JP6586676B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Some gaming machines include variable display means for performing variable display for changing and displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a game is played in association with the symbol combination displayed on the variable display means. Furthermore, each symbol is composed of first information that can form a symbol combination and second information that accompanies the first information, and displays the second information of the symbol that forms a specific lose symbol combination. Some of them perform a notice effect (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-040534 A

  In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, each symbol is composed of first information and specific second information corresponding to the first information, and the combination of the first information of the symbol combination displayed as a variable display result. On the other hand, a combination of specific second information corresponding to each first information is determined and displayed. Therefore, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, attention cannot be paid to the combination of the first information and the combination of the second information.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of focusing attention on a combination of first information and a combination of second information.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when the advantageous conditions are satisfied. Variable display means (for example, an image of a decorative pattern display area 5L, 5C, 5R, etc.) that can perform variable display (for example, variation of decorative patterns). Display device 5) and specific effect execution means (for example, pre-reading) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, pre-read zone notice effect) after a special mode (for example, pre-reading chance eyes) is displayed on the plurality of variable display units. After executing the chance eye notice effect, the pre-read zone notice effect, which is an effect of changing the background screen of the image display device 5 to a screen different from the normal screen at the timing of starting the next variable display, is executed. The special mode includes a combination of first information in a predetermined mode (for example, a combination of odd images) and a combination of second information in a specific mode (for example, a character image “☆”). wherein an equal), the said specific effect execution means Ri multiple executable der the specific effect that corresponds to the variable display of the prefetch effect execution unit, as the prefetch effect, the plurality of variable display portions The special mode can be displayed, and the combination of the second information of the specific mode includes a combination of the second information of the first specific mode and a combination of the second information of the second specific mode, The degree of expectation of the prefetch effect varies depending on whether the special mode including the combination of the second information of the specific mode is displayed.

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the combination of the first information and the combination of the second information.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), it is possible to control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when the advantageous condition is satisfied (for example, after the variable display result in the special game becomes “big hit”) it is controlled advantageously round for the player to the jackpot gaming state as the specific game state that a predetermined number of times of execution, etc.), pending storing means (e.g., ordinary winning ball device 6A for storing the suspension information information about variable appears A first special figure holding storage unit 151A for storing holding data of a special figure game that has been started and a game ball has passed through the first starting prize opening to be formed but has not started yet, or a normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B A second special figure storage unit 151B for storing special data of a special game that has not yet started even though a game ball has passed through the second starting prize opening formed by And determining means for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state (for example, when the special symbol or decorative symbol variable display is started, the special symbol display result is obtained by the special symbol normal processing in step S110 shown in FIG. and the "big hit" and CPU103 performs determination of whether to control the jackpot gaming state and Koatari gaming state as "Koatari", etc.), prior to determination of said determination means is controlled to the advantageous conditions Determination means for determining whether or not (for example, the winning random number determination processing in step S212 shown in FIG. 13 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening, the bonus game symbol as a special figure display result And a CPU 103 that determines whether or not the random hit value MR1 is determined to be derived and displayed, and a pre-reading effect that executes a pre-reading effect based on the determination by the determination means. Means (for example on the basis of the command when starting winning stored at start winning reception command buffer 194A, presentation control CPU120, etc. to perform the prefetch prediction effect), Bei example, said prefetch effect execution unit, said prefetch As an effect, a special mode can be displayed on the plurality of variable display units. The combination of the second information of the specific mode includes the combination of the second information of the first specific mode and the second information of the second specific mode. Depending on whether a special mode including a combination of second information in any specific mode is displayed, the expectation degree of the prefetch effect may be different .

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (2), the prefetching effect executing means displays the special mode as the prefetching effect (for example, executing a prefetch chance eye warning effect as the prefetching notice effect). May be.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the expectation for the special result.

  (4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the variable display means may include specific identification information different from a combination of the first information and the second information (for example, as the first information). The combination of the number and the character image as the second information may be different from the combination, and for example, a pseudo-continuous pattern written as “NEXT” or the like may be displayed.

  According to such a configuration, since the specific identification information is different from the combination of the first information and the second information, it is easy to understand.

  (5) In the gaming machine of the above (2) or (3), the prefetch effect execution means executes the prefetch effect when a new hold memory is stored in the hold storage means (for example, the effect control CPU 120). However, the process of steps S144 to S150 shown in FIG. 29 of the modified example is performed), and a new hold memory is stored in the hold storage means even after a predetermined period (for example, a time corresponding to the remaining fluctuation time) has elapsed. The pre-reading effect can be executed even when it is not stored (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the processes of steps S187 to S193 shown in FIG. 31 of the modification).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in game entertainment without executing the pre-reading effect.

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 explanatory drawing which shows an example etc. of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram and the like showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area and the like. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. 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 flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a part of prefetch notice setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination ratio in a prefetch notice setting process. 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 figure which shows an example of the last stop symbol etc. used as the prefetch chance. It is an example of a production | presentation operation | movement in case a prefetch chance notice is performed. It is an example of an effect | action operation | movement in case a prefetch zone notice is performed. It is an example of a production | presentation operation | movement in case a prefetch chance notice is performed. It is an example of an effect | action operation | movement in case a prefetch zone notice is performed. It is an example of an effect operation when a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of effect control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the reservation notice effect process in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the reservation notice determination table in a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the production time measurement process in a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process in a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process in a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the production process during variable display in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of the pending | holding advance notice effect and the prefetch zone effect in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of the pending | holding advance notice effect and the prefetch zone effect in a modification. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation timing of the reservation notice production | presentation and the prefetch zone production | generation in a modification. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation timing of the reservation notice production | presentation and the prefetch zone production | generation in a modification.

  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 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 that supports and fixes 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.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. 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, and a plurality of types that can be distinguished from each other in a special game as an example of a variable display game. The special symbol which is the identification information is displayed in a variable manner. 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.

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. 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". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. In addition, the kind of 1st special figure and the kind of 2nd special figure may be the same, and a kind may differ. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers indicating, for example, “00” to “99”.

  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 and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. In a decorative symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display portions, for example, three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of 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 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area 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, Variations of the decorative symbols are started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or the special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. In synchronization with the game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a finalized decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. It should be noted that, for example, to derive and display various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols, the display of identification information such as decorative symbols is stopped and variable display is terminated. 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 stopped and displayed, and for example, a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction may occur. 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. It should be noted that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped only for a time shorter than a predetermined time without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are composed of, for example, eight types of symbols. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In, for example, a scrolling display in which the symbol number flows from the top to the bottom in order from the smallest to the largest is performed, and when a decorative symbol having the largest symbol number is displayed, the symbol number is subsequently minimized. A certain decorative pattern is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, scroll display is performed from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol, and the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number is displayed. Subsequently, a decorative symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special game is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through 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. It occurs based on the start winning by doing. That is, the start condition for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to being controlled to the big hit game state or the like, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. The on-hold storage display in the start winning memory display area 5H is generated based on the start winning due to the game ball passing through the first start winning opening, or due to the game ball passing through the second start winning opening. The display mode is made different depending on whether it is generated based on the start winning prize. In this embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning due to the game ball passing through the first start winning opening is a round blue display, and the game ball passes through the second start winning opening. The reserved storage display generated based on the start winning is a round red display.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a changing special figure display area 5I is provided on the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H. In the changing special map display area 5I, an image corresponding to the currently executed variable display is displayed. During the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start winning opening, the floating special figure display area 5I is round and blue. Is displayed. Further, during the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second start winning opening, the round special figure display area 5I has a round shape. Will display a red image. That is, with the establishment of the first or second start condition, the display removed from the start winning memory display area 5H is displayed shifted to the changing special figure display area 5I. By the display of the changing special symbol display area 5I, the player can grasp which of the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is executing the special symbol game.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, a first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories 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. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure holding memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number. The term “special figure pending storage number” simply refers to a concept that includes all of the first special figure pending memory number, the second special figure pending memory number, and the total pending memory number, and particularly refers to a part thereof. It may happen.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory is provided to form a second start winning opening as a start area.

  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 it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the second starting winning opening. It becomes an open state. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the ON state. Easy to open and open. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning opening as the second start area changes between an expanded open state where game balls easily pass and a normal open state where game balls hardly pass or cannot pass.

  The game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed through 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 of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the first special figure holding memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, the first start The condition is met. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second special figure holding memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value, the second start The condition is met. 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.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning 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 prevents the game ball from passing through the big winning opening. . 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, and the game ball easily passes through the big prize opening. To do. As described above, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball is easy to pass and advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes through the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when the gaming ball passes through another winning opening such as the first start winning opening and 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 obtain the winning ball by passing the game ball through the special prize winning opening, 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. 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, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed so that it can be changed. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general 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 that changes 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 a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number of gaming balls may be paid out as winning balls based on the fact that a gaming ball that has entered one of the general winning holes is detected by a predetermined general winning 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 in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle is provided that is 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 by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring for stopping the driving of the launch motor provided in the hit ball launching device.

  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 so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. A dish is provided. A lower tray is provided at the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3 so as to hold the surplus balls overflowing from the upper tray so that they can be discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a 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 body. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod that is held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod. The trigger button may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation can be performed by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operation finger in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like may be built in the operation rod.

  A tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is configured to include four transmissive photosensors in combination with two transmissive photosensors arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side. Just do it.

  The member that forms the upper plate is provided with a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body. 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 for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 31B may be provided in the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, the normal symbol display 20 is set based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the general symbol start condition for the normal symbol start is satisfied. The usual game is started.

  In this normal game, after a normal symbol change is started, a fixed normal symbol that is a variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time has elapsed. At this time, if a specific normal symbol such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”, the expansion / release control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted, for a predetermined time. When elapses, normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the first start condition is established by the fact that the game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to the end of the figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. Further, after the second start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. On the basis of the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special symbol game or the big hit gaming state, the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable time has elapsed after the variable symbol special display is started, the variable symbol variable symbol is displayed. The resulting definite special symbol is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a predetermined special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “ "Small hit". Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, the game is “lost”.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a big hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating the number “2” is a small hit symbol. , The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big win symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lose symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. In the period until the elapse of time or the period until a predetermined number of winning balls are generated, the big prize opening is opened. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number. Note that even before the number of round executions reaches the upper limit number, the execution of the rounds may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state advantageous to the player is relatively long is also referred to as a normal open round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state is relatively short is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "5", and "7" that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7" are normally open round jackpot symbols and the number "5" The special symbol indicating is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit game state as the normal open round specific game state controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the big prize opening door of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first period. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is advantageous to the player by opening the large winning opening in a period until a predetermined upper limit time elapses or a period until a predetermined number of winning balls are generated. A round to change to the first state is executed. The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  In the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state controlled after the short-term opening round jackpot symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is advantageous to the player in each round. The upper limit time for changing to the 1 state is the second period shorter than the first period in the normal open big hit state. Note that in the short-term open big hit state, it is only necessary to control the opening period of the big prize opening to be the second period, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds may be set to a second round number that is smaller than the first round number in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, if a game ball wins a big winning opening, a predetermined number of balls can be obtained. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period, which is very short. For this reason, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a game is not substantially obtained. The short-term open big hit state is also called a second specific game state.

  In addition, the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state is not limited to the one with a short winning opening period compared to the big hit gaming state as the normal opening round specific gaming state, for example, the opening of the big winning mouth The period is the same in the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open round specific game state, but in the short-term open round specific game state, the upper limit of the number of times the big prize opening is open is the upper limit in the normal open round specific game state It may be less than the number of times. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state, the period in which the game winning ball is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily passes in each round is shorter than the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. It may be at least one of the two periods and the second round number being less than the first round number in the normal open round specific gaming state.

  After the special symbol indicating the number “2” as the small hit symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state is controlled. In this small winning game state, a variable winning operation is performed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to change the large winning opening into a first state advantageous to the player, as in the short-term open big hit state. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state over the second period is repeatedly executed.

  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 Then, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state means that the decorative symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 form part of the jackpot combination continue to fluctuate. Or a display state 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, the decorative symbols that constitute a predetermined jackpot combination are still displayed. In the remaining decorative symbol display areas that are not stopped and displayed, the decorative symbols are changing, or in all or part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". This is a display state in which the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  Also, in response to the reach state, the decorative pattern fluctuation speed is decreased, a character image different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and the display mode of the background image is changed. There are cases in which an effect operation different from that before reaching the reach state is executed by changing the display of a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation of the decorative design. 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 display. In the reach effect, 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 in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the like are the operation modes before reaching the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the above.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns having different operation modes may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of being a “big hit”. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. Then, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is higher than when the reach form of normal reach appears.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach effect, the variable display status of decorative designs may be in the reach state, the variable display result may be a `` big 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, variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-run” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” in response to a change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. It should be noted that whether or not the “slip” variable display effect is executed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

  In the “sliding” variable display effect, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then displayed in a plurality of decorative symbol display areas. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols, the decorative symbols to be stopped are displayed by changing the decorative symbols again in the predetermined number of decorative symbol display areas of the temporarily displayed decorative symbol display areas. An effect display to be changed 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 executed again, 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 for changing the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times. The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, for example, one of a plurality of types of pseudo-ream chances determined in advance in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Are temporarily stopped and displayed as a predetermined display result. After that, pseudo continuous variation is performed. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the decoration pattern is based on the fact that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change once to three times. It is possible to make it appear as if the variable display is started 2-4 times in succession. Note that the number of times of pseudo-continuous variation in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed up to more than 1 to 3, for example, 4 times or 5 times.

  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 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 for deriving and displaying a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as a development opportunity. 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. , “Left”, “Medium”, “Right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are temporarily stopped and displayed in a decorative combination display area that temporarily becomes a false combination chance decorative symbol display area. Unlike the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect that changes the decorative symbols again in all of 5L, 5C, and 5R, by changing the decorative symbols again in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, An effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped is performed.

  During variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach display or variable display effects such as “sliding” or “pseudo-ream”, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, displaying an image as a message, outputting sound, and a lamp 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 display variable display operation such as lighting, or a reach effect by super reach may be executed. In addition, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “big hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As long as it is executed prior to reaching the reach state. In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  The notice effect includes a pre-read notice effect as a look-ahead effect. The pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the special game before starting the variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is started. is there. In particular, the pre-reading notice effect that continuously predicts the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” over the variable display of decorative symbols executed multiple times in response to multiple special drawing games is a continuous notice effect. Also called.

  In this embodiment, as a pre-reading notice effect, a notice is displayed by changing the display part for displaying the number of reserved special figure reservations in the start winning memory display area 5H to a display form different from the display form in the normal time. A hold display advance notice is given to notify the possibility of a “big hit” in the target variable display. Specifically, a hold display advance notice for displaying the special figure hold storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H in a special mode different from the normal display mode at a predetermined timing is executed.

  In addition to the display part in the start winning storage display area 5H, the pre-reading notice effect may be executed also in the changing special figure display area 5I. In this embodiment, the reserved memory display removed from the start winning memory display area 5H corresponding to the fact that the hold has been consumed is shifted and displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I. In addition, when the on-hold winning memory display area 5H is on hold storage display in a special mode, when shifting to the changing special map display area 5I, the display in the changing special map display area 5I is also set to the special mode. You may do it. By doing in this way, even if it is a case where a prefetch notice effect is performed in the stage where there are few numbers of reservation memory, the opportunity for a display mode to change to a special mode can be increased, and the interest of a game improves.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when the variable display is executed separately from such a pre-reading notice effect, the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the variation pattern of the variable display and the variable display result. A notice-of-change effect during a change in which the possibility of becoming a notice is announced is executed.

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state will not reach the reach state after the variable symbol variable display starts. The fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display has started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a “reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When the special big win symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special opening game as a special symbol for the special opening game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed. Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes the predetermined normal jackpot combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations is stopped. Is displayed. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of 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”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. Ornamental symbols whose symbol numbers constituting the normal jackpot combination are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” are called normal symbols.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-probability change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after that, time reduction control is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the variable symbol variable display time in the special game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. The time-shortening control is terminated when any of the conditions in which a special game is executed a predetermined number of times after the jackpot gaming state is finished and the variable display result is “big hit” is established first. That's fine.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variable bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol variable display state is Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after the reach production similar to the case where the variable display state of the decorative symbol is “normal” is executed, or the reach production is not executed, multiple types of jackpot combinations Of these, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of 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 whose symbol numbers are “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right” What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decoration symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decoration symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probable jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game has a variable display result of “big hit” This is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” in some cases. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big change” big hit type, normally open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, probability variation control is performed together with time reduction control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” in each special figure game is improved to be higher than that in the normal state. The certainty control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again in the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time reduction control, the probability variation control may be ended when a predetermined number of special game is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation falling lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, and the probability variation control is ended. Also good.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 performs a control for making the variation time of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game shorter than that in the normal state, and the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each time the normal symbol game is “general symbol”. The tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “winning” is higher than in the normal state and the variable display result is “normal hit” The possibility that the second start condition is satisfied by making the game ball easily pass through the second start winning opening, such as control for making it longer than that in the normal state and control for increasing the number of tilts compared with that in the normal state, is increased. Thus, control that is advantageous to the player is performed. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  A gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which time-shortening control or high opening control is performed together with probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the short time control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which the time reduction control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time-shortening control or the high opening control is not performed may be a time-variable certain variation state in order to be distinguished from the high-accuracy high-base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control, nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-purpose game can be executed frequently and the variable display result in each special-purpose game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a short-term open round jackpot symbol such as a special symbol indicating “5” is stopped or displayed, or a small bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating “2” is stopped or displayed. In some cases, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols determined in advance as an opening chance may be stopped and displayed. In addition, when the short-term opening round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable symbol display state of the ornament symbol being reached. In some cases, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a short-term open round jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is "big hit" This is referred to as a variable display mode of “accuracy”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big hit” big hit type, the short-term open big hit state is controlled, and after that, the probability change control may be performed together with the short time control.

  Based on the fact that the small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “2” is stopped and the variable display result is “small hit” as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit game state is controlled. After that, the gaming state is not changed, and the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game whose variable display result is “small hit” is executed, after the end of the small hit gaming state, The special gaming state may end and return to the normal state.

