JP6619212B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins in a predetermined prize area (start prize opening) provided in the game area (a start condition is satisfied). A variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and it is advantageous for the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display device becomes a specific display result (big hit symbol) There are some which are configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state.

  Further, as a gaming machine as described above, there is a gaming machine that displays a digestion display corresponding to a change to be started in the digestion display area (for example, see Patent Document 1).

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  However, even if the technique described in Patent Document 1 is used, it cannot be suitably notified that the display mode of the special image changes, and there is a concern that the interest of the player may be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can suitably notify that the display mode of a special image is changed and improve the interest of the player.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) according to one aspect of the present invention has variable display (for example, variable display of special figure, variable display of decorative design, special figure, and A game that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a high probability state, a low probability state, a high base state or a low base state, a reach, a big hit game state, a super reach, etc.) that is advantageous to the player by performing variable display of decorative symbols, etc. Corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means and the hold storage means for storing information relating to variable display for which the start condition is not satisfied , such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 a hold display unit which performs hold display, variable display of the start condition is based on the established, special image display means for displaying a special image corresponding to the variable display (eg, a corresponding to the variable display And processing, etc.) for displaying the revertive displayed in the active display area comprises a display mode and hold display of the display mode of the special image, a plurality of types of display modes in accordance with expectations, which is controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., red display mode, a yellow display mode, a blue display mode, such as a white display mode) and varied to permit any of the case where the display mode of the special image changes, corresponding to the special image Before the variable display start condition is satisfied (for example, when it is displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H as a hold display), a notice is given (for example, as shown in FIG. 32). Informing by a notification effect that displays an image that informs the user that “two more times until chance”, a notification effect by displaying a character image, and a notification effect by displaying an effect , Ri can der be broadcast, etc.) by notification effect such as a light emitting by sound or a lamp output from a speaker (e.g., when performing an active display change effect with the execution of the notification effect as specific effect, FIG. 32 The notification effect that displays an image that notifies “two more times until chance” or the like as shown in FIG. 6 is executed to notify the change when the target hold display is displayed as the active display in the active display area. Depending on the display mode of the special image that is finally displayed, the ratio of whether to change the display mode at the stage of the hold display or the display mode at the stage of the special image is different, When it is notified that the special image is changed, the display mode of the special image is changed to a display mode higher than a predetermined expectation .

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably notify that the display mode of the special image changes before the variable display start condition corresponding to the special image is satisfied. Can be improved.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), when it is notified that the special image is changed, the display mode of the special image may be changed to a display mode greater than a predetermined expected value. (For example, when the final display mode changes to a display mode (for example, a red display mode) that is equal to or greater than a predetermined expected value, the ratio that the specific mode effect mode is determined as the active display effect with the execution of the notification effect increases. ing).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the display mode of the special image changes from the stage before the display mode of the special image changes.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), when the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the execution ratio of the notification effect is higher than when the number of reserved memories is less than the predetermined number. (For example, in the specific effect execution determination table, when the number of reserved memories is 1 or more, the specific effect is easier to execute than when the number of reserved memories is less than 1, and when the number of reserved memories is 2 or more, The specific effect is more easily executed than when the number of memories is less than 2, and the specific effect is more easily executed when the number of reserved memories is 3 or more than when the number of reserved memories is less than 3.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the display mode of the special image changes from the stage before the display mode of the special image changes.

  (4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the special image can be displayed by taking over at least a part of the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the special image, and a predetermined expected value When the display mode of the above-described hold display or the display mode of the special image is set, the rate of change of the display mode of the special image may be higher than that of the display mode of the hold display (for example, The display mode of the active display takes over the form “◯” of the display mode of the hold display, and when the display mode is red or yellow, the hold display change performance effect is determined as the effect mode of the specific effect. Rather, the active display change effect is more easily determined as the effect mode of the specific effect).

  According to such a configuration, the player can have a sense of expectation even when the display mode of the hold display does not change, and the player's interest can be improved.

  (5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), when it is notified that the special image changes, the display mode of the hold display other than the hold display that is the target of notification and the special The display mode of the image may be restricted (for example, when there is holding information of a target on which an active display change effect is executed as a specific effect, an effect execution flag is set) Thus, the determination of whether or not to execute the specific effect is not performed until the target hold information is digested).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused about which hold display should be expected.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example 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 change category and a change pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a jackpot type 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 showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. 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 the start winning determination process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start time winning process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of selection of a fluctuation category determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation category determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect determination process at the time of winning in an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific effect execution determination process in the effect determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio by a final display mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio by a specific production execution presence determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio by a specific production | presentation aspect determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of selection of the determination ratio by an active display change pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio by a hold display change pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production | presentation determination process in a variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 (game machine) is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 (gauge board) that constitutes a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame 3 (base frame) 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.

  A normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided in the lower part of the game area of the game board 2. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening as a start area (first start area) which 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 that is a vertical position and an expanded open state that is a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) and a second start winning opening are formed.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter.

  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 such 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 port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by 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 (entered) a second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Note that a winning when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A is referred to as a first starting winning. Further, a winning when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B is referred to as a second starting winning.

  A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening is detected by the first start opening switch 22A (based on the occurrence of the first start winning combination). Is paid out as a prize ball, and the first special figure display device 4A executes the first special figure game if the first special figure reservation storage number (described later) is equal to or smaller than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). A first start condition (also referred to as a first execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as a variable display (described later) executed on the image display device 5 (described later) is established.

  Further, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls that have passed (entered) the second start winning opening are detected by the second start opening switch 22B (based on the occurrence of the second starting win). If the game ball is paid out as a prize ball and the second special figure holding memory number (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the second special symbol display device 4B executes the second special symbol display device 4B. A second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as a graphic game (described later) or a variable display of decorative symbols (described later) executed in the image display device 5 is established. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the first start prize and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the second start prize may be the same number or different numbers. Good.

  The first special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the first start winning) that are not immediately executed at the time of occurrence of the first start winning and are temporarily suspended. Even if the first start condition for executing the variable display game such as the first special figure game (described later) and the decorative symbol variable display (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning prize, When the first start condition that permits the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of a winning is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that is satisfied first is being executed) If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is put on hold (the variable display game is in a waiting state). That is, the first special figure reserved memory number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the first start winning that is in a waiting state. The number of first special figure holding memory decreases by one every time one first start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, although the first start condition by a certain first start winning is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the first start winning in which the first start condition permitting the start of the variable display game by the first starting winning is not satisfied. Is stored (held) as hold data (first special figure hold information) until the first start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game by the first start winning is satisfied. In other words, the held first special figure hold information is digested one by one every time the first start condition is satisfied, and a variable display game based on the digested first special figure hold information is executed.

  The second special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start winning) that are not immediately executed when the second start winning occurs but are temporarily suspended. Even if the second start condition for executing the variable display game such as the second special figure game (described later) or the variable display of decorative symbols (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning prize, When the second start condition permitting the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of a prize is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition established previously is being executed) If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is put on hold (the variable display game is in a waiting state). In other words, the second special figure holding memory number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the second start winning that is in the waiting state for execution. The number of second special figure reservation storage decreases by one every time one second start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, although the 2nd start condition by a certain 2nd start prize is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the 2nd start prize which does not satisfy the 2nd start condition which permits the start of the variable display game by the 2nd start prize Is stored (held) as hold data (second special figure hold information) until a second start condition permitting the start of the variable display game by the second start winning is satisfied. In other words, the second special figure hold information that has been put on hold is digested one by one every time the second start condition is satisfied, and a variable display game based on the second special figure hold information that is digested is executed.

  In addition, when there is no particular distinction between the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, they are also simply referred to as “start winning opening”. Further, when there is no particular distinction between the first start prize and the second start prize, they are also simply referred to as “start prize”. Further, the reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number is referred to as a “total reserved memory number”. When there is no particular distinction between the first special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number, it is usually simply referred to as “special figure reserved memory number”. When it is referred to as “the number of memories”, it may indicate any one or two of the first special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number. In addition, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start condition” or “execution condition”. In addition, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start condition”. The first special figure hold information and the second special figure hold information are also simply referred to as “special figure hold information” unless otherwise distinguished.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the lower part of the gaming area of the game board 2 (below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B). The special variable winning ball 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 special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

  The special variable winning ball device 7 forms pass through the special winning opening (entrance) and gaming balls is detected by counting switch 23 shown in FIG. 2, for example. Based on the game ball by the count switch 23 is detected, the game ball of a predetermined number (e.g. 15) is paid out as a prize balls. Thus, when the game ball special winning port was opened in the special variable winning ball device 7 has passed (enter), for example such as first start winning hole and second start winning opening, game ball the other winning opening many of the winning balls are paid out than when that has passed through (entry). Accordingly, the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 if opened, the special winning opening game ball becomes possible approach, a favorable first state for 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 a prize ball by passing (entering) the game ball to the special prize winning port. The second state is more disadvantageous to the person than the first state.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2. The first special symbol display device 4A includes, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The first special symbol display device 4A displays (variably displays) a special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”) that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is “ Also referred to as “second special figure”. A game executed with variable display of identification information (or variable display of identification information itself) is referred to as a variable display game. In particular, a variable display game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A (variable display game for variably displaying the first special symbol) is also referred to as a first special symbol game, and the variable display game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. (Variable display game for variably displaying the second special figure) is also referred to as a second special figure game. Further, when the first special figure game and the second special figure game are not distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “special figure games”.

  The first special symbol display device 4A (the same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B) has a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". Variable display of special symbols. Each special symbol is assigned a symbol number corresponding to each special symbol. As an example, each number indicating “0” to “9” is assigned a symbol number “0” to “9”, and the symbol indicating “−” is assigned a symbol number “10”. That's fine. Note that the special symbols are not limited to those composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns (for example, lighting patterns such as alphabets L and E) in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in a 7-segment LED are set in advance, as a special design It may be displayed.

  A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2 (upper portions of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B). . The first hold indicator 25A includes, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the first special figure hold memory number (the hold number of the first special figure game) based on the hold data (first special figure hold information). A first on-hold display is displayed for possible display. For example, the first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified by the number of LEDs to be lit. For example, if the number of holdings of the first special figure game increases by 1 due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the number of lighting is increased by one, and the holding of the first special figure game is established by the establishment of a new first start condition. When the number decreases by one, the number of lighting may be decreased by one.

  The second hold indicator 25B includes, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the second special figure hold memory number (the hold number of the second special figure game) based on the hold data (second special figure hold information). A second on-hold display is displayed for possible display. For example, the second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified by the number of LEDs to be lit. For example, if the number of holdings of the second special figure game increases by 1 due to the establishment of a new second starting condition, the number of lighting is increased by one, and the holding of the second special figure game is held by the establishment of a new second starting condition When the number decreases by one, the number of lighting may be decreased by one.

  On the left side of the game area on the game board 2, a passing gate 41, a normal symbol display device 20, and a general figure hold display device 25 </ b> C are provided. The game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by, for example, the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, if the number of common figure reservations (described later) is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the normal symbol display 20 A normal start condition for executing a general game (to be described later) executed at the above is established.

  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. The normal symbol display 20 displays (variably displays) variable symbols of ordinary symbols (also referred to as “ordinary symbols” or “ordinary symbols”) that are a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Note that a variable display game that variably displays a normal symbol is also referred to as a general game (or “normal game”). Note that information about a general game in which a general chart start condition is satisfied but a general chart start condition (described later) is not satisfied is stored (held) as on-hold data (general map hold information).

  The general figure hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general figure hold storage number based on the hold data (general hold information) by, for example, the number of LEDs to be lit. The number of stored customary figures is the number of usual-purpose games that are temporarily executed without being executed immediately when a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Even if the general chart start condition for executing the general game is satisfied by the detection of the game ball by the gate switch 21, the general chart start condition for allowing the start of the general game is not satisfied ( For example, if the previously established ordinary game is being executed), the execution of the ordinary game is put on hold (the ordinary game is waiting to be executed). In other words, the number of usual-pending memories is the number of usual-purpose games that are in a waiting state. The number of stored ordinary maps is decremented by 1 each time one of the ordinary diagram start conditions is satisfied.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol display area is arranged. In the decorative symbol display area, decorative symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified, are variably displayed. Variable display of decoration identification information (decorative symbols) is also included in the variable display game. The image display device 5 includes a first special symbol game (a special game using the first special symbol) executed by the first special symbol display device 4A or a second special symbol executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the game (special game using the second special diagram), variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols is executed in the display area (decorative symbol display area).

  As an example, as shown in FIG. 1, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Corresponding to the start of any special figure game of the first special figure game or the second special figure game, that is, corresponding to the start of fluctuation of any special figure of the first special figure or the second special figure game Then, in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol variation (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. After that, in response to the end of the special symbol game, that is, in response to the special symbol stop display, the decorative symbols (determined decorative symbols, final symbols) that are variable display results in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, respectively. Stop symbol) is also displayed. That is, in the display area (decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R) of the image display device 5, the variation of the ornamental symbol is started in conjunction with (corresponding to) the first special symbol game (or the second special symbol game). Then, the fixed decoration symbol (also referred to as the final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed.

  For example, there are eight kinds of decorative patterns (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8”, Chinese numerals, English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. The character image may be composed of, for example, a person or an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or a decorative image showing any other figure). Each decorative symbol is assigned a symbol number corresponding to each decorative symbol. As an example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” may be attached to the alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number (for example, seven or nine) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  In addition, the stop display which stops the fixed special symbol which is a variable symbol display result (also referred to as a special symbol display result) and terminates the variable display, and the fixed symbol symbol which is a variable symbol display result (final stop) Stop display to stop the variable display and stop display to stop the variable display by stopping display of the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol (also referred to as the normal figure display result) Also referred to as a complete stop display, a final stop display, or a derived display (or simply “derived”). Note that the variation start timing and variation end timing of the decorative symbol do not necessarily coincide with the variation start timing and variation end timing of the special symbol, and within the variation time of the special symbol (special symbol variation time) As long as the fluctuation time is within.

  That is, the variation start timing of the decorative symbol may be later than the variation start timing of the special symbol, or the variation end timing of the special symbol (the stop display timing of the confirmed special symbol) It may be later than (stop display timing). For example, the execution of the predetermined effect may be started after the display of the confirmed decorative symbol is stopped, and the fixed special symbol may be stopped and displayed at the end of the execution of the predetermined effect. An example of the predetermined effect is a simple hold effect (described later) which is an aspect of the hold effect (described later).

  Further, a stop display different from the complete stop display (final stop display, derived display) may be performed. For example, the decorative design may be temporarily stopped during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative design until the fixed decorative design is derived and displayed. In the temporary stop display, a decorative pattern with a fluctuation speed of “0” is displayed while being stopped, for example, causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction, or shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). This includes things that stop and display without causing time, slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, a first start prize storage display area 5HL and a second start prize storage display area 5HR are arranged. In the first start winning memory display area 5HL, as in the first hold indicator 25A, the first hold display for displaying the first special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner is performed. That is, the number of the first special figure games that are currently suspended is displayed in an identifiable manner. In the first start winning memory display area 5HL, as in the second hold indicator 25B, the second hold display for displaying the second special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner is performed. In other words, the number of second special figure games that are currently suspended is displayed in an identifiable manner.

  In the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the first hold display may be performed, for example, right-justified. In other words, when the number of holds of the first special figure game increases due to the establishment of a new first start condition, if there is no other first hold display in the first start prize storage display area 5HL, the first start prize storage display A new first hold display is added to the right side of the area 5HL (center side of the display area of the image display device 5) as a hold display corresponding to the incremented first special figure hold information, and the first start winning storage display area 5HL If there is another first hold display, the new first hold is displayed on the left side of the other first hold display (the left side of the leftmost first hold display if there are a plurality of other first hold displays). You may make it add a display. In addition, when there are a plurality of first hold indications in the first start winning memory display area 5HL, and the number of holds of the first special figure game decreases due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the first reduced amount is displayed. Delete the first hold display (the first hold display displayed from the oldest) displayed on the rightmost side of the first start winning memory display area 5HL corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure hold information; Each of the other first hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased first hold display side (right side).

  Further, in the second start winning storage display area 5HR, the second hold display may be performed, for example, left-justified. That is, when the number of second special figure games held increases due to the establishment of a new second start condition, if there is no other second hold display in the second start win memory display area 5HR, the second start win memory display A new second hold display is added to the left side of the area 5HR (the center side of the display area of the image display device 5) as a hold display corresponding to the increased second special figure hold information, and the second start winning storage display area 5HR If there is another second hold display, the new second hold is displayed on the right side of the other second hold display (or on the right side of the rightmost second hold display if there are a plurality of other second hold displays). You may make it add a display.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of second hold indications in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, if the number of holds in the second special figure game is reduced due to the establishment of a new second start condition, the second reduced amount is stored. Delete the second hold display (the second hold display displayed from the oldest) displayed on the leftmost side of the second start winning memory display area 5HR corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure hold information; Each of the other second hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased second hold display side (left side). Note that the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR are also simply referred to as “start prize storage display area 5H” unless otherwise distinguished.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, in addition to the first start-winning memory display area 5HL and the second start-winning memory display area 5HR, the first start-winning memory display area 5HL and the second as the hold display area. The hold display erased (moved) from the start winning memory display area 5HR (that is, the first special figure hold information digested by the establishment of the first start condition and the second display digested by the establishment of the second start condition) Active display area AHA (active display area, digestion display) for displaying an active display (also referred to as a digestion display or a current display) corresponding to a suspension display corresponding to a variable display of decorative symbols executed based on the special figure suspension information Area, also referred to as a display area during digestion), for example, is arranged between the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR. .

