noticed is started is a single notice effect (also referred to as a single notice, a variable notice, or a notice notice during variable display). It is called. In this embodiment, as a pre-reading effect of “holding display change”, an effect of changing the display mode of the holding display of the notice target is performed so that the variable display that is the notice target can be recognized. May be. Specifically, an effect image that displays an effect image indicating a character (a character for change effect) prepared in advance on the screen of the image display device 5 and has an effect on the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be notified. Is performed, it becomes possible to recognize which holding is the variable display to be notified. In order to facilitate understanding, in this embodiment, the execution timing of the action effect (the timing at which it is possible to recognize which hold is the variable display to be notified) is indicated by the hold display that is to be notified. Although the timing of the shift is the first, the execution timing of the effect may be determined as a shift timing of a plurality of shifts or at a different rate depending on the variable display result. As will be described in detail later, in the pre-reading effect of “pending display change” in this embodiment, the effect effect may or may not be performed. If the effect effect is not performed, the change effect is used. The mode changes so that the character is not displayed, and it is possible to recognize which holding is the variable display to be notified.

  The pre-reading notice effect that is executed based on the occurrence of the start prize is executed (started) after the start prize has occurred, before the player can determine whether or not the notice content by the pre-reading notice effect is realized. Anything is acceptable. For example, the pre-reading notice effect for notifying that there is a possibility of reaching the reach state due to the occurrence of a certain start prize is that at least the variable display state of the decorative symbol based on the occurrence of the start prize becomes the reach state (or the non-reach state). Anything may be executed (started) before. In addition, the pre-reading notice effect that predicts that the variable display result may be a “hit” due to the occurrence of a certain start prize is at least as much as the fixed decorative design is stopped and displayed in the variable display based on the occurrence of the start prize. Anything may be executed (started) before.

  In this embodiment, as an example of the single advance notice effect, the display of the effect image in the active display area 5HA is changed to a display mode different from the display mode in the normal time, so that “big hit” "Presentation effect of" active display change "is announced to notify the possibility of" More specifically, the display color in the active display area 5HA is a specific color (for example, any one of red, green, blue, white, etc.) different from a predetermined color (for example, gray) at the normal time and a shape at the normal time. What is necessary is just to be able to alert | report that the possibility that a variable display result will be a "big hit" is higher than usual by setting it as a different shape. In addition, by making the icon displayed in the active display area 5HA a specific icon that is different from the round solid color at normal time, for example, a message such as “?”, “Chance”, “hot” is notified, It is only necessary to suggest the possibility that the variable display result may be a “big hit”. In addition, the icon displayed in the active display area 5HA includes an icon for notifying a message such as “NEXT” and notifying that a pseudo-continuous change in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. Also good. The notice effect of “active display change” is also referred to as an active change effect.

  Specifically, in the active change effect in this embodiment, an effect image (effect image displayed at the time of the hold display effect) indicating a character (change effect character) prepared in advance is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. By displaying the active display area 5HA (active display) on the active display area 5HA at the timing when the advance notice target hold display (hold change display target hold display) is shifted (shifted) to the active display area 5HA, the display color is displayed. There is a case where the display color of the active display is changed without performing the effect. Note that, as described above, in this embodiment, as the hold change effect, the effect of changing the display mode is performed so that the variable display to be notified can be recognized. Then, an active change effect is performed as a single notice effect, the hold display whose display mode has changed is shifted to the active display area 5HA, and the display color changes. That is, the notice target is first shown in the hold change effect, and the display color changes in the active change effect (improvement level of the big hit is suggested), and this series of effects (hold change effect and active change effect) In this embodiment, it is called a hold / active change effect. In this embodiment, in order to facilitate understanding, the reserved change effect only allows the player to recognize the notice target, and the jackpot expectation is suggested by the active change effect (that is, in the active change effect) In this example, the display color changes for the first time), but the display color may also be changed in the on-hold change effect to indicate the expected degree of jackpot. Specifically, the display color may be changed in the hold change effect and the display color may not be changed in the active change effect, or the display color may be changed in the hold change effect and further displayed in the active change effect. The color may be changed. For example, every time the hold display is shifted in the hold change effect, the display color is changed in stages (including the case where the change is not changed even if it is shifted), and when the display is shifted to the active display area 5HA, the active change effect is performed and further displayed. The color may be changed (gase effect may be performed). Further, in the hold / active change effect in this embodiment, all the hold displays and active displays that are currently displayed including the hold display to be notified may be displayed in an enlarged manner. Specifically, as will be described later, when a hold / active change effect whose display color changes to green or red is started in the hold / active change effect, it is displayed for a period until the hold / active change effect ends. May be displayed in an enlarged manner (the enlarged display is not performed in the on-hold / active change effect in which the display color changes to white or blue). Further, when the hold / active change effect displayed in an enlarged manner is started, a small screen as a specific display area is displayed in the image display device 5, and an image (for example, hold display) displayed in the hold / active change effect is displayed. All the displays other than the active display and the character image in the action effect are performed on the small screen as the specific display area. The small screen display ends when the hold / active change effect ends (display control in the specific display area ends). The various images displayed on the small screen may have the same ratio as the image displayed on the image display device 5 (for example, the screen size of the image display device 5 is 10 and the screen size of the small screen is small). If 1 is 1, the image displayed on the small screen may be a ratio of 1/10 of the size displayed on the image display device 5). Further, in this embodiment, when the enlarged display is not performed, the action effect is not performed in the hold / active change effect, but for example, the action effect is performed by displaying a small character image, etc. You may perform an effect effect by the aspect different from the case where an enlarged display is performed.

  In this embodiment, as a pre-reading notice effect, a movable body is displayed each time a variable display is performed during a period (including a variable display of the notice target hold) until a variable display corresponding to the notice target hold is performed. A movable body effect for rotating 99 is executed. Specifically, the movable body effect is executed in variable display a plurality of times until the variable display of the hold subject to notice is performed, and is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds) from the start of each variable display. At that time, the image display device 5 displays an effect image, and displays the effect of conspicuously indicating that the movable body 99 is operating.

  That is, in this embodiment, two types of pre-reading effects such as a hold / active change effect and a movable object effect are executed, but these may be performed independently or in duplicate. In addition, the movable body effect in the case where the hold / active change effect in which the enlarged display is performed and the movable object effect are overlapped is referred to as a movable body special effect. In the movable body special effect, the effect image is displayed on a small screen as a specific display area displayed on the image display device 5. This makes it possible for the player to easily recognize that the movable body 99 is rotating, and prevents the hold display and the active display from becoming unrecognizable.

  When the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. As an example, a combination of big hits is determined by stopping and displaying the same decorative symbols all together on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is only necessary that the decorative design is derived and displayed.

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the non-probable big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols.

  When the jackpot type is “probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable big hit combination may be derived, or a definite decorative symbol that is a probable variable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probabilistic big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are the non-probable big hit combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “ In the left, middle, and right decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative pattern is changed again, and the decorative pattern (probable variable pattern) that is a combination of the probabilistic big hit and non-variable is displayed. One of the decorative symbols (non-probable variable symbols) that is a probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed decoration that becomes the non-probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped display decorative pattern A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying symbols is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  When the big hit type is “probable change”, the decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable big hit combination is displayed once during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the lottery effect is executed during the variable display, or the subsequent big hit gaming state A jackpot promotion promotion effect may be executed at the end of the middle or jackpot gaming state, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified. The jackpot promotion effect is in the jackpot gaming state at the start of the jackpot gaming state, during the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state, during the period from one of the rounds to the start of the next round in the jackpot gaming state Probability change notification is made as to whether or not to control to the probability change state in the period from the end of the final round to the start of the next variable display game. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”. These re-lottery effects and promotion effects during the big hit may not be executed, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed.

  Next, main operations (actions) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, 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 the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing 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 disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included.

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. It only has to be included (see FIG. 6). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state with “1”. Any of the values of “65535” can be taken. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” or “probable change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It is a random value and can take any value from “1” to “100”. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance, and “1” to “251”. Can be any value.

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the special symbol display device 4 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables.

  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. As an example, in special symbol process processing and normal symbol process processing, transmission settings for control commands (such as effect control commands) are set for each command in advance in the command transmission table (ROM 101 in accordance with the effect control command to be transmitted). )) In the ROM 101 (for example, the value of the storage address is stored in a transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102), and the command control process is provided in the RAM 102. Corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer (for example, the value indicating the storage address in the ROM 101), among the output ports included in the I / O 105, the effect control board 12 Sending a production control command After setting the control data in the output port for the output, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the production control INT signal, and the production control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. The effect control command based on the setting in the transmission table (the effect control command set for transmission) can be transmitted. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines the first start opening based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is ON (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. 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 of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the number of first special figure reserved storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port that is the stored value of the start port 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-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206). If the second start port switch 22B is not on (step S204; No), or if the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S206, the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is increased by 1 (incremented) when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. ) To be updated. The second reserved memory count value is incremented by 1 (incremented) when a game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special game using the second special figure is satisfied. ) To be updated. At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game 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 data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.) Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted (see FIG. 6). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG.