  If the winning symbol is opened after the final decorative symbol composing the opening chance is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the decorative symbol, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “accurate” There is a case where it is controlled based on the short-term open big hit state and a case where the variable display result is “small hit” and the case where the small hit game state is controlled. On the other hand, the winning winning opening is opened after the definite decorative symbols that make up the reach combination are derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbols. The variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “exact” Only when it is controlled to a short-term open big hit state. Therefore, the confirmed decorative symbols that make up the chances of opening correspond to being controlled to either the short-term open big hit state or the small hit gaming state, while the fixed decorative symbols of the reach combination are short-term open big hit states It corresponds to being controlled by.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probable variable big hit combination or a probable variable big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are normally a big hit combination are temporarily displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Middle ”,“ Right ”, the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are changed again with the same decorative pattern aligned, and the decorative pattern that is a probable big hit combination and the normal big hit combination One of the symbols is stopped and displayed as a confirmed decorative symbol. Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the fixed-decorative symbol that becomes a normal jackpot combination after re-changing the decorative symbol displayed temporarily stopped as the re-lottery effect A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying 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 a probable big hit combination after redecorating 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.

  After a decisive decorative symbol that is normally a big hit combination is derived and displayed, the next round starts when one of the rounds ends in the big hit gaming state at the start of the big hit gaming state or during the round in the big hit gaming state During the jackpot game that will be a probable change notification effect whether or not to control to the probable change state, such as the period from the end of the last round in the jackpot gaming state until the start of the next variable display game A promotion effect may be executed. 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”.

  The jackpot promotion effect includes a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion that the game state becomes a probable change state even though the confirmed decorative pattern is usually a jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to be notified. For example, in the jackpot promotion promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the normal symbol or the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative symbol variable display is What is necessary is just to alert | report so that a player can recognize the presence or absence of the promotion which will be in a probability change state by displaying a different production image.

  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, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 and 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 directed 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 and the like. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer are provided. In addition, the main board 11 controls turning on / off of each LED constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to control variable display of the first special diagram and the second special diagram. And a function for controlling variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by performing on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 or the like. ing.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 and the like for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 are mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as 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 part of the lighting / extinguishing operation in the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  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 provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from 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 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. The wiring which transmits the command signal for performing display control of these etc. is connected.

  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 electrical 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 for controlling the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte represents MODE and the second byte represents EXT. The first bit of MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating variable display results such as special symbols and decorative symbols. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result of whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, or the variable display result is “big hit” Different EXT data is set according to the result of determining whether the big hit type is a plurality of types. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop of variation of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command that designates the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state in which neither the time-shortening control nor the probability-changing control is performed, and the command 9501H is a game in which the time-shorting control is performed but the probability-changing control is not performed. The second gaming state designation command corresponding to the state is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state in which probability variation control is performed but time reduction control is not performed, and the command 9503H is a fourth gaming state corresponding to a gaming state in which both time reduction control and probability variation control are performed. Let it be a gaming state designation command.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a big winning opening releasing notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is a period in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state.

  In the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the big winning opening notification command or the big opening opening notification command, different EXT data is set in accordance with, for example, the number of rounds executed in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning is generated, and the first special symbol display apparatus 4A This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure is established. The command B200H is generated based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and the start winning is generated, so that the second special symbol display device 4B. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure at is established.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is generated when, for example, the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the first starting condition is satisfied by passing the game ball through the first starting winning opening. 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted.

  The first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the first special figure reserved memory number when the first start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning. Further, the second reserved memory count notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the second special figure reserved memory count when the second start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning.

  In this embodiment, a first start opening winning designation command or a second starting opening winning designation command for designating which one of the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening has been won is transmitted as the hold storage information. At the same time, a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command for designating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are transmitted. In addition, when the number of reserved memories increases, the number of reserved memories decreases while the number of reserved memory numbers addition designation command indicating that the number of reserved figures of the first special figure or the number of reserved figures of the second figure of the second figure has increased is sent Alternatively, a reserved memory number subtraction designation command indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase in the total pending storage number may be used.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” as the winning determination result, and whether or not the big hit type is determined. Further, the command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating a determination result as to which determination value range the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is as a winning determination result.

  In this embodiment, in the winning random number determination process, based on the occurrence of the start winning, whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” or “small hit”, whether or not the big win It is determined which range of determination values the random value MR3 for determining the type and variation pattern type falls in. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small jackpot”, or a value for designating the big hit type is set. Control to send. In addition, a value for designating a range of a determined value in which the random value MR3 as the determination result is included in the EXT data of the variation category command is set and transmitted to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command, Based on the value set in the variation category command, the variation pattern type can be recognized when the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is included in the predetermined range of determination values.

  As an example of the symbol designating command, the command C400H is the first symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”, and the command C401H is the variable display result “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”. The command C403H is a third symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and the command C403H is the variable symbol display result “big hit”. ”Is a fourth symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the big hit type is“ surprise ”, and the command C404H is a fifth symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is“ small hit ”. Note that the EXT data set in the symbol designation command and the EXT data set in the variable display result notification command may be shared.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 that stores a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a RAM 102 that provides a game control work area. The CPU 103 is configured to execute a control program by executing a game control program, the random number circuit 104 to update numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and the I / O 105.

  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 the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 sends the input of various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating each of the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern and the random value MR5 for determining the normal display result are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses the random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state by setting the variable display result as the big hit, This is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the gaming state, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “65535”, for example. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, as one of “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. For example, a value in the range of “0” to “99”.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “0”. A value in the range of “250” is taken. The random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine one of a plurality of types of variation patterns in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol, for example, “0” to “ 996 ". The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual”. For example, a value in the range of “2” to “12”.

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern, and the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative pattern is A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern. The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α or super reach β is executed. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is referred to as a small hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”.

  Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 may be included in at least one variation pattern type among a plurality of predetermined variation pattern types. Each variation pattern type may be configured to include a single variation pattern or a plurality of variation patterns classified based on, for example, a mode of an effect operation executed during variable display of decorative symbols.

  As an example, a plurality of variation patterns are classified according to the type of reach production, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which the decorative display variable display state does not become a reach state, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with normal reach The variation pattern type may include a variation pattern with super reach. Further, the variation patterns with super reach may be classified into different variation pattern types according to the contents of the reach effect. Or you may make it classify | categorize into a different variation pattern classification according to whether a predetermined variable display production is performed, etc. As another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified according to a variable display time of a decorative design. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data, table data, and the like used for controlling 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 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table is stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the special figure display result decision table, a first special figure display result decision table 130A shown in FIG. 6A and a second special figure display result decision table 130B shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, it is compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the short-time state, or the probability variation state. Are assigned to the special chart display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined according to whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short time state, or the probability variation state. It is assigned to the special figure display result of “Big hit” and “Lose”.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the table data indicating the determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates the special figure display result as “big hit”. ”Is data for determination assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is in the probable variation state, more determination values are obtained than in the normal state or the short-time state. It is assigned to the special figure display result of "Big hit". Thereby, in the probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is a higher probability that it will be determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and control is made to the big hit gaming state as compared to the normal state or the time-short state. Become. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a probabilistic state, compared to when it is in a normal state or a short time state. Therefore, the determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state increases.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determination values is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, The case where the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. The ratio determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state as “small hit” can be varied.

  In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, since it is not determined that the special figure display result is “small hit” and the small hit game state is controlled, for example, a normally variable winning ball such as a short time state or a probable change state. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the device 6B, the frequent occurrence of the small hit gaming state in which it is difficult to obtain the prize ball is avoided, and the deterioration of the gaming interest due to the extended game is prevented. it can. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a predetermined range of determination values different from the settings in the first special figure display result determination table 130A are assigned to the special chart display result of “small hit”. Also good. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller decision value than the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the “small hit” special figure display result. In this way, when the high base state such as the short-time state or the probability change state is set, the proportion determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state may be lower than when the low base state such as the normal state or the short-time probability change state is used. Good. Alternatively, regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, the special figure display result may be determined with reference to the common special figure display result determination table.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. The big hit type determination table 131 is compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type depending on whether the special symbol variably displayed in the special figure game is the first special figure or the second special figure. Numerical values are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprising accuracy”.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, the assignment of the decision value to the big hit type of “surprise” differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the determined value of the predetermined range is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”, while when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, No decision value is assigned to the jackpot type of “”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the jackpot type as “surprising” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and the short-open big hit state is controlled. In the gaming state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the short-term open big hit state in which it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in game interest due to the extended game. .

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of determined values different from the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type. Good. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller decision value may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type than when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  In addition, the ROM 101 determines a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a special figure display result, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, and a random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern. A variation pattern determination table to be referred to is stored.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are stored for a predetermined period. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. In addition, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  In such a RAM 102, for example, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8 is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A stores the holding data of the special figure game that has not started yet although the game ball has passed through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning has occurred. . As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit 151A associates with the holding number in the order of winning in the first starting winning opening, and from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the first starting condition in the passage of the game ball. The extracted random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are set as the reserved data, and the stored number is a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until you reach. The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and a predetermined display based on the variable display result in this special figure game. It becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a game value is given.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B stores the holding data of the special figure game that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed through the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning has occurred. To do. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the order of winning in the second starting winning opening, and from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the second starting condition in the passage of the game ball The extracted random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, etc. as reserved data, and the number is set to a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until you reach it. The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and a predetermined display based on the variable display result in the special figure game is provided. It becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a game value is given.

  Note that the hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing through the first start winning opening and the hold information based on the establishment of the second start condition due to the game ball passing through the second start winning opening. May be stored in association with the hold number in a common hold storage unit. In this case, start port data indicating which game ball has passed through the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number.

  The universal figure storage unit 151 </ b> C stores the general game hold information that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the common figure hold storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR5 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value.

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

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

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting a count value used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that they can be updated by software.

  For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR5 is stored as random count values, and each random number is randomly or irregularly set according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. Alternatively, the random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

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

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

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

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. 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 fluctuation data temporarily stored, the receiving control CPU 120 for receiving input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the effect controlling CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

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

  In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal 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 or the like 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.

  In 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 in an updatable manner. 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 tables, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered.

  As an example, the ROM 121 stores an effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations performed by various effect devices. The effect control pattern is configured by data indicating the contents of control corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It is composed of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations, such as variable display operations of decorative symbols, effect display operations in reach effects, re-drawing effects, etc., or various effect display operations not involving variable display of decorative symbols ing. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern for which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Among the special-fluctuation effect control patterns, for example, for each change pattern that executes the reach effect, a plurality of types of reach effect control patterns in which the effect modes in each reach effect are different may be included.

  FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special control change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is composed of control data for controlling various performance operations, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various performance controls, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value that is compared with the value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer, and is in the execution period of each effect operation. Corresponding judgment values are set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer. That is, data indicating the switching timing of the production control may be set in correspondence with predetermined control content and processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5 such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, for example, data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating a lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation according to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, and an effect control pattern configured to include a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink a light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to determine the content of the effect by receiving an operation on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data. Note that dummy data may be set in the data corresponding to the production parts that are not controlled even though they correspond to the production control process timer determination values.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 9B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing the effect operation corresponding to a part of the period may be provided. Alternatively, an effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than during the variable display of decorative symbols may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern when starting execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect, for example. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 advances the control of the effect device according to the contents of the process data # 1 to process data #n included in the effect control pattern. In each of the process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n associated with effect control process timer determination value # 1 to effect control process timer determination value #n, audio control Data # 1 to voice control data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate control details of the rendering operation in the rendering device, and rendering control Production control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n that designate execution of

  A command according to the production control pattern set in this way is output from the production control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like develops the image data indicated by the command by reading it from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

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

  In the effect control flag setting unit 191, a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating flag values and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

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

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

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194, data indicating the buffer value at each of a plurality kinds of buffers are stored.

  In this embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the total number of reserved storage is provided. When there is a start prize at the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening, a set of four commands including a start opening prize designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command is set as one set. 11 to the effect control board 12. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area is secured so that these start opening winning designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and pending storage count notification commands can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the start winning prize from the head in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning a prize, command transmission is performed in the order of a starting opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 10 (B), the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. The category command and the stored memory number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10B, the commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “6”.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B is deleted from the one stored in the first storage area every time the decorative symbol variable display is started. The stored contents of are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, when variable display of a new decorative design is started, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and the command corresponding to the buffer number “2” is deleted. Each command stored in the area is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “3” to “6” is changed to the buffer number. The region is shifted to a region corresponding to “2” to “5”.

  In the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B, for the area corresponding to the buffer number “6”, the command reception cannot be performed normally, and an example in which the pending storage number notification command is missed is shown. Has been. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 10B, the content in the fourth storage area where the reserved storage number notification command should be stored is “0000 (H)”, corresponding to the buffer number “6”. It remains.

  Based on the start winning command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect is determined, and the pre-reading notice pattern in the execution is determined. At this time, if there are any missing or inconsistent commands at the time of the start winning prize, it is limited so that the pre-reading notice effect setting is not performed until variable display of the hold information corresponding to those commands is executed. The When a command at the time of starting winning is received during a period in which the setting of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted, the undetermined information is “1” corresponding to the case where the setting of the pre-reading notice effect is not performed at the reception timing. Set to In the case of restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect, the pre-reading notice effect of all aspects may not be executed for the pre-reading notice effect for the variable display corresponding to the start winning that occurred within the predetermined period. Alternatively, the pre-reading notice effect of some aspects may not be executed.

  In the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B, each buffer number is stored in association with a “hold display mode” indicating the display mode of the hold storage display. When the value of the “hold display mode” is “0”, the display mode is a normal display mode, and when the value is “1” or “2”, it indicates a special mode different from the normal display mode. For example, when the pre-reading notice effect of the hold display notice is being executed, a special mode is set.

  Next, the operation 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 the CTC 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, 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 loop process may be entered after executing a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the previous power supply stop.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information, start information, probability variation information, and the like data supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 are output (steps). S13).

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

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation of the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, thereby enabling the variable display of the normal symbol, the tilting operation setting of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. To do.

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

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 11 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 12 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first performs the first 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 start port 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 (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by, for example, reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure hold storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; NO), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

  When the first start port 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 (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding memory number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; NO), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S206).

  After performing one of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the special figure holding storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer 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 increases by 1 when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to In addition, the second reserved memory number count value is increased by 1 when the game ball passes through the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to At this time, the total pending storage number is also updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for use and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are extracted (step S209). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type determines whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit”, Is used to determine the type of jackpot when the variable display result is “big hit”. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is used to determine the variation pattern type to which the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol belongs. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S209 to obtain numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. 12 is set to transmit the first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening prize designation command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  Following the process of step S211, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S212). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (step S213). The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S213, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S214; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S214; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S216). The start winning determination process is terminated. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect an effective winning of a game ball at the same time, it is possible to reliably complete the processing based on the detection of both effective starting winnings.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S212 of FIG. 13 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result is controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state as “big hit” or “small hit” by the special symbol normal processing. A decision is made whether to do so. In the variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern type that abstractly classifies the variable display mode of the decorative design, a determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative design, and the like are performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number value determination process in step S212, so that the special symbol display result is a big hit symbol or a small hit value. It is determined whether or not the random number MR1 is determined to be the derivation display of the symbol, whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a predetermined display mode with super reach, and the like. As a result, before the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, the special symbol display result will be “big hit” or “small hit” Pre-read that the variable display mode of the symbol becomes a predetermined display mode, and based on the pre-read result, determine whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is to be executed by the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 side. be able to.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first checks the current state of the time reduction flag and the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 and the like, for example, in the current state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A gaming state is specified (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Following the processing of step S401, the special figure display corresponding to the start port buffer value and the current gaming state is made from the table data constituting the first special figure display result decision table 130A or the second special figure display result decision table 130B. The special figure display result determination table data used to determine the result is selected (step S402). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 in FIG. 13 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 special figure display result decision table data selected by the processing of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and each It suffices to determine whether or not there is a decision value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the decision value with each other. Alternatively, the CPU 103 sets a numerical value indicating the minimum value and the maximum value of the determined value included in the jackpot determination range, and the CPU 103 compares the random value MR1 with the minimum value and the maximum value of the jackpot determination range, whereby the random value MR1. Can be determined whether or not is within the range of the big hit determination range. At this time, by determining that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit”.

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; NO), it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 is within a predetermined small hit determination range (step S403). S404). The CPU 103 executes processing similar to that in the case of the big hit determination range for the decision value assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit” in the special figure display result decision table data selected by the processing in step S402. Thus, it is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the small hit determination range. If it is determined in step S404 that it is not within the small hit determination range (step S404; NO), a symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” is sent to the effect control board 12. Settings for transmission are performed (step S405). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “00H”.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S405, a variation pattern type determination threshold value for losing is set in accordance with the presence / absence of time reduction control in the current gaming state specified by the processing in step S401 (step S406). The variation pattern type determination threshold specifies a range of determination values including the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and in any of a plurality of types of variation categories set in advance according to the variation pattern type or the like This is a determination value that is set to determine whether to be determined. In this embodiment, at least when the variable display result is “losing”, the variable category, which is the variable display mode of “non-reach”, regardless of the presence / absence of time reduction control and the total number of reserved storage, Regardless of the presence or absence and the total number of reserved memories, a variable category that is a variable display mode of “super reach” and a variable category of “losing” other than these are provided. Then, it suffices if it is possible to determine whether or not the change category is determined based on the random value MR3.

  If it is determined in step S404 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S404; YES), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is given to the effect control board 12. Are set for transmission (step S407). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “04H”. Subsequent to the processing in step S407, a small hitting variation pattern type determination threshold is set (step S408). For example, in the process of step S408, “250” is set as the variation pattern type determination threshold value for small hits. Here, “250” is the maximum value in the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random value MR3 is always a value equal to or smaller than the variation pattern type determination threshold for small hits. That is, it is determined that only one variation category is provided according to the case where the variable display result is “small hit”, and the variation category is determined.