  In addition to the above configuration, the game area in the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or 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 (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered any of the general prize opening is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting 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 (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The members form the lower tray, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, a central portion of the lower tray), and tilting operation player grips the can stick controller 31A mounted there. Stick controller 31A includes a joystick the player to grasp, at a predetermined position of the operating rod (e.g. a player and operating rod takes the index finger of the operating hand when gripping the position), and a trigger button provided there. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

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

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. 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. The push sensor which detects the operation action of the player performed with respect to the push button 31B should just be provided in the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

  An audio output member is provided in the periphery of the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the speaker 8UL and the speaker 8UR are installed at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and the speaker 8LL and the speaker 8LR are installed at the lower left and right oblique parts of the upper plate (the left and right oblique upper parts of the lower plate). It is installed. Hereinafter, the speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR will be simply referred to as speakers 8 unless otherwise distinguished. The speaker 8 outputs (reproduces) sound (sound and voice). For example, the speaker 8 outputs a production sound (also referred to as a sound effect) according to the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and outputs a warning sound according to the situation of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The production sound includes music, detection sound, response sound, notification sound, and the like. The music in the production sound is, for example, BGM, a song, etc. that are output according to the progress of the game. The detection sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound, voice (line, message), or the like that is output in accordance with a detection result by a switch or a sensor (for example, detection of winning at the first start winning opening, etc.). The response sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound or a voice that is output in response to an operation action on the push button 31B. Since the operation action on the push button 31B is also detected by a push sensor, the response sound output in response to the operation action on the push button 31B is also a detection sound. The notification sound in the production sound is, for example, a sound or voice for requesting an operation action on the push button 31B, or a sound, voice or voice for notifying that the state shifts to the reach state when the reach state (described later) is shifted. , Sounds, voices, etc. that give notice or suggestion that the game will shift to the jackpot gaming state before the transition to the jackpot gaming state.

  An example of the warning sound is a warning sound that is output when the game ball is excessively held (stored) in the lower plate, a warning sound that is output when the glass door (not shown) is open, or the like. .

  A light emitting member (light emitting body) that emits light as an effect or decoration is provided inside and around the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the light emitting member 9CC is installed at the upper position of the image display device 5, the light emitting member 9CL and the light emitting member 9CR are installed at the left and right positions of the image display device 5, and the light emitting member is installed at the upper position of the frame 3 for the gaming machine. The light emitting member 9SL and the light emitting member 9SR are installed on the left and right positions of the frame 3 for the gaming machine 9U. Hereinafter, the light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are collectively referred to as a lamp 9 unless particularly distinguished. For example, the lamp 9 may be composed of one or more LEDs, or may be composed of a flash lamp. The light emitting member 9U may be a rotating lamp (for example, a patrol lamp) having a rotating portion. In addition to the above, for example, various light emitting members may be installed around each structure (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7) in the game area.

  The image display device 5 described above, the speaker 8, such as a lamp 9 is a rendering device for executing effect, pachinko gaming machine 1, as effect device, comprise other performance apparatus such as a presentation for model having a drive unit it may be.

  In addition, the arrangement position (installation position) of each component is an example, and may be arranged at other positions. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20 may be provided on the same side (right side portion or left side portion) of the game area. Further, for example, the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, and the general-purpose hold indicator 25C may be provided on the same side (right side portion or left side portion) of the game area.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the general symbol display 20 starts the general game based on the fact that the general diagram start condition is satisfied after the general diagram start condition is satisfied. In the regular game, after the variable display of the normal symbol is started (after the change of the normal symbol is started), the fixed normal symbol which becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol after a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time has elapsed. Is stopped (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the 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 normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a special game (first special game) is started by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied. A special game (second special game) is started by the second special symbol display device 4B on the basis that the second start condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied. In the special figure game, after the variable display of the special symbol is started (after the change of the special symbol is started), when the variable display time as the special figure change time elapses, the fixed special that becomes the variable display result of the special symbol Derives and displays a symbol (special image display result). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol. “Lose”.
If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol or the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the “small hit” as the predetermined display result may be used.

  After special symbol variable display result of the game becomes "big hit" are controlled advantageously round for the player (also referred to as "round game") to the jackpot gaming state as the specific game state that a predetermined number of times of execution. After the special symbol variable display result of the game has become "Koatari" is controlled to Koatari game state as a special game state that is different from the big-hit game state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are the big hit symbols, and the special symbols indicating the symbol “−” are the lost symbols. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol in the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot 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. The big prize opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open 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 a second state (closed state) that is disadvantageous to the player for the first state, 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 (for example, “15” or the like). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  Of round in the jackpot gaming state, the first state advantageous to the special variable winning ball device 7 for the player (open) to the upper limit time is a relatively long time (e.g., 29 seconds) round, normally open also referred to as a round. On the other hand, the special variable winning ball device 7 first state (open state) to the upper limit time is a relatively short time (e.g., 0.1 second) round, also referred to as a short-term opening round.

  Of the special symbols indicating the numbers "3", "5", and "7" that are the big hit symbols, the special symbols indicating the numbers "3" and "7" are normally open round big hit symbols, The special symbol indicating the number is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit game state (normal open big hit 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 winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 The door is in the open state in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) that is the first period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By doing so, the round which changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the 1st state (open state) advantageous to a player is performed. The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  In the big hit gaming state (short-term open big hit state) as the short-term open round specific game state controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set in each round. A second time period (for example, 0) that the upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is opened by the big prize opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state. 1 second). 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 round executions may be a second round number (eg, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (eg, “15”) in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (for example, 0.1 second) and is very short. Therefore, the short-term open big hit state is substantially a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained. The short-term open big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming 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 jackpot gaming state as the normal opening round specific gaming state. The period (upper limit time) 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, there is an upper limit number of times (for example, two times) that makes the big prize opening state open. It may be less than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal open round specific game state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state, the period during which the game ball is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is different from the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. As long as it is at least one of the short second period and the second round number being less than the first round number in the normal open round specific gaming state. .

  If the special symbol that is a small hit symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the special symbol indicating the number “2” that is a small bonus symbol is derived as the final symbol in the special symbol game. After that, it may be controlled to the small hit game state as the special game state. In this case, in the small hit gaming state, the variable winning operation for changing the big winning opening to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 may be performed as in the short-term open big hit state. . In other words, in the small hit gaming state, for example, it is only necessary to repeat the operation of setting the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in the first state (open state) over the second period.

  In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R arranged in the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the start of one of the special game games, the decorative display variable display is started. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach during the period from the start of variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the confirmed decorative symbol. It may become a state.

  The reach state (also referred to as "reach varying symbols") decorative pattern that has not yet been stopped and displayed when decorative symbols displayed stopped in the display area of the image display device 5 is part of an jackpot combination the display state change is continued for, or is that the display state all or part of the decorative pattern is varied in synchronization with constitute all or part of the jackpot combination.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the variation pattern of the decorative pattern are referred to as reach effect (or reach effect display). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speaker 8 and the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, extinguishing operation) of the lamp 9 before reaching the reach state. An operation mode different from the operation mode may be included.

  The effect operation of reach demonstration, operation modes other (also referred to as "Reach pattern") (Leach embodiment) is different from a plurality of types of effect patterns are only to be prepared in advance. Then, depending on the effect pattern may be different possibilities of such jackpot combination after reach demonstration is finally stopped and displayed (also referred to as a "big hit expectations" or "big hit confidence"). Thus, depending on whether a plurality of types of reach effect is performed, i.e., depending on whether to appear either reach demonstration, it is possible to vary the jackpot expectations. As an example, in this embodiment, and reach aspects of normal reach, are preset (prepared) and reach aspects of high super reach jackpot expectation as compared to the normal reach.

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

  In addition, during the variable display of the decorative design, a slide effect or a pseudo-continuous effect realized by a variable display operation of the decorative design or the like can be executed as one aspect of the variable display effect. In the slip effect, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) are displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols at, a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area) in the temporarily stopped display of the decorative symbols display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, or both), the decorative symbol is changed again, and then the stop symbol is displayed, thereby performing the effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed. Thus, in the slide effect, after the variable display of the decorative design is started, a predetermined number of decorative designs are temporarily displayed until the fixed decorative design that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, and then the predetermined number of decorative designs are variable. By executing the display again, there are a case where the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state and a case where the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state.

  In the pseudo-continuous production, in response to the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once, the fixed decoration that becomes a variable display result after the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. Until the symbols are derived and displayed, all the ornament symbols (for example, predetermined pseudo consecutive chances) are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the ornament symbols display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then all the ornament symbols are displayed. It is possible to perform the effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo continuous change) in the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is the number of decorative symbols in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, excluding the first variation from when the decorative symbol variable display is started until all the decorative symbols temporarily stop temporarily. Is the number of times that changes again. In the quasi-continuous production, the quasi-continuous variation (re-variation) is performed once to three times, so that the decorative symbol variable display is performed twice as long as the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once. Can appear as if it were started 4 times in a row.

  The slip effect (similar to the pseudo-ream effect) is a notice or suggestion to the player that there is a possibility that any reach effect or a certain reach effect may be executed, or that the expectation level of the big hit is high. Also good. Hereinafter, an effect for giving a notice or suggestion to a player that there is a possibility that any reach effect or a certain reach effect may be executed or that the degree of expectation of jackpot is high may be collectively referred to as a notice effect. In addition to the slip effect and the pseudo-continuous effect, the notice effect may use a variable display operation different from the slide effect and the pseudo-continuous effect. For example, a background image display, a message window display, etc. There may be those that use an effect operation different from the variable display effect, such as hold display, audio output, and light emission (lighting, blinking, extinguishing).

  The notice effect may be executed (started) before the player can determine (actually confirm) whether the notice effect or the content suggested by the notice effect is realized. For example, a notice effect that notifies or suggests to a player that the variable display state of a decorative pattern due to winning a certain game ball may become a reach state, It may be executed (started) before the reach state (or the non-reach state) is reached. In addition, the notice effect that informs or suggests to the player that the variable display result by winning a certain game ball may be a “hit” is because at least the confirmed decorative pattern by winning the game ball is stopped and displayed. May be executed (started) before.

  It is sufficient for the notice effect to include a pre-read notice effect (also referred to as “pre-judgment notice effect”). The pre-reading notice effect determines whether or not the variable display results in a “big hit” based on the hold information of the special-purpose game before starting the variable display subject to the notice. (Prefetching) is a notice effect to be executed based on the determination result.

  In the following description, the hold information that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is referred to as target hold information, and the first hold display corresponding to the target hold information is referred to as the target first hold display and corresponds to the target hold information. The second hold display to be performed is referred to as a target second hold display, and the variable display corresponding to the target hold information is also referred to as a target variable display. Further, the pre-reading notice effect is executed when the game ball corresponding to the target hold information is won at the first start winning opening or the second start winning opening and during the digestion of the target hold information. (If executed during digestion of target hold information including variable target display), while executing hold information prior to target hold information, and during target hold information digestion And may be executed during the digestion of the pending information prior to the target pending information.

  The stage action that becomes a pre-reading notice effect by winning a certain game ball is that the player determines whether or not the content of the pre-reading notice effect is realized after winning the game ball (after the start condition is established). It may be executed (started) before it can be determined. For example, a stage action that is a pre-reading advance notice for informing (indicating) to a player that there is a possibility of reaching a reach state due to a winning of a certain game ball is at least a decorative pattern by winning of the game ball. Any variable display state may be executed (started) before the reach state (or non-reach state) is reached. In addition, at least a play operation of a pre-reading notice effect for informing (suggesting) a player that a variable display result may be a “hit” by winning a game ball What is necessary is just to be executed (started) before the winning decorative symbol by winning is stopped and displayed.

In the present embodiment, a specific effect is prepared as a pre-reading notice effect (pre-judgment notice effect). The specific effects include an active display change effect for the active display and a hold display change effect for the hold display.
The active display change effect is an effect that is executed when the display mode of active display is changed to one of a plurality of display modes. Specifically, the active display change effect is an effect of changing the display mode of the active display to a display mode with a high expectation level that is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player.
The active display change effect includes a first effect in which the notification effect is executed and a second effect in which the notification effect is not executed. The notification effect is an effect that notifies the player that the display mode of the active display changes, in other words, that the active display change effect is executed.

More specifically, as a pre-reading notice effect (pre-judgment notice effect), the display mode of active display in the active display area is expected to be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state, a reach state, etc.) advantageous to the player. An active display change effect for changing the display mode to a higher display mode is prepared. In the active display change effect, an effect effect is performed on the active display of the target, and the display mode of the target active display is displayed in a display mode with a high expectation level that is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player ( A plurality of types of action effects such as effects that change the display mode of active display to a display mode with high expectation are prepared.
In addition, the display mode of the active display of the target in the active display area is not changed from the default display mode or the display mode at the time of addition (the display mode of the active display is not displayed in a display mode with high expectation). Action effects may be prepared.
Note that only the active display change effect may be executed as the specific effect without executing the hold display change effect.

The hold display change effect is an effect that is executed when the display mode of the hold display is changed to any one of a plurality of display modes. Specifically, the hold display change effect is an effect of changing the display mode of the hold display to a display mode having a high expectation level controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player.
The hold change effect includes a first hold display change effect for the first hold display and a second hold display change effect for the second hold display.

  More specifically, as a pre-reading notice effect (preliminary notice effect), the display mode of the first hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is set to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state, a reach state) advantageous to the player. Etc.), a first hold display change effect for changing the display mode to a display mode with a high degree of expectation is prepared. The first hold display change effect has a high expectation that the action effect is executed on the first hold display of the target and the display mode of the first hold display of the target is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player. A plurality of types of action effects such as effects that display in the display mode (change the display mode of the first hold display to a display mode with high expectation) are prepared.

In addition, the display mode of the first hold display of the target in the first start winning storage display area 5HL is not changed from the default display mode or the display mode at the time of addition (the display mode of the first hold display is displayed in a display mode with high expectation) No) An effect such as a first hold display change gasset effect may be prepared.
Note that only the hold display change effect may be executed as the specific effect without executing the active display change effect, or only the second hold display change effect as the specific effect without executing the first hold change effect. May be executed.

  Further, as a pre-reading notice effect (preliminary notice notice effect), the display mode of the second hold display in the second start winning memory display area 5HR is set to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state, a reach state, etc.) advantageous to the player. A second on-hold display change effect is provided in which the display is changed to a display mode with a high degree of expectation to be controlled. The second hold display change effect has a high expectation that the effect display is executed on the second hold display of the target, and the display mode of the second hold display of the target is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player. A plurality of types of action effects such as effects that display in a display mode (change the display mode of the second hold display to a display mode with high expectation) are prepared.

In addition, the display mode of the second hold display of the target in the second start winning storage display area 5HR is not changed from the default display mode or the display mode at the time of addition (the display mode of the second hold display is displayed in a display mode with high expectation) No) Action effects such as the second hold display change gasset effect may be prepared.
Note that only the hold display change effect may be executed as the specific effect without executing the active display change effect, or the first hold display change effect as the specific effect without executing the second hold display change effect. May be executed only.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is not changed to the reach state after the variable symbol variable display is started. In addition, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state is reached after the decorative symbol variable display is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach-losing combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) 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 decoration that becomes a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probability variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations after a predetermined reach production is executed in response to the reach state. The symbol is stopped and displayed. The predetermined normal jackpot combination is, for example, a normal symbol of the same type (also referred to as “non-probability variable symbol”) on a predetermined effective line (for example, a straight line horizontally) formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is a combination that displays the final stop. As an example of the normal symbol, among the eight types of decorative symbols having symbol numbers “1” to “8”, four types of decorative symbols having even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” It is.

  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, the fixed display symbol of the regular jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) 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 the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed.

  By performing the time-shortening control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As an established special symbol in the special symbol game, one of the special symbols to be a normally open round jackpot symbols, if the probability variation jackpot symbols, such as a special symbol that indicates the number of "7" is displayed stopped, variable display state of the decoration pattern in response to that a reach state, such as after the same reach effect and when the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "normal" is executed, among a plurality of types of jackpot combination, a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination become definite ornament symbols may appear stopped. In other words, if the probability variation jackpot symbols are final stop-displayed in special symbol game, when the ornament symbols stopped and displayed as a predetermined normal jackpot combination decorative pattern comprising a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination is finally stopped there is a case to be. The predetermined probability variation jackpot combination, for example, a combination of final stop display equipped with the same type of probability variation pattern on the activated line. An example of a probability variation pattern among pattern number is eight decorative symbol "1" to "8", the symbol number is odd "1", "3", "5", four types of "7" in the decoration pattern it is.

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” (also referred to as “big hit type”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big change” big hit type, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the probability variation control (probability change control) is performed together with the time reduction control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than 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-saving control, the probability variation control may be ended when a special number of games (for example, 100 times) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time-shortening control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control for making the tilt control time for performing the game longer than that in the normal state and a control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening along 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 combined.

  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. Therefore, the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the second special figure game can be executed frequently, so that the variable display result Is reduced to become a “big hit”. 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.