  The first special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 7A is not started yet, although a game ball has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game ball The CPU 103 stores the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like as the reserved data. Is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result ( It is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach reach of super reach, etc.) This is reserved storage information.

  The second special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 7B is not yet started, although the game ball has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start winning has occurred. The reserved data of the special figure game that is not present (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game ball The number data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like is used as the reserved data. The data is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure (variable display) is held, and the variable display result (in this special figure game) It is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach reach of super reach, etc.) This is reserved storage information.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, the CPU 103 performs a start winning determination process (step S211). The start winning time determination process is a process for so-called prefetching. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, special symbol display results (variable display results of special symbols) are obtained by special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 4, FIG. 9) described later. A determination is made as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit”. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 4 and FIG. 11) described later, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is performed.

  On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning determination process in step S211 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). , Judgment whether or not the special figure display result of the special figure game executed by the current start winning will be "big hit", and the variable display form of the decorative symbols executed by the current start winning is a display form with reach It is determined whether or not. As a result, the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” or the decorative symbol variable display mode before the variable symbol special symbol display based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started. Is predicted to be a display mode with reach, etc., and on the basis of this prediction result, the on-change display effect or the active display color that changes the on-hold display color on the side of the effect control board 12 by the effect control CPU 120 or the like It is possible to determine whether or not to execute an active change effect that changes.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning time determination process. For example, the CPU 103 first checks the state of a time reduction flag (a flag that is turned on when the time is short) or a probability change flag (a flag that is turned on when the probability change state) provided in a predetermined area in the RAM 102. The current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies that the probability variation state is on when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time reduction state when the time reduction flag is on, and is in the normal state when both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. What is necessary is just to specify.

  Following the processing of step S401, the CPU 103 selects a table prepared corresponding to the current gaming state from among a plurality of special figure display result determination tables prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. Select and set to use table (step S402). A plurality of special figure display result determination tables are prepared depending on whether the gaming state is a probable change state or the like. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10A, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates that the special figure display result is “big hit”. It suffices if it is assigned to the determination result of “losing”.

  For example, as a special figure display result determination table, a special figure display result determination table (see FIG. 10A) corresponding to the non-probability change state and the probability change state is prepared. The CPU 103 sets a table corresponding to the current gaming state from the table to the use table by reading the table from the ROM 101 to the RAM 102.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 in FIG. 5 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the big hit determination range, individual decision values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the use table set in step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 compares the random number MR1 with each decision value one by one. By doing so, it is only necessary to determine whether or not there is a decision value that matches the random value MR1. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random number value MR1 is within the range of the big hit determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined as “big hit” (big hit start determination). .

  When it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; No), the CPU 103 displays a display result designation command (determination at the start winning prize) according to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A transmission setting for transmitting “losing” as a display result among the results) to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S405).

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 refers to a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10B, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type indicates that the jackpot type is “non-probability change” and “probability change”. It suffices if it is assigned to the determination result of either one. The CPU 103 uses the jackpot type assigned to the determined value that matches the random number MR2 as the current determination result. A display control designation command (a command for designating “big hit” of “probability change” or “non-probability change” as the display result of the determination result at the time of starting winning) according to the determination result by the process of step S409 is performed. 12 is set for transmission (step S410).

  After executing any of the processes in steps S405 and S410, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category command (a command for designating a variation category in the determination result at the time of winning a start) to the effect control board 12. Is set (step S413).

  After step S413, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of a start winning opening designation command (step S414). Here, the first start winning opening designation command is the effect control board 12 as the effect control information for notifying the increase in the number of first special figure hold memory when the first start condition is established by the occurrence of the first start prize. Sent to the other side. In addition, the second start winning opening designation command is used as the effect control information for notifying the increase in the number of the second special figure holding memory when the second start condition is established by the occurrence of the second start winning prize. Sent to the side. After step S414, the winning determination process ends.

  Returning again to FIG. Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The process proceeds to step S204. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) 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 one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” or “probable change”. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, a confirmed special symbol (a jackpot symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B) One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 4 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the first area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 5 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Also, in the process of step S233, the total pending storage number (total pending storage number count value) is updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 only has to read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  If the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the start winning opening regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the first starting winning opening And the starting opening data indicating which game ball has entered into the second starting winning opening is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association with the holding number together with the holding data or separately from the holding data, What is necessary is just to make it possible to specify the order in which the start conditions are established for the special game corresponding to each hold data.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure reservation storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S237, the total pending storage number (total pending storage number count value) is updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10A, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates that the special figure display result is “big hit”. The determination result of “losing” may be assigned according to the presence / absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state (whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state). The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state. By referring to the special figure display result determination table set in the use table based on whether or not there is and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state What is necessary is just to determine either the determination result of "big hit" and "lack" assigned to the determination value applicable to numerical value MR1 as a special figure display result. The CPU 103 determines that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag (a flag that is turned on when the probability variation state) provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is in the on state. do it. For example, when the random value MR1 is “9000”, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the probability variation flag is on (when probability variation control is present), and the probability variation flag is If it is in the off state (when there is no probability variation control), it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is “a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. "Big hit" is decided. Therefore, for example, based on the jackpot end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 4 (described in detail later), the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”, or the like. When the current game state is the probability change state, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be the big hit game state than when the probability change control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241). .

  Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 5 prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is selected and set in the use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, the result of determining whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types (“probability change” or “non-probability change”) according to the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type (See FIG. 10B). The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random number value MR2 included in the game random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and determines the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type The jackpot type assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value MR2 may be selected by referring to the decision table of the jackpot type set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the above. For example, when the random value MR2 is “75”, the CPU 103 determines (selects) “probability variation” as the jackpot type.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) a jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the jackpot type (for example, as shown in FIG. In the case of “probable change”, the value of “0” is stored, and in the case of “probability change”, the value is “1”).

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing the processing of steps S241 to S243, the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result of the special figure in the special figure game. Is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in steps S240 and S244 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, a plurality of types of big hits are made according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value). Any one of the special symbols predetermined as the symbols may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated. The effect control board 12 displays a demonstration screen when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 in FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Since the variation pattern designates the content (variable display mode) of the variable display of the decorative design, the content of the variable display of the decorative design is determined by this determination. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result 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 symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing 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 figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 4 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262).

  If the big hit flag is off in step S261, the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern corresponding to the loss when the special figure display result is “lost” (step S265).

  FIG. 12 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ In response to each of the cases of “reach”, the variable display result (special display result) is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, etc. A variation pattern is prepared in advance.

  In this embodiment, the variable display result is “lost” and “non-reach” is specified as the change pattern. The change patterns PA1-1 to PA1-3 for normal time (non-short time) and the change for short time are used. Patterns PB1-1 and PB1-2 are prepared.

  Further, there are prepared variation patterns corresponding to the contents depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” (“big hit” in which the big hit type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”) or “losing”. Specifically, a fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (for losing) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-1 ("big hit") that specify execution of normal reach are prepared. In addition, a fluctuation pattern PA2-2 (for loss) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-2 ("big hit") that designate execution of super reach A are prepared. In addition, a fluctuation pattern PA2-3 (for loss) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-3 ("big hit") that designate execution of super reach B are prepared. Further, a fluctuation pattern PA2-4 (for loss) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-4 ("big hit") are prepared that specify that the super reach C is executed and then developed into the super reach A.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 11, for example, the big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As an example, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination is common in both cases where the jackpot type is “non-probability variation” or “probability variation”. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern.

  The CPU 103 refers to the jackpot variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer, so that the variation allocated to the determination value corresponding to the random number value MR3. The pattern may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time. For example, when the random value MR3 is “140”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA3-3.

  In the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 11, the loss variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the game state is the normal state and the case where the game state is the time-short state and the time-short control is performed. A variation pattern at the time of losing is determined using the determination table. For example, whether the time is short or not is specified by whether or not a time-short flag (a flag that is turned on when the time is short) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control flag setting unit) is on. If the time reduction is not in progress (when the time reduction flag is OFF), the loss fluctuation pattern is determined using the loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. On the other hand, during the time reduction (when the time reduction flag is in the ON state), the fluctuation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using the loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG.

  In each loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern in accordance with the total number of reserved memories. The total reserved memory number may be specified from, for example, the total reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter, the total value of the first reserved memory number count value and the second reserved memory number count value, or the like. .

  The CPU 103 determines whether the normal time and the short time are based on whether the time is short, based on the total pending storage count value and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the random number buffer for variation. By referring to any of the loss variation pattern determination tables according to the case, when the total number of reserved memories is not in the shortage, “0” to “1”, “2” to “4”, “5” to “8” The change pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random number MR3 according to which one of “0”, “1”, and “2” to “8” corresponds to which May be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time.