  When it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; YES), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 selects the big hit type determination table data from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table 131 in accordance with the fluctuation special figure specified corresponding to the start port buffer value. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined. Settings for transmitting the symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result in the process of step S409 to the effect control board 12 are performed (step S410). As an example, when it is determined in step S409 that the jackpot type is determined to be “probable change”, the EXT data in the symbol designation command is set to “01H”, and it is determined that the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change”. For example, if it is determined that the EXT data in the symbol designating command is “02H” and the jackpot type is determined to be “surprise”, a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “03H” is set. That's fine. Following the process of step S410, a variation pattern type determination threshold value is set according to the determination result of the process of step S409 (step S411).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S406, S408, and S411, the variation pattern type determination threshold set in each process and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are used. Then, the variation category corresponding to the range of the determined value including the random value MR3 is determined (step S412).

  In addition, instead of setting a predetermined variation pattern type determination threshold value by the processing of steps S406, S408, and S411, any one of the variation pattern type determination tables is set, and any variation as a variation category is set. It may be determined whether the pattern type is determined. Thereafter, after setting for transmitting a variation category command corresponding to the determination result by the process of step S412 to the effect control board 12 (step S413), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14, even when the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the variation category is a range of determination values including the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Judgment is made. On the other hand, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”, the determination of the variation category may not be performed. In this case, a symbol designating command corresponding to whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is transmitted, and the variation pattern type when the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is used. A variation category command that comprehensively indicates this may be transmitted.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13 and the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14, the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14 is executed in step S212 after executing the process of step S211 in FIG. Thus, the processes of steps S405, S407, S410, and S413 in FIG. 14 are executed, and the process of step S214 in FIG. 13 is further executed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 is executed, so that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening and the first start condition and the second When the start condition is satisfied, four commands of a start opening prize designation command, a symbol designation command, a variation category command, and a reserved memory count notification command are sent as a set in one timer interrupt. Note that the commands are not limited to those transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control processing in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

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

  The special symbol normal process of 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 and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is set corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. . 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. In this embodiment, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure. Therefore, in the special symbol normal process, when the execution condition of the special figure game using the first special figure and the execution condition of the special figure game using the second special figure are established, the second special figure is displayed. Control for preferentially establishing the start condition of the used special figure game is executed. On the other hand, it is also possible to store the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening and establish the special game start condition in the winning order.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, variation is performed using numerical data indicating a random pattern value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type based on the result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. A process for determining a pattern type as one of a plurality of types, or a process for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating a random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern based on the determination result of the variation pattern type Etc. are included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing in step S111, a fixed special symbol, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and a variation pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed as follows: a random number value MR1 for determining a special diagram display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, and a random value for determining a variation pattern It includes processing for determining the variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols using MR4.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. The process etc. which measure are included. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or added by 1, Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B, The elapsed time is measured. It is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. If the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit pre-release processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc. include. In this case, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. As an example, corresponding to the big hit type “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the upper prize is the upper limit number of times to execute the round. By setting the number of opening of the mouth to “15 times”, it is only necessary to set the normal opening big hit state. On the other hand, corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, and the number of opening of the big winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. Is set to “15 times” to set the short-term open big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". The big hit opening process includes a process for 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. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the prize winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the grand prize opening is in an open state has reached the maximum number of times the big winning opening has been reached, In this case, processing for performing a setting for transmitting a jackpot end command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit ending process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is performed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like are included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. As an example, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is the same as when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Setting to “0.1 seconds” and setting the number of times of opening of the big winning opening to “15” may be performed so as to be set to the small hit gaming state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door may be executed.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the effect operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by the effect display device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until the time elapses is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (S321). As an example, in the big hit release post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. 12, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit end presentation waiting time is Set to the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S321, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and depending on whether or not the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value. What is necessary is just to determine whether the production waiting time at the end of the big hit has elapsed. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; NO), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S321 (step S321; YES), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S322). , It is specified whether the big hit type is "non-probability change", "probability change", or "surprise change". At this time, it is determined whether or not the identified jackpot type is “uncertain change” (step S323). When it is determined that the big hit type is not “non-probable change” (step S323; NO), setting for starting the probability change control is performed (step S324). For example, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag to the on state.

  When it is determined in step S323 that the big hit type is “non-probable change” (step S323; YES), after executing the process of step S324, the setting for starting the time reduction control is performed (step S325). . For example, the CPU 103 sets the time reduction flag to the on state, and sets a predetermined count initial value corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time reduction control in the time reduction counter. If the big hit type is “surprise”, depending on whether or not the short-time control was performed before the short-term open big hit state, whether or not the setting to start the short-time control is made different. Also good. In addition, when the big hit type is “probability change”, the initial setting of the time reduction count value is not performed, and both the probability change control and the time reduction control continue until the next special chart display result becomes “big hit”. It may be set to be performed. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is initialized to “0” (step S326), and then the big hit end processing is ended.

  Next, the operation 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 the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 16 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Set the register of the mounted CTC. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time elapses, for example, based on the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed to stand by.

  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, an 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 order. 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 that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example. As an example, when the presentation control command has a two-byte configuration, the first byte and the second byte are sequentially received and stored in the presentation control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; YES), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, 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 reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process of step S75, for example, 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 decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, Regarding the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation in the rendering model, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 16 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the prefetch notice setting process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the prefetch notice setting process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the prefetch notice flag is off (step S751). The prefetch notice flag is set to an on state when the prefetch notice is executed. If the prefetch notice flag is not in the off state (step S751; NO), the prefetch notice setting process is terminated. That is, in this embodiment, one condition for executing the prefetching notice effect is that the prefetching notice is not being executed.

  If the prefetch notice flag is off (step S751; YES), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a low base state (step S752). The gaming state may be specified from the gaming state designation command transmitted from the main board 11. If it is not in the low base state (step S752; NO), the prefetch notice setting process is terminated. That is, in this embodiment, the low base state is one condition for executing the prefetching notice effect.

  If the gaming state is the low base state (step S751; YES), it is determined whether or not the current special figure holding memory number is four by checking the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S753). ). In this embodiment, the process of step S753 is executed only in the low base state. Therefore, in principle, the current special figure reserved memory number is equal to the first special figure reserved memory number. Exceptionally, when a winning at the second start winning opening occurs and the second special figure reserved memory number is not 0, the current special figure reserved memory number may be set as the total reserved memory number. Further, even if the second special figure reserved memory number is not 0, the current special figure reserved memory number may be the first special figure reserved memory number.

  If the current number of special figure hold storage is four (step S753; YES), the special figure display result of all the first to third hold is confirmed by checking the reception command buffer 194A at the start winning prize. Is determined to be “lost” or not (step S754). If all of the first to third hold special map display results are not “losing” (step S754; NO), the prefetch notice setting process is terminated. That is, in this embodiment, when the current special figure holding storage number is 4, when the special figure display results of all the first to third holdings are “losing”, the pre-reading notice effect is provided. It may be executed.

  If all the 1st to 3rd hold special figure display results are “losing” (step S754; YES), it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed for the 4th hold data. (Step S755). As an example, in the process of step S755, a pre-reading notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect. In the prefetch notice determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value for prefetch notice determination is determined according to the designation contents of the variable category command transmitted based on the occurrence of the start winning corresponding to the variable display to be notified, It is only necessary to be assigned to a determination result corresponding to the case where the prefetching notice effect is not executed or a determination result corresponding to the case where the prefetching notice effect is executed. After that, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the prefetch notice determination table based on numerical data indicating random numbers for prefetch notice determination extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. The presence or absence of the pre-reading notice effect may be determined.

  In the process of step S755, for example, the presence or absence of the pre-reading notice effect may be determined at a rate as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 19A, the determination ratio of the presence or absence of the pre-reading notice effect is varied according to the variation category. As shown in FIG. 19A, when the variation category is “common for super reach”, the pre-reading notice effect is more effective than when “non-reach common”, “other loses”, and “small hit” are used. When the rate of execution is high and the variation category is “big hit”, the rate of execution of the pre-reading notice effect is higher than when the “super-reach” is used. With such a setting, it is possible to indicate whether or not there is a variable display result to be notified and whether or not there is a super reach by executing the pre-reading notification effect.

  If it is determined in step S755 that the pre-reading notice effect is to be executed for the fourth reserved data (step S756; YES), for example, the stored value of the prefetching notice counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is used. An initial value “4” is set as the prefetch notice count value (step S757). The prefetching notice count value, which is the stored value of the prefetching notice counter, indicates the remaining number of variable displays that are executed until the final stop symbol that is the display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol that is the subject of the prefetch notice is displayed.

  If the current special figure hold memory number is not four (step S753; NO), whether or not the current special figure hold memory number is three by checking the start winning reception command buffer 194A or the like. Is determined (step S758). If the current special figure hold storage number is not three (step S758; NO), the prefetch notice setting process is terminated. That is, in this embodiment, when the number of reserved memories is 2 or less, the pre-reading notice effect is not executed because a sufficient period is not secured until the variable display to be noticed is executed. .

  When the current number of special figure hold storage is three (step S758; YES), the special figure display result of all the first and second hold is confirmed by confirming the reception command buffer 194A at the start winning prize. Is determined to be “lost” or not (step S759). If all the first and second hold special map display results are not “losing” (step S759; NO), the prefetch notice setting process is terminated. That is, in this embodiment, when the current special figure holding storage number is 3, the pre-reading notice effect is provided when the special figure display results of all the first and second holdings are “losing”. It may be executed.

  If it is determined in step S755 that the pre-reading notice effect is not executed for the fourth hold data (step S756; NO), or if the current special figure hold storage number is 3, 1-2 When the special figure display result of all the eye holds is “losing” (step S759; YES), it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed for the third hold data (step S760). ). In the process of step S760, for example, it is only necessary to determine whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice effect at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 19B, the determination ratio of the presence or absence of the pre-reading notice effect is varied according to the variation category. In the determination ratio shown in FIG. 19B, the ratio determined with execution is higher than the determination ratio shown in FIG. With such a setting, the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect can be ensured. On the contrary, the ratio determined to be executed may be lower than that in FIG. 19A, and the pre-reading notice effect for the third reserved data may be supplementary.

  If it is determined in step S760 that the prefetching notice effect is not to be executed for the third reserved data (step S761; NO), the prefetching notice setting process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S760 that the pre-reading notice effect is executed for the third reserved data (step S761; YES), for example, the stored value of the prefetching notice counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is used. An initial value “3” is set as the prefetch notice count value (step S761).

  After executing the process of step S757 or step S762, the prefetch notice flag is set to the on state (step S763), the prefetch notice start flag is set to the on state (step S764), and the prefetch notice setting process is terminated. . The pre-reading notice start flag is cleared when the combination of the final decorative pattern that becomes the final stop pattern corresponding to the prefetching chance is determined as the setting of the prefetching chance eye notice production which is one of the prefetching notice effects. Become. Here, in the notice effect of “pre-reading chance eyes”, pre-reading as, for example, a plurality of predetermined special modes in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The decorative symbols constituting any one of the chance eyes are stopped and displayed. As described above, the decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are composed of eight types of symbols. Each of the eight types of symbols is a combination of eight types of numbers “1” to “8” or characters or symbols as first information and a character image as two types of second information related to a predetermined motif. For example, the character image may be a decorative image showing a person or animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other figure. In this embodiment, each of the eight types of symbols includes eight types of number images “1” to “8” as first information and character images “☆” and “★” as two types of second information. It shall be a combination with either. In this embodiment, the odd-numbered images “1”, “3”, ““ as the first information of the predetermined mode are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The prefetch chance eye notice effect is executed by stopping and displaying the prefetch chance eye composed of the combination of “5” and “7” and the combination of the character image “☆” as the second information of the specific mode.

  After performing the prefetch notice setting process in step S161 shown in FIG. 17, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like, the following processes of steps S170 to S177 are performed. Select one to execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process determines whether to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is received. The process etc. which judge are included.

  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 In order to perform various display operations and other various effects operations, a process of determining a definite decorative symbol and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like are included.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative pattern. Various effects are controlled during variable display. After such effect control is performed, for example, the end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is displayed. Even if it does not depend on the effect control command from the main board 11, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the effect control board 12 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  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 specifying command is received and the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is “6” corresponding to the big hit effect processing. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit medium production process. To “4”. When the production control process timer times out without receiving a hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on / off / flashing by outputting a command to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the small hit gaming state, such as letting go. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11. .

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state and the like, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on / off / flashing by outputting a command to the lamp control board 14. Various effects control at the end of the small hit gaming state is executed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs are turned on / off / flashing by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls in the big hit gaming state are executed. In the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the voice control board 13, turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls at the end of the big hit gaming state are executed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 17 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the prefetch notice start flag is on (step S521). If the pre-reading notice start flag is not on (step S521; NO), the special figure display result becomes “lost” by reading the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. It is determined whether or not (step S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step 522; YES), for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated fluctuation is obtained. It is determined whether or not the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S523).

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; YES), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the predetermined left determined symbol determination table, etc., the numbers constituting the left determined decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. An image and a character image are determined. Next, numerical data indicating a random number for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , And the like, the number image and the character image constituting the right determined decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols are determined. . At this time, it is preferable to determine the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol 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, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the number image and the character image constituting 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 among the fixed decorative symbols are determined. . Note that, in the process of step S524, a fixed symbol of a non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined in response to the case where the variable symbol notice is being executed. Here, for example, the left determined decorative pattern, the right determined decorative pattern, and the middle determined decorative pattern are from combinations of odd images “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” and character images “☆”. In such a case, the first information of the medium-decorated decorative symbol is added to the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol by adding 1 to the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol, and “6”, “6”, “ 8 ”, the confirmed decorative pattern is not a look-ahead chance but a non-reach combination.

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; NO), a combination of confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the reach combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table, etc., the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 of the determined decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The numeral image and the character image constituting the decorative symbol having the same symbol number are determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referencing or the like, the numeral image and the character image constituting 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 among the fixed decorative symbols are determined. . Here, for example, when the symbol number of the middle decorative pattern becomes the same as the symbol number of the left fixed decorative symbol and the right fixed decorative symbol, if the final decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, any value May be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not a jackpot combination but a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium fixed decorative symbol, the difference between the symbol number of the left fixed decorative symbol and the right fixed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. Here, for example, the left determined decorative pattern, the right determined decorative pattern, and the middle determined decorative pattern are from combinations of odd images “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” and character images “☆”. When the pre-reading chance is reached, the first information of the medium-decoration decorative pattern is set to the even images “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, or the second information is set to the character image “★”. ”, Etc., it is only necessary to make the determined decorative pattern a reach combination instead of a look-ahead chance.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S522; NO), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display result It is determined whether or not is “small hit” or other cases (step S526). When it is determined that it is “Accuracy” or “Small hit” (step S526; YES), for example, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy” or “Small hit” such as an opening chance. A combination of symbols is determined (step S527). As an example, in response to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting one of a plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Determine the combination of decorative designs. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number for chance determination that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined chance determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to, etc., the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes different from the look-ahead chance eyes may be determined. Further, when either the variation pattern PC1-4 or the variation pattern PC1-5 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, the same process as in step S525 is executed, so that the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is executed. What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the definite design which becomes.

  When it is determined in step S526 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S526; NO), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S528). As an example, in the process of step S528, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a jackpot determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table, etc., the display is stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. A number as the first information and a character image as the second information that make up the decorative symbols having the same symbol number are determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, whether or not there is a promotion effect during the jackpot, etc., a decision may be made to make a different decorative symbol a final decorative symbol. Good. Here, for example, the left finalized decorative symbol, the right finalized decorative symbol, and the middle finalized decorative symbol are composed of a combination of odd images “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and a combination of character image “☆”. If the pre-reading chance is reached, whether the first information of the left determined decorative symbol, the right determined decorative symbol, and the middle determined decorative symbol is the even image “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” In addition, by making the second information the character image “★” or the like, the confirmed decorative pattern may be a jackpot combination without being a prefetch chance. That is, in this embodiment, it is only necessary that the first information of the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is the same. The second information may be different.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, any one of a plurality of types of normal symbols is selected and determined as a definite decorative symbol constituting the non-probable variable jackpot combination. That's fine. When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, any one of a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols is selected, and a definite ornament symbol that constitutes a non-probability variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. You just have to decide. At this time, when it is determined as a confirmed decorative symbol of a non-probable big hit combination, a notification that it is controlled to a probable change state is not performed in the re-drawing effect during variable display, and is executed corresponding to the big hit gaming state. What is necessary is just to alert | report that it is controlled to a probable change state by the promotion effect etc. during a big hit. On the other hand, when it is determined that the confirmed decorative pattern of the probability variation big hit combination is notified that the control is performed in the probability variation state in the re-lottery effect during variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect.

  If the prefetch notice start flag is on in step S521 (step S521; YES), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol corresponding to the prefetch chance is determined (step S529). As an example, in accordance with the change category to be notified, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting any of the plurality of types of prefetch chances is determined. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the prefetch chance index updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined prefetch chance index preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the determination table or the like, it is sufficient to determine a combination of confirmed decorative symbols that constitute one of the look-ahead chances.

  After executing the process of step S529, the prefetch notice start flag is cleared and turned off (step S530). In this way, the prefetch chance eye notice start flag is set to the ON state when it is decided to execute the prefetch notice, and when the combination of the confirmed decorative pattern that becomes the final stop design corresponding to the prefetch chance eye is decided. Cleared and turned off. Therefore, in this embodiment, the prefetch chance eye notice effect is executed only once when it is determined to execute the prefetch notice effect.

  After performing any of the processes of S524, S525, S527, and S528, it is determined whether or not the prefetch zone notice flag is in an on state (step S531). The prefetch zone notice flag is a flag for executing a prefetch zone notice effect as a specific effect that is one of the prefetch notice effects, and is turned on when the prefetch chance notice effect is executed. Here, the prefetch zone notice effect is an effect of changing the background screen of the image display device 5 to a screen different from the normal screen at the timing of starting the next variable display after the prefetch chance notice effect, for example. is there.