  The 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 the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the 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 may be 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 (high probability low base state) in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control or the high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from the high probability 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 the time reduction control and the probability change control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the special figure game (second special figure game) can be frequently executed, and each special figure game (first special game) The probability that the variable display result in the figure game or the second special figure game will be a “big hit” is increased, which is advantageous to the player. 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 the chance of opening 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 (also referred to as a “big hit type”) of “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “surprise probability big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “surprise” big hit type, the short-term open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the probability variation control may be performed together with the short time control.

  Note that, as the special symbol for the special figure game, the small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “2” is stopped and the variable display result is “small hit”, so that the small hit game state is set. The game state may not be changed after the control is completed, and the game state may be controlled continuously before the variable display result is “small hit”. However, in this case, when a special figure game whose variable display result is “small hit” is executed, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number, the end of the small hit gaming state Later, the special gaming state may end and return to the normal state.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the determined decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probable big hit combination. For example, as a re-lottery effect, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, after temporarily displaying a decorative symbol that is a normal jackpot combination, it is changed again in a state where the same decorative symbol is aligned, The decorative symbol (probability variation symbol) and the decorative symbol (ordinary symbol) that is a normal jackpot combination may be finally stopped and displayed as a confirmed decorative symbol.

  After the decisive decorative symbol that is normally a jackpot combination is derived and displayed, at the start of the jackpot gaming state or during execution of a round in the jackpot gaming state, the next round starts after one of the rounds ends in the jackpot gaming state During the jackpot game that will be a promising 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. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

  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 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board of the main, various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is mounted. The main substrate 11 is mainly random number setting function used in special symbol game function for input signal from the switch or the like which is disposed at a predetermined position, addressed to the sub-side of the control board made of the performance control board 12 , the ability to send and outputs a control command, which is one example of a command information as a control signal, and a like function of outputting various kinds of information to the hall management computer. The main substrate 11, each LED (e.g. segment LED) first performing on / off control, such as special symbol or the second special symbol constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B of and controlling the variable display, ordinary symbol display device 20 on / off / color control including performing said controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by normal symbol display 20, the variable display of the predetermined identification information the ability to control is also provided.

  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 them to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as 9 are mounted. In other words, the effect control board 12 is an electrical component for effects such as display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speaker 8, and all or part of the on / off operation in the lamp 9 or the like. Is provided with a function for determining the control content for causing a predetermined performance operation to be executed.

  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 speaker 8 based on a command, control data, etc. from the effect control board 12. 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 performs lighting / extinguishing driving in the lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. The lamp driver circuit to perform is installed.

  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 capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. If it is. In addition to the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23, the pachinko gaming machine 1 similarly has other switches (for example, glass doors (non-glass doors)) connected to the main board 11. Switch for detecting the open / close state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting the open / close state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting unauthorized vibration, and a switch for detecting unauthorized electromagnetic waves). 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. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as 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 electric signal.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that 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. 3 (A), command 8001H is a first variation start command for designating the start variations in the first special symbol game of the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start variations in the second special symbol game of the second special symbol display device 4B. Command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating variably displayed correspondingly each decorative pattern display area 5L of the special symbols in special symbol game, 5C, a variation pattern such as decorative symbols to be variably displayed in 5R. Here, XXH may be a value that is arbitrarily set in accordance with the instruction content by the show, effect control commands it is unspecified hexadecimal. The variation pattern designation command, in accordance with the variation patterns that specify different EXT data is set.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, different EXT data depending on the determination result of whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit” or the big hit type determination result. Is set.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating a final stop symbol in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big prize opening notifying that it is a period in which the big prize opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. Command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big 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 notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, different EXT data corresponding to, for example, the number of rounds executed in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state (for example, “1” to “15”). Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a first start winning is generated. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the first special figure game by the symbol display device 4A is satisfied.

  The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and the second start winning is generated. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the special symbol display device 4B 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 first special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the first start winning memory display area 5HL 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 second start winning memory display area 5HR or the like.

  In the present embodiment, as the stored storage information, a first start opening prize designation command or a second start opening prize designation command for designating whether the start winning prize is given to the first starting prize opening or the second starting prize opening is designated. In addition to transmission, 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. It should be noted that when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition designation command or second code) indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) 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. Further, a total pending storage number addition designation command (total pending storage number subtraction designation command) for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be transmitted.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating a determination result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, and a determination result of the big hit type as the winning determination result. is there. The command C6XXH is a variation category command that indicates a determination result of a variation category (also referred to as “variation pattern type”) as a winning determination result. The variation category is a name when the variation patterns of decorative symbols are classified (aggregated) by type. In other words, the variation category is a group name of each group including a variation pattern of one or more decorative symbols categorized into a common group.

  In the present embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 15), whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result when the start winning is generated. It is determined whether or not “small hit” is determined. If “big hit” is determined, the big hit type is determined based on the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the variable category is determined. The variation category (variation pattern type) is determined based on the random number MR3. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command and the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 can recognize whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and can recognize the big hit type. The variation category can be recognized based on the value set in the variation category command.

  The effect control commands such as the change pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are used when the effect control CPU 120 controls one or more effect devices (image display device 5, speaker 8, lamp 9, etc.). . Hereinafter, an effect control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5 is a display control command, an effect control command used for controlling audio output from the speaker 8 is an audio control command, and a light emission operation of the lamp 9 ( The effect control command used for controlling the lighting operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation is also referred to as a lamp control command. Note that, among the effect control commands, there may be a display control command, an audio control command, and a lamp control command.

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

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random 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 category, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the display result and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The random number used to control the progress of such a game is also called a game random number.

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

  Next, the decorative pattern variation pattern will be described. Hereinafter, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” is referred to as “losing variation pattern”. The loss variation pattern includes a “non-reach variation pattern” (“non-reach loss variation pattern”, “non-reach” corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”. (Also referred to as “(loss) variation pattern”) ”or“ reach variation pattern ”(“ reach loss variation pattern ”) corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is“ reach ”among the cases where the variable display result is“ losing ”. Also referred to as).

  A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a “hit variation pattern”. The hit variation pattern includes a “big hit variation pattern” corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”. In addition to the “big hit fluctuation pattern” corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”, the hit pattern includes the “small hit fluctuation pattern” big hit fluctuation corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit”. A plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each jackpot type may be prepared as patterns.

  Non-reach variation patterns are prepared for multiple variation patterns with different variation times, corresponding to time-short control executed when the total number of reserved memories is large, or when the gaming state is in a probabilistic state or a short-time state. Good. As a result, by selecting one of the variation patterns according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state, it is possible to control to shorten the variation time according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state.

  For variation patterns including a reach effect such as a big hit variation pattern and a reach variation pattern, a variation pattern corresponding to the reach mode of each reach effect is prepared. Note that the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach is executed is referred to as “normal reach fluctuation pattern”, and the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is referred to as “super reach fluctuation pattern”.

  FIG. 5 shows a specific example of the variation category and the variation pattern in the present embodiment. In FIG. 5, the variation category “PA1” is a shortened / non-reach (loss) variation category. The variation pattern “PA1-1” belongs to the variation category “PA1”. The fluctuation category “PA2” is a non-reach (losing) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PA2-1” to “PA2-3” belong to the variation category “PA2”. The fluctuation category “PA3” is a normal reach (losing) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PA3-1” and “PA3-2” belong to the variation category “PA3”. The fluctuation category “PA4” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PA4-1” to “PA4-4” belong to the variation category “PA4”. The fluctuation category “PA5” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PA5-1” to “PA5-4” belong to the variation category “PA5”.

  The fluctuation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PB3-1” and “PB3-2” belong to the variation category “PB3”. The fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PB4-1” to “PB4-4” belong to the variation category “PB4”. The fluctuation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PB5-1” to “PB5-4” belong to the variation category “PB5”.

  The variation pattern “PA2-1” belonging to the variation category “PA2” is a non-reach (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as non-reach (loss). The fluctuation pattern “PA2-2” is a non-reach fluctuation pattern in which a slip effect is executed. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-2” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the slip effect is executed. The same applies to other fluctuation patterns in which a slip effect is executed. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is a non-reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed. The same applies to other variation patterns in which pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed. The fluctuation pattern “PA1-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PA1” is a non-reach fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1”.

  The variation pattern “PA3-1” belonging to the variation category “PA3” is a normal reach (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as a normal reach (loss). The variation pattern “PA3-2” is a normal reach (lost) variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed once.

The variation pattern “PA4-1” belonging to the variation category “PA4” is a super reach α (lost) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as the super reach α (lost). The fluctuation pattern “PA4-2” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA4-2” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA4-1” because the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The same applies to other fluctuation patterns in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas.
The fluctuation pattern “PA4-3” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (production) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PA4-4” is a super reach α (lost) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The variation pattern “PA5-1” belonging to the variation category “PA5” is a super reach β (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as the super reach β (loss). The fluctuation pattern “PA5-2” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The fluctuation pattern “PA5-3” is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PA5-4” is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The fluctuation pattern “PB3-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as a normal reach (big hit). Further, the fluctuation pattern “PB3-2” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once.

  The fluctuation pattern “PB4-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as the super reach α (big hit). The fluctuation pattern “PB4-2” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-3” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The fluctuation pattern “PB5-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as super reach β (big hit). The fluctuation pattern “PB5-2” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-3” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-4” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  In FIG. 5, the description of the fluctuation pattern when the big hit type among the big hit fluctuation patterns is probable is omitted. This is the same as the big hit variation pattern (except when the big hit type is abrupt). Further, a small hit variation pattern may be prepared. In this case, it is the same as the loss variation pattern (non-reach variation pattern, reach loss variation pattern) or jackpot variation pattern (except when the jackpot type is abrupt) explained in FIG.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data 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 data (for example, information for specifying the contents of the control command) 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, Data constituting a table as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, as the special figure display result determination table, a first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 6A and a second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. Prepared in advance. In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result in the first special figure game (special game using the first special figure) by the first special symbol display device 4A is derived and displayed. It is a table that was previously referred to determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result in the second special figure game (special game using the second special figure) by the second special symbol display device 4B is derived and displayed. It is a table that was previously referred to determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state), A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the result is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short time state (low probability state), or a probability variation state (high probability state), the special figure display result determination table 130B A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  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 the probability variation state (high probability state), the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). More decision values than usual are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit”. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” compared to the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). If the state is controlled, the probability of being determined increases.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determination values (for example, values in the range of “30000” to “30350”) are assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. May be. In this case, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value may not be assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, since the “special hit” is not achieved in the second special figure game, for example, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B such as a short-time state (low-accuracy base state) or a probability variation state (high-accuracy high-base state) is formed. In a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second starting prize opening, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a “small hit” that makes it difficult to obtain a prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in game entertainment due to the extended game. .

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, when assigning a predetermined range of determination values to the “small hit” special figure display result, the second special figure display result determination table 130B, With the 1 special figure display result determination table 130A, a determined value in a different predetermined range may be assigned to the “small hit” special figure display result. 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. Accordingly, it is possible to avoid frequent occurrence of “small hits” in a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Or you may make it determine a special figure display result with reference to a common special figure display result determination table with a 1st special figure game and a 2nd special figure game.

  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. In the big hit type determination table 131, the first special symbol game (special game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A is executed, or the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Depending on whether or not (special game using the second special figure) is executed, the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprising change” Are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, when the first special figure game is executed, that is, when the special figure to be changed (also referred to as a fluctuation special figure) is the first special figure, a predetermined range of determination values ( In the case of executing the second special figure game while the variable special figure is the second special figure, No decision value is assigned to the jackpot type of “Accuracy”. With such a setting, since it is not “accurate” in the second special figure game, it is possible to obtain a prize ball in a game state in which the game ball easily enters the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable prize-winning ball apparatus 6B. It is possible to avoid the occurrence of difficult “accuracy” and to prevent a decrease in game interest due to the extended game.

  It should be noted that the determined values in different predetermined ranges may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure. . 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. Thereby, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of “probability” in a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Alternatively, the big hit type may be determined with reference to common table data in the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure and the second special figure.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation category determination table that is referred to in order to determine the variation category as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables having different types of variation categories that can be determined in the variation category determination table and different determination ratios. In the variation category determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for determining the variation category is assigned to each variation category. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables having different determined values (for example, the range and number of determined values) assigned to at least one variation category among a plurality of types of variation categories. Yes. Instead of a plurality of variation category determination tables, one large variation category determination table including information on all the variation category determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables having different types of variation patterns that can be determined in the variation pattern determination table, different determination ratios, and the like. In the variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR5 for variation pattern determination is assigned to each variation pattern. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables having different determined values (for example, the range and number of determined values) assigned to at least one variation pattern among a plurality of types of variation patterns. Yes. Note that one large variation pattern determination table including information of each variation pattern determination table may be stored in the ROM 101 instead of the plurality of variation pattern determination tables.

  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 the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The 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 according 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 (for example, a special figure) Process flags). Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize 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 storage unit 151A is a special game (not yet started) even though a game ball has passed (entered) through a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning has occurred. The hold data (first special figure hold information) of the first special figure game) by the first special symbol display device 4A is stored. As an example, the first special figure hold storage unit 151A associates a hold number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and makes a random number by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as the hold data (first special figure hold information) until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B is a special figure game that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a second start winning has occurred. Hold data (second special figure hold information) of (second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B associates a reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening, and the CPU 103 generates a random number based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as the hold data (second special figure hold information) until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The first special symbol game hold data (first special figure hold information based on the establishment of the first starting condition) by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The hold data (second special figure hold information based on the establishment of the second start winning prize) may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit.

  The general-purpose hold storage unit 151C stores on-hold data related to a general-purpose game 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. Information). 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 MR4 for use is stored as hold data (ordinary hold information) until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  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 the first reserved memory number count value and the second special figure reserved memory number, which are stored values of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first special figure reserved memory number. The second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting, the total reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number, etc. Remembered.

  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 receiving 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 reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control 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.

  A wiring for transmitting an information signal (video signal) indicating an effect image for the image display device 5 and an information signal (effect sound signal) indicating a command for the audio control board 13 are transmitted to the effect control board 12. Wiring, wiring for transmitting an information signal (electric decoration signal) indicating a command to the lamp control board 14, and the like are connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the player's operation 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 information signal (operation detection 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 numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 121 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a hold display mode determination table that is referred to in order to determine the final display mode of the first hold display in the first start prize storage display area 5HL to be one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of first hold display mode determination tables that are different from each other in the type of the final display mode of the first hold display that can be determined in the hold display mode determination table and the determination ratio thereof. ing. In the first hold display mode determination table, each final display mode of the first hold display has a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value MR6 (not shown) for determining the final display mode of the first hold display. Assigned. Instead of the plurality of hold display mode determination tables, one large first hold display mode determination table including information of all the hold display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  In addition, for example, in the ROM 121, the second hold display mode determination that is referred to in order to determine the final display mode of the second hold display displayed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR to any one of a plurality of types. The table is stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of second hold display mode determination tables that are different from each other in the type of final display mode of the second hold display that can be determined in the hold display mode determination table and the determination ratio thereof. ing. In the second hold display mode determination table, each final display mode of the second hold display has a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value MR6 (not shown) for determining the final display mode of the second hold display. Assigned. Instead of the plurality of second hold display mode determination tables, one large second hold display mode determination table including information of all the second hold display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores an active display mode determination table that is referred to in order to determine the final display mode of the active display displayed in the active display area AHA as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of active display mode determination tables having different types of final display modes of active display that can be determined in the active display mode determination table, different determination ratios, and the like. In the active display mode determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value MR6 (not shown) for determining the final display mode of active display is assigned to each of the final display modes of active display. Instead of a plurality of active display mode determination tables, one large active display mode determination table including information of all active display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores a specific effect execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to execute a specific effect including an active display change effect and a hold display change effect. Specifically, the specific effect execution presence / absence determination table is compared with a random number MR7 (not shown) for determining whether or not the specific effect is to be executed, depending on whether the specific effect is executed or not, and the number of reserved memories. A numerical value (decision value) is assigned.

  The ROM 121 stores a specific effect mode determination table that is referred to in order to determine the effect mode of the specific effect. Specifically, in the specific effect mode determination table, each of the specific effects, that is, each of the active display change effect (with notification effect execution), the active display change effect (without notification effect execution), and the hold display change effect, respectively. A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random value MR8 (not shown) for determining the effect mode of the specific effect is assigned according to the final display mode of the hold display or the active display.

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores a hold display change pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine a hold display change pattern in the hold display change effect. Specifically, in the hold display change pattern determination table, a numerical value to be compared with a random value MR9 (not shown) for determining the hold display change pattern in accordance with each of the final display modes of the hold display and the number of hold memories. (Decision value) is assigned.

  Further, the ROM 121 stores an active display change pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine an active display change pattern in the active display change effect. Specifically, in the active display change pattern determination table, a numerical value to be compared with a random value MR10 (not shown) for determining the active display change pattern according to each of the final display modes of active display and the number of reserved storages. (Decision value) is assigned.

The ROM 121 may store a main notice effect pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine an effect pattern (effect mode) of the main notice effect as one of a plurality of types. In this case, specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of main notice effect pattern determination tables that are different from each other in the types of main notice effect patterns that can be determined in the main notice effect pattern determination table. In the main notice effect pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value MR11 (not shown) for determining the main notice effect pattern is assigned to each main notice effect pattern. Good.
Instead of a plurality of main notice effect pattern determination tables, one large main notice effect pattern determination table including information on all main notice effect pattern determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  In addition, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations performed by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the effect model). Data to be stored is stored. By setting the effect control pattern, various variable display operations such as decorative symbols, notice effects (including pre-read notice effects), and the like are realized.