  For example, when the time reduction flag is on and the random number value MR3 is “229”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA2-1 when the total reserved memory count value is “0”, and the total hold When the stored number count value is “1”, the variation pattern PB1-1 is selected, and when the total reserved storage number count value is any of “3” to “8”, the variation pattern PB1-2 is selected.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S262 and S265 shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 sets a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time (step S266). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 12, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the processing of steps S262 and S265.

  Subsequent to the process of step S266, the CPU 103 performs a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. Among these, setting for starting the change of the special symbol is performed so as to start any special figure game in which the start condition is satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. When starting variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display the first special figure hold memory number subtracted by 1 from the first display. You may make it carry out to the hold | maintain indicator 25A (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1). When starting the variable display using the second special figure, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display the second special figure hold memory number subtracted by one for the second display. You may make it carry out to the holding | maintenance indicator 25B (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  After the processing of step S267 is executed, command transmission setting at the time of starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first symbol variation start designation command, a variation pattern command, a display result designation command, a first result to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11. Transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the reserved memory number designation command is performed. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a second symbol variation start designation command, a variation pattern command, a display result designation command, a second display command to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11. Transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the reserved memory number designation command is performed. The set command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed. The first symbol variation start designation command and the second symbol variation start designation command here are transmitted as hold notification information for designating which of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number has decreased. Is done.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S269), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S269, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 of FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process of varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, a process of measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary, and the like. It is included. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the special symbol variation is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The fixed special symbol (the fixed special symbol set in step S110), which is the variable display result of the symbol, is stopped (displayed), and when the symbol is stopped, the special symbol is stopped (displayed and displayed). The symbol determination designation command, which is an effect control command for notifying the event, is also set for transmission, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”. The symbol setting designation command that is set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process is completed, for example. By repeatedly executing step S112, special symbol variable display, fixed special symbol derivation display, and the like are realized.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 of FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. The special symbol stop process includes a process for determining whether or not the big hit flag is turned on, and when the big hit flag is turned on, the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag are turned off, and a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting) Etc.), the count value of the short-time counter that counts the remaining number of variable displays executed during short-time control is set to “0”, corresponding to the start time of the big hit start stage (corresponding to the start of the big hit game state) Is a waiting time until the execution of the production is started, and is a predetermined time.) Is set, and the start of hitting to specify the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result is “big hit” Processing to set transmission of a designated command (production control command) and update the special figure process flag to “4” is included. Further, the special symbol stop process includes a process of updating the value of the special figure process flag to “0” when the big hit flag is not in the on state.

  The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  Through a series of these processes, the time-saving state and the probability changing state are temporarily ended at the time of big hit, and the remaining variable display that can be executed during the time reduction is reduced by “once” at the time of a loss. When the remaining variable display that can be executed during the time reduction becomes “0” times, the time reduction flag is turned off and the time reduction state is terminated. That is, the time reduction state (time reduction control) ends when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (the following initial count value) before the variable display result becomes “big hit” from the start. Further, when there is a change in the gaming state, notification of the changed gaming state is made to the effect control board 12 side.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 of FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” and the start timing of the round game (for example, the big hit start time waiting time set above has elapsed). ) And the like, the processing for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and opening the big winning opening, and the processing for starting the measurement of the elapsed time after the opening state is included. In this process, for example, corresponding to whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” (which can be specified by the jackpot type buffer setting value stored in the jackpot type buffer), the big winning opening is opened. The upper limit of the period may be set. As an example, the normal opening round is executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened to “29 seconds” corresponding to “non-probability change” or “probability change” for the big hit type. do it. When the process of setting the special winning opening to the open state is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. By repeating step S114, waiting until the start timing of the round game, opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether or not the time has come to return from the open state to the closed state (or may be in a partially open state), and the timing to return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state (of the game ball A process of returning the special winning opening to the closed state when it is determined that the number reaches a predetermined number (for example, nine) or the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S114) , Processing for starting measurement of the elapsed time since returning to the closed state is included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. By repeatedly performing step S115, the open state of the special winning opening is maintained until the timing for returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. After the big hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or when the upper limit number has not been reached, Processing to measure the elapsed time since returning to the closed state is included. When the next round game is started, for example, when the measured elapsed time is the time when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” (in this case) Is a control command for notifying that the big hit gaming state has ended when the number of round games has reached the upper limit number of times, for example, in the process of step S114. A setting is made to transmit a jackpot end designation command, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. By repeatedly performing Step S116, the process waits until the special winning opening is again opened.

  By repeatedly executing steps S114 to S116, the big hit gaming state is realized.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. After the big hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or when the upper limit number has not been reached, Processing to measure the elapsed time since returning to the closed state is included. When the next round game is started, for example, when the measured elapsed time is the time when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” (in this case) Is a control command for notifying that the big hit gaming state has ended when the number of round games has reached the upper limit number of times, for example, in the process of step S114. A setting is made to transmit a jackpot end designation command, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. By repeatedly performing Step S116, the process waits until the special winning opening is again opened.

  It should be noted that the time saving state (time saving control) ends only when the next jackpot gaming state is started out of the execution of the variable display a predetermined number of times and the start of the next jackpot gaming state. It may be. In this case, it is not necessary to set the initial count value or the short-time count counter itself.

  Next, main operations in 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 production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is turned on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal serving as an effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various effects such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the like. With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using the apparatus, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 15, first, the effect control CPU 120 executes a prefetch process for performing execution settings for prefetch effects such as a hold / active change effect and a movable object effect (step S160).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the prefetching process executed in step S160 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 16, first, the effect control CPU 120 starts the start winning port designation command (first start winning port designation command and second start winning port) transmitted in the start winning time determination process of FIG. It is determined whether any of the designation command), the display result designation command (one of the display result 1 designation command, the display result 2 designation command, and the display result 3 designation command) and the variation category command are input ( Step S600). The effect control CPU 120 can recognize the start winning by the start winning port designation command. Further, the effect control CPU 120 can recognize whether the winning determination result corresponding to the start winning is a big hit or a loss by the display result designation command. Further, the effect control CPU 120 can recognize a variable display variation pattern (whether it is super reach, etc.) corresponding to the start winning prize by the variation category command. These commands may be stored in the start winning reception command buffer provided in the RAM 122.

  When the start winning port designation command, the display result designation command, and the variation category command are not input (step S600; No), the prefetching process is terminated. On the other hand, when the start winning port designation command, the display result designation command, and the variation category command are input (step S600; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the reserved memory count value indicating the special figure reserved memory count to 1. Increase (step S601). The reserved storage number count value is provided in the RAM 122, for example. Each time the first start winning prize designation command or the second start winning prize designation command is input, the reserved memory number count value increases by one, and the first symbol variation start designation command or the second symbol variation start designation command is input. Decrease by 1 each time. As a result, the reserved memory count value indicates the current special figure reserved memory count.

  After incrementing the hold storage count value by 1 (step S601), the effect control CPU 120 performs prefetch effect execution setting processing for performing preread effect execution settings such as a hold / active change effect and a movable body effect (step S602).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch effect execution setting process executed in step S602 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to perform a prefetch effect such as a hold / active change effect and a movable object effect (step S700). Specifically, in the process of step S700, with reference to the prefetch effect execution determination table shown in FIG. Note that in the event that a command is missed or inconsistent, the pre-reading effect is not set until variable display of the hold information corresponding to those commands is executed (digested). Is done. Moreover, when restricting the execution of the pre-reading effect, the pre-reading effect of all aspects may not be executed for the pre-reading effect for the variable display corresponding to the start winning that occurred within the predetermined period, You may make it not perform the prefetch effect of a one part aspect. Further, in this embodiment, when the pre-reading effect is already being executed, the process for executing the pre-reading effect for another target is not performed until the variable display that is the target of the notice is finished. . Furthermore, during the time-saving control, the process of executing the pre-reading effect may be restricted (the pre-reading effect may be executed only in the normal state where the time-saving control is not performed). During the control, the pre-reading effect is executed based on the second start winning port designation command (the pre-reading effect for the winning to the first start winning port is limited). A pre-reading effect may be executed based on a winning opening designation command (a pre-reading effect with respect to winning in the second start winning port is limited). In addition, for example, the prefetch effect may be executed only when the number of reserved memories is 2 or more, and the execution of the prefetch effect may be limited according to the number of reserved memories. In addition, when the pre-reading effect is executed when the number of reserved memories is 1, a change that makes it possible to recognize the hold display of the notice target (change to a special display mode that is displayed only when the hold / active change effect is performed) Each change such as a change in the display mode of the active display is instantaneously performed for the player. Therefore, when the pre-reading effect is executed when the number of reserved memories is 1, it may be performed only when the display mode has the highest expectation such as “red” as the final color. According to this, a player's attention can be attracted to the hold display and the active display.