  If the prefetch zone notice flag is in the on state at step S531 (step S531; YES), execution setting of the prefetch zone notice effect is performed (step S532). As an example, in the process of step S532, a prefetch zone notice pattern for executing an effect of changing the background screen of the image display device 5 to a screen different from the normal screen is set as the prefetch zone notice effect. As described above, the prefetch zone notice flag is turned on when the prefetch chance notice notice effect is executed. That is, in this embodiment, when the pre-reading chance notice effect is already executed, the execution setting of the pre-read zone notice effect is performed.

  If the pre-read zone notice flag is off in step S531 (step S531; NO), or after executing the processing of steps S530 and S532, the presence / absence of a notice of changing notice and the notice of changing notice in the case of execution are displayed. The changing notice pattern corresponding to the effect mode is determined (step S533). As an example, in the process of step S533, a changing notice preview table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence / absence of changing notice effect and a notice pattern changing. In the changing notice determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value for changing notice type according to the variable display result specified from the variable display result notification command, the change pattern specified from the change pattern designation command, etc. However, it is only necessary to be assigned to a determination result of “no execution” corresponding to the case where the changing notice effect is not executed, a plurality of changing notice patterns when the changing notice effect is executed, and the like. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the changing notice determination table based on the numerical data indicating the changing random notice value extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. Thus, the presence / absence of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern may be determined.

  In the process of step S533, whether the variable display result is “losing (non-reach)”, “losing (reach)”, “big hit”, “small hit”, What is necessary is just to change the decision rate of the notice pattern during change. By doing so, it becomes possible to notify / indicate that the variable display result will be “big hit” or reach depending on whether or not the change notice is executed and its pattern.

  After executing the process of step S533, the execution execution setting during other variable display is performed (step S534). As an example, in the process of step S534, setting for executing an effect different from the pre-reading notice effect and the changing notice effect may be performed. Such effects include, for example, effects such that a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a predetermined timing at the start or during execution of variable display, a game effect lamp 9, and the like. The effect of the one-shot notification mode that immediately notifies that the variable display result is “big hit” by executing the performance of the predetermined mode including a part or all of the mode of the mode in which the flash lamp is lit. May be executed. Alternatively, as such an effect, an effect of displaying a special effect image corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” may be executed.

  As another example, in the process of step S534, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”, for example, a setting may be made to execute a predetermined aspect for liveliness. More specifically, it is only necessary to be able to execute an effect in a predetermined mode such as an effect in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 shines or an effect in which a predetermined effect image to be a mini character is displayed.

  Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S535). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects, for example, one of a plurality of special figure changing time effect control patterns corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command, and sets it as a use pattern. In addition, for example, when a setting for executing a pre-reading chance advance notice or a pre-reading zone notice is made as one of the pre-reading notices, or when a setting for executing a changing notice is made, the setting is changed to that setting. A corresponding notice effect control pattern may be selected.

  After executing the process of step S535, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S536). . Subsequently, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S537). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S535 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S538), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S172 of FIG. 17 as variable display effect processing. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 21, 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 S541). ). As an example, in the process of step S541, the variable display time elapses when the production control process timer value is updated and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value. What is necessary is just to determine with having carried out.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S541 (step S541; NO), it is determined whether or not it is a notice effect period for executing the notice effect (step S542). The notice effect period may be determined in advance for each pre-read zone notice pattern selected in step S530 of FIG. 20 or the changing notice pattern selected in step S532 of FIG. When it is a notice effect period in step S542 (step S542; YES), effect operation control for executing the notice effect is performed (step S543).

  As an example, in the process of step S543, the display of the effect image, the output of the sound effect, the lamp of the lamp is performed according to the effect control execution data read from the notice effect control pattern corresponding to each prefetch zone notice pattern or the changing notice pattern. In order to perform a predetermined production operation including a part or all of the operation of the lighting, the production model, etc., various commands are created to the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, the lamp control board 14, etc. Can be transmitted.

  When it is not the notice effect period in step S542 (step S542; NO), after executing the process of step S543, it is determined whether or not it is the reach effect period for executing the reach effect (step S544). . The reach effect period may be determined in advance in the reach effect control pattern selected corresponding to the predetermined reach effect. When it is the reach production period in step S544 (step S544; YES), production operation control for executing the reach production is performed (step S545).

  When it is not the reach production period in step S544 (step S544; NO), after executing the process of step S545, for example, based on the setting in the special figure fluctuation production control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, etc. After performing the effect operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative pattern (step S546), the effect process during variable display is ended.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S541 (step S541; YES), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S547). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S547; NO), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  If a symbol confirmation command is received in step S547 (step S547; 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 for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol as a display result is performed (step S548).

  After executing the process of step S548, it is determined whether or not the prefetch notice flag is on (step S549). If the pre-reading notice flag is on in step S549 (step S549; YES), it is determined whether or not the final stop symbol derived and displayed in step S548 is a pre-reading chance (step S550).

  If it is determined in step S550 that there is a prefetch chance (step S550; YES), the prefetch zone notice flag is set to the on state (step S551). In this way, in this embodiment, it is possible to set the execution of the prefetch zone notice effect when the prefetch chance eye is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol that is the display result in the variable display of the decorative symbols.

  If the prefetch chance flag is off in step S550 (step S550; NO), after executing the process of step S551, for example, the stored value of the prefetch notice counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is used. One prefetch notice count value is subtracted by 1 (step S552), and it is determined whether the prefetch notice count value after the subtraction is “0” (step S553). As described above, the pre-reading notice count value, which is the stored value of the pre-reading notice counter, is a variable display that is executed until the final stop symbol that is the display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol that is the notice target of the prefetch notice is displayed until the derivation display. Indicates the remaining number of times. The pre-reading notice count value is decremented by 1 in step S552 each time the final stop symbol that is the display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed. That is, the pre-reading notice count value of “0” in step S553 means that the final stop symbol that is the display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol that is the subject of the pre-reading notice is derived and displayed.

  If the prefetching notice count value is “0” in step S553 (step S553; YES), the prefetching zone notice flag is cleared (step S554), and the prefetching notice flag is cleared (step 555). In this way, the pre-read zone notice flag and the pre-read notice flag are cleared when the final stop symbol that is the display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the decorative design subject to the pre-read notice, so the next variable In the display, the notice zone notice effect is not executed, and the prefetch notice effect ends. In other words, since the pre-read zone notice flag and the pre-read notice flag are not cleared until the final stop symbol that is the display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the decorative design subject to the pre-read notice, the next variable display will not be cleared. The pre-reading notice zone notice effect is continuously executed.

  When the prefetching advance notice flag is OFF in step S549 (step S549; NO), when the prefetching advance notice count value is “0” in step S553 (step S554; NO), or the process of step S555 is executed. After that, a predetermined time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S556). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S557), and then the effect process during variable display is ended.

  Next, a specific performance operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 22A shows an example of a final stop symbol that becomes a prefetch chance. As described above, in this embodiment, a definite decorative pattern made up of a combination of odd images “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” and a combination of character images “☆” It becomes.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 22 (A1), the left fixed decorative pattern composed of the odd image “1” and the character image “☆” is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, and the “right” decorative symbol is displayed. The right fixed decorative pattern composed of the odd image “5” and the character image “☆” is stopped and displayed in the display area 5R, and the odd image “3” and the character image “☆” are displayed in the decorative pattern display area 5C of “middle”. An example of a pre-reading chance is shown by stopping and displaying the middle fixed decorative symbol.

  Note that the combination of the first information of the decorative symbols constituting the look-ahead chance eye is not limited to the combination of “1”, “3”, and “5”, and any combination of odd images as the first information of a predetermined mode. Good. For example, the combination of “3”, “5”, “7” shown in FIG. 22A2 and the combination of “5”, “7”, “1” shown in FIG. "Is a prefetch opportunity.

  FIG. 22B shows an example of a final stop symbol that is not a prefetch chance. In this embodiment, the fixed decorative pattern composed of the combination of the even-numbered images “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” and the combination of the character image “★” does not become the look-ahead chance.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 22 (B1), the left fixed decorative pattern composed of the even image “2” and the character image “★” is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative graphic display area 5L, and the “right” decorative graphic is displayed. In the display area 5R, the right fixed decorative pattern composed of the even image “4” and the character image “★” is stopped and displayed, and from the even image “8” and the character image “★” in the “middle” decorative pattern display area 5C. An example is shown in which a medium-decorated decorative symbol is not displayed as a prefetch chance by stopping display.

  The confirmed decorative pattern that does not become a prefetch chance is not limited to a combination of an even image “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” and a combination with a character image “★”. For example, as shown in FIG. 22 (B2), even if the first information is a combination of odd-numbered images, when there is at least one character image “★” as the second information, it is not a prefetch chance. For example, as shown in FIG. 22 (B3), even when the second information is a combination of the character image “☆”, even when there is one even image as the first information, Don't be.

  Thus, in this embodiment, since the final stop symbol that is the display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol becomes the prefetch chance, it is possible to indicate the presence or absence of the variable display result on hold and the super reach. The combination of the number image as the first information and the combination of the character image as the second information can be noted.

  FIG. 23 shows an example of a display operation in the image display device 5 in the case where a prefetch chance notice effect is executed as a prefetch notice effect for the third reserved data. FIG. 23A shows a state in which the final stop symbols that are variable display results of the decorative symbols are derived and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Yes.

  Here, in step S760 of FIG. 18 in the prefetching advance notice setting process, it is assumed that it is determined to execute the prefetching notice effect for the third reserved data. In FIG. 23, for the purpose of easily explaining which of the hold displays to be notified is, the hold display corresponding to the hold data to be notified is indicated by “●”.

  In this case, in step S764 of FIG. 18 in the prefetching advance notice setting process, the prefetching notice start flag is set to the ON state, so that the variable display start setting process corresponding to the hold data two prior to the advance notice target hold data. In step S529 of FIG. 20, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol corresponding to the prefetch chance is determined. Here, in step S529 of FIG. 20, a left determined decorative pattern composed of an odd image “1” and a character image “☆”, and a right confirmed decorative pattern composed of an odd image “5” and a character image “☆”. It is assumed that the finalized decorative symbol that is a combination of the middle finalized decorative symbol composed of the odd image “3” and the character image “☆” is determined as the final stop symbol corresponding to the prefetch chance.

  With such setting, as shown in FIG. 23 (B), when the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the reserved data two before the notice target reserved data is started, the display shown in FIG. 23 (C) is performed. As described above, the odd image “1”, which is a part of the left determined decorative symbol constituting the pre-reading notice chance, is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 23D, the character image “☆”, which is a part of the left confirmed decorative pattern constituting the pre-reading notice chance eye, is displayed in the “left” decorative graphic display area 5L. "Is displayed superimposed on the back side of". " In this way, in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, the left fixed decorative symbol composed of the odd image “1” and the character image “☆” is stopped as the left fixed decorative symbol constituting the pre-reading notice chance. Is displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23E, the odd image “5”, which is a part of the right determined decorative symbol constituting the pre-reading notice chance, is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. Next, as shown in FIG. 23 (F), the character image “☆”, which is a part of the right determined decorative symbol constituting the pre-reading advance notice chance, is displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. "Is displayed superimposed on the back side of". " In this way, in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, the right fixed decorative symbol composed of the odd image “5” and the character image “☆” is stopped as the right fixed decorative symbol constituting the pre-reading notice chance. Is displayed.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 23G, the odd image “3”, which is a part of the medium finalized decorative symbol constituting the pre-reading notice chance, is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 23H, the character image “☆”, which is a part of the medium-decorated decorative symbol constituting the pre-reading notice chance eye, is displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C. "Is displayed superimposed on the back side of". " In this way, in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C, the middle fixed decorative symbol composed of the odd image “3” and the character image “☆” is stopped as the middle fixed decorative symbol constituting the pre-reading notice chance. Is displayed.

  Thus, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the left fixed decorative symbol composed of the odd image “1” and the character image “☆” and the odd image “5”. The final stop corresponding to the look-ahead chance is a combination of a right-decorated decorative pattern consisting of a character image “☆” and a middle-decorated decorative symbol consisting of an odd image “3” and a character image “☆”. By being derived and displayed as a symbol, a prefetch chance eye notice effect is executed.

  FIG. 24 shows the image display apparatus 5 when the prefetch zone notice effect is executed after the prefetch chance notice effect is executed as the prefetch notice effect for the third hold data as shown in FIG. A display operation example is shown. FIG. 24A shows the same scene as FIG. 23H, and a look-ahead chance that results in variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It shows how the final stop symbol of the eye is derived and displayed. In FIG. 24, for the purpose of easily explaining which of the hold displays to be notified is, the hold display corresponding to the hold data to be notified is indicated by “●”.

  In this case, in step S551 of FIG. 21 in the variable display effect processing, the pre-read zone notice flag is set to the ON state, so that the variable display start setting corresponding to the hold data one before the notice target hold data is set. In step S532 of FIG. 20 in the processing, execution setting of the prefetch zone notice effect is performed.

  With such a setting, as shown in FIGS. 24B to 24C, the pre-read zone notice effect is displayed during the variable display of the decorative pattern corresponding to the reserved data immediately before the reserved data to be notified. As an example, an effect of changing to a screen different from the normal screen in which “in the pre-reading zone” is displayed on the background screen of the image display device 5 is executed.

  Then, in step S553 of FIG. 21 in the variable display effect processing, the prefetching advance notice count value is not “0”, and therefore the prefetching zone notice flag is not cleared, so that the variable display start setting corresponding to the pending data to be notified is made. In step S532 of FIG. 20 in the processing, execution setting of the prefetch zone notice effect is performed again.

  With such a setting, as shown in FIGS. 24D to 24E, for example, the image display device 5 is used as the pre-read zone notice effect even during the variable display of the decorative pattern corresponding to the reserved data to be noticed. The effect of changing to a screen different from the normal screen in which “in the pre-reading zone” is displayed on the background screen is continuously executed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the prefetch zone notice effect is executed after the prefetch chance eyes are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  FIG. 25 shows an example of a display operation in the image display device 5 when the prefetch chance notice effect is executed as the prefetch notice effect for the fourth hold data. FIG. 25A shows a state in which a final stop symbol that is a variable display result of a decorative symbol is derived and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Yes.

  Here, in step S755 of FIG. 18 in the prefetching advance notice setting process, it is assumed that it is determined to execute the prefetching notice effect for the fourth reserved data. In FIG. 25, for the purpose of easily explaining which of the hold displays to be notified is, the hold display corresponding to the hold data to be notified is indicated by “●”.

  In this case, in step S764 of FIG. 18 in the prefetching advance notice setting process, the prefetching notice start flag is set to the ON state, so that the variable display start setting process corresponding to the hold data two prior to the advance notice target hold data. In step S529 of FIG. 20, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol corresponding to the prefetch chance is determined. Here, in step S529 of FIG. 20, a left determined decorative pattern composed of an odd image “1” and a character image “☆”, and a right confirmed decorative pattern composed of an odd image “5” and a character image “☆”. It is assumed that the finalized decorative symbol that is a combination of the middle finalized decorative symbol composed of the odd image “3” and the character image “☆” is determined as the final stop symbol corresponding to the prefetch chance.

  With such setting, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), when the variable display of the decorative pattern corresponding to the hold data three times before the hold data to be notified is started, the display shown in FIG. 25 (C) is performed. As described above, the odd image “1”, which is a part of the left determined decorative symbol constituting the pre-reading notice chance, is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 25D, the character image “☆”, which is a part of the left determined decorative symbol constituting the pre-reading advance notice chance, is displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L. "Is displayed superimposed on the back side of". " In this way, in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, the left fixed decorative symbol composed of the odd image “1” and the character image “☆” is stopped as the left fixed decorative symbol constituting the pre-reading notice chance. Is displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 25E, the odd-numbered image “5” that is a part of the right determined decorative symbol constituting the pre-reading notice chance is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. Next, as shown in FIG. 25 (F), the character image “☆”, which is a part of the right determined decorative symbol constituting the pre-reading advance notice chance, is displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. "Is displayed superimposed on the back side of". " In this way, in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, the right fixed decorative symbol composed of the odd image “5” and the character image “☆” is stopped as the right fixed decorative symbol constituting the pre-reading notice chance. Is displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 25G, the odd-numbered image “3” that is a part of the medium-decorated decorative symbol constituting the pre-reading notice chance eye is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 25H, the character image “☆”, which is a part of the medium-decorated decorative symbol constituting the pre-reading notice chance eye, is displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C. "Is displayed superimposed on the back side of". " In this way, in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C, the middle fixed decorative symbol composed of the odd image “3” and the character image “☆” is stopped as the middle fixed decorative symbol constituting the pre-reading notice chance. Is displayed.

  Thus, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the left fixed decorative symbol composed of the odd image “1” and the character image “☆” and the odd image “5”. The final stop corresponding to the look-ahead chance is a combination of a right-decorated decorative pattern consisting of a character image “☆” and a middle-decorated decorative symbol consisting of an odd image “3” and a character image “☆”. By being derived and displayed as a symbol, a prefetch chance eye notice effect is executed.

  FIG. 26 shows the image display device 5 when the prefetch zone notice effect is executed after the prefetch chance notice effect is executed as the prefetch notice effect for the fourth hold data as shown in FIG. A display operation example is shown. FIG. 26 (A) is the same scene as FIG. 25 (H), and a look-ahead chance that results in variable display of decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. It shows how the final stop symbol of the eye is derived and displayed. In FIG. 26, for the purpose of making it easy to understand which is the hold display for the advance notice, the hold display corresponding to the hold data for the advance notice is indicated by “●”.

  In this case, in step S551 of FIG. 21 in the variable display effect process, the pre-read zone notice flag is set to the on state, so that the variable display start setting corresponding to the hold data two before the notice target hold data is set. In step S532 of FIG. 20 in the processing, execution setting of the prefetch zone notice effect is performed.

  With this setting, as shown in FIGS. 26 (B) to 26 (C), the pre-read zone notice effect is displayed during the variable display of the decorative pattern corresponding to the reserved data two times before the reserved data to be notified. As an example, an effect of changing to a screen different from the normal screen in which “in the pre-reading zone” is displayed on the background screen of the image display device 5 is executed.