  The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern is a decoration corresponding to a plurality of types of variation patterns, during the period from when the special symbol variation is started in the special game until the fixed special symbol that is the special graphic display result is derived and displayed. Design operations such as variable display operation of symbols, reach production, re-lottery production, etc., or various production operations that do not involve variable display of decorative symbols (for example, display mode of the first hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL) From the data indicating the control contents of various effect operations, such as the first hold display effect for the first hold display effect, the second hold display effect for the display mode of the second hold display in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, and the specific effect). It is configured.

  FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. The effect control pattern is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations such as an effect control process timer judgment value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is only necessary to set the contents of various effects control, the timing of switching the effects control, and the like in series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating operation control contents and the like in the movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 120. ) And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is 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 120. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or 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 audio control data includes data indicating an audio output mode from the speaker 8, such as data indicating an output mode of a production sound or the like in conjunction with a variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol, for example. That is, the audio control data is data that specifies an audio output operation from the speaker 8. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating the light emission operation mode of the lamp 9 (light emitter). That is, the lamp control data is data that designates the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation) of the lamp 9. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating the period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the operation button 30 is detected effectively, the control content of the rendering operation when it is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation corresponding 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 any 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 for outputting sound from the speaker 8 in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control for causing the lamp 9 to emit light in a manner specified by the lamp control data, and an operation specified by the operation detection control data are performed. Control is performed to determine the contents of the effect by accepting an operation on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B in the effective period. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  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 an effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the presentation operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  When setting the effect control pattern, the 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 pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be stored. The storage address in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and the reading position of the stored 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 the production control process timer values match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, the process data # 1 to the process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern, The control of the movable member provided in the production model is advanced.

  In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  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 sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, 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 is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command 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, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, an effect control data holding area as shown in FIG. 190 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, for example, a plurality of states whose states can be updated according to an effect operation state such as an effect image display state on the screen of the image display device 5, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. Types of flags are 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 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the first start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. In the first start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area (buffer number “0” (not shown)) corresponding to the variable display and a storage corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved storage number. Regions (regions corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) are provided. When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening prize designation command), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command) ) Are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The first start winning reception command buffer 194A has a storage area so that among these commands, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a first reserved memory number notification command can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the time of the first start prize from the head in the empty area of the first start prize reception command buffer 194A. At the time of the first start winning, command transmission is performed in the order of the first start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the first reserved memory number notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 10B, the start area winning designation command, symbol designation command, fluctuation The category command and the first pending storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10B, the command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “3”.

  The command stored in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B is the buffer number “1” every time the decorative symbol variable display is started in synchronization with the first special figure game. The command corresponding to is deleted and shifted to the buffer number “0” corresponding to the variable display, and the subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (the winning order of the commands). Specifically, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the first start opening prize designation command is displayed. One stored command (one set) is deleted, and the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the deleted smallest buffer number is set to the buffer number “0” which is the area corresponding to the variable display. Corresponding to a buffer number larger than the buffer number of the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the first start opening winning designation command shifted and deleted The commands stored in the area (commands associated with the first start opening winning designation command) are displayed in the winning order (buffer number size ) Is shifted while maintaining the.

  For example, when the decorative symbol variable display is started in synchronization with the first special figure game in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. The command stored in the area corresponding to the deleted buffer number “1” is shifted to the buffer number “0”, which is the area corresponding to the variable display, and stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2”. Command is shifted to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “3” is shifted to the buffer number “2”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, data configuring the second start winning reception command buffer 194B as shown in FIG. 10C is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. In the second start winning reception command buffer 194B, a storage area corresponding to the variable display (buffer number “0” (not shown)) and a storage corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved storage number. Regions (regions corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) are provided. When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening, a start opening winning specifying command (second starting opening winning specifying command), a symbol specifying command, a variable category command, a reserved memory number notification command (second reserved memory number notification command) )) Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. In the second start winning reception command buffer 194B, a storage area is secured so that among these commands, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a pending storage count notification command can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the time of the second start prize from the head in the empty area of the second start prize reception command buffer 194B. At the time of the second start winning, command transmission is performed in the order of the second start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the reserved storage number notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 10 (C), the second start opening prize designation command, symbol designation command is stored in the storage area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. The variable category command and the pending storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10C, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “2”.

  The command stored in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 10C is stored in the buffer number “1” every time the decorative symbol variable display is started in synchronization with the second special game. The corresponding command is deleted and shifted to the buffer number “0” corresponding to the variable display, and the subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (the winning order of the commands). Specifically, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the second start opening prize designation command is displayed. One stored command (one set) is deleted, and the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the deleted smallest buffer number is set to the buffer number “0” which is the area corresponding to the variable display. Corresponding to a buffer number larger than the buffer number of the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the second start opening winning designation command shifted and deleted The commands stored in the area (commands associated with the second start opening winning designation command) are displayed in the winning order (buffer number size ) Is shifted while maintaining the.

  For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 10C, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the second special figure game, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. The command stored in the area corresponding to the deleted buffer number “1” is shifted to the buffer number “0”, which is the area corresponding to the variable display, and stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2”. Command is shifted to buffer number “1”.

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the first prefetch notice buffer 194C as shown in FIG. 10D is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The first prefetch notice buffer 194C has a storage area corresponding to the variable display (buffer number “0” (not shown)) and a storage area corresponding to each data constituting the first start winning reception command buffer 194A. (Area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”). That is, in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C, the contents of the prefetch notice effects relating to the respective hold information decided by the effect control CPU 120 and the like are buffer number “0” and buffer numbers “1” to “4”. Is stored in association with "." When the hold data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 10B due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc. In the first prefetch notice buffer 194C, the contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted. Further, due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc., the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. When shifted to a number, the contents associated with the buffer number in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C are also shifted to the other buffer number.

  In the present embodiment, the data constituting the second prefetch notice buffer 194D as shown in FIG. 10E is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The second prefetch notice buffer 194D includes a storage area corresponding to the variable display (buffer number “0” (not shown)) and a storage area corresponding to each data constituting the second start winning reception command buffer 194B. (Area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”). That is, in the second pre-reading notice buffer 194D, the contents of the determination regarding the pre-reading notice effects relating to the respective hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 and the like are buffer number “0” and buffer numbers “1” to “4”. Is stored in association with "." When the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B of FIG. 10C due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc. In the second prefetch notice buffer 194D, the contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted. Further, due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc., the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B of FIG. When the number is shifted to a number, the contents associated with the buffer number in the second prefetch notice buffer 194D are also shifted to the other buffer number.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives 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). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the 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 display operation in the display device 4B and 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 (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  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 the 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 the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted 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 ends.

  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 in the special symbol process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first detects a 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. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the first 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 (the first special figure game holding number) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the upper limit storing number). (4)) is determined (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 S207).

  When the first start opening 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), After executing the process of step S209, the second start port switch 22B is based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It is determined whether or not is on (step S203). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (step S203; YES), the second special figure holding memory number (the second special figure game holding number) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the upper limit memory number). (4)) is determined (step S204). For example, 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 that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of second special figure hold storage is not the upper limit value in step S204 (step S204; 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 S210).

  After executing the process of step S207, the start winning time process (FIG. 14) is executed (step S208), the stored value of the start port buffer is “0 (initialized)” (step S209), and the process of step S203 is performed. Proceed to After executing the process of step S210, the start winning time process (FIG. 14) is executed (step S211), the stored value of the start port buffer is “0 (initialized)” (step S212), and the start winning determination process is performed. Exit. Thereby, even if it is a case where the start winning of a game ball is detected at the same time in the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B, the processing based on each detection can be completed.

The start winning determination process (step S101) may be executed according to the current gaming state.
Specifically, the state of the short time flag is checked, and if the current gaming state is the low base state, the processing of step S201, step S202, step S207, step S208, and step S209 is executed to determine the current gaming state. When the state is the high base state, the processing of step S203, step S204, step S210, step S211 and step S212 may be executed. In this case, when the first special figure reserved memory number is the upper limit value (step S202; YES), after the first start port buffer is cleared (step S209), or after the second special figure reserved memory number is the upper limit value. In some cases (step S204; YES) or after clearing the second start port buffer (step S212), the start winning determination process may be terminated.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in steps S208 and S211 in FIG. 13 as the start winning process.

  As the start winning process (steps S208 and S211), the CPU 103 updates the special figure holding storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer, by one (step S215 in FIG. 14). . For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. Following the process of step S215, the total number of reserved storage is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S216). 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 S216, the CPU 103 determines the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the jackpot type determination 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 category are extracted (step S217). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as holding information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure holding storage unit 151 corresponding to the starting port buffer value (step S218). 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.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S218, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (step S219). 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. 12 is set to transmit a 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 winning 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 in step S17 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

  Following the process of step S219, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S220). 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 S221). 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 in step S17 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S220 of FIG. 14 as the winning random number determination process.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first identifies the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (step S401). In the process of step S401, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not it is a big hit gaming state, and checks the state of the time reduction flag and the probability change flag by checking the state of the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. The current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as whether it is in a highly accurate high base state, a highly accurate low base state, a low accurate high base state, or a low accurate low base state To identify. Specifically, the CPU 103 identifies the big hit gaming state when the big hit flag is on, and identifies that the big hit flag is not the big hit gaming state when the big hit flag is not on (when it is off). In the process of step S401, the CPU 103 determines whether the state is the high base state or the low base state by confirming the state of the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Specifically, the CPU 103 identifies the high base state when the probability variation flag is in the on state, and identifies the low base state when the probability variation flag is not in the on state (when it is in the off state). Further, in the process of step S401, the CPU 103 identifies whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state by confirming the state of the short time flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Specifically, the CPU 103 identifies the high-accuracy state when the hourly flag is on, and identifies the low-accuracy state when the hourly flag is not on (when it is off).

  Following the processing of step S401, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current state is a big hit gaming state (step S402). That is, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the game state is a big hit gaming state in the process of step S401. When it is determined in step S402 that the game state is not the big hit game state (step S402; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state (step S403). That is, it is determined whether or not the high base state is specified in the process of step S401.

  If it is determined in step S402 that the game state is a big hit game state (step S402; YES), or if it is determined in step S403 that the base state is a high base state (step S403; YES), the CPU 103 sets the start port buffer value. Is “2” or not (step S404). That is, it is determined whether or not it is the second start prize (start prize where the variation special chart is the second special figure). If it is determined in step S404 that the starting port buffer value is not “2” (step S404; NO), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S403 that the high base state is not set (step S403; NO), or if it is determined in step S404 that the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S404; YES), the CPU 103 Then, a special figure display result determination table corresponding to the current game state is set (selected) (step S405). Specifically, when the CPU 103 is not in the high base state (step S403; NO), the table data for the low probability low base (range of “8000” to “8189”) is determined from the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. When the table data assigned to the special figure display result with the value of “big hit” is set and is in the high base state (step S403; YES, step S404; YES), the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. To table data for high-accuracy base (probability variation state) (table data assigned to a special figure display result in which the value in the range of “8000” to “8818” is “big hit” is set. Use different display result decision tables (first special figure display result decision table, second special figure display result decision table) for special figure and second special figure When the start port buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table is used, and when the start port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination is used. Use a table.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S405, the CPU 103 determines that the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S217 of the start winning process shown in FIG. 14 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range. It is determined whether or not there is (step S406). For example, the CPU 103 compares the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 with each determination value assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result determination table data set in step S405. Then, it is determined whether there is a determination value that matches the numerical data indicating the random value MR1. Alternatively, the CPU 103 determines the minimum value (lower limit value) of the determination value assigned to the “big hit” special figure display result in the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 and the special figure display result determination table data set in step S405. ) And the maximum value (upper limit value) may be compared to determine whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is within the range of the minimum value and the maximum value of the determination value.

  If it is determined in step S406 that it is within the big hit determination range (step S406; YES), the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type extracted in step S217 of the start winning process shown in FIG. 14 is shown. The big hit type is determined based on the numerical data (step S407). Specifically, first, the CPU 103 identifies a fluctuation special figure (a “first special figure” corresponding to the start opening buffer value “1” or a “first opening corresponding to the start opening buffer value“ 2 ”) specified by the start opening buffer value. The big hit type determination table corresponding to the second special figure ”) is set (selected). Specifically, the CPU 103 sets table data corresponding to the fluctuation special map from the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. Subsequently, the CPU 103, for example, compares the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type with the determination value of each big hit type in the big hit type determining table data set in accordance with the variation chart. Thus, the jackpot type that matches the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 may be determined.

  Subsequent to the process in step S407, the CPU 103 performs a setting for transmitting a symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result obtained in the process in step S407 to the effect control board 12 (step S408). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S406 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S406; NO), a setting for transmitting a symbol designation command corresponding to the loss to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S406). S409). The symbol designating command set in this way is produced from the main board 11 by, for example, executing the command control processing (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process processing is completed. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

  After executing the process of step S408 or the process of step S409, the variation category corresponding to the random value MR3 is determined (step S412). That is, it is determined as one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. In the process of step S412, the CPU 103 determines a plurality of variation category determination tables stored in the ROM 101 (a plurality of types of variation category determinations that are different from each other, such as the types of variation categories that can be determined in the variation category determination table and their determination ratios). One of the variation category determination tables to be set as the use table is selected from among the tables.

  Specifically, the CPU 103 displays the special figure display result (for example, the determination result of step S403 or step S404) or the number of reserved memories (for example, the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154). One of the variable category determination tables to be set as the use table is selected based on the stored value such as the first reserved storage number count value). Subsequently, the CPU 103 converts the variation category determination table set as the use table and numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for variation category determination extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. Based on the plurality of types of variation categories, one of the variation categories is determined.

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a selection example of the variation category determination table.
FIG. 16 shows a selection example in which any setting is selected from the four types (setting “C-TBL1” to setting “C-TBL4”) of FIG. 17A to FIG. This is a selection example in which any one of the variation category determination tables is selected from the four types of variation category determination tables. Specifically, depending on whether the special figure display result is “losing” or “big hit” and the number of reserved storages, the four types of variable category determination tables shown in FIGS. Which variation category determination table is selected from among them.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the variable category determination table. The configuration example of this variation category determination table is four types of variation category tables that are referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of variation categories.

  FIG. 17A is a configuration example of a variation category determination table (denoted as “C-TBL1” in the figure) using a certain variation category determination table among the above four types. FIG. 17B is a configuration example of a variation category determination table based on another variation category determination table (denoted as “C-TBL2” in the figure). FIG. 17C is a configuration example of a variation category determination table based on still another variation category determination table (denoted as “C-TBL3” in the figure). FIG. 17D is a configuration example of a variation category determination table based on still another variation category determination table (denoted as “C-TBL4” in the figure). For simplification of explanation, the variation category determination table in which the determination ratio is set as shown in FIG. 17A may be simply referred to as the variation category determination table in FIG. The same applies to FIGS. 17B to 17D and other determination tables such as a variation pattern determination table.

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

  In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 17A, 0 out of 100 determination values (values in the range of “0” to “99”) of the random value MR3 is the variation category. 70 (values in the range from “0” to “69”) are assigned to the variable category “PA2”, and 27 (values in the range from “70” to “96”) are assigned to the “PA1”. Assigned to “PA3”, two (values in the range of “97” to “98”) are assigned to the variation category “PA4”, and one (value “99”) is assigned to the variation category “PA5”. Yes. That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 17A, the variation category “PA1” is 0% (0 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA2” is 70% (70 ÷ 100), The variation category “PA3” is determined at a rate of 27% (27 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA4” is 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variation category “PA5” is determined at a rate of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

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

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

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

  In the setting examples of FIGS. 17A to 17C, when the special figure display result is “losing”, when the number of reserved memories is large, the shortened / non-reachable ( Loss) The determination rate of the variation category (variation category “PA1”) is increased. Specifically, the determination rate “64%” of the variation category “PA1” in the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” selected when the special figure display result is “losing” and the number of reserved memories is “4”. > Determination rate “4%” of the variation category “PA1” in the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” selected when the special figure display result is “losing” and the number of stored storages is “3” or “2” > The determination ratio “0%” of the variation category “PA1” in the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” selected when the special figure display result is “losing” and the reserved storage number is “1”.

  Also, in the setting examples of FIGS. 17A to 17C, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the fluctuation category ( The determination ratio of the variation category “PA4” or the variation category “PA5”) is made constant. Specifically, in any of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the variation category determination table “C-TBL3”, the determination ratio “ 1% ”, and the decision rate“ 2% ”for the variable category“ PA4 ”.

  In the setting examples of FIGS. 17A to 17C, any one of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” is used. Even so, there is a determined value of the random value MR3 corresponding to the same (common) variation category (the same variation category is determined). That is, if the determined value of the random value MR3 is a certain value, it is any of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the variation category determination table “C-TBL3”. Also, the same variation category is determined. For example, when the determined value of the random value MR3 is “99”, any of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” Also, the variation category “PA5” is determined.

  When the determined value of the random value MR3 is a value in the range of “97” to “98”, the variation category “PA4” is determined in any of the above-described variation category determination tables. When the determined value of the random value MR3 is a value in the range of “89” to “96”, the variation category “PA3” is determined in any of the above-described variation category determination tables. When the determined value of the random value MR3 is a value in the range of “64” to “69”, the variation category “PA2” is determined in any of the above variation category determination tables.