  In addition, the previous variation category command stored in the reception command buffer at the start winning prize is checked to determine whether or not the variation category can execute the pre-reading effect, and is determined to be the executable variation category. The pre-reading effect may be executable only in the case where the pre-reading effect is possible. For example, all the variation categories specified by the variation category command received before the latest variation category command and stored in the start winning reception command buffer are read, and all of the read are “non-reach”. If the variable category corresponding to the variable display mode is designated, it may be determined that the variable category can execute the prefetch effect. According to this, in each variable display until the variable display to be notified is started, the pre-reading effect can be executed when the variable display mode is “non-reach”. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the reach effect from being executed in the middle of the prefetch effect and the continuity of the prefetch effect from being impaired.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a prefetch effect execution determination table. In the prefetch effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 18, when both the hold / active change effect and the movable body effect are executed, when only the hold / active change effect is executed and the movable body effect is not executed, the hold / active change effect and Each of the cases where only the movable body effect is executed without executing the movable body effect (when the pre-reading effect is executed), and when both the hold / active change effect and the movable body effect are not executed (when the pre-reading effect is not executed), respectively. On the other hand, different determination ratios are set depending on whether the winning determination result indicated by the display result designation command determined to have been input in step S600 of FIG. 16 is a big hit or a loss. As shown in the drawing, the execution rate of the pre-reading effect differs depending on the corresponding determination result at the time of the winning prize, and the rate of execution of the pre-reading effect is higher in the case of a big win than in the case of a loss. Even when the pre-reading effect is executed, in the case of a big hit, the ratio of executing both the hold / active change effect and the movable body effect is high. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that both the hold / active change effect and the movable object effect will be performed. The prefetch effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 18 is stored in the RAM 122, for example. The effect control CPU 120 executes both the hold / active change effect and the movable object effect based on the prefetch effect execution determination table and the winning determination result indicated by the display result designation command determined to have been input in step S600. Whether only the hold / active change effect is executed and the movable body effect is not executed, whether the hold / active change effect and the movable object effect are not executed, and only the movable object effect is executed. Decide whether to do both. That is, in the process of step S700 in FIG. 17, whether to execute the hold / active change effect, the movable object effect, or both when executing the pre-read effect together with the execution of the pre-read effect, The kind of pre-reading production is also determined at a stretch. Separately from this, whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect is determined first, and when it is determined to execute the pre-reading effect, the type of pre-reading effect to be executed is further determined in two steps. It may be.

  Returning to FIG. 17, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the determination in step S <b> 700 has determined to execute the hold / active change effect (step S <b> 701). When it is determined not to execute the hold / active change effect (step S701; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the prefetch effect execution setting process.

  When it is determined to execute the hold / active change effect (step S701; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the final color determination table shown in FIG. 19 to finally change the color (final color). Is determined (step S706). As described above, in this embodiment, in order to facilitate understanding, in the on-hold change effect, the notice target is only made recognizable to the player (changed to the special display mode), and only in the active change effect. Although an example in which the display color changes is shown, for example, the display color may be changed stepwise in the hold change effect. Specifically, a plurality of hold / active change effect patterns may be prepared, and the display color may be changed each time the hold display is shifted. In the hold / active change effect pattern, for example, the hold order indicating the number of the hold corresponding to the start winning prize from the oldest hold is 3rd (hold 3) or 2nd (Hold 2) The color of the hold display when it becomes the first (hold 1) and the color change mode, and the active display when the variable display corresponding to the start winning is being executed (when it becomes active) It suffices if the color and the mode of color change are shown. In the process of step S706, the final display color may be determined including the case of changing in stages.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the final color determination table. In the final color determination table, the final colors of “white”, “blue”, “green”, and “red” are set to be determined at different ratios according to the variable display result. In the final color determination table in this embodiment, when the final color is “red”, the ratio of the biggest hit is the highest, followed by “green”, followed by “blue” and “white” as the biggest hit. The rate of being set low. In addition, in the case of “green” and “red”, the determination ratio is set so that super-reach or higher is determined. As described above, in the hold / active change effect in which the display color changes to green or red, all the hold display and active display that are being displayed may be enlarged and displayed. In other words, the variable display corresponding to the hold display to be notified is at least definitely informed that it will be super reach. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that enlarged display will be performed.

  Returning to FIG. 17, after performing the process of step S706, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the final color determined in the process of step S706 is “green” or “red” (step S707). . When the final color is neither “green” nor “red”, that is, when it is “white” or “blue” (step S707; No), the production control CPU 120 displays all of the displayed information including the pending display of the notice target. The enlargement mode setting for enlarging and displaying the hold display and the active display is determined to be none (step S708). Thereby, in the hold / active change effect changing to “white” or “blue”, the enlarged display is not performed, and the small screen as the specific display area is not displayed in the image display device 5. After performing the process of step S708, the CPU 120 for effect control ends the pre-read effect effect execution setting process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of step S707 that the final color is “green” or “red” (step S707), the effect control CPU 120 displays all the hold displays that are currently displayed including the hold display of the notice target. Then, the presence / absence of enlargement mode setting for enlarging and displaying the active display is determined with reference to the enlargement mode setting presence / absence determination table shown in FIG. 20 (step S709).

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an enlargement mode setting presence / absence determination table. In the enlargement mode setting presence / absence determination table shown in FIG. 20, the display result designation command determined to have been input in step S600 of FIG. 16 for the presence of the enlargement mode setting for performing enlarged display and the absence of the enlarged mode setting for performing enlarged display. Different determination ratios are set depending on whether the winning determination result shown is a big hit or a loss. As shown in the figure, the proportion determined to have an enlarged mode setting for performing enlarged display is different according to the corresponding determination result at the time of winning a pending game. The ratio is high. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the enlarged display.

  Returning to FIG. 17, after performing the process of step S709, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the enlargement mode setting is determined in step S709 (step S710). When it is determined that the enlargement mode is not set (step S710; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the prefetch effect execution setting process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the enlargement mode is set (step S710; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the movable body effect is determined in step S700, that is, the hold / active change effect and the moveable effect. It is determined whether or not it is decided to perform both body effects (step S711). When the movable body effect is not performed, that is, when only the hold / active change effect is performed (step S711; No), the effect control CPU 120 turns on the enlargement flag indicating that only the hold / active change effect is displayed. (Step S712). The enlargement flag only needs to be provided in the RAM 122. After executing the process of step S712, the CPU 120 for effect control ends the prefetch effect execution setting process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the movable body effect is to be performed, that is, when both the hold / active change effect that performs enlarged display and the movable object effect are performed (step S711; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs the hold / display that performs the enlarged display. An active change effect is executed, and further, a movable body effect is performed, that is, an overlap flag indicating that the executed movable body effect is the above-described movable body special effect is set to an on state (step S713). The duplication flag only needs to be provided in the RAM 122. After executing the process of step S713, the CPU 120 for effect control ends the prefetch effect execution setting process. Note that it is also said that the specific condition is satisfied that the overlap flag is set to the on state, that is, both the hold / active change effect for performing enlarged display and the movable object effect are performed.

  Returning to FIG. 16, after performing the process of step S <b> 602, the effect control CPU 120 performs a process of adding a hold display or an active display (step S <b> 603). For example, when the number of reserved memories is 1 and the conditions for starting the special figure game are satisfied, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to add an active display to the active display area 5HA, and otherwise. The effect control CPU 120 performs control to add a hold display corresponding to the hold order to the start winning memory display area 5H. As described above, the conditions for starting the special figure game are the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure and the first figure for starting the special figure game using the second special figure. There are two starting conditions. For example, when the last special figure game or the big hit gaming state is finished and the variable display is not executed in the image display device 5 and the demonstration image is displayed, the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied. It becomes a state.

  Specifically, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the contents of the hold display and the active display to be displayed by the image display device 5 (the gray display as the initial state), and displays the display on the display control unit 123 according to the determination. Output control commands. 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 command from the effect control CPU 120, generates image data, and generates the active display area 5HA. The active display is displayed, and the hold display is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H. After executing the process of step S603, the CPU 120 for effect control ends the prefetching process.

  Again, referring back to FIG. After the prefetching process in step S160, the CPU 120 for effect control corresponds to the value of the effect process flag (initially “0”) provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. One of the processes in steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process performs variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first symbol variation start designation command or the second symbol variation start designation command from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process for determining whether or not to start. When the first symbol variation start designation command or the second symbol variation start designation command is received and it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbols on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”. Is done.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process 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 special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 Variable display, the pre-reading effect set in the process of step S602 in FIG. 16, and other various effect operations, such as a definite decorative pattern and various types according to the variation pattern of the special symbol and the type of display result, etc. This includes processing for determining the production control pattern. The variable display start setting process ends when the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122, and the effect control determined in step S171. Various control data is read out from the pattern, and various effects control is performed during the variable display of the decorative design.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received, the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, and the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command received before that is “probable change”. Or, if it is “non-probable change”, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”. Further, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command (when the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”. Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value.

  The special winning opening normal opening process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the special winning opening normal opening process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state of “probability change” or “non-probability change”, and the effect image based on the setting content Is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5, voice and sound effects are output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a command (electricity) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the jackpot gaming state of “probability change” or “non-probability change” such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output of the decoration signal) , Including the effect control notified in the image display device 5). Further, in the special winning opening normal opening process, the value of the effect control process flag is set to “5” corresponding to the ending effect process, for example, in response to receiving the jackpot end designation command from the main board 11. Update.