  In step S553 of FIG. 21 in the variable display effect processing, since the pre-reading notice count value is not “0”, the pre-read zone notice flag is not cleared, so that the pre-holding data one prior to the notice target holding data is held. In step S532 of FIG. 20 in the variable display start setting process corresponding to data, execution setting of the pre-read zone notice effect is performed again.

  With such a setting, as shown in FIGS. 26D to 26E, the pre-read zone notice is displayed even during the variable display of the decorative pattern corresponding to the reserved data one before the reserved data to be notified. As an effect, for example, the effect of changing to a screen different from the normal screen in which “in the pre-reading zone” is displayed on the background screen of the image display device 5 is continuously executed.

  Then, in step S553 of FIG. 21 in the variable display effect processing, the prefetching advance notice count value is not “0”, and therefore the prefetching zone notice flag is not cleared, so that the variable display start setting corresponding to the pending data to be notified is made. In step S532 of FIG. 20 in the processing, execution setting of the prefetch zone notice effect is performed again.

With such setting, as shown in FIGS. 26 (F) to 26 (G), for example, the image display device 5 is used as the pre-read zone notice effect even during the variable display of the decorative pattern corresponding to the reserved data to be notified. The effect of changing to a screen different from the normal screen in which “in the pre-reading zone” is displayed on the background screen is continuously executed.
As described above, in this embodiment, the prefetch zone notice effect is executed after the prefetch chance eyes are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  FIG. 27 shows an example of the display operation in the image display device 5 when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. As described above, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. At this time, if the variation pattern shown in the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern with a variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the fixed decoration that becomes the variable display result after the variable display of the decorative design is started. Until the symbols are 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, and then all the decorative symbols are displayed. An effect control pattern is set in which the effect display for changing the decorative symbols again in the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is performed a predetermined number of times. In this embodiment, among the decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the “middle” decorative symbol display area. In 5C, pseudo-continuous symbols as specific identification information are temporarily stopped and displayed. The pseudo-continuous symbol may be a symbol different from the combination of the number as the first information and the character image as the second information, for example, a symbol or the like written as “NEXT”.

  When the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. 27 (A) to 27 (E), decorative display variable display is executed, as shown in FIG. 27 (F). , “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. At this time, in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C, for example, a pseudo-continuous symbol written as “NEXT” is temporarily displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 27 (G), effect display for changing the decorative symbols again in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is performed a predetermined number of times, and as shown in FIG. 27 (H), variable display is performed. Derived and displayed final decorative symbols are displayed.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed, the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C is used as the first information. Since the combination of the number and the character image as the second information is a different pattern, it is easy for the player to understand that the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect.

  Further, when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed as in this embodiment, the pseudo-continuous pattern different from the combination of the number as the first information and the character image as the second information is stopped. In the case of display, not to include the pseudo-continuous symbol in the symbol pattern row of the decorative symbol displayed during variable display that is not “pseudo-continuous”, and to be displayed during variable display of “pseudo-continuous”. The pseudo-continuous pattern is included only in the symbol pattern of the decorative pattern. In this way, since the frequency of seeing the pseudo-continuous design can be lowered, the pseudo-continuous design different from the combination of the number as the first information and the character image as the second information is stopped and displayed. As a result, it is possible to improve the effect of easily recognizing that it is a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27E, symbols that can be pre-read chances are stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. Thus, it is possible to give unexpectedness by making the pre-read chance eyes stop and displaying the pseudo-continuous symbols in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a modification of the effect control process in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process in the modified example, the effect control CPU 120 first measures an effect time measurement process for measuring the time until the pending notice effect is started and the time until the pending notice effect or the prefetch zone effect is changed. Is executed (step S121). Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a hold notice effect process for determining and executing a hold notice effect (step S122).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the hold notice effect process in the modification. In the hold notice effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not a command for starting winning a set is newly received (step S131). More specifically, by determining whether or not a set of symbol designation command, variable category command, start slot prize designation command, and reserved memory number notification command is newly stored in the start prize reception command buffer 194A. I can confirm. If a new command for starting winning a prize has not been received (step S131; NO), the process ends.

  If one set of start winning command has been newly received (step S131; YES), the presentation control CPU 120 sets a pending notice execution flag indicating that any of the pending notice effects is already being executed. It is confirmed whether it has been done (step S132). If no hold notice execution flag is set (step S132; NO), the production control CPU 120 has already decided to execute any hold notice effect but has not yet started the hold notice effect. It is confirmed whether or not a hold notice determination flag indicating "" is set (step S133).

  If no hold notice determination flag is set (step S133; NO), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the total number of held memories stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is 2 or more. Confirmation (step S134). If the total number of reserved memories is not 2 or more (step S134; NO), the process is terminated as it is.

  If the total number of reserved memories is 2 or more (step S134; YES), the effect control CPU 120 reads all the variation category commands stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A and receives the latest variation category received this time. It is confirmed whether or not all the determination results of the variation pattern type indicated by the variation category command stored before the command indicate non-reach (step S135). Specifically, it is determined whether or not all the variation category commands stored before the latest variation category command are variation category commands indicating that the variation pattern type is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern type. If there is at least one variation category command of the determination result other than non-reach (step S135; NO), the process is terminated as it is.

  By executing the processing of steps S134 and S135, in this modification, there are two or more pending memories that are currently being displayed, and all of the pending memories that are one prior to the newly generated pending memory are present. On the condition that it is non-reachable, the process of step S136 described later is executed, and execution of the hold notice effect may be determined.

  If all the previous hold memories are non-reachable (step S135; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence / absence and type of the hold notice effect based on the latest variable category command received. (Step S136). In step S136, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the hold notice determination table for determining the presence and type of the hold notice effect, and determines the presence and type of the hold notice effect. .

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the hold notice determination table in the modification. As shown in FIG. 30, in this modification, determination values are assigned to the no-hold-notice effect, the no-hold-notice effect A, the hold-notice effect B, and the hold-notice effect C in the hold notice determination table. . Further, as shown in FIG. 30, in this modification, there are three types of hold notice effects A, hold notice effects B and hold notice effects C as types of hold notice effects.

  In this modified example, when the execution of the “holding notice effect A” is determined when the start prize is generated, the hold display is changed to the special hold display when the next start prize is generated or when a predetermined period elapses. To start the hold notice effect. In addition, after starting the hold notice effect, the background screen corresponding to the prefetch zone A is changed to the execution of the prefetch zone A effect at the timing when the next variable display is started.

  In addition, if it is decided to execute the “holding notice effect B” when the start prize is generated, the hold display is changed to a special hold display when the next start prize is generated or the predetermined period elapses. The execution of the production starts. In addition, after starting the hold notice effect, the background screen is changed to the background screen corresponding to the prefetch zone B at the timing when the next variable display is started, and the execution of the prefetch zone B effect is started.

  In addition, when it is decided to execute the “hold notice effect C” when the start prize is generated, the hold display is changed to the special hold display when the next start prize is generated or the predetermined period elapses. The execution of the production starts. In addition, after starting the hold notice effect, the background screen corresponding to the prefetch zone A is changed to the execution of the prefetch zone A effect at the timing when the next variable display is started. Next, when the next start prize is generated or when the specific period elapses, the special hold display is incremented by 1 and the door is closed so that the background screen corresponding to the pre-read zone A is hidden. Perform the production. Then, at the timing when the next variable display is started, the door opening effect in such a manner that the door is opened is executed, and the background screen corresponding to the prefetch zone B is changed to start the prefetch zone B effect. .

  As shown in FIG. 30, in this modified example, when the determination result indicated by the variable category command is a super reach lose or when the determination result indicated by the variable category command is a super reach jackpot, May be determined.

  In this modified example, as shown in FIG. 30, in the case of a super reach jackpot, the execution of the hold notice effect B is determined at a higher rate than the hold notice effect A, compared to the case of a super reach loss. The ratio of determining execution of the hold notice effect A is lower than that of the hold notice effect B. Therefore, in this modified example, when the execution of the pre-reading zone B effect is started at the timing when the next variable display is started after the execution of the holding notice effect, the execution of the pre-reading zone A effect is started. Compared with the case where it is made, the expectation degree for a big hit becomes high.

  Further, in this modified example, as shown in FIG. 30, execution of the hold notice effect C may be determined only when a super reach hit is made. Therefore, in this modified example, the execution of the prefetch zone A effect is started and it is shown that the degree of expectation for the big hit is not high, and then it is determined that the prefetch zone B production is changed to become a super reach big hit. There is a case. In addition, even if it is a case where it becomes a super reach loss, you may comprise so that execution of the holding notice effect C may be determined at a low ratio.

  In addition, in this modification, the case where execution of the hold notice effect is determined only when the super reach big hit or the super reach lose is shown, but also when the determination result indicated by the variable category command is non-reach Further, a determination value may be allocated so that execution of the hold notice effect can be determined. Further, for example, when it is possible to determine in advance that the variation pattern type with normal reach is determined in the determination at the time of starting winning, it may be configured to execute the hold notice effect with the reserved memory as the normal reach as the notice target.

  When execution of the hold notice effect is determined (step S137; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets a hold notice determination flag corresponding to the determined type of the hold notice effect (step S138). Specifically, when the execution of the hold notice effect A is decided, the hold notice A decision flag is set. When the decision of the hold notice effect B is decided, the hold notice B decision flag is set, and the hold notice effect is set. If execution of C is decided, a hold notice C decision flag is set.

  Next, the CPU 120 for effect control is a time corresponding to the remaining variation time in the time measurement timer for measuring the time until the hold notice effect is started and the time until the hold notice effect being executed or the prefetch zone effect is changed. A value corresponding to is set (step S139). In this modification, a value corresponding to a time shorter by one second than the remaining fluctuation time is set in the time measurement timer as a value corresponding to the time corresponding to the remaining fluctuation time. For example, when the remaining fluctuation time is 20 seconds, a value corresponding to 19 seconds is set to the time measurement timer, and when the remaining fluctuation time is only 5 seconds, a value corresponding to 4 seconds is set to the time measurement timer. . Note that the remaining fluctuation time can be specifically determined by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S240 of the variable display start setting process described later.

  If the remaining fluctuation time is less than 1 second, it may be determined not to forcibly execute the hold notice effect, or a value corresponding to a time shorter than 1 second is set in the time measurement timer. You may make it do.

  Further, for example, instead of setting different values in the time measurement timer according to the remaining fluctuation time, a fixed value may be set in the time measurement timer. For example, it may be configured such that the hold notice effect can be determined on condition that the remaining fluctuation time is 10 seconds or more, and a value corresponding to 8 seconds or 9 seconds may be set as a fixed value in the time measurement timer.

  Further, in this modified example, a case is shown in which the predetermined period does not end until the next variation display is started, but a plurality of variation displays are performed in step S139. Alternatively, a value corresponding to the time spanning the time period may be set so that a plurality of variable displays are passed until the predetermined period elapses.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs control for starting the superimposed display of the chance display in the image display device 5 (step S140). In this modified example, for example, when a display of a character string such as “Chance may!” Is started as a chance display, it is notified that a holding notice effect may be started if a next start prize occurs. Is done.

  When one of the hold notice execution flags is set in step S132 (step S132; YES), the effect control CPU 120 is the case where execution of the hold notice effect C is determined and the pre-read zone A effect is displayed. After the execution is started, it is confirmed whether or not a pre-holding notice change flag indicating that it is a stage before the display mode of the hold display is changed is set (step S141). Note that the pre-holding notice change flag is set in step S234 of the variable display start setting process described later.

  If the pre-change notice flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 increases the special hold display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H by 1 (step S142). In this modified example, as will be described later, when the execution of the hold notice effect C is decided, the hold immediately preceding the hold display of the notice target at the timing of further start winning occurrence or the elapse of a predetermined period. The display until the display is changed to the special hold display and the execution of the hold notice effect is started. In step S142, the notice display of the hold object is also changed to the special hold display. The effect of the aspect that is increased by one is executed.

  Next, the CPU 120 for effect control resets the flag before the hold notice change, and also indicates that the hold notice change indicating that the hold notice effect C has been executed and the display mode of the hold display has been changed. A post flag is set (step S143). Then, the process proceeds to step S151.

  If any of the hold notice determination flags is set in step S133 (step S133; YES), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the set hold notice determination flag is a hold notice C determination flag. Is confirmed (step S144). If the hold notice C determination flag is set (step S144; YES), the production control CPU 120 displays the hold display from the latest hold display to the previous two in the start winning storage display area 5H in the normal manner. Is changed to a special hold display, and execution of the hold notice effect is started (step S145). In this case, after the execution of the hold notice effect C is decided, the start prize is further generated and the hold memory is incremented by one. Therefore, the hold display immediately before the latest hold display is the notice display of the hold target. It should be. Therefore, by executing the process of step S145, the hold display up to the previous hold display to be notified is changed to the special hold display, and the hold notice effect is started.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the hold notice C execution flag (step S146) and resets the hold notice C determination flag (step S147). Then, the process proceeds to step S151.

  When the set hold notice determination flag is not the hold notice C decision flag (step S144; NO), the effect control CPU 120 from the latest hold display to the previous one in the start winning memory display area 5H. Is changed from the normal hold display to the special hold display, and the execution of the hold notice effect is started (step S148). In this case, after the execution of the hold notice effect A or the hold notice effect B is decided, the start winning is generated and the hold memory is increased by one, so that the hold display one before the latest hold display is displayed. It should be on hold for the notice. Therefore, by executing the process of step S148, the hold display for the advance notice is changed to the special hold display, and the hold notice effect is started.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 sets the hold notice A execution flag when the hold notice A determination flag is set, and sets the hold notice B execution flag when the hold notice B determination flag is set. (Step S149). Further, the production control CPU 120 resets the set hold notice A decision flag or hold notice B decision flag (step S150). Then, the process proceeds to step S151.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 resets the time measurement timer (step S151). In other words, since the start prize is generated before the predetermined period or the specific period elapses and the execution of the hold notice effect is started or changed, the time measurement timer is reset to measure the predetermined period or the specific period. finish.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 deletes the chance display displayed on the image display device 5 (step S152).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the effect time measurement process in the modification. In the effect time measurement process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not the value of the time measurement timer is 0 (step S181). If the value of the time measurement timer is not 0 (step S181; NO), the production control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the time measurement timer (step S182), and the value of the time measurement timer after the subtraction becomes 0. It is confirmed whether or not (step S183).

  If the value of the time measurement timer after subtraction is 0 (step S183; YES), the production control CPU 120 checks whether or not the pre-holding notice change flag is set (step S184).

  If the pre-change notice flag is set (step S184; YES), the effect control CPU 120 increases the special hold display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H by 1 (step S185). In this modified example, as described above, when the execution of the hold notice effect C is determined, the start of the notice object hold display one time before the occurrence of a further start winning prize or the elapse of a predetermined period. The display until the hold display is changed to the special hold display and the execution of the hold notice effect is started. In step S185, the hold display subject to the notice is also changed to the special hold display. The effect of the aspect which the frequency | count increased by one is performed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 resets the pre-holding notice change flag and sets the post-holding notice change flag (step S186). Then, control goes to a step S194.

  If the pre-change notice flag is not set (step S184; NO), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the hold notice C determination flag is set (step S187). If the hold notice C determination flag is set (step S187; YES), the production control CPU 120 displays the hold display from the latest hold display to the previous hold display in the normal winning display in the start winning memory display area 5H. Is changed to a special hold display, and execution of the hold notice effect is started (step S188). In this case, since it is a case where the predetermined period has elapsed without starting start winning after the execution of the hold notice effect C is determined, no new hold memory has been generated and the latest hold display is displayed. It should still be on hold for notice. Therefore, by executing the process of step S188, the hold display up to the previous hold display to be notified is changed to the special hold display, and the hold notice effect is started.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the hold notice C execution flag (step S189) and resets the hold notice C determination flag (step S190). Then, control goes to a step S194.

  When the set hold notice determination flag is not the hold notice C decision flag (step S187; NO), the effect control CPU 120 normally displays all the hold displays displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H. The mode is changed from the hold display to the special hold display, and the execution of the hold notice effect is started (step S191). In this case, after deciding to execute the hold notice effect A or the hold notice effect B, it is a case where a predetermined period has passed without generating a start winning prize, so no new hold memory has been generated, The latest hold display should still be the hold display subject to notice. Therefore, by executing the process of step S191, the hold display for the advance notice is changed to the special hold display, and the hold notice effect is started.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 sets the hold notice A execution flag when the hold notice A determination flag is set, and sets the hold notice B execution flag when the hold notice B determination flag is set. (Step S192). Further, the production control CPU 120 resets the set hold notice A determination flag or hold notice B determination flag (step S193). Then, control goes to a step S194.

  By performing the above processing, even if it is decided to execute the hold notice effect, even if a new start prize has not occurred before the predetermined period or specific period elapses, the predetermined period or specific period The execution of the hold notice effect is started based on the elapse of time or the hold notice effect is changed.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 erases the chance display displayed on the image display device 5 (step S194).

  32 and 33 are flowcharts showing the variable display start setting process in the modification of the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process in the modification, the effect control CPU 120 first reads out a variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (step S221). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the display result of the decorative pattern according to the variation pattern designation command read in step S221 and the data stored in the variable display result notification command storage area (step S222). If the pseudo-ream is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 120 also determines a chance eye symbol as a temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream in step S222. The effect control CPU 120 stores data indicating the determined decorative symbol stop pattern in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step S222, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern designation command, and determines the stop symbol of the decoration symbol based only on the variation pattern designation command. Also good.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the hold notice A execution flag is set (step S223). If the hold notice A execution flag is set (step S223; YES), the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern and the prefetch zone A effect (step S224). In this case, after that, when the execution of the hold notice effect A is determined by executing the processes of steps S239 and S255 described later according to the effect control pattern selected in step S224, the hold notice effect is executed. After the start, the change display to be started next is changed to the background screen corresponding to the prefetch zone A, and the prefetch zone A effect is executed.