  As a result, if the determined value of the random number MR3 is a certain value (a value in each of the above ranges), it is determined in advance that reach, super reach, super reach α, and super reach β are obtained. It can be easily determined. Therefore, it is possible to notify them before the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize, and the interest in the game can be improved. In the setting examples of FIGS. 17A to 17C, when the determined value of the random value MR3 is a value in the range of “0” to “69”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, In either the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” or the variation category determination table “C-TBL3”, the variation category “PA1” or “PA2” is determined. Thereby, it can be easily determined in advance that the fluctuation is not reachable at least.

  Then, according to the determination result (determination result) by the process of step S412, after setting for transmitting any of the variation category commands to the effect control board 12 (step S413), the random number value at the time of winning The determination process ends.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 of FIG. 12, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 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 the special symbol normal processing, processing (predetermined processing) for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” before the variable display result is derived and displayed is performed. . 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. The special symbol normal process will be described later.

  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, a variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. 5, a first variation start command (or second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command. The transmission setting process for transmitting etc. is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol variable display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”. The setting of the variation pattern will be described later.

  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. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. The first special symbol game (special game using the first special diagram) by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol game (special game using the second special diagram) by the second special symbol display device 4B The elapsed time is measured by a common timer regardless of whether the game is a graphic game). Further, 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 of step S112 only needs to be a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game by the common processing routine. When the elapsed time since 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 that is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the 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. When 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, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-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. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set according to whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. As an example, in response to the jackpot 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 the round is executed. By setting the number of times of opening the mouth to “15 times”, it is only necessary to set the normal open 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". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. 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 performing 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, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation 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 this 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 executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, or the lamp 9. Various settings for starting the probability variation control and time-shortening control in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state, for example, processing for setting the probability variation flag and time-shortening flag, processing for clearing the jackpot flag, etc. It is included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. 12 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second special figure game is put on hold. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; NO), the hold stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. As data, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of step S232, for example, by updating the second reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating it, the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entry corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) is shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (Step S233). In the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; YES), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first special figure game is put on hold. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine.

  As described above, since the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure holding memory number is “0”, the first special figure game and the second special figure game are executed. When the figure game is put on hold, the second special figure game is executed with priority over the first special figure game. It should be noted that the second special figure game is not limited to being executed in preference to the first special figure game, and the game ball enters (passes through) the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening). ) And special drawing games (first special drawing game, second special drawing game) may be executed in the order in which the start winnings (first starting winning prize, second starting winning prize) are generated. In this case, it is only necessary to provide a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are generated, and to determine which of the first special game and the second special game is to be executed from the stored data.

  When the number of first special figure hold storage is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; NO), the hold stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result, is “big hit” or “losing”. Similarly to the processing of step S402 shown in FIG. 15, special figure display result determination table data is selected (step S239). That is, in the process of step S402, the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B is set in the use table in accordance with the start port buffer value (“1” or “2”). In the process of step S239, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A is set in the use table, and the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”. In this case, the second special figure display result determination table 130B may be set in the usage table. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determined values assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (step S240).

  After the special figure display result is determined in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; YES), the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to an on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the big hit type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the big hit type determination random number MR2 stored in the random number buffer for variation is changed to “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprise change”. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type is matched, it is decided which of the jackpot types is a plurality of types (step S244).

  Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; NO), or after executing any of the processing of step S245, a result of a prior decision as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, Sets a special special symbol corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot gaming state is set (step S248).

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . In step S235, if the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; YES), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S250), and then the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it is not transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  In the variation pattern setting process of step S111, the CPU 103 determines a random number value MR3 for determining a variation category and a variation pattern determination value from numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the random value MR5 is extracted.

  As described above, when there is a determination value of the random value MR3 corresponding to the same variation category in any of the variation category determination tables corresponding to the number of reserved memories, it corresponds to the same variation category. When the random number MR3 that matches the determination value is extracted at the time of winning, the number of reserved memories is different between the time of executing the winning random number determination process (step S220) and the time of executing the variation pattern setting process (step S111). Even if they are greatly different, the variation pattern setting process determines the same variation category as the winning random number determination process. For example, in the specific examples of the variable category determination tables “C-TBL1” to “C-TBL3” described above, if the random value MR3 extracted at the time of winning is, for example, “99”, the winning is won regardless of the number of reserved memories. The fluctuation category “PA5” is determined in both the random number value determination process and the fluctuation pattern setting process. Further, if the random number MR3 extracted at the time of winning is in the range of, for example, “97” to “98”, the variation category “PA4” is used in the winning random number determination processing and the variation pattern setting processing regardless of the number of reserved memories. Is determined. In the process of step S261, it is preferable to determine the variation category using the variation category determination random value MR3 stored as the hold data, but the CPU 103 newly determines the variation category determination random value MR3. The variation category may be determined by using the extracted random number MR3 for determining the variation category that has been extracted.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines a variation category using the newly extracted random number MR3 for determining the variation category, as in step S412. That is, as shown in FIG. 16, based on the special figure display result and the number of reserved storage, the variation category determination table to be used is selected from the plurality of variation category determination tables shown in FIG. The variation category is determined based on the table and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category. Subsequently, the CPU 103 selects any variation pattern determination table to be set as a use table from among a plurality of variation pattern determination tables stored in the ROM 101, based on the variation category that is the determination result. Subsequently, based on the variation pattern determination table set as the use table and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern, the CPU 103 selects any variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns. Decide.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio of the variation pattern. Note that the ROM 101 stores eight types of variation pattern determination tables corresponding to the variation categories. FIG. 19A is an example of setting a variation pattern determination ratio based on a variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA1 (shortening / non-reach loss)” among the above eight types. FIG. 19B is a setting example of the variation pattern determination ratio based on the variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA2 (non-reach (loss))” among the above eight types. FIG. 19C is an example of setting the variation pattern determination ratio based on the variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA3 (normal reach (loss))” among the above eight types. The same applies to FIGS. 19D to 19H.

  As described above, in the main board 11, in the start winning determination process in step S101, transmission setting for transmitting the start opening winning designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed to the effect control board 12 ( In step S219), a transmission setting for transmitting a symbol designation command corresponding to the special figure display result determined in steps S402, S403, S404, S406, etc. is performed (steps S408, S409), and determined in step S412. A transmission setting for transmitting a variation category command corresponding to the variation category (step S413) is performed, and a transmission setting for transmitting a pending storage number notification command is performed (step S221).

  After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the start winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening). When the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, the start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, variation category command, and notification of reserved memory count Four commands called commands (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) are transmitted as a set in one timer interrupt.

  In the main board 11, in the special symbol normal processing in step S110, a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable symbol display result of the special symbol using the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, or the like. In the variation pattern setting process in step S111, the variation pattern of the decorative design is determined using the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category, the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern, and the like.

Further, in the variation pattern setting process of step S111, a variable display result notification command for designating the confirmed special symbol determined as described above, a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern of the decorative symbol determined as described above, and the like. Transmission settings for transmission to the effect control board 12 are performed. When the variable display is started by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 after these processes are executed, the variable display result notification command, the variation pattern designation command, and the like are included in one timer interrupt. Sent in bulk.
Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  In other words, at the timing when the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is started, the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is controlled as the “hit” in the special symbol normal process (step S110). In the variation pattern setting process (step S111), the display pattern (variation pattern) of the specific variable display of the decorative symbols is determined and determined by each effect control command. The contents are transmitted to the effect control board 12. Prior to this, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening), the winning random number determination process (step S220) is set as “big hit”. It is determined whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit game state, the display mode (variation category) of the roughly variable display of the decorative design, etc. are performed, and the contents determined by each effect control command are the effect control board 12. Sent to.

  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. 20 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. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like from the main board 11 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 instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, control that becomes an effect control command or the like 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 signal.

  The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on 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 in step S75, for example, various effect devices such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speaker 8, a light emission operation in the lamp 9, and a drive operation in the effect model. The contents of the control of the effect operation using the are determined, determined, set according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  Following the effect control process of step S75, an effect random number update process 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. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 20 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; NO), the command analysis process is terminated.

  If there is a received command in step S501 (step S501; YES), for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command, it is determined whether or not the received command is the first start opening prize designation command. (Step S502). Then, when it is the first start opening winning designation command (step S502; YES), a first reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. That's fine.

  If the received command is not the first start opening winning designation command in step S502 (step S502; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second starting opening winning designation command (step S504). When the command is the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; YES), a second reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step S505). For example, in the process of step S505, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second pending storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

  If it is determined in step S504 that the received command is not the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command (step S506). If the received command is not a symbol designation command in step S506 (step S506; NO), it is determined whether the received command is a variable category command (step S507). If the received command is not a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is a first pending storage number notification command (step S508). When the command is the first pending storage count notification command (step S508; YES), the first pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step S509). .

  If the received command is not the first reserved memory number notification command in step S508 (step S508; NO), it is determined whether the received command is the second reserved memory number notification command (step S510). When the command is the second pending storage number notification command (step S510; YES), the second pending storage number notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step S511). .

  If the received command is a symbol designation command in step S506 (step S506; YES), if the received command is a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; YES), or steps S503, S505, S509, S511. After executing any of the above processes, if the first pending storage number notification waiting time is set in the process of step S503 for the received command received immediately before the received command, the received command is After storing at the head of the empty area in the reception command buffer 194A at the time of 1 start winning (Step S512), the process returns to Step S501.

  Further, when the received command is a symbol designation command at step S506 (step S506; YES), when the received command is a variable category command at step S507 (step S507; YES), or steps S503, S505, S509. After executing any one of the processes of S511, if the second pending storage number notification waiting time is set in the process of step S503 for the received command received immediately before the received command, the received command Is stored at the head of the empty area in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B (step S512), and the process returns to step S501.

  When the first reserved memory number notification command is received together with the first variation start command, the reserved memory number notification command may not be stored in the first start winning prize reception command buffer 194A. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the first start winning received command buffer 194A.

  Further, when the second reserved memory number notification command is received together with the second variation start command, the reserved memory number notification command may not be stored in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control command received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the second start winning received command buffer 194B.

  If the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command in step S510 (step S510; NO), after making settings according to other received commands (step S513), the process returns to step S501. For example, when the received command is a gaming state designation command, the gaming state designation command is analyzed to identify the current gaming state. Also, for example, when the received command is a hit end designation command, the hit end designation command is analyzed to determine whether the time is short.

  Start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), symbol designation command, variation category command, reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command, second reserved memory number) An effect control command received from the main board 11 when a start winning is generated as in the case of a notification command) is also referred to as a start winning command. The first reserved memory number notification command, the second reserved memory number notification command, the first start opening prize designation command, and the second start opening prize designation command are also referred to as reserved storage information. The symbol designation command and the variation category command are also referred to as determination result information.

  Note that when receiving commands are sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the first start winning received command buffer 194A, it is determined whether the received command is a symbol designation command, a variable category command, or a first reserved memory count notification command. The received commands may be stored without distinction, or may be stored at the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area.

  In addition, when storing received commands sequentially from the beginning of the empty area in the second start winning received command buffer 194B, it is determined whether the received command is a symbol designation command, a variable category command, or a second reserved memory number notification command. The received commands may be stored without distinction, or may be stored at the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 20 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a winning effect determining process (step S150). FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S150 of FIG. 22 as the winning effect determination process.

  In the winning effect determining process (step S150) shown in FIG. 23, the effect controlling CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the first start winning received command buffer 194A (step S151), and the first received command is the first received command. It is determined whether or not a 1 start opening winning designation command has been received (step S152). When it is determined in step S152 that the first start opening prize designation command has not been received (step S152; NO), the effect control CPU 120 checks the stored contents in the second start prize reception command buffer 194B ( In step S161), it is determined whether or not a second start port winning designation command is received as a new received command (step S162). When it is determined in step S162 that the second start opening winning designation command is not received (step S162; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the winning effect determining process.

  When it is determined in step S152 that the first start opening winning designation command has been received (step S152; YES), the effect control CPU 120 checks the first prefetch notice buffer 194C (step S153), and the first It is determined whether or not an effect execution flag is set in the prefetch notice buffer 194C (step S154).

  When it is determined that the effect execution flag is not set in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C (step S154; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs a specific effect execution determination process for the first hold display and active display ( Step S155). In the specific effect execution determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display mode of the first hold display or the final display mode of the active display, or the process of determining whether or not to execute the specific effect for the first hold display or the active display. In the case of executing a specific effect, the process of determining the effect mode of the specific effect, the timing for changing the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the active display to the final display mode, and the first hold at the timing Processing for determining a change pattern including the display mode of display and the display mode of active display, processing for setting an effect execution flag, processing for setting or updating the value of the effect counter, and the like are performed. Details will be described later.

  Then, in the specific effect execution determination process (step S155), the effect control CPU 120 displays the determined contents related to the specific effect such as the determined display mode of the first hold display, the display mode of the active display, and the change pattern. It is stored in the reading preview buffer 194C (step S157).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S162 that the second start opening winning designation command has been received (step S162; YES), the effect control CPU 120 checks the second prefetch notice buffer 194D (step S163), It is determined whether or not an effect execution flag is set in the second prefetch notice buffer 194D (step S164).

  When it is determined that the effect execution flag is not set in the second prefetch notice buffer 194D (step S164; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs a specific effect execution determination process for the second hold display and the active display ( Step S165). In the specific effect execution determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display mode of the second hold display or the final display mode of the active display, or the process of determining whether or not to execute the specific effect for the second hold display or the active display. In the case of executing a specific effect, the process of determining the effect mode of the specific effect, the timing of changing the display mode of the third hold display or the display mode of the active display to the final display mode, and the second hold at the timing Processing for determining a change pattern including the display mode of display and the display mode of active display, processing for setting an effect execution flag, processing for setting or updating the value of the effect counter, and the like are performed. Details will be described later.

  Then, in the specific effect execution determination process (step S165), the effect control CPU 120 displays the determined contents related to the specific effect, such as the determined display mode of the second hold display, the display mode of the active display, and the change pattern. The information is stored in the reading preview buffer 194D (step S167).

  After performing the process of step S157 or the process of step S167, or when it is determined in step S154 that the effect execution flag is set (step S154; YES), the effect execution flag is set in step S164. When it is determined that there is (step S164; YES), the production control CPU 120 executes a hold addition process (step S168).

  Specifically, the CPU 120 for effect control displays the determination content of the specific effect (first hold change effect) for the first hold display with reference to the first prefetch notice buffer 194C when the first hold display is added. (Additional display mode stored in association with the buffer number of the first look-ahead advance notice buffer 194C corresponding to the buffer number of the first start prize in the first start prize reception command buffer 194A) or based on the change pattern Then, a new first hold display is added to the first start winning storage display area 5HL.

  In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control displays the determination content of the specific effect (second hold display change effect) for the second hold display with reference to the second prefetch notice buffer 194D when the second hold display is added (first display). Based on the display pattern at the time of addition stored in association with the buffer number of the second pre-reading preview buffer 194D corresponding to the buffer number of the second start winning prize in the reception command buffer 194B at the time of 2 start winning) or the change pattern 2 A new second hold display is added to the start winning memory display area 5HR.

  More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 causes the first start display to be displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL in a display mode stored in association with the buffer number of the first prefetch notice buffer 194C described above. The first hold display is performed by setting the control pattern as a use pattern and transmitting the display control command specified by the display control data included in the set production control pattern to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Is added to the first start winning memory display area 5HL. Then, the winning effect determination process is terminated.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect control pattern in which the second hold display is displayed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR in the display mode stored in association with the buffer number of the second prefetch notice buffer 194D. The display mode of the second hold display is set by, for example, transmitting the display control command specified by the display control data included in the set production control pattern to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Is added to the second start winning memory display area 5HR. Then, the winning effect determination process is terminated.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in steps S155 and S165 of FIG. 23 as the specific effect execution determination process for the first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display.
In the specific effect execution determination process, first, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the final display mode of the first hold display, the final display mode of the second hold display, and the final display mode of the active display, the variation category, and the final display. Determination is made based on the mode determination table and the final display mode determination random value MR6 (step S701).

Specifically, in the case of the process executed in step S155, the production control CPU 120 corresponds to the final display mode of the first hold display or the first hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL. The final display mode in the active display area of the active display is determined based on the final display mode determination table and the final display mode determination random value MR6.
In the case of the process executed in step S165, the effect control CPU 120 performs the final display mode of the second hold display in the second start winning memory display area 5HR or the active display corresponding to the second hold display. The final display mode in the active display area is determined based on the final display mode determination table and the final display mode determination random number MR6.

FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting of the determination ratio based on the final display mode determination table.
A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value MR6 (not shown) for final display mode determination of any of the first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display is assigned to the final display mode determination table. ing.

  This setting example is a setting example of the determination ratio of the final display mode that is finally displayed in any one of the first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display. It is assumed that the ROM 121 stores seven types of hold display mode determination tables corresponding to the variable categories as a hold display mode determination table that is referred to when the first hold display effect is executed. FIG. 25A shows the final display mode selected when the variation category “PA1 (shortening / non-reach loss)” or the variation category “PA2 (non-reach (loss))” is selected from the above seven types. It is an example of setting the determination ratio of the final display mode in any of the first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display by the determination table. FIG. 25B shows the first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display based on the final display mode determination table selected when the variation category is “PA3 (normal reach (loss))” among the above seven types. It is the example of a setting of the determination ratio of the final display mode in either. FIG. 25C shows the first hold display, the second hold display, and the second hold display according to the final display mode determination table selected when the variation category is “PA4 (super reach α (lost))” among the above seven types. It is a setting example of the determination ratio of the final display mode in any of the active displays. The same applies to FIGS. 25D to 25G.