  The ending effect process in 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 an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set content in the display area of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 15 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure display result is “lost” based on, for example, a display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11. Determination is made (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command transmitted from the main board 11 has a variable display mode of the decorative design. It is determined whether or not the non-reach variation pattern corresponds to the case of “non-reach” which is not the reach mode (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), the production control CPU 120 determines a combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination ( Step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the left fixed symbol updated by the effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. The numerical data indicating the random number value for use is extracted, and the “left” in the display area of the image display device 5 in the display pattern of the image display device 5 by referring to the left fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121. The left fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L is determined. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining left and right determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the left and right prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 are prepared. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the same decorative design. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance and prepared in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, a difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S521; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the jackpot combination. (Step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the big hit definite symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 are provided. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined. At this time, for example, the same decorative design is determined according to the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command or the like.

  For example, the RAM 122 stores information on the mode and stop order of the left determined decorative symbol, the right determined decorative symbol, and the middle determined decorative symbol set in steps S523, S524, and S527.

  After performing any of the processes of steps S523, S524, and S527, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the duplication flag is set to the on state (step S528). As described above, the overlap flag is a flag indicating that the hold / active change effect for performing the enlarged display is executed and the movable object effect is further performed, and is set to the ON state in the process of step S712 in FIG. . When it is determined that the overlap flag is set to the on state (step S528; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect on the small screen as the specific display area displayed on the image display device 5 as the movable object effect. A movable body special effect setting process for performing settings for executing a movable body special effect for displaying an image is executed (step S529). Specifically, in the process of step S529, the movable body 99 is rotated for 2 seconds from the start of each variable display in the variable display for a plurality of times until the variable display of the hold for the notice target is performed, and the rotation operation is performed. At the same time, the setting for displaying the effect image on the small screen as the specific display area is performed. After executing the process of step S529, the CPU 120 for effect control performs a hold / active change effect execution setting process for setting for executing the hold / active change effect (step S530). In the process of step S530, while performing a setting to enlarge and display all the pending displays and active displays that are currently displayed including the pending display of the advance notice target, an effect is performed at the timing at which the hold display that is the advance notice target is first shifted, Furthermore, a setting for changing the display color of the active display by performing the effect at the timing shifted to the active display area 5HA is performed. Further, in the process of step S530, a small screen as a specific display area is displayed on the image display device 5, and an image displayed in the hold / active change effect (for example, a hold display, an active display, a character image in an action effect, etc.) ) Is set so that all the displays other than) are performed on the small screen, and the display on the small screen as the specific display area is terminated after the on-hold / active change effect ends, and the original setting is restored. Note that the process of step S529 may be executed after the process of step S530.

  When it is determined in step S528 that the duplication flag is off (step S528; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the movable object effect (step S531). When the movable body effect is executed (step S531; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs a movable body effect setting process for executing the movable body effect (step S532). Specifically, in the process of step S532, the movable body 99 is rotated for 2 seconds from the start of each variable display in the variable display for a plurality of times until the variable display of the hold subject to notice is performed, and the rotation operation is performed. In addition, a setting for displaying an effect image in the vicinity of the movable body 99 in the image display device 5 is performed.

  After performing the process of step S532, or when determining that the movable body effect is not executed in step S531 (step S531; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the hold / active change effect. (Step S533). When it is determined that the hold / active change effect is to be executed (step S533; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the hold / active change effect execution setting for executing the hold / active change effect according to the setting state of the enlargement flag. Processing is performed (step S534). As described above, the enlargement flag is set to the on state in step S712 of FIG. In the process of step S534, when the enlargement flag is set to the on state, the setting is made to enlarge and display all the hold displays and active displays that are currently displayed including the hold display of the advance notice target, and is the subject of the advance notice. The effect is performed at the timing when the hold display is first shifted, and further, the display color of the active display is changed at the timing when it is shifted to the active display area 5HA. On the other hand, when the enlargement flag is not set to the on state and is in the off state, the setting and action effect for enlarging all the hold display and active display being displayed including the hold display to be notified are not performed. The display mode is changed so that the notice target can be recognized at the timing when the hold display as the notice target is first shifted, and the display color of the active display is changed at the timing when the notice display is shifted to the active display area 5HA. Only change settings (without production).

  After performing the process of step S530 or step S534, or when determining in step S533 that the hold / active change effect is not to be executed (step S533; No), the effect control CPU 120 is for executing other effects. An effect pattern setting process is performed (step S535).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 creates an effect control pattern to be used later on the basis of the contents set in the processes of steps S528 to S534 and the effect pattern set in the process of step S529. A pattern is selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S536).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 in accordance with, for example, the change pattern specified by the change pattern command. (Step S537).

  Then, the CPU 120 for effect control performs setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 (step S538). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S536 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided in the display area.

  Furthermore, in response to the start of variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs settings for updating the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H and the active display in the active display area 5HA (step S539). Here, when the hold display is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H, the effect control CPU 120 erases the hold display corresponding to the hold order 1 and moves (shifts) the remaining hold display one by one. ) On the other hand, when the hold display is not displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H and only the active display in the active display area 5HA is displayed, the effect control CPU 120 does not update the display.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S540), and ends the variable display start setting process.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 15 as the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S801). ). As an example, in the process of step S541, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  When the variable display time has not elapsed in step S541 (step S801; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the movable object effect execution period for executing the movable object effect ( Step S802). The movable body effect execution period is set in step S529 and step S532 shown in FIG. When it determines with it being a movable body effect execution period (step S802; Yes), CPU120 for effect control determines whether the duplication flag is set to an ON state (step S803). When the overlap flag is set to the on state (step S803; Yes), the movable body 99 is rotated, and a movable body special effect is displayed that displays an effect image on a small screen as a specific display area in accordance with the rotation operation. Control is performed (step S805). On the other hand, when the duplication flag is off (step S803; No), the movable body 99 is rotated and the movable body effect control is performed to display an effect image in the vicinity of the movable body 99 in the image display device 5 in accordance with the rotational operation. Is performed (step S804).

  After performing the process of step S805 or step S804, or when it is determined in step S802 that it is not the movable body effect execution period (step S803; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold / active change effect. It is determined whether or not it is an on-hold / active change effect execution period (step S806). The hold / active change effect execution period is set in step S530 or step S534 shown in FIG. When it is determined that it is the hold / active change effect execution period (step S806; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold / active change effect according to the contents set in step S530 or step S534 of FIG. (Step S807). Specifically, in the process of step S807, when the enlargement mode setting for performing the enlarged display is performed, the enlargement control for enlarging and displaying all the pending displays and the active displays that are displayed including the pending display of the advance notice target. In addition to displaying the character for performing the effect, control to change the display mode of the hold display and the active display, and display other than the display related to the hold / active change effect on the small screen as the specific display area Control is performed. Specifically, on the small screen as the specific display area, all displays other than the display related to the hold / active change effect such as the background image, variable display, and the notice effect other than the hold / active change effect are performed. On the other hand, when the enlargement mode setting for performing the enlarged display is not performed, the enlargement control is not performed, and the control for changing the display mode of the hold display and the active display is performed without executing the effect.

  After executing the process of step S807, or when determining in step S806 that it is not the hold / active change effect execution period (step S806; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the overlap flag or the enlargement flag to the on state. It is determined whether or not it is performed (step S808). If it is determined that the duplication flag or the enlargement flag is set to the on state (S808; Yes), it is determined whether or not the hold / active change effect execution period has ended (step S809). When the hold / active change effect execution period ends (step S809; Yes), the display control by the small screen as the special area, that is, the specific display area control is ended, and the display is restored (step S810). After executing the process of step S810, the CPU 120 for effect control clears the flag set to the on state of the overlap flag or the enlargement flag to the off state (step S811).

  After executing the process of step S811, if it is determined in step S808 that both the duplication flag and the enlargement flag are off (step S808; No), or the hold / active change effect execution period has not ended in step S809. (Step S809; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect (step S812). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the predetermined reach effect. When it is the reach effect execution period in step S812 (step S812; Yes), effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S813).

  When it is not the reach effect execution period in step S812 (step S812; No), after executing the process of step S813, for example, based on the setting in the special figure change time effect control pattern corresponding to the change pattern, etc. Then, after performing the effect operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative design (step S814), the effect process during variable display is ended. If the small screen as the specific display area is displayed, the effect performed in step S814 is performed on the small screen. Whether or not the small screen is displayed may be determined by referring to the state of the small screen display flag provided in the RAM 122, for example. The small screen display flag may be set to the on state when the small screen is displayed in the process of step S807 and cleared to the off state in the process of step S810.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S801 (step S801; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S815). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S815; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S815 (step S815; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result (step S816). Subsequently, a predetermined fixed time is set as a hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S817), and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” corresponding to the waiting process per special figure ( Step S818), the variable display effect process is terminated.