  If the hold notice A execution flag is not set (step S223; NO), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the hold notice B execution flag is set (step S225). If the hold notice B execution flag is set (step S225; YES), the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern and the prefetch zone B effect (step S226). In this case, after that, when the execution of the hold notice effect B is determined by executing the processes of steps S239 and S255 described later according to the effect control pattern selected in step S226, the hold notice effect is executed. After the start, the change display to be started next is changed to the background screen corresponding to the prefetch zone B, and the prefetch zone B effect is executed.

  If the hold notice B execution flag is not set (step S225; NO), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the hold notice C execution flag is set (step S227). If the holding notice C execution flag is set (step S227; YES), the production control CPU 120 executes the door closing effect after the execution of the holding notice effect C is determined and executes the door closing effect. It is confirmed whether or not the door opening flag indicating that it is a stage before execution is set (step S228). If the door opening flag is set (step S228; YES), the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern, the door opening effect, and the prefetch zone B effect (step S229). In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control resets the flag before opening the door and sets a flag after opening the door indicating that the execution of the hold notice effect C is determined and the stage after the door opening effect is executed. Set (step S230).

  If the door opening flag is not set (step S228; NO), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the door opening flag is set (step S231). If the door opening flag is set (step S231; YES), the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern and the look-ahead zone B effect (step S232).

  If the door opening flag is not set (step S231; NO), the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern and the prefetch zone A effect (step S233). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the flag before the pending notice change (step S234) and sets a value corresponding to 5 seconds to the time measurement timer (step S235).

  In this modified example, as already described, the hold notice effect is executed on the condition that the hold memory up to the previous notice object is all non-reach, so the hold notice effect is executed. The fluctuation display in the middle has a fluctuation time of at least 5.75 seconds, and when a time measurement timer is set to 5 seconds in step S235, there is a specific period until the next fluctuation display is started. It never ends.

  Note that the processing method is not limited to that shown in this modified example, and for example, the pre-reading notice effect is configured to be executable only in the normal state, and in the normal state, the variation time is reduced to 5 seconds or less. You may comprise so that the fluctuation pattern of a fluctuation | variation may not be selected. Even in such a configuration, the fluctuation display during execution of the hold notice effect can be ensured to have a fluctuation time of at least 5 seconds, and a specific period until the next fluctuation display is started. Can be prevented from happening. It should be noted that even if the state is a certain change state or a short time state, it is of course possible to configure such that the pre-reading notice effect can be executed.

  Further, in this modified example, a case is shown in which a situation in which the specific period does not end before the next variable display is started is shown, but a plurality of variable displays are displayed in step S235. Alternatively, a value corresponding to the time spanning the time period may be set so that a plurality of variable displays are passed until the specific period elapses.

  Further, the variation display during execution of the hold notice effect is not limited to 5 seconds or more, and the change display of the shortened change may be interrupted during execution of the hold notice effect. In this case, for example, not only when a fixed value is set as a value corresponding to the specific period, but also a value corresponding to the variation time of the variation display started this time may be set in the time measurement timer. For example, when the variation display time started this time is 5.75 seconds, the time measurement timer is set to a value corresponding to 5 seconds, and the variation display variation time started this time is reduced to 1.5 seconds. In the case of fluctuation, a value corresponding to 1 second may be set in the time measurement timer. Note that the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display started this time can be determined by checking the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command read in step S221.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 performs control for starting the superimposed display of the chance display in the image display device 5 (step S236). In this modified example, for example, when the display of a character string such as “Chance may!” Is started as a chance display, it is notified that the pending notice effect may be changed if a next start prize is generated. Is done.

  When execution of the hold notice effect C is determined by executing the processes of steps S227 to S236, after the execution of the hold notice effect is started, first, in the variable display to be started next, step S233 is executed. By executing the processing of steps S239 and S255, which will be described later, according to the effect control pattern selected in, the background screen corresponding to the prefetch zone A is changed and the prefetch zone A effect is executed.

  Next, the special hold display is incremented by 1 due to the occurrence of a further start prize or the passage of a specific period, and when the door closing effect is executed, the variable display to be started next is selected in step S229. By performing the processing of steps S239 and S255, which will be described later, according to the effect control pattern, the door opening effect is executed, the background screen corresponding to the prefetch zone B is changed, and the prefetch zone B effect is changed.

  And in the variable display started after that, the process of steps S239 and S2555, which will be described later, is executed according to the effect control pattern selected in step S232, so that the prefetch zone B effect is executed until the pending notice effect is finished. Is done.

  If the pending notice C execution flag is not set in step S227 (step S227; NO), the effect control CPU 120 selects a normal effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern (step S237).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts an effect control process timer in the process data # 1 of the effect control pattern selected in steps S224, S226, S229, S232, S233, and S237 (step S238).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device according to the contents of the process data # 1 (step S239). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern in the image display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this modification, the effect control CPU 120 performs control so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern specification command on a one-to-one basis, but the effect control CPU 120 controls the change pattern specification. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the command.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command in the variation time timer (step S240).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the hold display corresponding to the variable display that starts this time is a special hold display (step S241). In this modification, the commands transmitted at the start of variation are transmitted at intervals of timer interrupts in the order of the background designation command, variation pattern designation command, variable display result notification command, and total pending storage number notification command. Therefore, in the variable display start setting process executed when the variable display result notification command is received, the total pending storage number notification command has not yet been received, and the pending display is not yet shifted and started in the step S241. The hold display corresponding to the variable display to be started this time should still remain in the winning memory display area 5H. Therefore, in step S241, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first hold display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H is a special hold display.

  When the hold display corresponding to the variable display started this time is the special hold display (step S241; YES), the effect control CPU 120 displays a predetermined display in the same manner as the special hold display in the changing special figure display area 5I. Is increased by 1 (step S242). In this case, for example, when no predetermined display in the same manner as the special hold display is displayed in the changing special map display area 5I, the same manner as the special hold display in the changing special map display area 5I. One predetermined display is displayed. Further, for example, when one predetermined display in the same manner as the special hold display is already displayed in the changing special map display area 5I, the same manner as the special hold display is displayed in the changing special map display area 5I. The predetermined display is increased by one and displayed twice. For example, when two predetermined displays in the same manner as the special hold display are already displayed in the changing special map display area 5I, the same manner as the special hold display is displayed in the changing special map display area 5I. The predetermined display is increased by one and displayed three.

  On the other hand, when the hold display corresponding to the change display started this time is not the special hold display (step S241; NO), the effect control CPU 120 has the same form as the hold display of the normal form in the changing special figure display area 5I. One predetermined display is displayed (step S243).

  In addition, after updating the display of the changing special figure display area 5I in steps S242 and S243, a total pending storage number notification command is received at the next timer interrupt, and the first pending display is displayed from the start winning storage display area 5H. Since it is erased, when viewed from the player, it appears that the first hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H has shifted almost simultaneously to the changing special figure display area 5I.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects one start winning command stored in the first storage area from among the start winning commands stored in the storage area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. Delete and shift the contents of the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S244).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display effect process (step S245).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the variable display effect processing in the modification. In the variable display effect processing in the modified example, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the effect control process timer (step S251) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S252). When the production control process timer times out (step S253; YES), the process data is switched. That is, the effect control process timer determination value set next in the effect control pattern is set in the effect control process timer (step S8254). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control data, lamp control data, and audio control data set next (step S255).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the after-pending notice change flag is set (step S256). If the post-holding notice change flag is set (step S256; YES), the effect control CPU 120 switches to process data in accordance with the door closing effect (step S257). Further, the effect control CPU 120 restarts the effect control process timer (step S258). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 resets the flag after the pending notice change and sets the flag before opening the door (step S259).

  Thereafter, the door closing process is executed by executing the process of step S255 in accordance with the process data corresponding to the door closing effect switched in step S257.

  In addition, it is determined in step S256 that the post-holding notice post-change flag is set, and the processing of steps S257 to S259 is executed because the execution of the holding notice effect C is determined and the prefetch zone A effect is once started. Later, a new start prize is generated or the display mode of the hold display is changed after a specific period has elapsed. In this case, after the display mode of the hold display is changed in the effect time measuring process in step S121 or the hold notice effect process in step S122, the process proceeds to the variable display effect process in step S172 within the same timer interruption. Since the processing of S256 to S259 is executed, on the display in the image display device 5, the door closing effect is executed simultaneously with the change of the display mode of the hold display.

  Then, if the variation time timer has timed out (step S260), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S261).

  Next, a specific example of the production aspect of the hold notice effect and the prefetch zone effect in the modification will be described. FIG. 35 and FIG. 36 are explanatory diagrams illustrating specific examples of effects of the hold notice effect and the prefetch zone effect. Among these, FIG. 35 shows a specific example of the production mode of the hold notice effect and the prefetch zone effect that is executed when the execution of the hold notice effect B is determined. FIG. 36 shows a specific example of the production mode of the hold notice effect and the prefetch zone effect that is executed when the execution of the hold notice effect C is determined. 35 and 36, the aspect of the effect screen changes in the order of (A), (B), and (C).

  First, with reference to FIG. 35, a specific example of the production mode of the hold notice effect and the prefetch zone effect that is executed when the execution of the hold notice effect B is determined will be described. As shown in FIG. 35 (A), when the decorative symbol display is performed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, It is assumed that a new start prize has occurred as shown in FIG. Then, it is assumed that the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the hold notice effect B based on the winning determination result based on the new start winning. However, at this stage, as shown in FIG. 35 (B), only the execution of the hold notice effect B is determined, and the hold display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H is not changed. Not started. Also, as shown in FIG. 35 (B), a chance display 200 is displayed on the image display device 5, and it is informed that there is a possibility that the hold notice effect will be started if a start winning is generated next time. In addition, a value corresponding to the time corresponding to the remaining fluctuation time is set in the time measurement timer, and measurement for a predetermined period is started.

  The mode of the chance display 200 is not limited to that shown in this modification. For example, in the image display device 5, other character strings such as “It may be good if the start prize is awarded!” May be displayed as the chance display. Further, for example, the display is not limited to the display on the image display device 5, for example, the game effect lamp 9 is turned on or blinked in a predetermined pattern, or a sound such as “chance” is output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R. Any other method may be used as long as it is informed that there is a possibility that the hold notice effect will be started if the next winning prize is generated.

  Further, in this modified example, the case where the control for displaying the chance display 200 is performed when the execution of the holding notice effect is determined is shown, but the chance display is displayed even when the execution of the holding notice effect is not decided. It is desirable to configure so that may be displayed. For example, even when the hold notice effect is not being executed and the execution of the hold notice effect is not decided, the chance display may be determined and displayed at a low rate by a lottery process using a random number. . According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent recognition of whether or not the hold notice effect is executed only by displaying the chance display, and it is possible to enhance the effect.

  Conversely, the chance display 200 is not necessarily performed, and the chance display 200 may be configured not to be performed at all.

  Next, when a further start prize is generated before the predetermined period elapses, as shown in FIG. 35 (C), the hold display for the advance notice is changed to the special hold display, and the hold notice effect is started. Alternatively, even when the start prize is not generated before the predetermined period elapses, the hold display for the notice target is changed to the special hold display at the timing when the predetermined period elapses, and the hold notice effect is started.

  In the example shown in FIG. 35 (C), based on the occurrence of a further start winning, the hold display to be notified is changed to a special hold display, and the normal mode is determined based on the occurrence of the new start winning. The case where the hold display of is increased by one is shown. Note that if a predetermined period has passed without a start winning, no new start winning has occurred, so in FIG. 35 (C), there is a special display up to the pending display of the notice target. Only the hold display is changed, and the new normal display display is not displayed.

  Next, when the fluctuation time elapses, as shown in FIG. 35 (D), the fluctuation display is terminated, and the decorative symbol stop symbol is stopped and displayed on the image display device 5.

  Next, when the next variable display is started, the background screen is changed to the background screen corresponding to the prefetch zone B as shown in FIG. When the prefetch zone effect is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 35 (E), the decorative symbol variation display is reduced and displayed at the end of the image display device 5. Further, as shown in FIG. 35 (E), in the changing special map display area 5I, one predetermined display in the same manner as the special hold display is displayed as the predetermined display corresponding to the variable display started this time. .

  Next, when the next variation display is started, a background screen corresponding to the prefetch zone B is displayed and the prefetch zone B effect is continued as shown in FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 35 (F), in the changing special map display area 5I, the predetermined display in the same manner as the special hold display displayed in the previous variable display is maintained, and the variable display started this time is displayed. As the corresponding predetermined display, one predetermined display in the same manner as the special hold display is added.

  Next, when the next variation display is started, a background screen corresponding to the prefetch zone B is displayed and the prefetch zone B effect is continued as shown in FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 35 (G), in the changing special map display area 5I, the predetermined display in the same manner as the special hold display displayed in the previous variable display is maintained, and the variable display started this time is displayed. As the corresponding predetermined display, one predetermined display in the same manner as the special hold display is added.

  In the above-described manner, the prefetch zone B effect is continuously executed until the change display of the notice target is finished, and the predetermined display in the same manner as the special hold display is displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I. The effect of the aspect which increases one by one is performed.

  In addition, in FIG. 35, although the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of the hold notice effect and the prefetch zone effect performed when execution of the hold notice effect B was decided was shown, when execution of the hold notice effect A is decided 35 (E) to (G), a background screen corresponding to the prefetch zone B is displayed, and instead of the prefetch zone B effect, a background screen corresponding to the prefetch zone A is displayed and the prefetch zone A effect is executed. The effect of the aspect similar to FIG. 35 is performed only by doing.

  In this embodiment, when the execution of the hold notice effect A or the hold notice effect B is decided, in FIG. 35 (C), the hold display subject to the notice is changed to the special hold display and the hold notice is given. Although the case where the production is started is shown, when the execution of the hold notice effect A is decided, the hold notice immediately before the hold notice of the notice subject to be noticed is changed to the special hold display and the notice is held. You may make it start production. If constituted in that way, it will be a case where execution of hold notice effect A is decided only by seeing the number changed to special hold display, or execution of hold notice effect C shown in Drawing 36 is decided. Can be made difficult to recognize, and the expectation that it may develop into a pre-reading zone B effect can be enhanced.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 36, a specific example of the production mode of the hold notice effect and the prefetch zone effect that is executed when the execution of the hold notice effect C is determined will be described. As shown in FIG. 36 (A), when the variable symbol display is executed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, FIG. It is assumed that a new start prize has occurred as shown in FIG. Then, it is assumed that the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the hold notice effect C based on the winning determination result based on the new start winning. However, at this stage, as shown in FIG. 36 (B), only the execution of the hold notice effect C is determined, the hold display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H is not changed, and the hold notice effect is not changed. Not started. Further, as shown in FIG. 36 (B), a chance display 200 is displayed on the image display device 5, and it is informed that there is a possibility that the hold notice effect will be started if a start winning is generated next time. In addition, a value corresponding to the time corresponding to the remaining fluctuation time is set in the time measurement timer, and measurement for a predetermined period is started.

  Next, when a further start winning occurs before the predetermined period elapses, as shown in FIG. 36 (C), the hold display immediately before the hold display subject to the advance notice is changed to the special hold display, and the hold notice is given. Production begins. Or, even if a start prize has not occurred before the predetermined period elapses, the hold display immediately before the hold display subject to the advance notice is changed to a special hold display at the timing when the predetermined period elapses. Production begins.

  In the example shown in FIG. 36 (C), on the basis of the occurrence of a further start winning, the hold display just before the hold display to be notified is changed to the special hold display, and the new start win is displayed. The case where the hold display of the normal mode is incremented by one based on the occurrence of is shown. If a predetermined period has passed without a start winning, no new start winning has occurred, so in FIG. 36 (C), one of the on-hold indications to be notified. Only the previous hold display is changed to the special hold display, and the new normal hold display is not displayed.

  Next, when the fluctuation time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 36 (D), the fluctuation display is terminated, and the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the image display device 5.

  Next, when the next variable display is started, as shown in FIG. 36E, the background screen is changed to the pre-read zone A and the pre-read zone A effect is executed. When the pre-read zone effect is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 36 (E), the decorative symbol variation display is reduced and displayed at the end of the image display device 5. Further, as shown in FIG. 36 (E), in the changing special map display area 5I, one predetermined display in the same manner as the special hold display is displayed as the predetermined display corresponding to the variable display started this time. .

  Also, as shown in FIG. 36 (E), a chance display 200 is displayed on the image display device 5, and it is notified that there is a possibility that the hold notice effect will be changed if a start winning is generated next time. In addition, a value corresponding to 5 seconds is set in the time measurement timer, and measurement for a specific period is started.

  The mode of the chance display 200 is not limited to that shown in this modification. For example, in the image display device 5, other character strings such as “It may be good if the start prize is awarded!” May be displayed as the chance display. Further, for example, the display is not limited to the display on the image display device 5, for example, the game effect lamp 9 is turned on or blinked in a predetermined pattern, or a sound such as “chance” is output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R. Any notification that there is a possibility that the hold notice effect will be changed if the next start winning occurs in the method.

  Moreover, in this modification, execution of the hold notice effect C is determined and control to display the chance display 200 at the timing when the prefetch zone A effect is started is shown. For example, execution of the hold notice effect A is decided. However, it is desirable that the chance display may be displayed even at the timing when the prefetch zone A effect is started. For example, even when the execution of the hold notice effect A is determined, the chance display may be determined at a low rate by a lottery process using a random number, and may be displayed at the timing when the prefetch zone A effect is started. With such a configuration, it may be impossible to recognize whether or not the pre-reading zone B effect has a high expectation level after the chance display is displayed when the pre-reading zone A effect is started. It is possible to enhance the production effect.

  Conversely, the chance display 200 is not necessarily performed, and the chance display 200 may be configured not to be performed at all.

  Next, when a further start prize is generated before the specific period elapses, as shown in FIG. 36 (F), the hold display for the advance notice is also changed to the special hold display, so that the number of executions of the hold notice effect is performed. The effect of the aspect that is increased by one is executed. Or, even if a start prize has not occurred before the specified period has passed, the number of executions of the hold notice effect will be as if the notice display is changed to the special hold display at the timing when the specified period has passed. The effect of the aspect that is increased by one is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 36 (F), the door closing effect is executed such that the door is closed and the background screen corresponding to the prefetch zone A is hidden.