  Next, referring to FIG. 23 and FIG. 25, an effect in the case where a hold / active change effect for performing enlarged display and a movable object effect (the movable object effect executed here becomes a movable object special effect) are performed. The operation will be described. FIG. 23 is a timing chart in the case where the hold / active change effect and the movable body effect are performed (more specifically, the timing in the case of performing the hold / active change effect for performing enlarged display and the movable body special effect). Chart.) FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of the operation operation of the hold / active change effect and the movable body effect (more specifically, the effect operation in the case of performing the hold / active change effect for performing enlarged display and the movable body special effect) It is a figure which shows an example). In the example shown in the drawing, the variable display for the third time is the variable display for the advance notice effect, the variable display for the advance notice is called target fluctuation, and the hold display for the advance notice is called target hold.

  First, when the first variable display is started (transition from FIG. 25 (A) to FIG. 25 (B)), the hold / active change effect is executed, and all the hold display and active display being displayed are enlarged. (The hold display in the start prize storage display area 5H and the active display in the active display area 5HA shown in FIG. 25A are changed to the hold display and the active display area 5HA in the start prize storage display area 5H shown in FIG. 25B). The action effect is executed at the same time. In addition, you may make it change to a star shape (special aspect) in connection with the background switching, without performing an effect. In addition, the display mode of the hold display may be changed by executing different effects in the cases shown in FIGS. 25 (B) and 25 (F). In the illustrated example, the entire active display area 5HA (both active display AH and pedestal display AHA) is enlarged and displayed. Further, the display mode of the hold display for the advance notice is changed to a star shape (special form) so that the player can recognize which hold display is the hold display for the advance notice (FIG. 25B). Showing hold display HG). In accordance with this, a small screen as a specific display area is displayed (small screen 6DP shown in FIG. 25B). At the same time, as a movable body effect, the movable body 99 is rotated for 2 seconds from the start of variable display, and an effect image (effect image 44 shown in FIG. 25B) is displayed on the small screen. Is executed (FIG. 25B). Further, the background image and the decorative design are reduced and displayed on the small screen (the background image 66 and the decorative designs 5L, 5C, and 5R shown in FIG. 25A are the background image 66 and the decorative design shown in FIG. 25B). 5L, 5C, 5R are reduced and displayed). As shown in the figure, once the hold / active change effect that performs enlarged display is executed, the small screen as the specific display area continues to be displayed at least until the hold / active change effect ends. It becomes.

  When the first variable display is completed (FIG. 25C) and the second variable display is started, the movable body 99 is rotated for two seconds from the start of the variable display, and the movable body special effect is produced. This is executed (FIG. 25D). When the target variation is started, the movable body 99 is rotated for 2 seconds from the start of the target variation, the movable body special effect is executed, and the action effect is performed on the active display (FIG. 25 ( F)). Subsequently, when the movable body special effect ends, the display color of the active display changes to the final color determined in step S706 of FIG. 17 as a result of the action effect (the active display of the special mode shown in FIG. 25F). The mode of 5HG changes to the mode of active display 5HK). In the illustrated example, an example in which the color is changed to red is shown (FIG. 25G). When the hold / active change effect is finished, the enlarged display is finished in accordance with the end (the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H and the active display (pedestal display as shown in FIG. 25H)). Is also displayed in its original size). Thereafter, the specific display area is not displayed and the control by the small screen is ended, and the original display (decorative symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R are also displayed in the original size, and the background image 66 is also displayed in the original size). (Fig. 25 (H)). Then, production operations such as reach production are performed. As shown in FIG. 23, the hold / active change effect in this embodiment ends after the end of the movable body effect (in this case, the movable body special effect). Further, the small screen as the specific display area is deleted after the hold / active change effect ends. Therefore, the end timing of the production becomes clear and the production effect can be enhanced. Also, it is possible to reduce (prevent) the uncomfortable feeling caused by ending the movable body effect when it is in a halfway state. Further, as shown in FIG. 25, on the small screen as the specific display area, a display relating to the hold / active change effect such as a variable display of a background image or a decorative design, an effect image (for example, a character in the hold display, active display, action effect) Display other than the image) is performed, and the hold display and the active display are not performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a sense of incongruity that is caused by displaying a corresponding display corresponding to a variable display such as a hold display or an active display in a plurality of display areas.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation operation of the movable body effect. More specifically, FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect operation when only the movable body effect is performed as the prefetching effect. As described above, the movable body effect includes a special movable body effect that displays an effect image for effectively conspicuously operating the movable body 99 on a small screen as a specific display area, and the effect. Since a (normal) movable body effect that displays an image in the vicinity of the movable body 99 in the image display device 5 can be executed, the difference will be described. As shown in FIG. 24A, the third hold display is stored during variable display (three hold displays are displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H shown in FIG. 24A, and the active display area 5HA is displayed. An active display AH and a pedestal display AHA are displayed), and the case where the hold is determined as the target hold will be described as an example. As shown in FIG. 24 (B), when the variable display being executed is finished and the next variable display is started, as shown in FIG. 24 (C), the movable body effect is produced for 2 seconds from the start of the variable display. As a result, the movable body 99 rotates and an effect image (effect image 44 shown in FIG. 24C) is displayed. In this case, since the enlarged display is not performed, unlike FIG. 25 (B), FIG. 25 (D), FIG. 25 (F), etc., the effect image is displayed on the movable body 99 in the image display device 5 as shown. It is displayed in the vicinity (the effect image 44 is displayed in the vicinity of the movable body 99 as shown in FIG. 24C). Further, unlike FIG. 25B and the like, the background image (background image 66 shown in FIG. 24A) and the decorative symbols (decorative symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R shown in FIG. 24A) are displayed on the image display device 5. Displayed but not displayed on the small screen. Then, when 2 seconds elapse from the start of variable display, the movable body effect ends, the rotational operation of the movable body 99 stops, and the effect image is also deleted. Thereafter, until the variation corresponding to the target hold (target variation) is started (including target variation), the movable body effect is executed with each variation.

  In addition, when the movable body effect is executed a plurality of times before the target change, as in the movable body effect in FIGS. 24 and 25, the speed of the rotation operation is gradually increased each time, and the color of the effect image is changed each time. It may be changed. In this case, the effect image of the final color in the hold / active change effect may be displayed in the final movable body effect. According to this, it is possible to maintain a unified feeling of production and improve the game entertainment. Note that the movable body 99 may also be provided with an LED or a lamp, and may be turned on or blinked in various colors according to the rotation operation. For example, an LED may be provided on the movable body 99 and light may be emitted in a color according to the degree of expectation and rotated (that is, the movable body effect may be executed in a different manner depending on the degree of expectation). And the color of the effect image displayed as production assistance display is good also as a color according to the luminescent color of the LED concerned. According to this, the production effect can be improved. In addition, the execution pattern of the production assistance display is diversified, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in game entertainment. Further, in the movable body effect, an operation sound may be output in accordance with the rotation operation of the movable body 99. In this case, even if the moving body effect being executed is a movable body special effect for displaying an effect image on a small screen as a specific display area or a normal movable body effect, the output speaker may be different. Good. For example, in the normal movable body effect, the operation sound is output from the speaker 8L and the speaker 8R, while in the movable body special effect, the speaker on the side where the specific display area is displayed (in the example shown in FIG. 25). Since a small screen as a specific display area is displayed on the left side of the image display device, the operation sound may be output only from the speaker 8L). Further, during the period in which the small screen as the specific display area is displayed (that is, the period in which the hold / active change effect is being executed), all audio output related to the display performed on the small screen as the specific display area is performed. You may make it output only from the speaker of the side by which the specific display area is displayed. According to this, the production effect can be enhanced.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

  The effect control CPU 120 can execute two kinds of effects such as a hold / active change effect and a movable object effect as a prefetch effect. When both the hold / active change effect and the movable object effect are executed, the effect image is displayed on the small screen as the specific display area displayed on the image display device 5, and the movable object is displayed in a mode different from the normal time. Production can be performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in game entertainment due to a reduction in the visibility of the performance.

  Further, when executing both the hold / active change effect and the movable object effect, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect image on the small screen as the specific display area displayed on the image display device 5, and the movable object effect. Informing the player that is being executed. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that the movable body effect is being executed, and to improve the game entertainment. Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a hold / active change effect that performs enlarged display as the hold / active change effect. Accordingly, it is possible to easily recognize that the display mode changes as the hold / active change effect, and to improve the game entertainment.

  The effect control CPU 120 rotates the movable body 99 as a movable body effect, and displays an effect image as an effect auxiliary display so as to effectively make the movable body 99 operating. In the case where only the movable body effect is performed, the effect image is displayed in the vicinity of the movable body 99 in the image display device 5, whereas in the case of performing both the hold / active change effect and the movable body effect in which the enlarged display is performed. Displays the effect image on a small screen as a specific display area. Therefore, the production assistance display can be performed properly, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  In addition, when executing the hold / active change effect that performs the enlarged display, the effect control CPU 120 displays other than the display related to the hold / active change effect (for example, the hold display, the active display, the character image in the action effect, etc.) (background All of the variable display of images and decorative designs, effect images, etc.) are performed on the small screen as the specific display area, and the hold display and the active display are not displayed on the small screen. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a sense of incongruity that is caused by displaying a corresponding display corresponding to a variable display such as a hold display or an active display in a plurality of display areas. In addition, the effect control CPU may perform all displays other than the display related to the hold / active change effect, such as a background image, a variable display, and a notice effect other than the hold / active change effect on the small screen as the specific display area. Is possible. Therefore, the visibility of the production is improved, the production effect can be improved, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 ends the hold / active change effect after the end of the movable body effect, and after the end of the hold / active change effect, ends the small screen as the specific display area and ends the control by the small screen. . Therefore, the end timing of the production becomes clear and the production effect can be enhanced. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 changes to a mode in which the player can recognize which hold is the target of the pre-reading effect in the hold / active change effect. That is, the display mode is changed to a unique display mode when the hold / active change effect is performed. Therefore, the target on which the hold / active change effect is performed is clarified, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a movable body effect according to the degree of expectation, and displays an effect image as an effect auxiliary display in the movable body effect. Further, when the hold / active change effect for performing enlarged display is performed (when the specific condition of performing both the hold / active change effect for performing enlarged display and the movable object effect is satisfied), the effect image is displayed. The display can be made at a different position as compared with the case where the hold / active change effect for performing the enlarged display is not performed (when the specific condition is not satisfied). Therefore, the execution pattern of the production assistance display is diversified, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in game entertainment. More specifically, when the hold / active change effect for performing the enlarged display is performed, the effect control CPU 120 executes the movable body special effect as the movable object effect, thereby displaying the effect image on the small screen as the specific display area. indicate. Therefore, it can be easily recognized that the specific condition is established, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, on the screen of the image display device 5, the active display area 5HA is arranged in the vicinity of the start winning storage display area 5H, and the active display is displayed in the vicinity of the hold display. Thereby, when the hold display is erased, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the active display.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the one described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided. Further, at least some of the following modifications may be combined.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the hold / active change effect in which the enlarged display is performed, it is possible to recognize which hold is the variable display to be notified by performing the action effect (the hold / active change effect is performed). An example is shown (refer to FIG. 25B), which is a special display mode that is displayed only in the case, but this is an example. For example, the action effect may be performed only when the display mode of the active display is changed, and when the special display mode is selected, the action effect may not be performed. The timing for changing to the special display mode may be the timing at which the hold / active change effect is started, or the timing at which the hold (target hold) corresponding to the variable display to be notified is shifted (how many times It may be determined whether it is the timing of the shift). In the above embodiment, an example in which enlarged display may not be performed when executing a hold / active change effect in which the display mode of the active display changes to “green” or “red” has been shown. When executing a hold / active change effect in which the display mode of the active display changes to “green” or “red”, 100% enlarged display may be performed. Further, even when a hold / active change effect in which the display mode of the active display changes to “white” or “blue” is executed, the enlarged display may be performed. Further, in the above embodiment, in the case of the enlarged display in the hold / active change effect, the example in which the target of the enlargement display is all the hold display being displayed and the active display itself is shown. In addition, a display unit or a display area for active display (for example, a pedestal display or a part divided in areas) may be displayed in an enlarged manner.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the hold / active change effect and the movable object effect are performed as the pre-reading effect, and the hold / active change effect and the movable object effect for performing the enlarged display are performed in the same period. Although an example in which the execution mode of the movable body effect is changed (movable body special effect is performed) is shown, this is an example. The condition is not limited to the two types of effects executed as the prefetch effects being performed in the same period. For example, a notice announcement for a change that occurs during variable display, such as a notice by a character, a notice using characters or telop, a background change notice that changes the background mode, etc., is performed during the same period, or during jackpot control It is sufficient that two types of effects performed in an arbitrary state are performed in the same period, such as an effect performed in the same period, and if one effect is executed, the other effect becomes difficult to see. For example, the type of production may be any production. Also, one effect may be a pre-reading effect, and the other effect may be a notice effect for the change performed during variable display. Moreover, the effect performed in the same period is not limited to two types, and may be three or more types. In this case, the specific display area may be further displayed. When three or more types of effects are executed in the same period, a plurality of effects may be executed on a small screen as the specific display area. Further, by displaying a pseudo continuous chance symbol as a pseudo continuous chance on a small screen as the specific display area, enlargement control may be performed over a plurality of variations in the variation. In the above embodiment, an example in which the specific display area is displayed in the image display device 5 has been shown. However, in a gaming machine or the like provided with a sub liquid crystal in addition to the image display device 5, the specific display area is displayed. The display performed on the small screen as the specific display area may be performed on the sub liquid crystal. In the above embodiment, on the condition that the hold / active change effect and the movable object effect are performed in the same period, the execution mode of the movable object effect is changed, and the hold display and the active display are enlarged and preferentially displayed. However, on the contrary, the movable body effect may be given priority. Specifically, a notice effect that moves the movable body 99 to the full screen of the image display device 5 can be executed, and in that case, a hold display or an active display may be displayed on a small screen as a specific display area. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the various images displayed on the small screen have the same ratio as the image displayed on the image display device 5, that is, the screen size of the image display device 5 is 10. If the screen size of the small screen is 1, the example in which the image displayed on the small screen is a ratio of 1/10 of the size displayed on the image display device 5 is shown as an example. is there. As described above, on the small screen as the specific display area, all displays other than the image displayed in the hold / active change effect such as the hold display, the active display, and the character image in the action effect are performed. Of these, when performing an effect that requires the player's operation, such as a button effect, only the image prompting the operation (promotion display) is not reduced at the same ratio as the image displayed on the image display device 5. Alternatively, even if the small screen is reduced to 1/10, the button display as the promotion display may be reduced by 2/10. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the promotion display. Further, during the display of the small screen as the specific display area, execution of effects that require player operations, such as button effects, may be prohibited. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the hold / active change effect. In addition, what is necessary is just to be made possible about the button production performed after completion | finish of a holding | maintenance / active change production.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the hold / active change effect for performing the enlarged display is executed, the action effect is executed, and the active display is displayed with a relatively high expectation level such as “green” or “red”. Although the example which changes to an aspect was shown, this is an example. For example, the action effect that changes the active display may include a success effect and a failure effect. Specifically, when the successful presentation is performed, the display mode of the active display is changed from the special display mode to “green” or “red”, whereas when the failure presentation is performed, the special display mode is displayed. To the normal mode of being “gray”. Further, when a failure effect is performed, the display mode may be changed to a display mode of “white” or “blue” instead of the normal mode.

  In the above embodiment, in order to facilitate understanding, an example in which the display object changes for the first time in the active change effect, in which the player is able to recognize the notice target in the hold change effect (changes to the special display mode). Although shown, the display color may be changed in the hold change effect. Furthermore, in the said embodiment, although the example in which an effect effect is not performed in the holding | maintenance / active change effect which does not perform an enlarged display was shown, it is not restricted to this. For example, an operation related to variable display corresponding to the hold display may be notified by performing a hold change effect as shown in FIG. In the illustrated example, the case where the hold change effect as the hold / active change effect without the enlarged display is shown as an example, but in the hold change effect as the hold / active change effect where the enlarged display is performed. Is also applicable.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example operation of the hold change effect. The on-hold change effect shown in the figure is whether or not the color of the target hold display changes when the color ball thrown toward one of the hold displays hits the target hold display and breaks (ie, acts). It is a production that shows. The setting here is based on the premise that the color ball always hits the target hold display, and the player is made to enjoy the effect of whether or not the ball is broken. Of course, it may be set so that the thrown-out ball does not collide with the target hold display. If the ball breaks brilliantly and the color of the hold display changes, the production result is successful, and if the color of the hold display does not change without breaking the ball, it is a failure. When it succeeds, the expectation that the hold display is a big hit is higher than when it fails. Changing the color of the hold display to a color with a high degree of expectation such as a big hit is also referred to as “raising”.

  The on-hold change effect shown in the figure has one feature in that the speed of the color ball thrown toward one of the on-hold displays is decelerated halfway. In particular, the length of the deceleration period is not uniform, and is determined from at least two types. The longer the deceleration period is, the more likely the production result is to be successful. However, even when any deceleration period is selected, the timing at which the ball begins to decelerate after the ball is thrown away is the same.

  Various images are displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 during the variable display of the decorative symbols indicated by the three downward arrows. On the lower end, an image TH or H for displaying the generated stored storage information is displayed corresponding to the number of the stored storage information (hereinafter referred to as a stored storage image or display). In these hold displays, the hold memory image may be displayed in a format in which the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number are distinguished. In the active display area 5HA at the lower left of the screen, a position display AHA (pedestal display AHA) indicating the display position of the active display is displayed. An active display AH is displayed on the pedestal display AHA. In addition, when executing as the hold change effect in the hold / active change effect in which the enlarged display is performed, the variable display of the decorative pattern indicated by the three downward arrows in the illustrated example is specified as shown in the above embodiment. It may be performed on a small screen as a display area. In this case, the hold display and the active display shown in FIG. 26 may be enlarged (the movable body 99 is omitted in the illustrated example).