  In the example shown in FIG. 36 (F), based on the occurrence of a further start winning, the hold display to be notified is changed to a special hold display, and in the normal mode based on the occurrence of the new start winning. The case where the hold display is incremented by one is shown. Note that if a specific period has passed without a start winning, no new start winning has occurred, so in FIG. 36 (F), the notice target hold display is a special hold. Only the display is changed and the new normal mode hold display is not displayed.

  In this modified example, when execution of the hold notice effect C is determined, the hold notice effect is changed to the hold display immediately before the hold display subject to the notice, and the hold notice effect is started. The target hold display is also changed to the special hold display, and the effect is performed as if the number of executions of the hold notice effect is increased by one, but is not limited to such a mode. For example, it changes to the special hold display until the hold display two times before the hold display for the advance notice, starts the hold advance notice effect, and then changes to the special hold display until the hold display for the advance notice. You may comprise so that the effect of the aspect that the frequency | count of execution increased by 2 may be performed.

  Next, when the next variable display is further started, a door opening effect that opens the door is executed, and as shown in FIG. 36 (G), a background screen corresponding to the prefetch zone B is displayed and the prefetch zone is displayed. B production is changed. Further, as shown in FIG. 36 (G), in the changing special map display area 5I, the predetermined display in the same manner as the special hold display displayed in the previous variable display is maintained, and the variable display started this time is displayed. As the corresponding predetermined display, one predetermined display in the same manner as the special hold display is added.

  Next, when the next variation display is started, a background screen corresponding to the prefetch zone B is displayed and the prefetch zone B effect is continued as shown in FIG. Also, as shown in FIG. 36 (H), in the changing special map display area 5I, the predetermined display in the same manner as the special hold display displayed in the previous variable display is maintained, and the variable display started this time is displayed. As the corresponding predetermined display, one predetermined display in the same manner as the special hold display is added.

  After changing to the pre-reading zone B effect in the manner as described above, the pre-reading zone B effect is continuously executed until the fluctuating display of the notice target is finished, and the special hold in the changing special figure display area 5I. The effect of the aspect that the predetermined display of the aspect similar to the display increases one by one is executed.

  Next, the presentation timing of the hold notice effect and the prefetch zone effect will be described. FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the production timing of the hold notice effect and the prefetch zone effect. this house. FIG. 37 shows the presentation timing of the hold notice effect and the prefetch zone effect when the start prize is generated before the predetermined period or the specific period elapses. FIG. 38 shows the production timings of the hold notice effect and the prefetch zone effect when the start prize is not generated before the predetermined period or the specific period elapses. FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 show a case where execution of the hold notice effect C is determined as an example.

  As shown in FIG. 37 and FIG. 38, when a new start winning is generated while the decorative symbol variation display is being executed, the effect control CPU 120 holds based on the winning determination result based on the new start winning. Determine the presence and type of the notice effect. In the example shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, it is assumed that execution of the hold notice effect C is determined. However, at this stage, as shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, only the execution of the hold notice effect C is determined, and the hold display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H is not changed, and the hold notice effect is not changed. Not started. In addition, a value corresponding to the time corresponding to the remaining fluctuation time is set in the time measurement timer, and measurement for a predetermined period is started.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 37, when a further start prize is generated before the predetermined period elapses, the hold display immediately before the hold display to be notified is changed to the special hold display, and the hold notice effect starts. Is done. Or, as shown in FIG. 38, even when the start prize is not generated before the predetermined period elapses, the special display is held until the hold display immediately preceding the hold display subject to the advance notice at the timing when the predetermined period elapses. The display is changed to the display and the hold notice effect is started.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, when the next variable display is started, the background screen is changed to the pre-read zone A and the pre-read zone A effect is executed. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, in the changing special map display area 5I, one predetermined display similar to the special hold display is displayed as the predetermined display corresponding to the variable display started this time. . In addition, a value corresponding to 5 seconds is set in the time measurement timer, and measurement for a specific period is started.

  When execution of the hold notice effect A or the hold notice effect B is determined, execution of the prefetch zone A effect or the prefetch zone B effect is started at this timing, and thereafter the door closing effect, the door opening effect, and the prefetching are started. The pre-reading zone A effect or the pre-reading zone B effect is continued until the change display of the notice target is finished without changing the zone effect.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 37, when a further start prize is generated before the specific period has elapsed, the hold display for the advance notice is also changed to the special hold display, so that the number of executions of the hold notice effect is one. The effect of the aspect which increased is performed. Or, as shown in FIG. 38, even when the start prize is not generated until the specific period elapses, the hold display for the advance notice is changed to the special hold display at the timing when the specific period elapses. An effect is performed as if the number of executions of the hold notice effect is increased by one. Also, as shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, the door closing effect is executed such that the door is closed and the background screen corresponding to the prefetch zone A is hidden.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, when the next variation display is started, a door opening effect in such a manner that the door is opened is executed, and a background screen corresponding to the pre-reading zone B is displayed and the pre-reading zone is displayed. B production is changed. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, in the changing special map display area 5I, while maintaining the predetermined display in the same manner as the special hold display displayed in the previous variable display, the variable display started this time is displayed. As the corresponding predetermined display, one predetermined display in the same manner as the special hold display is added.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, when the next variation display is started, a background screen corresponding to the prefetch zone B is displayed and the prefetch zone B effect is continued. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, in the changing special map display area 5I, while maintaining the predetermined display in the same manner as the special hold display displayed in the previous variable display, the variable display started this time is displayed. As the corresponding predetermined display, one predetermined display in the same manner as the special hold display is added.

  After changing to the pre-reading zone B effect in the manner as described above, the pre-reading zone B effect is continuously executed until the fluctuating display of the notice target is ended, and the special hold in the changing special figure display area 5I. The effect of the aspect that the predetermined display of the aspect similar to the display increases one by one is executed.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs a game, and a plurality of variable display units (for example, “left”, “middle”, “right”) Variable display means (for example, the image display device 5) capable of performing variable display (for example, variation of the decorative pattern) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, etc., and a special mode (for example, the plurality of variable display units) After the pre-reading chance notice effect or the like is displayed, the specific effect executing means (for example, the pre-reading chance notice effect or the like) that can execute the specific effect (for example, the pre-reading chance notice effect) is executed, and the next variable display is started. And the effect control CPU 120 for executing a pre-read zone notice effect that is an effect of changing the background screen of the image display device 5 to a screen different from the normal screen). The combination of the first information (for example, a combination of an odd image), and, a combination of the second information specific embodiments (for example, a combination of the character image "☆", etc.).

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the combination of the first information and the combination of the second information.

  In the above gaming machine, it is possible to control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when the advantageous conditions are satisfied (for example, after the variable display result in the special game becomes “big hit”, it is advantageous to the player. The game is controlled to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round is executed a predetermined number of times), a holding storage means for storing a variable display that has not started yet as a holding memory (for example, the first winning ball apparatus 6A formed by the first winning ball apparatus 6A) A first special figure storage unit 151A for storing special figure game holding data that has been started but a game ball has passed through the start winning opening but has not yet started, and a normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. 2) the second special figure storage unit 151B for storing the special data of the special figure game that has been started, but has not yet started. A determining means for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state (for example, when the special symbol or decorative symbol variable display is started, the special symbol display result is obtained by the special symbol normal processing in step S110 shown in FIG. ”Or“ small hit ”, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state), and whether or not the advantageous state is controlled before the determination by the determination means Determination means for determining (for example, a winning random number determination process in step S212 shown in FIG. 13 at the timing when a game ball is detected at the start winning opening, thereby executing a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol as a special figure display result. CPU 103 and the like for determining whether or not the random number MR1 is determined to be derived and displayed, and pre-reading effect executing means for executing the pre-reading effect based on the determination by the determining means ( Based on the command when starting winning stored in start winning time of receiving the command buffer 194A eg to effect control CPU120, etc. to perform the prefetch prediction effect) and may further comprise a.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect.

  In the above gaming machine, the pre-reading effect executing means may display the special mode as the pre-reading effect (for example, executing a pre-reading chance eye warning effect as the pre-reading notice effect).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the expectation for the special result.

  In the above gaming machine, the variable display means may include specific identification information different from the combination of the first information and the second information (for example, a combination of a number as the first information and a character image as the second information). The symbols may be different symbols, for example, a symbol such as “NEXT” may be displayed.

  According to such a configuration, since the specific identification information is different from the combination of the first information and the second information, it is easy to understand.

  In the above gaming machine, the prefetch effect execution means executes the prefetch effect when a new hold memory is stored in the hold storage means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is a step shown in FIG. 29 of the modification). The processing of S144 to S150, etc.) and the prefetching effect even when a new hold memory is not stored in the hold storage means even after a predetermined period (for example, a time corresponding to the remaining fluctuation time) has elapsed. May be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 may execute the processes of steps S187 to S193 shown in FIG. 31 of the modification).

  According to such a structure, it can suppress that a game entertainment attraction is not performed without alerting | reporting effect being performed.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment displays a pseudo-continuous symbol written as “NEXT” as specific identification information different from the combination of the first information and the second information. The information may be other than pseudo-continuous symbols. For example, the specific identification information may be a pending change symbol written as “change”, and when the pending change symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped, the pending display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H or The active hold display displayed in the changing special map display area 5I may be changed to a display mode such as a display color according to the degree of expectation. In addition, for example, the specific identification information may be a reach development symbol written as “development”, and when the reach development symbol is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the decoration symbol is changed again after that temporarily. You may make it reach the reach state. In these cases, as in the case of the above-described embodiment, the decorative pattern displayed during the normal variable display does not include the reserved change symbol and the reach development symbol, The reserved change symbols and the reach symbols may be included only in the symbol sequence of the decorative symbols displayed during the variable display in which the reach symbols are stopped. By doing in this way, it is easy to understand because the pending change design and reach development design as specific identification information that stops only occasionally or temporarily stops are different from the combination of the first information and the second information.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment has a look-ahead chance as a special mode in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R as a plurality of variable display portions. After being displayed, the pre-reading zone notice effect can be executed as the specific effect, but the specific effect can be executed after the special mode is displayed in the pre-read zone after the pre-reading chance is displayed. It may be other than the one that can execute the notice effect. For example, a variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” may be executable as a specific effect after a pseudo-ream chance is displayed as a special mode. In addition, after the reach development opportunity is displayed as a special aspect, the reach effect may be executable as the specific effect. In addition, after the opening chance is displayed as a special mode, it is possible to execute an effect of notifying the start of the game state of “surprise” or “small hit” as the specific effect. In these cases as well, the pseudo consecutive chances, the reach development chances, and the release chances may be composed of a combination of the first information in a predetermined mode and a combination of the second information in a specific mode. In this way, attention can be paid to the combination of the first information and the combination of the second information.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment corresponds to the noticeable variation category, and the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol that constitutes one of the pre-reading chances as a plurality of types of special modes. The combination was decided, but based on the look-ahead result other than the variation category subject to the advance notice, the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol that constitutes one of the multiple types of look-ahead chances as special modes A combination may be determined. For example, in accordance with the special-figure display result of the notice target, the combination of the fixed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol that constitutes one of the pre-reading chances as a plurality of types of special modes is determined. Depending on whether or not the type of prefetch chance is stopped, the expectation degree of the special figure display result to be notified may be suggested. In this way, attention can be paid to the combination of the first information and the combination of the second information.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment has a look-ahead chance as a special mode in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R as a plurality of variable display portions. After being displayed, the prefetch zone notice effect is always executed as the specific effect, but the specific effect may not be executed even if the special mode is displayed. In that case, for example, in accordance with the presence / absence of the specific effect, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting any of the pre-reading chances as a plurality of types of special modes is determined. Depending on which kind of pre-reading chance eye is stopped and displayed, the degree of expectation that the specific effect is executed may be suggested. In this way, attention can be paid to the combination of the first information and the combination of the second information.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, when variable display of the decorative design is started, each piece of information is stopped and displayed in the order of a numeric image as the first information and a character image as the second information. However, each piece of information may be stopped and displayed in the order of the character image as the second information and the numerical image as the first information, and the decorative design may be stopped. In addition, during the variable display of the decorative design, both the first information and the second information may be changed, or at least one of the first information and the second information may be changed. It may be. When the second information is changed, the character image “☆” and the character image “★” are alternately variably displayed, and then either one of the character image “☆” and the character image “★” is displayed. The character image may be stopped and displayed. Further, when the second information is not changed, when the decorative design is stopped and displayed, either one of the character image “☆” and the character image “★” that were not displayed during the variable display is displayed. A character image may be displayed. By doing in this way, the production | presentation aspect in the variable display of a decoration symbol becomes abundant, and a game entertainment can be improved.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment has a look-ahead chance as a special mode in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R as a plurality of variable display portions. After the display, when the next variable display of decorative symbols is executed, the pre-read zone notice effect can be executed as the specific effect, but the specific effect can be executed after the special mode is displayed. The execution timing is not limited to the time when the variable display of the next decorative design of the variation in which the special mode is displayed is executed. For example, the special effect is executed within the same variation after the special mode is displayed, such as outputting a special notification sound or an effect as the specific effect immediately after the pre-read chance is displayed as the special mode. Also good.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment has a look-ahead chance as a special mode in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R as a plurality of variable display portions. Although the pre-read zone notice effect in a specific mode can be executed as the specific effect after being displayed, there may be a plurality of types of effect modes in the specific effect. In that case, for example, in accordance with the type of specific effect, among the pre-reading chances as a plurality of types of special modes, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols constituting any of them is determined, Depending on whether the type of prefetch chance is stopped and displayed, the type of specific effect to be executed may be different. In this way, attention can be paid to the combination of the first information and the combination of the second information.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the definite decorative pattern composed of the combination of the odd images “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” and the combination of the character image “☆” is prefetched. In addition to this, in addition to this, a definite decorative pattern composed of a combination of odd images “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” and a combination of character images “★” It may be a look-ahead opportunity. In that case, for example, when the prefetch chance eye consisting of the combination of the odd images “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” and the combination of the character image “☆” is stopped and displayed, A high-strength pre-reading zone notice effect is executed, and the pre-reading chances consisting of combinations of odd images “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” and character images “★” are stopped and displayed. In this case, the value of the prefetch chance may be made different, for example, a weak prefetch zone notice effect having a lower reliability than the strong prefetch zone notice effect is executed. In this way, attention can be paid to the combination of the first information and the combination of the second information.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment executes the prefetch zone notice effect after the prefetch chance eye notice effect is executed only once as the prefetch notice effect, but the prefetch zone notice effect ends. The pre-reading chance notice notice effect may be executed with each change until. In such an embodiment, when the strong prefetch zone notice effect as described above is executed, for example, in the first prefetch chance notice notice effect executed before the prefetch zone notice effect, the odd image “1 ”,“ 3 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 7 ”, and the character image“ ★ ”combination, the prefetch chance is stopped and displayed, and then the weak prefetching is less reliable than the strong prefetching zone notice effect. A combination of odd images “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and a character image in the pre-reading chance eye pre-announcement effect executed during the weak pre-read zone pre-production The pre-reading chance consisting of the combination of “☆” may be stopped and displayed, and then the weak pre-reading zone notice effect may be changed to the strong pre-reading zone notice effect. In this way, it is possible to improve the game entertainment during the pre-read zone notice effect.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment has a pre-reading chance in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R as variable display effects of the “pseudo-ream”. By stopping the display of the symbols to be obtained, the pre-reading chance eye is stopped and displayed, and the pseudo-continuous symbols are stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. After lowering the expectation for this variable display by stopping and displaying the last stop symbol of a non-reach combination, for example, which cannot be a look-ahead chance in the decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, The pseudo continuous symbols may be stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. In this way, the expectation can be maintained until the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment has the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, as combinations of the final decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination. The first information of the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in line with 5R may be the same, and the second information may be different. For example, “left”, “middle”, “right” The value of the jackpot seems to differ depending on whether the second information of the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is the character image “☆” or the character image “★”. It may be. Specifically, when the second information of the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed together is the character image “☆”, the number of rounds in the big hit is larger than in the case of the character image “★”. One of these values, or a combination of these values, which is likely to become probable after the end of the state, prone to change to a short-term probability change state after the end of the big hit gaming state, or has a large number of time reductions after the end of the big hit gaming state. It is possible to do. In this way, attention can be paid to the combination of the first information and the combination of the second information.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, the left determined decorative symbol, the right determined decorative symbol, and the middle fixed decorative symbol are combinations of odd images “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and When the prefetch chance is a combination of the character images “☆”, the first information of the medium-decorated decorative symbol is added to the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol by adding 1 to the even-numbered image “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” are such that the confirmed decorative pattern does not become the look-ahead chance and becomes a non-reach combination. The first information is an even-numbered image “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, or the second of one or more finalized decorative symbols among the left finalized decorative symbol, the right finalized decorative symbol, and the middle finalized decorative symbol. By making the information into a character image "★" Confirmed ornament pattern may be set to be a non-reach combination to not become a read-ahead chance eyes.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, there are suggested contents such as the target of the prefetch chance eye notice and the degree of expectation differ depending on which prefetch chance eye is stopped and displayed among a plurality of types of prefetch chance eyes. It may be different. Specifically, depending on the type of look-ahead chance displayed in a stopped state, the expectation to become a probable big hit, the expectation to become a timed probable big hit, and a highly reliable announcement effect for the big win What is necessary is just to make the expectation etc. to be done different. Further, the types of prefetch chances that can be stopped and displayed may differ depending on whether the current gaming state is the normal state, the short time state, or the probability variation state. In this way, attention can be paid to the combination of the first information and the combination of the second information.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment determines whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice effect on the condition that the current special figure holding storage number is 3 or 4, for example, It is configured so that game balls are alternately won at the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and a maximum of eight pieces are reserved and stored like a pachinko gaming machine or the like in which a special game is executed in the order of winning. In the case of such a model, whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect may be determined even when the current special figure holding storage number is four or more. In this way, it is possible to increase the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment executes the pre-reading chance notice notice effect only once when the pre-reading notice effect is executed. The notice effect may be executable. By doing in this way, game entertainment can be improved.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment is capable of executing the prefetch zone notice as the specific effect after the prefetch chance as the special aspect is displayed. Need not be. That is, the display of the special mode only needs to be a pattern composed of the combination of the first information of the predetermined mode and the combination of the second information of the specific mode, and can be displayed only when the specific effect is executed. Alternatively, it may be a pattern set so as to be easily displayed when a specific effect is executed. By doing in this way, since the variation of a special aspect can be expanded, game entertainment can be improved.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment has the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L before the pseudo-continuous symbol as the specific identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. The first information and the second information of the same combination as the look-ahead chance eye are temporarily stopped in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, but the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C is simulated as specific identification information. When the continuous symbols are displayed temporarily, the decorative symbols displayed temporarily stopped in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R are different from the combination of the look-ahead chance eyes. There may be. In this way, for example, even if the final decorative symbols that constitute the non-reach combination are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, There is a possibility that a pseudo-continuous symbol as specific identification information may be temporarily stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C, and attention should be paid to the decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. Can do.

  Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment is controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability variation state continues until the next big hit, but after the big hit gaming state ends. Although the probability variation state is always controlled, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which the probability variation state ends when the variation is executed a predetermined number of times. When the present invention is applied to such a gaming machine, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed and it is found that there is pending data that becomes a “big hit”, the number of fluctuations at which the probability variation state ends is close. In this case, it is possible to select a game method in which the game ball is stopped and the reserved data for which the pre-reading notice effect is executed is digested, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine in which the degree of advantage of the gaming state after the big hit differs depending on whether the first special figure is a big hit or the second special figure is a big hit. For example, in a game machine in which the advantage level of the big hit gaming state is more advantageous in the first special figure but the game state after the big hit is more advantageous in the second special figure, the pre-reading notice effect If it is found that there is pending data for the first special figure that will be a “big hit”, whether or not to hold the retained data for the first special figure is selected according to the player's preference The gameability that becomes possible is born, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, for example, when the CPU 120 for effect control receives a command notifying the determination result at the time of winning such as a variation category command from the main board 11, it may be configured to execute a prefetch notice effect based on the notification content. In this case, the pre-reading notice effect at the time of winning may be a pre-reading zone notice or another notice effect. When a prefetch zone notice is executed as a prefetch notice effect at the time of winning a prize, it is desirable to adopt a mode different from the prefetch zone notice of the above embodiment. In addition, when the pre-read zone notice is executed as the pre-read notice notice in the above embodiment when the pre-read zone notice is executed as the winning pre-read notice notice effect, the background screen is changed in two stages, etc. You may make it change to a special aspect. Further, when the prefetch zone notice is executed as the prefetch notice effect in the above embodiment, it may be determined that a big hit will be made. In addition, when determining whether or not to perform a prefetch notice effect at the time of winning a prize, if the stored data stored before the determination target includes a big hit, the prefetch notice effect at the time of winning is executed. It may not be performed or it may be difficult to execute. In this way, when the pre-reading notice effect is performed on the condition that the variable display result is “big hit”, the number of cases where the pre-reading notice effect at the time of winning a prize is already executed can be reduced, and the pre-reading notice at the time of big hit The production can be made effective. In addition, only a player who is paying attention to the pre-reading notice effect at the time of big hit can be notified that there is advantageous holding data.

  In addition, when the present invention is applied to a gaming machine that executes the variable display of the first special figure and the variable display of the second special figure at the same time, the fluctuation time of the second special figure is extremely long in the low accuracy state. In the certain state, the variation time of the second special figure may be shortened. In this case, the variable display of the second special figure can be executed many times in the high-accuracy state by making the variation time of the first special figure extremely long in the high-accuracy state.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B uses the second special figure that has been started yet although the game ball has passed through the second starting prize opening and has not yet started. Although the game hold data is stored, the hold data of the special figure game using the second special figure may not be stored. In this case, when the second start prize is generated during the stoppage time of the second special figure, the variable display of the second special figure is executed even when there is the hold data of the first special figure. Good.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board of the change pattern indicating the change mode, such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of pseudo-continuous, one change pattern command is transmitted when the change is started. Although the example to perform was shown, you may make it notify a variation pattern to an effect control board with two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the main board transmits a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before reaching, such as the presence or absence of pseudo-continuity and the presence or absence of a slip effect, in the first command. In the second command, a command indicating a change time and a change mode after reaching reach, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect, may be transmitted.

  In this case, the effect control board may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The main board may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. After transmitting the eye command, the second command may be transmitted after a predetermined time period elapses. 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 command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the effect in the pre-reading notice effect is generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening, or the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. It was the same regardless of whether or not it was generated based on the start winning due to passing, but whether it was generated based on the start winning due to the game ball passing through the first starting winning opening or not Depending on whether the game ball is generated based on the start winning due to the game ball passing through the two start winning openings, the production mode may be varied.

  Further, in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 14, determination is performed using the special figure display result determination table data selected in the process of step S402. In this way, as a big hit determination data indicating the big hit determination range used for determining whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit”, a predetermined number of big hit determination values are used when the gaming state is not in the probabilistic state. The normal determination data included and the special determination data including a larger number of jackpot determination values than the predetermined number are provided when the gaming state is the probability variation state, and the gaming state when the start winning occurs is the probability variation state If not, the variable display result is determined using the normal determination data, while the variable display result is determined using the special determination data when the gaming state when the start winning is generated is the probability change state. Here, when the gaming state is a probable change state, the variable display result is determined as “big hit” using the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning prize. And determining that the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change” using the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and that it is determined that the probability change control is not performed after the end of the jackpot gaming state, You may restrict execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning which occurred within the period until the probability variation control ends based on the display result in the variable display which is the object of the determination. As a result, the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the determination result that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” using the special determination data corresponding to the probability variation state, even though the probability variation control ends. It is possible to prevent this and to maintain the consistency of the production contents.

  In the above embodiment, the special game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed the first start winning opening, and based on the detection of the game ball that has passed the second start winning opening. The explanation has been given on the assumption that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using a common special symbol is executed regardless of whether the game ball passes through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. There may be.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine of the above modification executes a hold notice effect as a pre-reading effect when a new hold memory is stored, and a new hold memory is not stored even after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. Was also able to execute a hold notice effect as a pre-read effect, but also executed when a new hold memory was memorized or when a new hold memory was not memorized even after a predetermined period of time. The prefetch effect that can be performed may be other than the hold notice effect. For example, when a new hold memory is memorized, a prefetch chance eye notice effect and a prefetch zone notice effect as a prefetch effect are executed, and a new hold memory is not memorized even after a predetermined period of time. The pre-reading chance notice effect and the pre-read zone notice effect as the look-ahead effect may be executable. Alternatively, when it is determined to execute the prefetching effect, the prefetching chance notice effect as the prefetching effect is unconditionally executed, while the prefetching zone notice effect as the prefetching effect is executed when a new reserved memory is stored. In addition, the prefetch zone notice effect as the prefetch effect may be executable even when a new hold memory is not stored even after the predetermined period has elapsed. By doing in this way, it can suppress that a game entertainment interest falls, without performing the prefetch chance eye notice effect and the prefetch zone notice effect as a prefetch effect.

  Further, in the above-described modified example, the case where the holding notice effect is started as the pre-reading effect at the timing when a new start prize is generated or the predetermined period elapses is shown. Not only when starting execution of the pre-reading effect, but, for example, after determining that a new start prize has been generated or a predetermined period has elapsed, the execution of the pre-reading effect is started at a timing when a certain period has elapsed. May be.

  In the above modification, the “predetermined period” is not limited to a specific time such as 5 seconds or 10 seconds, but includes a concept that includes a time measured by counting the number of fluctuations. is there.

  Further, in the above modification, the hold notice effect is not started immediately when the execution of the hold notice effect is decided, but the hold notice effect is started after waiting for a new start winning or a predetermined period to elapse. Although the case has been shown, it may be configured such that the hold notice effect may be started immediately when the execution of the hold notice effect is determined. In this case, there is an expectation for the big hit when the hold notice effect is started immediately after the decision to execute the hold notice effect and when the start notice effect is started after a new start prize is generated or a predetermined period elapses. You may comprise so that a degree may differ. For example, when the hold notice effect is started immediately with the decision to execute the hold notice effect, the degree of expectation for the big hit may be higher, or wait until a new start prize is generated or a predetermined period elapses. The expectation for the big hit may be higher in the case of starting the hold notice effect.

  Moreover, in the said modification, although the case where the pre-reading notice effect of a reservation notice effect and a prefetch zone effect is performed as a prefetch effect is shown, it is not restricted to such a thing, For example, other than a reservation notice effect and a prefetch zone effect The pre-reading notice effect may be executed. For example, as a pre-reading effect, a pre-reading notice effect is produced by turning on or blinking LEDs or lamps other than the liquid crystal screen of the image display device 5 or the like with a predetermined light emission pattern or moving a movable member provided in the gaming machine. It may be executed.

  Further, the above modification shows a case in which the pre-reading zone effect is started at the timing when the next variable display is started after the pending notice effect is started as the pre-reading effect at the timing when a new start winning or the predetermined period has passed. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and it may be configured such that the hold notice effect is started at the timing when a new start prize is generated or a predetermined period has elapsed, and the prefetch zone effect is started immediately.

  Further, in the above modification, the door closing effect is executed at a timing when a new start winning or a specific period has elapsed, and then the door opening effect is executed at the timing when the next variable display is started and the pre-read zone B effect. However, the present invention is not limited to the case where the door closing effect is performed simultaneously with the occurrence of a new start prize or the elapse of a specific period. For example, it is determined that the occurrence of a new start prize or the specific period has elapsed. After that, the door closing effect may be executed at a timing when a certain period has passed. For example, conversely, it may be configured to change to the pre-reading zone B effect immediately upon occurrence of a new start prize or the elapse of a specific period.

  Further, in the above modification, the “specific period” is not limited to a specific time such as 5 seconds or 10 seconds, but includes a concept that includes a time measured by counting the number of fluctuations. is there.

  Moreover, although the case where the “predetermined period” and the “specific period” are different periods has been described in the above modification, the “predetermined period” and the “specific period” may be the same period. For example, the same value corresponding to 5 seconds as the “predetermined period” and the “specific period” may be set in the time measurement timer to measure the time, and the execution of the prefetch effect may be started or changed.

  Moreover, in the said modification, although the case where the prefetch zone effect as a prefetch effect was two types, the prefetch zone A effect and the prefetch zone B effect, was shown, it is not restricted to the aspect shown in this embodiment, For example, 3 You may comprise so that the prefetch zone production more than a kind can be performed.

  Moreover, although the case where the change of the prefetch effect occurred only once was shown in the said modification, you may comprise so that a prefetch effect can be changed in multiple times. For example, when three or more types of pre-read zone effects can be executed, after the pre-read zone A effect is changed to the pre-read zone B effect, the pre-read zone B effect is further changed to the pre-read zone C effect. May be.

  Moreover, although the case where the look-ahead zone A effect with a low expectation is changed to a look-ahead zone B effect with a high expectation is shown in the above-described modification, the look-ahead with a low expectation is reversed from a look-ahead zone B effect with a high expectation. You may comprise so that it may be changed into zone A production.

  Further, in the above modification, the actual number of executions of the hold notice effect is already determined when the execution of the hold notice effect C is determined, and the appearance is changed by changing the hold display of the notice object from the middle to the special hold display. In the above example, the number of executions is shown as if it has increased. However, the number of executions may be changed afterwards. For example, a lottery process using a random number may be performed at a timing when a new start prize is generated or a specific period has elapsed, and it may be determined whether or not to increase the number of pre-read effects. When it is determined that the number of executions is to be increased, the special hold display may be increased by one and the number of executions may be changed afterwards.

  Moreover, you may comprise so that it may provide not only when increasing the frequency | count of execution of a prefetch effect but conversely decreasing.

  Further, in the above-described modification example, the pre-read zone effect is changed at the timing when the next variable display is started after the pending notice effect is changed as the pre-read effect at the timing when a new start prize is generated or a specific period has elapsed. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and the pending notice effect may be changed at the timing when a new start winning or a specific period has elapsed, and the prefetch zone effect may be changed immediately.

  Moreover, although the case where the changing special figure display area 5I is provided on the display screen of the image display device 5 has been described in the above modification, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, when a gaming machine is provided with a sub liquid crystal display device separately from the image display device 5, the display screen of the sub liquid crystal display device may be used as the changing special map display area. In addition, for example, when the sub liquid crystal display device is configured as a movable member, at the timing when a new start prize is generated or a predetermined period has passed, or at the timing when the next variable display is started, The sub liquid crystal display device as a movable member may be moved to the vicinity of the image display device 5 and display of a predetermined display corresponding to the special hold display may be started, so that a special figure display area during change may be formed. .

  In the above modification, the “prefetching effect” is a concept that includes both the pending notice effect and the prefetch zone effect. For example, in the above-described modification, the case where the holding notice effect is started as the pre-reading effect that starts based on the occurrence of a new start prize or the elapse of a predetermined period is shown. The pre-read zone effect may be configured to start based on the above. Also, in the case where the pre-reading effect is changed based on the occurrence of a new start prize or the passage of a specific period, the special hold display is 1 at the timing of the occurrence of a new start prize or the passage of a specific period. The pending notice effect is changed as a result of the increase, and the case where the pre-change zone B effect is changed at the timing when the next variable display is started after the occurrence of a new start prize or the elapse of a specific period is shown. . In addition, it is configured so that the pre-read zone effect is changed by increasing the special hold display by 1 at the timing of the occurrence of a new start prize or the elapse of a specific period, or the occurrence of a new start prize or the elapse of a specific period It may be configured such that the hold notice effect is changed at the timing when the next variable display is started later.

  Moreover, in the said modification, the method of performing a process based on generation | occurrence | production of a new start winning prize, or progress of a predetermined period, both when starting a prefetch effect and when changing a prefetch effect after the start of a prefetch effect However, it is not always necessary to apply to both processes. For example, the process may be executed based on the occurrence of a new start prize or the elapse of a predetermined period only when starting a pre-reading effect, or the occurrence of a new start prize only when changing the pre-reading effect, You may make it perform a process based on progress of a specific period.

  Further, in the above-described modification, the degree of expectation may differ depending on the period in which the prefetch zone effect is executed, such as how many times variable display is performed. For example, the longer the period in which the prefetch zone effect is executed, the higher the degree of expectation may be. In that case, since the number of predetermined displays displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I increases every time variable display is executed during the period in which the prefetch zone effect is executed, the display is performed in the changing special figure display area 5I. The expected degree can be easily recognized by the number of the predetermined displays.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various rendering operations including the rendering operation of the rendering image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine in which a gaming ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the player launches the paid gaming ball into the gaming area to play a game. A game score for use in a game is given using a frequency that is a game value of a size specified from record information of a game recording medium such as a card or a membership card, and a given game score, or 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 a gaming area using a gaming score given by winning a game.

  That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, variable display means is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified and for displaying the display result. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, but when the gaming score is not zero, The game ball enclosed in the game is driven into the game area, the game is performed, the game score is subtracted according to the game ball being driven, and the game score is awarded according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds the values. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device or the like in advance 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 a 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. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, It is a concept that includes those in which the ratio is different in the relationship of A: B = 100%: 0%.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine controlled to the probabilistic state after the big hit game is shown based on the fact that the big hit type is a probable big hit or a normal big hit and the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. It is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus having a predetermined probability variation area inside is provided, and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball apparatus during the big hit game. The configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, according to the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types according to the operation of the operating lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated according to the stop button operation by the player, and the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it is applied to the slot machine where a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible to do.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and decorative symbols “1” to “9” are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed has been shown. Not limited to. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  In addition, the random numbers may not be synchronized by changing the update timing of the random numbers or changing the update range of the random numbers.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the main board 11 stores a random value determination table, and the main board 11 stores the random value determination table based on the random value extracted in the main board 11 at the time of a winning prize. With reference to the example, the random number determination process is executed, and the effect control board 12 receives the determination result determined in the main board 11 and executes the pre-reading notice effect based on the received determination result. The execution mode of the pre-reading notice effect is not limited to this. For example, the effect control board 12 stores the random value determination table, and the effect control board 12 receives the random number itself extracted from the main board 11 from the main board 11, and based on the received random value. The random value determination process may be executed with reference to the random value determination table, and the pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on the determination result of the determination process. That is, the random number determination process may be performed on the effect control board 12. The random number determination process may be performed on both the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. For example, the effect control board 12 may receive a part of the random number values and execute the random number determination process, and may receive the determination result determined in the main board 11. Specifically, for example, the production control board 12 receives a random number value, determines whether or not to win a jackpot, and if it is a big jackpot, determines the type of jackpot, and based on the random value, the main board 11 You may make it receive the determination result of the fluctuation | variation category determined by (1). That is, the effect control board 12 can execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main board 11.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 3 Game machine frame 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 6A Normal winning ball device 6B Normal variable winning ball device 7 Special variable winning ball device 8L Speaker 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 First start port switch 22B Second start port switch 23 Count switch 31A Stick controller 31B Push button 100 Game control microcomputer 101 ROM
102 RAM
103 CPU
104 random number circuit 105 I / O
120 CPU for effect control
121 ROM
122 RAM
123 Display control unit 124 Random number circuit 125 I / O

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player when an advantageous condition is established ,
Variable display means capable of executing variable display in a plurality of variable display units;
A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect after a special mode is displayed on the plurality of variable display units;
Hold storage means for storing information relating to variable display as hold information;
Determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous state;
Determination means for determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state before the determination by the determination means;
Pre-reading effect execution means for executing a pre-reading effect based on the determination of the determination means,
The special mode includes a combination of first information of a predetermined mode and a combination of second information of a specific mode,
The specific demonstration execution means, Ri executable der the specific effect that corresponds to the variable display of a plurality of times,
The prefetch effect execution unit, as the prefetch effect is capable of displaying the special manner in the plurality of variable display portions,
The combination of the second information of the specific embodiment includes a combination of the second information of the first particular embodiment, a combination of the second information of the second particular embodiment, the,
Depending whether the special aspects are displayed, including a combination of the second information of any of the specific embodiments, expectations of the prefetch effect is different,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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