  Referring to FIG. 26A, the character 930 having the color ball 931 appears during the variable display of the decorative design. The appearance timing of the character 930 can be set in various ways. However, it is necessary to prevent the presentation from being wasted by shifting the hold display during the production period from the appearance of the character 930 until the result of the success / failure of the production. For this reason, the character 930 appears in a stage where the remaining period of the variable display is sufficiently longer than the effect period.

  The character 930 throws the color ball 931 toward the second hold display TH from the left of the four hold displays appearing on the screen. The time from when the character 930 throws the color ball 931 to when the color ball 931 hits the hold display TH is a predetermined period. The length of the predetermined period differs depending on whether the production is successful or unsuccessful, but may be the same. In any case, the speed of the color ball 930 changes during the predetermined period.

  The color ball 931 moves at a constant speed until a certain period elapses after it is thrown (until it moves a predetermined distance), but when the certain period elapses, the speed is reduced. That is, the vehicle enters a deceleration period. This is shown in FIG. Such a deceleration control effect is, for example, a slow motion playback effect. The deceleration period is 3 seconds or 5 seconds. However, regardless of which deceleration period is set, the period from when the character 930 throws the ball to the point of entering the deceleration period is common. After such a deceleration period due to slow motion reproduction, the speed of the color ball 931 again returns to the initial speed, and the color ball 931 eventually collides with the target hold display TH. The effect may end without decelerating without returning to the initial speed, or the speed after the end of the deceleration period may be different from the speed in the initial speed or the deceleration period.

  After that, the colliding color ball 931 breaks and the paint inside covers the target hold display, and the color of the hold display becomes a color different from the original, and the colliding color ball 931 cracks. The failure pattern that bounces back and does not change the color of the hold display. FIG. 26C shows a success pattern, and FIG. 26D shows a failure pattern. In the case of a success pattern, before the color ball 931 breaks, the push button 31B vibrates and notifies the player of the success pattern (button notification effect). Thereby, a player's expectation can be improved. Of course, the push button 31B may or may not vibrate. Note that such advance notification may be performed by sound or image instead of the push button 31B or in addition to the push button 31B. Further, the button notification effect may be determined by lottery. In such a case, it is desirable that the big hit expectation is higher when the push button 31B vibrates than when the push button 31B does not vibrate. Moreover, you may provide strength and weakness to the vibration of the push button 31B. In such a case, the lottery including the strength of the push button 31B may be made at the time of the lottery for the button notification effect. And when the push button 31B vibrates more strongly, the big hit expectation may be higher than the case where the push button 31B vibrates weakly.

  In the success pattern, the color of the hold display changes from the original color (for example, gray) to one of a plurality of colors. For example, the color variations are white, blue, green, and red. Such a color difference represents, for example, a difference in expectation that the variable display corresponding to the hold display is a big hit. For example, red has the highest expectation of jackpot, followed by green and blue in that order. Since the player can pay attention to which color changes in the success pattern, a more interesting game can be provided. In order to further increase the expectation for the color change, the movement of the color ball 931 may be temporarily stopped at the stage where the color ball 931 collides with the hold display or immediately before the collision.

  As described above, according to the hold change effect described above, there is a period during which the speed of the color ball 931 is decelerated before the color ball 931 is released and before it collides with the hold display. A feeling can be heightened. In particular, the player's expectation is significantly improved as compared to the effect of colliding with the hold display at the same speed without decelerating the speed of the color ball 931. In addition, since the deceleration period is selectively set from a plurality, a variety of effects can be provided while making the player pay attention to the deceleration period.

  In the above embodiment, the color of the active display or the hold display changes in the active change effect or the hold display change effect. However, the active display or the hold display changes in size or shape. The display may change in various ways. Also, red, green, blue, and white, which are active display and hold display colors, can be used for both active display and hold display, but there are colors, characters, characters, etc. that are displayed only during active display. Alternatively, there may be a color, a character, a character, or the like that is displayed only during the hold display of the hold display.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the pre-reading effect execution decision table shown in FIG. 18 was used, the execution rate of the pre-reading effect differed in the case of big hit and the case of a loss, but it is not limited to this. For example, when the reach effect is executed by changing the execution ratio of the pre-read effect based on the presence or absence of the reach effect corresponding to the start prize based on the change pattern corresponding to the change category command, the reach effect is not executed. The execution ratio of the pre-reading effect may be increased. Also, based on the fluctuation time indicated by the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation category command, the execution rate of the pre-reading effect is changed, and when the fluctuation time is equal to or longer than the predetermined time, the pre-reading effect is executed more than when the fluctuation time is less than the predetermined time. The ratio may be increased.

  In the above embodiment, the big hit type is determined based on the value of the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type. However, the condition for determining the big hit type is not limited to this. For example, a specific area may be provided in the vicinity of or inside the big prize opening, and the type of jackpot may be determined based on the game ball entering (passing) the specific area. . For example, when the probability variation big hit and the normal big hit are provided, the probability variation big hit may be determined based on the game ball entering the specific area.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it is made to control to a big hit gaming state based on having displayed the big hit symbol on the 1st special symbol display 4A or the 2nd special symbol display 4B, it controls to a big hit gaming state. The mode to perform is not limited to this. For example, a specific area is provided in the vicinity of the second start prize opening or inside the second start prize opening, and the game state is controlled based on the fact that a game ball enters (passes) the specific area. You may stay.

  In the above-described embodiment, a mode in which a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers or symbols of 0 to 9 are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed is shown, but the variable display is not limited to such a mode. For example, the special symbol to be variably displayed may be different from the special symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result. In other words, special symbols that are not included in the fluctuating multiple types of special symbols may be derived and displayed as variable display results, and among the fluctuating multiple types of special symbols, those that are not specially derived and displayed as variable display results May be included. In addition, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and a mode in which variable display is executed using only one type of special symbols may be used. As variable display using one type of special symbol, for example, the one type of special symbol may be blinked (turning on / off alternately may be repeated). That is, the repeated display of lighting and extinguishing may be variable display. And even in this case, the one type of special symbol may be derived and displayed last (lit), or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be. The same applies to variable display of other symbols (for example, normal symbols, decorative symbols, etc.).

  For example, in the above, the “ratio” is not limited to a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, but A: B = 100%: 0% It is a concept that also includes a relationship (that is, a concept that includes an allocation in which one is 100% and the other is 0%). Further, when A is higher in proportion than B, it is a concept including a case where A is 100% and B is less than 100%, and a case where B is 0% and A is larger than 0%. is there.

  Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of the pseudo-ream, one change is made when the change is started. Although an example in which the pattern designation command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach is not reach, so-called first) You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  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 prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and encloses gaming media and scores based on the occurrence of winnings. The invention can also be applied to the enclosed game machine to be given.

  Further, only one type of off-line symbol (for example, a symbol indicating “-”) is displayed during variable display of the special symbol, and variable display is performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Also good. Further, in the case where the symbol is displayed during variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (a symbol indicating “−” may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above embodiment, the prefetch determination is performed on the main side and the command corresponding to the determination result is transmitted to the sub side. However, the command indicating the random value is transmitted from the main side and the prefetch determination is performed on the sub side. You may make it do.

  In the above embodiment, whether or not the game state after the big hit gaming state is changed to the “probable change state” is determined by determining the big hit type at the start of the change, but the big prize opening is opened at the start of the change. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit gaming state, only determining the pattern (the mode of the round game). The gaming state after the big hit gaming state may be changed to the “probability changing state”.

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

  In the above description, the game machine is a game machine that uses a game medium. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media, and a game medium such as a game ball. It is also possible to apply to a sealed game machine that gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by pre-installing the storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game 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 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuit 120 ... Production control CPU
123 ... Display control unit 125 ... I / O

Claims (1)

A gaming machine comprising display means and controllable to an advantageous state,
Variable display means for performing variable display;
Correspondence display means for performing correspondence display corresponding to variable display;
Suggestion effect execution means for executing on the display means a first suggestion effect and a second suggestion effect different from the first suggestion effect, which is an effect suggesting whether or not the advantageous state is controlled. Prepared,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect within the same period, and at least the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are executed within the same period. The second suggestion effect can be executed in a different manner from the case where it is not executed within the same period,
The correspondence display includes a plurality of types of display modes having different ratios controlled to the advantageous state,
The first suggested effect based on the fact that has been executed, a display mode of said corresponding display viewable by changing the percentage of high not display mode which is controlled in the preferred state,
There are a plurality of types of the first suggestion effects, and the execution area of the second suggestion effects is changed to a specific display area based on the execution of the first suggestion effects of a specific type,
Wherein when said first suggested effect of a particular kind was executed, a high proportion display mode which is controlled the display mode of the corresponding display on the advantageous conditions than when a predetermined type of the first suggestion effect is executed Can be displayed by changing
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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