  According to FIG. 25, the fluctuation category PA4 (super reach α (lost)), the fluctuation category PA5 (super reach β (miss)), the fluctuation category PB4 (super reach α (big hit)), the fluctuation category PB5 (super reach β ( Large variation) PA1 (shortening / non-reach loss), variation category PA2 (non-reach (loss)), variation category PA3 (normal reach (loss)), variation category PB3 (normal reach (big hit)) In addition, a higher-order color such as red or yellow (an advantageous state, for example, a display mode with a high expectation level for a big hit) is easily determined as the final display mode. That is, a display mode having a higher expectation level that is controlled to be in an advantageous state is more easily determined as the final display mode when the hot reach variation category is reached than when the reach is not hot.

  In addition, when it is a big hit (for example, the fluctuation category PB5 (super reach β (big hit))), when it becomes a loss (for example, the fluctuation category PA5 (super reach β (loss))), it is higher rank such as red and yellow. (A display mode with a high expectation controlled to the advantageous state) is easily determined as the final display mode.

  Thus, since the final display mode can be determined according to the variation category, the interest of the player can be improved.

Referring back to FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display determined based on the variation category, the final display mode determination table, and the random number MR6 for final display mode determination. It is determined whether the final display mode or the final display mode of the active display is the default display mode (initial white color display mode) (step S702).
When it is determined that the final display mode is not white (step S702; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the specific effect, a specific effect execution presence / absence determination table and a specific effect execution presence / absence random number MR7. And based on the number of reserved storage (step S703).

FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio based on the specific effect execution presence determination table.
In the specific effect execution presence / absence determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number MR7 (not shown) for determining whether or not to execute a specific effect is assigned according to the number of reserved memories.
In the setting example of the determination ratio by the specific effect execution presence / absence determination table, whether or not the specific effect is executed at a determination ratio as shown in the figure, depending on each of the “execution” of the hold effect and “no execution” of the hold effect and the number of hold memories A random number value MR7 for determination is assigned.
Here, “execution present” is one of a plurality of types of specific effects, for example, a first hold display change effect, a second hold display change effect, a notification effect execution active display change effect, or a notification effect execution inactive display. This means that any one of the change effects and the like is executed, and “no execution” indicates that any one of the plurality of types of specific effects is not executed.

  For example, in the specific effect execution presence / absence determination table, when the number of reserved memories is 1, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR7 is assigned so that the specific effect is determined to be “executed” at a determination ratio of 5%. When the number of reserved memories is two, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR7 is assigned so that the specific performance is determined to be “executed” at a decision rate of 10%, and the number of reserved memories is When the number is 3, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR7 is assigned so that the specific effect is determined to be “execution performed” at a determination rate of 25%, and when the number of reserved memories is 4, 60 A numerical value to be compared with the random value MR7 is assigned so that the specific performance is determined to be “executed” at the determination ratio of%.

  Further, for example, in the holding effect execution presence / absence determination table, when the number of holding memories is 1, the numerical value to be compared with the random value MR7 so that the specific effect is determined as “no execution” at a determination ratio of 95%. When the number of reserved memories is two and the number of reserved memories is two, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR7 is assigned so that the specific effect is determined as “no execution” at a determination rate of 90%, and the reserved memory is stored. When the number is 3, when a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR7 is assigned so that the specific performance is determined to be “no execution” at a decision rate of 75%, and the number of reserved memories is 4, A numerical value to be compared with the random value MR7 is assigned so that the holding effect is determined as “no execution” at a determination ratio of 40%.

According to FIG. 26, the specific effect is more easily executed when the number of reserved memories is a predetermined number (for example, 2) or more than when the number of reserved memories is less than a predetermined number (for example, less than 2, 1). When the number is less than the predetermined number, it is set at a determination ratio that makes it difficult to execute. In other words, when the number of reserved memories is one or more, the specific effect is easier to execute than when the number of reserved memories is 0, and when the number of reserved memories is two or more, the specific effect is more effective than when the number of reserved memories is one. It is set at a determination ratio that makes it easier to execute a specific effect when the number of reserved memories is three or more than when the number of reserved memories is one or two.
As a result, when the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the ratio of the specific effects being executed is higher than when the number of reserved memories is less than the predetermined number, so that the interest of the player can be improved.

  Returning to FIG. 24, whether or not the specific effect determined in step S <b> 703 based on the specific effect execution presence / absence determination table, the specific effect execution presence / absence determination random number MR <b> 7 and the number of reserved memories is being executed. It is determined whether or not (step S704). When it is determined that the specific effect is executed (step S704; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect mode of the specific effect as a specific effect mode determination table (specific effect mode determination table) and a specific effect mode determination. It is determined based on the random number MR8 (not shown) for use (step S705).

FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio based on the specific performance mode determination table.
In the specific effect mode determination table, a numerical value (determined value) compared with a random value MR8 (not shown) for determining the specific effect mode is an active display change effect and a hold display change effect (first hold display change effect, second (Pending display change effect) and the final display mode of the first display of the first hold display or the final display mode of the second hold display or the final display mode of the active display determined in step S701, A numerical value to be compared with the random value MR8 for determining the specific performance mode is assigned at a determination ratio as shown in the figure.
Here, as described above, the active display change effect with the notification effect execution and the active display change effect without the notification effect execution are prepared as the active display change effect.

  For example, in the specific effect mode determination table, when the final display mode is red, it is determined that the effect mode of the specific effect is the active display change effect at a determination ratio of 60%, and it is determined that the notification effect is executed. A numerical value to be compared with the random value MR8 is assigned, and it is determined that the effect mode of the specific effect is the active display change effect with a determination ratio of 30%, and the random value MR8 is determined to determine that the notification effect is not executed. A numerical value to be compared is assigned, and a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR8 is assigned so that the effect mode of the specific effect is determined to be the hold display change effect with a determination ratio of 10%.

  Further, for example, in the specific effect mode determination table, when the final display mode is yellow, it is determined that the effect mode of the specific effect is active display at a determination ratio of 0%, and it is determined that the notification effect is executed. A numerical value to be compared with the random value MR8 is assigned, and the effect mode of the specific effect is determined to be the active display change effect with a determination ratio of 70%, and compared with the random value MR8 so that it is determined that the notification effect is not executed. A numerical value to be compared with the random value MR8 is assigned so that the effect mode of the specific effect is determined to be the hold display change effect with a determination ratio of 30%.

  Further, for example, in the specific effect mode determination table, when the final display mode is blue, it is determined that the effect mode of the specific effect is active display at a determination ratio of 0%, and it is determined that the notification effect is executed. A numerical value to be compared with the random value MR8 is assigned, and the effect mode of the specific effect is determined to be the active display change effect with a determination ratio of 0%, and compared with the random value MR8 so that it is determined that the notification effect is not executed. A numerical value to be compared with the random value MR8 is assigned so that the effect mode of the specific effect is determined to be the hold display change effect with a determination rate of 100%.

  According to FIG. 27, when the final display mode is “red”, the active display change effect is determined as the specific display effect mode rather than the hold display change effect (first hold display change effect, second hold display change effect). A numerical value to be compared with the random value MR8 is assigned so that it can be easily performed. Further, when the final display mode is “red”, the active display change effect accompanying the execution of the notification effect is more easily determined as the effect mode of the specific effect than the active display change effect without the execution of the notification effect. A numerical value to be compared with the random value MR8 is assigned.

  In addition, according to FIG. 27, when the final display mode is “yellow”, the active display change effect is more effective than the hold display change effect (first hold display change effect, second hold display change effect) as the effect mode of the specific effect. Is assigned a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR8. In addition, when the final display mode is “yellow”, the active display change effect without performing the notification effect is more easily determined as the effect mode of the specific effect than the active display change effect with the execution of the notification effect. A numerical value to be compared with the random value MR8 is assigned.

  According to FIG. 27, when the final display mode is “blue”, the hold display change effect (the first hold display change effect, the second hold display change effect) rather than the active display change effect as the effect mode of the specific effect. Is assigned a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR8.

  That is, according to FIG. 27, the higher the expectation that the final display mode is controlled to the advantageous state is, the easier it is to determine the active display change effect than the hold display change effect, and the notification effect is executed. A numerical value to be compared with the random value MR8 is assigned so that the active display change effect accompanying the execution of the notification effect is more easily determined than the active display change effect not accompanied.

  Thereby, the display mode is not changed at the stage of the first hold display displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL or the second hold display displayed in the second start-winning memory display area 5HR. Even players can maintain their expectations. Moreover, since it can be made to pay attention to which of the several types of production | presentation aspects of a specific production is produced, a player's interest can be improved. Further, when a hot effect (for example, active display change effect (notification effect is performed)) is executed, the rate of change to the hot display mode (for example, the highest color, red) as the display mode of the active display becomes high. Therefore, the production effect can be improved.

Note that an active display change effect accompanying the execution of a notification effect may be executed when the display mode changes to a display mode other than the “red” display mode. For example, the active display change effect accompanying the execution of the notification effect may be executed when the display mode changes to the “red” display mode or the “yellow” display mode. That is, when the final display mode is equal to or higher than the predetermined expected degree, the active display change effect accompanying the execution of the notification effect may be executed.
Thereby, when the active display change effect accompanying the execution of the notification effect is executed, the display mode is changed to a predetermined expected value or more, so that the interest of the player can be improved.

Returning to FIG. 24, the CPU 120 for effect control, based on the effect mode of the specific effect determined in step S705, the final display mode of the active display or the final display mode of the hold display (first hold display, second hold display). A change pattern including a plurality of timings to be changed to and a display mode at each timing of the plurality of timings is determined (step S706).
Specifically, in the case of the active display change effect, the effect control CPU 120 changes the active display change effect change pattern determination table, the active display change pattern determination random value MR9 (not shown), the number of reserved memories, and the final display. The change pattern of the active display change effect is determined based on the mode. In the case of the hold display change effect, the effect control CPU 120 changes the hold display change effect change pattern determination table, the hold display change effect change pattern determination random value MR10 (not shown), the number of hold memories, and the final display mode. Based on the above, the change pattern of the pending display change effect is determined.

FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a selection example of the determination ratio based on the active display change pattern determination table.
The ROM 121 stores four types of active display change pattern determination tables corresponding to the number of reserved storages as active display change pattern determination tables to be referred to when executing an active display change effect as a specific effect. To do.

  FIG. 28A is an example of setting the determination ratio by the change pattern determination table for each final display mode of the active display that is referred to when the number of reserved memories is one. FIG. 28B is a setting example of the determination ratio based on the change pattern determination table for each final display mode of the active display that is referred to when the number of reserved memories is two. FIG. 28C is an example of setting the determination ratio by the change pattern determination table for each final display mode of the active display that is referred to when the number of reserved memories is three. FIG. 28D is a setting example of the determination ratio based on the change pattern determination table for each final display mode of the active display that is referred to when the number of reserved memories is four.

  In the change pattern APA1-1 in FIG. 28A, when the final display mode of the active display is “red”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display at the time of winning is “white”. The display mode is displayed in the first start prize storage display area 5HL or the second start prize storage display area 5HR, and the next variation, that is, the first start prize storage display area 5HL or the second start prize storage display area 5HR is “white”. In the variable display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display displayed in the display mode (variable display when displayed in the active display area as the active display corresponding to the hold display), the active display is finally displayed. It is a change pattern displayed in the display mode of the mode “red”. In the example shown in the figure, if the final display mode of the active display is “red” when the number of reserved storage is 1, the change pattern APA1-1 is determined at a determination rate of 100%.

  In the change pattern APY1-2 in FIG. 28A, when the final display mode of the active display is “yellow”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display at the time of winning is “white”. The display mode is displayed in the first start prize storage display area 5HL or the second start prize storage display area 5HR. In the variable display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display displayed in the display mode (variable display when displayed in the active display area as the active display corresponding to the hold display), the active display is finally displayed. It is a change pattern displayed in the display mode of the mode “yellow”. In the example shown in the figure, if the final display mode of the active display is “yellow” when the number of reserved storage is 1, the change pattern APY1-2 is determined at a determination rate of 100%.

  In the change pattern APA2-1 in FIG. 28B, when the final display mode of the active display is “red”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display at the time of winning is “white”. The display mode is displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL or the second start winning storage display area 5HR, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “white” even after shifting by the next fluctuation. Is displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL or the second start-winning memory display area 5HR. Variable display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display displayed in the “white” display mode (the active display area as the active display corresponding to the hold display) On the variable display) when displayed, a change pattern to display the active display in a display mode of the final display mode "red". In the example shown in the figure, if the final display mode of the active display is “red” when the number of reserved storage is two, the change pattern APA2-1 is determined at a determination rate of 100%.

  In the change pattern APY2-2 in FIG. 28B, when the final display mode of the active display is “yellow”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display at the time of winning is “white”. The display mode is displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL or the second start-winning memory display area 5HR. Is displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL or the second start-winning memory display area 5HR. Variable display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display displayed in the “white” display mode (the active display area as the active display corresponding to the hold display) On the variable display) when displayed, a change pattern to display the active display in a display mode of the final display mode "yellow". In the example shown in the figure, if the final display mode of active display is “yellow” when the number of reserved storage is two, the change pattern APY2-2 is determined at a determination rate of 100%.

  In the change pattern APA3-1 in FIG. 28C, when the final display mode of the active display is “red”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display at the time of winning is “white”. The display mode is displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL or the second start winning storage display area 5HR, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “white” even after shifting by the next fluctuation. ”Is displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL or the second start-winning memory display area 5HR, and the first hold display display mode or the second hold display display mode even after shifting by the next fluctuation. Is displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL or the second start-winning memory display area 5HR in a “white” display mode, and the next-order fluctuation, that is, the first start-winning memory display area 5HL. Or the variable display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display displayed in the “white” display mode in the second start winning memory display area 5HR (displayed in the active display area as the active display corresponding to the hold display) In the variable display), the active display is displayed in the final display mode “red”. In the example shown in the figure, if the final display mode of the active display is “red” when the number of reserved storage is 3, the change pattern APA3-1 is determined at a determination rate of 100%.

  In the change pattern APY3-2 of FIG. 28C, when the final display mode of the active display is “yellow”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display at the time of winning is “white”. The display mode is displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL or the second start winning storage display area 5HR, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “white” even after shifting by the next fluctuation. ”Is displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL or the second start-winning memory display area 5HR, and the first hold display display mode or the second hold display display mode even after shifting by the next fluctuation. Is displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL or the second start-winning memory display area 5HR in a “white” display mode, and the next-order fluctuation, that is, the first start-winning memory display area 5HL. Or the variable display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display displayed in the “white” display mode in the second start winning memory display area 5HR (displayed in the active display area as the active display corresponding to the hold display) In the variable display), the active display is displayed in the display mode of the final display mode “yellow”. In the example shown in the figure, if the final display mode of the active display is the “yellow” display mode when the number of reserved storage is 3, the change pattern APY3-2 is determined at a determination rate of 100%.

  In the change pattern APA4-1 in FIG. 28D, when the final display mode of the active display is “red”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display at the time of winning is “white”. The display mode is displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL or the second start winning storage display area 5HR, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “white” even after shifting by the next fluctuation. ”Is displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL or the second start-winning memory display area 5HR, and the first hold display display mode or the second hold display display mode even after shifting by the next fluctuation. Is displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL or the second start-winning memory display area 5HR in the “white” display mode, and the display mode of the first hold display is displayed even after being shifted by the next fluctuation. Is displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL or the second start-winning memory display area 5HR with the display mode of the second hold display in the “white” display mode, and the next-order variation, that is, the first start-winning memory. Variable display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display displayed in the “white” display mode in the display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR (the active display area as the active display corresponding to the hold display) In the variable display when displayed on the display, the active display is displayed in the final display mode “red”. In the example shown in the figure, if the final display mode of the active display is the “red” display mode when the number of pending storages is 4, the change pattern APA4-1 is determined at a determination rate of 100%.

  In the change pattern APY4-2 in FIG. 28D, when the final display mode of the active display is “yellow”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display at the time of winning is “white”. The display mode is displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL or the second start winning storage display area 5HR, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “white” even after shifting by the next fluctuation. ”Is displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL or the second start-winning memory display area 5HR, and the first hold display display mode or the second hold display display mode even after shifting by the next fluctuation. Is displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL or the second start-winning memory display area 5HR in the “white” display mode, and the display mode of the first hold display is displayed even after being shifted by the next fluctuation. Is displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL or the second start-winning memory display area 5HR with the display mode of the second hold display in the “white” display mode, and the next-order variation, that is, the first start-winning memory. Variable display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display displayed in the “white” display mode in the display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR (the active display area as the active display corresponding to the hold display) In the variable display when displayed on the active display, the active display is displayed in the final display mode “yellow”. In the example shown in the figure, if the final display mode of the active display is the “yellow” display mode when the number of pending storages is 4, the change pattern APY4-2 is determined at a determination rate of 100%.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 28A to 28D, an example in which the change pattern is definitely determined according to the number of reserved memories and the final display mode of the active display is shown. In the active display change pattern determination table, a plurality of change patterns are provided according to the final display mode, and a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value MR9 (not shown) for determining the active display change pattern for each change pattern. The active display change pattern may be determined based on the set active display change pattern determination table, the random value MR9 for determining the active display change pattern, and the reserved storage number.

FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating a selection example of the determination ratio based on the hold display change pattern determination table.
Note that the ROM 121 stores four types of active display change pattern determination tables corresponding to the number of reserved storages as a reserved display change pattern determination table to be referred to when executing a reserved display change effect as a specific effect. To do.

  FIG. 29A is a setting example of the determination ratio based on the change pattern determination table for each final display mode of the hold display that is referred to when the number of hold storages is one. FIG. 29B is a setting example of the determination ratio based on the change pattern determination table for each final display mode of the hold display that is referred to when the number of hold storages is two. FIG. 28C shows an example of setting the determination ratio based on the change pattern determination table for each final display mode of the hold display that is referred to when the number of hold storages is three. FIG. 28D is a setting example of the determination ratio based on the change pattern determination table for each final display mode of the hold display that is referred to when the number of the hold storage is four.

  In the change pattern HPA1-1 in FIG. 29A, when the final display mode of the hold display is “red”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display at the time of winning is “red”. It is a change pattern displayed on the 1st start winning memory display area 5HL or the 2nd start winning memory display area 5HR by a display mode. In the example shown in the drawing, if the final display mode of the hold display is the display mode of “red” when the number of the hold storage is 1, the change pattern HPA1-1 is determined at a determination rate of 100%.

  In the change pattern HPY1-2 in FIG. 29A, when the final display mode of the hold display is “yellow”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display at the time of winning is “yellow”. It is a change pattern displayed on the 1st start winning memory display area 5HL or the 2nd start winning memory display area 5HR by a display mode. In the example shown in the figure, if the final display mode of the hold display is the “yellow” display mode when the number of the stored storage is 1, the change pattern HPY1-2 is determined at a determination rate of 100%.

  In the change pattern HPB1-3 in FIG. 29A, when the final display mode of the hold display is “blue”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display at the time of winning is “blue”. It is a change pattern displayed on the 1st start winning memory display area 5HL or the 2nd start winning memory display area 5HR by a display mode. In the example shown in the figure, if the final display mode of the hold display is the “blue” display mode when the number of hold storages is 1, the change pattern HPB1-3 is determined at a determination rate of 100%.

  In the example shown in FIG. 29A, an example in which the change pattern is definitely determined according to the number of reserved memories and the final display mode of the held display is shown. In FIG. 5, a plurality of change patterns are provided in accordance with the final display mode, and a hold display change in which a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number MR10 (not shown) for determining a hold display change pattern is set for each change pattern. The reserved display change pattern may be determined based on the pattern determination table, the random number MR10 for determining the reserved display change pattern, and the number of reserved memories.

  In the change pattern HPA2-1 in FIG. 29B, when the final display mode of the hold display is “red”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display at the time of winning is “red”. The display mode is displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL or the second start winning storage display area 5HR, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “red” even after shifting by the next fluctuation. "Is displayed in the first start prize storage display area 5HL or the second start prize storage display area 5HR.

  In the change pattern HPA2-2 of FIG. 29B, when the final display mode of the hold display is “red”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “white” when winning. The display mode is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “white” when shifting by the next fluctuation. By changing the display mode from “1” to the “red” display mode, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is changed to the “red” display mode in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second display mode. It is a change pattern displayed on the start winning memory display area 5HR.

  In the change pattern HPY2-3 in FIG. 29B, when the final display mode of the hold display is “yellow”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display at the time of winning is “yellow”. The display mode is displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL or the second start-winning memory display area 5HR. "Is displayed in the first start prize storage display area 5HL or the second start prize storage display area 5HR.

  In the change pattern HPY2-4 of FIG. 29B, when the final display mode of the hold display is “yellow”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display at the time of winning is “white”. The display mode is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “white” when shifting by the next fluctuation. By changing the display mode from “1” to the “yellow” display mode, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is changed to the “first yellow” display mode 5HL or the second display mode in the “yellow” display mode. It is a change pattern displayed on the start winning memory display area 5HR.

  In the change pattern HPB2-5 in FIG. 29B, when the final display mode of the hold display is “blue”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display at the time of winning is “blue”. The display mode is displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL or the second start-winning memory display area 5HR. "Is displayed in the first start prize storage display area 5HL or the second start prize storage display area 5HR.

  In the change pattern HPB2-6 of FIG. 29B, when the final display mode of the hold display is “blue”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display at the time of winning is “white”. The display mode is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “white” when shifting by the next fluctuation. By changing the display mode from “1” to the “blue” display mode, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is changed to the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second in the “blue” display mode. It is a change pattern displayed on the start winning memory display area 5HR.

  In the change pattern HPA3-1 in FIG. 29C, when the final display mode of the hold display is “red”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “red” when winning. The display mode is displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL or the second start winning storage display area 5HR, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “red” even after shifting by the next fluctuation. ”Is displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL or the second start-winning memory display area 5HR, and the first hold display display mode or the second hold display display mode even after shifting by the next fluctuation. Is displayed in the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL or the second starting prize memory display area 5HR in a “red” display mode.

  In the change pattern HPA3-2 of FIG. 29C, when the final display mode of the hold display is “red”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display at the time of winning is “white”. The display mode is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “white” when shifting by the next fluctuation. By changing the display mode from “1” to the “red” display mode, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is changed to the “red” display mode in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second display mode. The first start-winning memory display area is displayed in the red display mode in the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display even after being displayed in the start-winning memory display area 5HR and shifted by the next fluctuation. A change pattern to be displayed in HL or second start winning storage display area 5HR.

  In the change pattern HPA3-3 in FIG. 29C, when the final display mode of the hold display is “red”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display at the time of winning is “white”. The display mode is displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL or the second start winning storage display area 5HR, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “white” even after being shifted by the next fluctuation. ”In the first start-winning memory display area 5HL or the second start-winning memory display area 5HR, and when shifting by the next fluctuation, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display By changing from the “white” display mode to the “red” display mode, the first hold display mode or the second hold display mode is changed to the “red” display mode in the first start winning memory display area. A change pattern to be displayed in HL or second start winning storage display area 5HR.

  As shown in FIG. 29C, when the final display mode of the hold display is “red”, a random number value for determining the hold change pattern so that the change pattern HPA 3-1 is determined at a determination rate of 25%. A numerical value to be compared with MR10 is assigned, and a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR10 for determining the pending change pattern is assigned so that the change pattern HPA3-2 is determined at a determination rate of 35%, A numerical value to be compared with the random value MR10 for determining the pending change pattern is assigned so that the change pattern HPA3-3 is determined at a determination rate of 40%.

  Note that the change patterns HPY3-4, HPY3-5, HPY3-6, and the final display mode of the hold display that can be determined when the final display mode of the hold display shown in FIG. 29C is the “yellow” display mode. Change patterns HPB3-7, HPB3-8, and HPB3-9 that can be determined when the display mode of “blue” is the change when the final display mode of the hold display in FIG. Since this is the same as the patterns HPA 3-1, HPA 3-2, and HPA 3-3, description thereof is omitted.

  In the change pattern HPA4-1 in FIG. 29D, when the final display mode of the hold display is “red”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display at the time of winning is “red”. The display mode is displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL or the second start winning storage display area 5HR, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “red” even after shifting by the next fluctuation. ”Is displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL or the second start-winning memory display area 5HR, and the first hold display display mode or the second hold display display mode even after shifting by the next fluctuation. Is displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL or the second start-winning memory display area 5HR in the “red” display mode, and the display mode or the first hold display mode is displayed even after being shifted by the secondary fluctuation. The hold display of the display mode is a change pattern to be displayed on the first start winning storage display area 5HL or second start winning storage display area 5HR in a display mode of the "red".

  In the change pattern HPA4-2 in FIG. 29D, when the final display mode of the hold display is “red”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display at the time of winning is “white”. The display mode is displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL or the second start winning storage display area 5HR, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “white” when shifting by the next fluctuation. By changing the display mode from “1” to the “red” display mode, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is changed to the “red” display mode in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second display mode. The first start-winning memory display area is displayed in the red display mode in the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display even after being displayed in the start-winning memory display area 5HR and shifted by the next fluctuation. Displayed in the HL or second start-winning memory display area 5HR, the first start display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is displayed in the "red" display mode even after being shifted by the secondary fluctuation. It is a change pattern displayed on the winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR.

  In the change pattern HPA4-3 in FIG. 29D, when the final display mode of the hold display is “red”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display at the time of winning is “white”. The display mode is displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL or the second start winning storage display area 5HR, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “white” even after shifting by the next fluctuation. ”Is displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL or the second start-winning memory display area 5HR, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is displayed when shifting by the next fluctuation. By changing from the “white” display mode to the “red” display mode, the first hold display mode or the second hold display mode is changed to the “red” display mode in the first start winning memory display area. Displayed in the HL or second start-winning memory display area 5HR, the first start display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is displayed in the "red" display mode even after being shifted by the secondary fluctuation. It is a change pattern displayed on the winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR.

  In the change pattern HPA4-4 in FIG. 29D, when the final display mode of the hold display is “red”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display at the time of winning is “white”. The display mode is displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL or the second start winning storage display area 5HR, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “white” even after shifting by the next fluctuation. ”Is displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL or the second start-winning memory display area 5HR, and the first hold display display mode or the second hold display display mode even after shifting by the next fluctuation. Is displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL or the second start-winning memory display area 5HR in the “white” display mode, and the display mode of the first hold display or the second is displayed when shifting by the next-order fluctuation. By changing the display mode of the stop display from the “white” display mode to the “red” display mode, the first hold display mode or the second hold display mode is changed to the first “red” display mode. This is a change pattern to be displayed in the start winning storage display area 5HL or the second start winning storage display area 5HR.

  As shown in FIG. 29D, when the final display mode of the hold display is “red”, a random number value for determining the hold change pattern so that the change pattern HPA 4-1 is determined at a determination rate of 20%. A numerical value to be compared with MR10 is assigned, and a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR10 for determining the pending change pattern is assigned so that the change pattern HPA4-2 is determined at a determination rate of 25%. A numerical value to be compared with the random value MR10 for determining the pending change pattern is assigned so that the change pattern HPA4-3 is determined at a determination rate of 25%, and the change pattern HPA4-4 is determined at a determination rate of 30%. As determined, a numerical value to be compared with the random number MR10 for determining the pending change pattern is assigned.

  It should be noted that change patterns HPY4-5, HPY4-6, HPY4-7, HPY4-8, which can be determined when the final display mode of the hold display shown in FIG. The change patterns HPB4-9, HPB4-10, HPB4-11, and HPB4-12 that can be determined when the final display mode of “Blue” is displayed are “red”. Since this is the same as the change pattern HPA4-1, HPA4-2, HPA4-3, and HPA4-4, the description is omitted.

  Returning to FIG. 24, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the specific effect is an active display change effect based on the effect mode of the specific effect determined in step S705 and the change pattern determined in step S706. (Step S707). When it is determined that the specific effect is an active display change effect (step S707; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect counter to a value corresponding to the number of reserved memories, and sets the effect counter to the first prefetch notice buffer. Set in the area corresponding to the buffer number of the 194C or the second prefetch notice buffer 194D in association with the buffer number (step S708), and subtract “1” from the set value of the effect counter, and the value of the effect counter Is updated (step S709).

  When it is determined in step S707 that the specific effect is not the active display change effect (step S707; NO), or after the value of the effect counter is updated in step S709, the effect control CPU 120 reads the effect execution flag first. The area is set in the area of the notice buffer 194C or the second prefetch notice buffer 194D and does not correspond to the buffer number (step S710). Then, the effect control CPU 120 ends the specific effect execution determination process.

  Returning to FIG. 22, after performing the winning effect determining process in step S150, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191, the following steps S170 to S177 are performed. One of the processes is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” which is an initial value. This variable display start waiting process is based on whether a first variation start command (or second variation start command), variation pattern designation command, variable display result notification command, etc. transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. This includes processing for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the display device 5, command digest processing, and the like.

  The command digest process is a process for digesting the command stored in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A or the second starting winning reception command buffer 194B. Specifically, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special game, the effect control CPU 120 is the most of the commands associated with the first start winning prize reception command buffer 194A. The command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the small buffer number is deleted corresponding to the variable display and shifted to the buffer corresponding to the variable display, and the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command The command stored in the area corresponding to (the command associated with the first start opening winning designation command is shifted while maintaining the winning order. Variable display of decorative symbols in conjunction with the second special game. Is started with the smallest buffer number among the commands stored in the received command buffer at the time of the second start winning prize. The command (one set) stored in the corresponding area is deleted and shifted to the buffer corresponding to the variable display, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command Shift while maintaining the winning order.

  Specifically, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, it corresponds to the smallest buffer number “1” among the commands associated with the first start opening prize designation command. One command (one set) stored in the selected area is deleted, and the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest deleted buffer number “1” corresponds to the variable display. The command (1) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number “1” among the commands associated with the deleted first start port winning designation command is shifted to the buffer number “0” (not shown). The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer numbers “2” to “4” larger than the buffer number “1” of the set (corresponding to the first start opening prize designation command) There command) is shifted while maintaining a winning sequence (magnitude of the buffer number).

  In addition, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number “1” among the commands associated with the second start opening prize designation command is displayed. One stored command (one set) is deleted, and the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the deleted smallest buffer number “1” is the buffer number “ The command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number “1” among the commands associated with the deleted second start opening winning designation command is shifted to “0” (not shown). Commands stored in the area corresponding to the buffer numbers “2” to “4” larger than the buffer number “1” (corresponding to the second start opening winning designation command) Command) is shifted while maintaining a winning sequence (magnitude of the buffer number).

In the command digestion process, the information stored in the first prefetching notice buffer 194C or the second prefetching notice buffer 194D provided in the RAM 122 or the like is deleted or shifted in accordance with the command deletion or shift.
If it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display is started after these processes are executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  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 A process of determining a fixed decorative pattern in accordance with a variation pattern of a special symbol, a type of display result, and the like, a process of shifting the first hold display or the second hold display, Various processes (for example, a process for determining a main notice effect, a process for setting an effect control pattern according to an effect pattern of a specific effect (such as a hold display change effect, an active display change effect, etc.) as a use pattern are included. Thereafter, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect process during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process. Various control data are read out, and various effect control (for example, decorative display variable display control during decorative display variable display) is performed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a video signal (effect image) to the image display device 5 based on the read control data and displays it on the screen, and outputs an effect sound signal to the audio control board 13. Then, various kinds of effect control such as control for outputting the effect sound from the speaker 8 and control for turning on / off / flashing the lamp 9 by outputting the illumination signal to the lamp control board 14 are executed.

  After performing such effect control, for example, it corresponds to the fact that the end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or that the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Then, the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. Even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the confirmed decorative pattern on the production control board 12 side. When the definitive decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed, 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 designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is “6” corresponding to the big hit middle production process. Update to Further, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit gaming state, reads various control data based on the set content, and performs variable display in step S172. Similar to the medium effect process, various effect controls in the big hit gaming state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electric decoration signal, and the like. Further, in the big hit effect process, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process.

  The ending effect process in 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, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, etc., reads various control data based on the set contents, and is performing variable display in step S172. Similar to the effect processing, various effect controls at the end of the big hit gaming state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electric decoration signal, and the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 22 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not “losing” occurs, for example, by reading the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined (step S522). When it is determined that it is “losing” (step S522; YES), the effect control CPU 120 is designated by, for example, reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. The non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation pattern is set to “non-reach” as the decorative display variable display mode (that is, “PA1-1”, “PA2-1”, “PA2-2”, “PA2” in FIG. 5). -3 ") (step S523).

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; YES), the production control CPU 120 determines a combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols constituting the non-reach combination ( Step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, the CPU 120 for effect control first extracts 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, The left confirmation 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 fixed decorative symbols by referring to a predetermined left fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Determine the decorative pattern.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number for determining the right determined symbol that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, and is stored in the ROM 121 or the like in advance. By referring to the right determined symbol determination table, the right determined symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, 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 middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. In the process of step S524, a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined in response to the case where the changing symbol notice is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; NO), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. In addition, by referring to a predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table or the like, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number is 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 referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not a jackpot combination but a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S522 that it is not “losing” (step S522; NO), it is determined whether the big hit type is “surprise” with “big hit” or other big hit types (step S526). . When it is determined that it is “Accuracy” (Step S526; YES), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy”, for example, an opening chance is determined (Step S527). In this case, a predetermined chance index determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random numbers for chance index determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. It is only necessary to determine a combination of fixed decorative symbols that constitute any of the opening chance eyes by referring to.

  When it is determined in step S526 that it is "non-probability change" or "probability change" other than "probability" (step S526; NO), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting a jackpot combination is determined ( Step S528). As an example, in the process of step S528, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot fixed symbol updated by the random counter 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 aligned in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. A decorative design having the same design number is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit, it may be determined that a different decorative symbol is determined as a final decorative symbol. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, any one of the plural types of normal symbols is selected and determined as the definite decorative symbol constituting the non-probable variation 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 to be a definite decorative symbol of a non-probable variation big hit combination, the notification that it is controlled to the probable variation 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 during a big hit. On the other hand, when it is determined to be a definite decorative combination of probability variation big hit combination, a notification that control is made to the probability variation state is performed in the re-lottery effect during variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect.

  After performing any of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, an effect determination process is performed (step S530).

FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in the effect determination processing in step S530 of FIG.
In the effect determination process (step S530), the effect control CPU 120 starts variable display corresponding to the target first hold information stored in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C or the second prefetch notice buffer 194D. The variable display count corresponding to the first hold information of the target or the second hold information of the target is checked by checking the variable display count and the variable display count until starting the variable display corresponding to the target second hold information. It is determined whether or not (step S901).

  Here, the target is the first hold information corresponding to the active display that is the target of changing the display mode of the active display in the active display area or the active display that is the target of changing the display mode of the active display in the active display area. It is the corresponding second hold information.

  When the display is variable corresponding to the first hold information of the target or the second hold information of the target (step S901; YES), the effect control CPU 120 displays the first prefetch notice buffer 194C or the second prefetch notice buffer 194D. The stored effect execution flag is cleared (step S902), the values of the effect counters stored in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C and the second prefetch notice buffer 194D are cleared and set to “0” (step S903), the effect determination process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the display is not variable display corresponding to the target first hold information or the target second hold information (step S901; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the effect counter is zero. Determination is made (step S904). When it is determined that the value of the effect counter is “0” (step S904; YES), the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect determination process. When it is determined that the value of the effect counter is not [0] (step S904; NO), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts “1” from the value of the effect counter and updates the value of the effect counter (step S905). The effect determination process ends.

  After performing the effect determination process shown in step S530 or FIG. 31, a pending digest process is executed (step S531). Specifically, when the decorative symbol change starts in conjunction with the first special symbol game (when the variable display of the decorative symbol this time is linked to the first special symbol game), the first start prize is awarded. An active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the storage display area 5HL is displayed in the active display area. More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 sets, as a use pattern, an effect control pattern for displaying an active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the first start winning memory display area 5HL in the active display area. At the same time, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the set production control pattern is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc., and is displayed at the right end of the first start winning storage display area 5HL. The active display corresponding to the hold display that has been displayed is displayed in the active display area. It should be noted that the active display in the active display area may be erased when the variable display is started, executed, or terminated. The same is true when the variation of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game.

  Also, in the process of step S531, when there is a hold display in addition to the hold display corresponding to the active display to be digested in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the effect control CPU 120 displays the other hold display. If there is a hold display in addition to the hold display corresponding to the active display to be digested in the second start prize storage display area 5HR, the other start display is displayed in the second start prize storage display area 5HL. Shift in storage display area 5HR.

After executing the process of step S531, an effect execution setting process is executed (step S532). In the effect execution setting process, if the change (variable display starting from now (variable display corresponding to active display)) is a change for executing a specific effect such as an active display change effect or a hold display change effect, Based on the determination result for the effect, processing for setting the effect control pattern as a use pattern is included.
For example, in the effect execution setting process, when an active display change effect accompanying the execution of the notification effect is executed as the specific effect, the effect control CPU 120 performs an effect control pattern corresponding to the active display change effect accompanying the execution of the notification effect. Is included as a usage pattern, and a processing for setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect and the value of the effect counter to notify the number of fluctuations until the active display change effect is executed as a notification effect is included. ing. Further, in the effect execution setting process, for example, when executing an active display change effect without executing a hold display change effect or a notification effect, the active display change effect without executing a hold display change effect or a notification effect. In addition to setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the use pattern as a use pattern, a process of setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the hold display change pattern and the active display change pattern as a use pattern, and the like are included.

  After executing the process of step S532, the execution execution setting during other variable display is performed (step S533). As an example, the execution setting of “one-shot notification effect” that immediately notifies (definitely notifies) that the variable display result becomes “big hit” by the big hit notification sound or the big hit notification light emission may be performed. Examples of jackpot notification sounds are alarm sounds, chime sounds, siren sounds, and the like. An example of the big hit notification light emission is light emission of a flash lamp constituting the light emitting member 9CC. Further, in the process of step S533, it may be set so that a predetermined aspect of the effect is performed for liveliness, for example, regardless of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. For example, you may set so that the effect of the aspect which a predetermined lamp 9 (for example, light emission member 9SL, 9SR) light-emits is performed.

  After executing the process of step S533, 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 S534). ). Subsequently, a change display start setting process for making a setting for starting the change of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is executed (step S535). For example, an image display is performed by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern set as the use pattern in the effect execution setting process in step S532 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The sound in the speaker 8 is transmitted by setting the setting for starting the variation of the decorative pattern on the screen of the device 5 or transmitting the effect sound signal specified by the sound control data included in the effect control pattern to the sound control board 13. Setting for starting output and setting for starting light emission in the lamp 9 by transmitting an illumination signal designated by lamp control data included in the effect control pattern to the lamp control board 14 are performed. .

  After the process of step S535 is executed, the command corresponding to the variable display stored in the first start prize receiving command buffer 194A or the second start prize receiving command buffer 194B is digested (step S536). Specifically, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special game, the effect control CPU 120, among the commands associated with the first start winning reception command buffer 194A, The command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number corresponding to the variable display is deleted. In addition, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the area corresponding to the buffer number corresponding to the variable display among the commands stored in the second start winning reception command buffer The command (one set) stored in is deleted.

  More specifically, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the effect control CPU 120, among commands associated with the first start winning prize reception command buffer 194A, The command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “0” corresponding to the variable display is deleted. When the variable display of the decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the buffer number “0” corresponding to the variable display among the commands stored in the second start winning reception command buffer is set. Delete the command (one set) stored in the corresponding area.

  In the process of step S536, the area of the buffer number “0” corresponding to the change in the first prefetching preview buffer 194C or the second prefetching preview buffer 194D provided in the RAM 122 or the like according to the deletion or shift of the command. The information stored in is also deleted. 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 S537), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  Next, a specific example of control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  On the main board 11 side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the first start condition is satisfied, the CPU 103 updates the first reserved memory number, and when the second start condition is satisfied, the CPU 103 determines the second reserved memory number. Is updated (step S215). The CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category (step S217). The CPU 103 determines the special figure display result using the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S406, step S407). The CPU 103 determines the variation category based on the special figure display result that is the determination result, the number of reserved memories updated in step S215, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category extracted in step S217 (step S412). . The CPU 103 that has determined the variation category sets transmission of a variation category command that specifies the variation category that is the determination result (step S413), and executes command control processing (step S17). As a result, a variation category command for designating the variation category determined in step S412 is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  On the main board 11 side, when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the CPU 103 first determines the variation category extracted in step S217 in the variation pattern setting process (step S111). Without using the random value MR3, the random value MR3 for determining the variation category is extracted again, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is extracted. Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern based on numerical data indicating the newly extracted random value MR3 for determining the variation category and numerical data indicating the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern. The CPU 103 that has determined the variation pattern sets transmission of a variation pattern designation command that designates the variation pattern that is the determination result, and executes command control processing (step S17). Thereby, a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern determined in step S111 is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

On the side of the effect control board 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the first start condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 120 performs an active display change effect, a hold display change effect, etc. in the winning effect determining process (step S150). It is determined whether or not to execute the specific effect, and in the case of executing the specific effect, the display mode of the first hold display when the additional effect is displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL (additional display mode) Is determined based on the variation category, the number of reserved memories, and the like. Further, the active display change pattern and the hold display change pattern when the specific effect is executed are determined based on the hold storage number and the random number values MR9 and MR10.
Further, when executing the specific effect, the CPU 120 for effect control performs a process of setting or updating the value of the effect counter and the flag indicating that the effect is being executed based on the determined content of the specific effect.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines the content of the specific effect based on the determined specific effect (for example, the final display mode of the hold display, the hold display change pattern, the final display mode of the active display, the active display change pattern, the effect counter) , A flag indicating that the effect is being executed, an effect mode of the specific effect, and the like are stored in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C, and the first hold display is based on the stored content (display mode when added). Add to storage display area 5HL.

When the second start condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a specific effect such as an active display change effect or a hold display change effect in the winning effect determining process (step S150). In the case of execution, the display mode of the specific effect and the display mode (display mode at the time of addition) of the second hold display when the additional display is performed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL are based on the variable category, the number of hold memories, etc. To decide. Further, the active display change pattern and the hold display change pattern when executing the specific effect are determined based on the hold memory number, the random number values MR9, MR10, and the like.
Further, when executing the specific effect, the CPU 120 for effect control performs a process of setting or updating the value of the effect counter and the flag indicating that the effect is being executed based on the determined content of the specific effect.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines the content of the specific effect based on the determined specific effect (for example, the final display mode of the hold display, the hold display change pattern, the final display mode of the active display, the active display change pattern, the effect counter) ), The flag indicating that the effect is being executed, the effect mode of the specific effect, and the like are stored in the second prefetch notice buffer 194D, and the second hold display is performed based on the stored content (display mode when added). Add to storage display area 5HR.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device 5. Specifically, FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating display operation examples (a) to (h) in the image display device 5. In FIGS. 32A to 32H, an arrow “↓” in the image display device 5 indicates that the decorative design is changing. The illustrated example is a scene when an active display change effect accompanying the execution of a notification effect is being executed as an effect mode of a specific effect.

  The scene in FIG. 32A is a scene when the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H0 (not shown) is being variably displayed. Here, an active display area AHA for displaying a predetermined active display AH according to the hold display corresponding to the variable display when the variable display is started is provided at the lower center of the image display device 5. In the display area AHA, an active display AH corresponding to the hold display H0 is displayed. Further, when the variable display corresponding to the hold display H0 (not shown) is being executed, the first start winning storage display area 5HL holds the game based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening. Display H1 (first hold display) is displayed.

  For example, the display form of the hold display H1 displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL is the specific effect execution determination process shown in FIG. 24 in the winning effect determination process (step S150) shown in FIGS. In step S155 and step S165), the final display mode of the first hold display, the final hold display of the second hold display, the final display mode of the active display, and the like are displayed in the final display mode determination table and the final display mode determination random value MR6. In addition, it is assumed that the display mode of “white” is determined based on the variation category, the number of reserved memories, and the display mode is “white”. At this time, it is assumed that the hold display H1 is determined to be hold information that does not execute the specific effect by the determination in step S702 because the final display mode is “white”.

  The surface of FIG. 32 (b) after the scene of FIG. 32 (a) shows that the game ball is the first when the variable display of the decorative pattern corresponding to the hold display H0 (active display AH) is executed. This is a scene when the hold display H2 (first hold display) is displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL based on winning in the start winning opening.

At this time, the hold display H2 displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL is the specific effect execution determination process (step S155) shown in FIG. 24 in the winning effect determination process (step S150) shown in FIGS. In step S165), the final display mode of the first hold display, the final hold display of the second hold display, the final display mode of the active display, and the like are changed to the final display mode determination table, the random number MR6 for determining the final display mode, and the variation. The final display mode “red” is determined based on the category, the number of reserved memories, etc., and the specific effect execution presence / absence determination table set at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. The specific performance is determined to be “executed” based on the number of memories, and the performance mode determination cable and the specific performance set at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. Based on the random value MR8 for determining the production mode and the final display mode, it is determined as an active display change production (active display change production (with notification production execution)) accompanying execution of the notification production, as shown in FIG. It is assumed that the change pattern APA2-1 is determined based on the active display change pattern determination table, the active display change pattern determination random value MR9, and the reserved storage number set at the determination ratio.
Further, as a result of these determinations, the target hold display H2 in the scene of FIG. 32B is displayed when added in the “white” display mode as the display mode when added.

  Further, in the scene of FIG. 32 (b), the hold display H2 is determined as the target for performing the specific effect, and the active display change effect accompanying the execution of the notification effect is determined as the effect mode of the specific effect. Based on the value of the effect counter set in the 1 prefetch notice buffer 194 </ b> C, a notification effect that displays the image HE <b> 1 “two more times until chance” is executed.

In the scene of FIG. 32C after the scene of FIG. 32B, the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H0 being executed in the decorative symbol display area is the decorative symbol “2” “9”. This is a scene when the final stop display is made at “4”. At this time, in the scene of FIG. 32 (b), no new hold display is added other than the hold displays H1 and H2 displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL (the game ball is newly started winning) Explain that it has not won a prize.
In the scene of FIG. 32 (c), in the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H0 in the decorative symbol display area, the decorative symbol is displayed before the final stop display based on the final stop display of the decorative symbol. The active display AH corresponding to the hold display H0 displayed in the active display area AHA is erased from the active display area AHA at the timing, for example, immediately before the final stop display of the decorative symbols.
At this time as well, based on the value of the effect counter set in the first look-ahead notice buffer 194C for the active display change effect that can be executed when the hold display H2 becomes active display, Notification effect for displaying the image HE1 “times” is being executed.

The scene of FIG. 32D after FIG. 32C is a scene when the variable display of the decorative pattern corresponding to the hold display H1 displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is started. is there. At this time, based on the start of variable display corresponding to the hold display H1, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H1 is displayed in the active display area AHA, and the hold display H1 is displayed from the first start winning storage display area 5HL. It is erased and only the hold display H2 is displayed.
In the scene of FIG. 32D, the hold display H2 is displayed in a “white” display mode based on the change pattern APA2-1.

  Further, in the scene of FIG. 32 (d), the value of the effect counter set in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C is set in step S905 in response to the start of variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H1. Based on the updated value of the effect counter, the notification effect of displaying the image HE2 “one more time until chance” is executed.

The scene of FIG. 32 (e) after the scene of FIG. 32 (d) is a decorative pattern “4” “5” in the variable display of the decorative pattern corresponding to the hold display H1 in the decorative symbol display area. This is a scene when the final stop is displayed by “8”. At this time, based on the last stop display of the decorative design, the hold displayed in the active display area AHA at the timing before the final stop display of the decorative design, for example, the timing immediately before the final stop display of the decorative design. The active display AH corresponding to the display H1 is deleted from the active display area AHA.
Also at this time, based on the value of the effect counter set in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C for the active display change effect that can be executed when the hold display H2 becomes active display, The notification effect for displaying the image HE2 “times” is being executed.

The scene of FIG. 32 (f) after the scene of FIG. 32 (e) is when the variable display of the decorative pattern corresponding to the hold display H2 displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL is started. It is a scene. At this time, based on the start of variable display corresponding to the hold display H2, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H2 is displayed in the active display area AHA, and the hold display H2 is displayed from the first start winning storage display area 5HL. It has been erased.
At this time, the display mode of the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H2 remains the “white” display mode.

  In the scene of (f) of FIG. 32, the value of the effect counter set in the first look-ahead notice buffer 194C is changed in step S905 when variable display of decorative symbols corresponding to the hold display H2 is started. Based on the updated value of the effect counter, the notification effect of displaying the image HE3 “chance !!” is executed, and the variable display corresponding to the currently executed hold display H2 is notified of the chance. ing.

The scene of FIG. 32 (g) after the scene of FIG. 32 (f) is based on the start of variable display of decorative symbols corresponding to the target hold display H2, for example, for the active display AH. This is a scene when the character image C1 for executing the action effect is displayed, for example, when the character (character image C1) performs the effect of taking out the “star dust” CB from the stick and sprinkling it on the active display AH. .
32 (h) after the scene of FIG. 32 (g), the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H2 is, for example, as a result of the effect in the scene of FIG. 32 (g). This is a scene when the decoration pattern is displayed in the “red” display mode (final display mode) based on the change pattern APA2-1 at the timing when the decorative symbol is being variably displayed.

  According to the example shown in FIG. 32, the notification effect for notifying that the display mode of the active display changes due to the active display change effect is displayed as the active display before the corresponding variable display is started. Since it is possible to execute a notification effect informing that the display mode of the target changes, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the variable display of the target from when the target hold display is displayed. Can improve the interest of the elderly.

  In addition, in the scene shown in FIG. 32B and the like, an example in which the display mode of the target hold display H2 is displayed in the “white” display mode based on the change pattern has been described. Until H2 is displayed as an active display and the display mode of the active display changes, for example, the display mode of the hold display H2 is displayed in a “white” display mode, and the display mode of the “white” is displayed. You may make it display in the display mode which can alert | report that it is the hold display of a target, or the possibility of the hold display of a target is high, such as making it blink.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device 5. Specifically, FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating display operation examples (a) to (f) in the image display device 5. In FIGS. 33A to 33F, the arrow “↓” in the image display device 5 indicates that the decorative design is changing. The illustrated example is a scene when an active display change effect that is not accompanied by the execution of the notification effect is executed as the effect mode of the specific effect.

  The scene of (a) of FIG. 33 is a scene when the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H0 (not shown) is being variably displayed. Here, an active display area AHA for displaying a predetermined active display AH according to the hold display corresponding to the variable display when the variable display is started is provided at the lower center of the image display device 5. In the display area AHA, an active display AH corresponding to the hold display H0 is displayed. Further, when the variable display corresponding to the hold display H0 (not shown) is being executed, the first start winning storage display area 5HL holds the game based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening. Display H1 (first hold display) is displayed.

  For example, the display form of the hold display H1 displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL is the specific effect execution determination process shown in FIG. 24 in the winning effect determination process (step S150) shown in FIGS. In step S155 and step S165), the final display mode of the first hold display, the final hold display of the second hold display, the final display mode of the active display, and the like are displayed in the final display mode determination table and the final display mode determination random number MR6. It is assumed that the display mode of “white” is determined based on the change category, the number of reserved storage, and the like, and is displayed in the display mode of “white”. At this time, it is assumed that the hold display H1 is determined to be hold information that does not execute the specific effect by the determination in step S702 because the final display mode is “white”.

  The surface of FIG. 33 (b) after the scene of FIG. 33 (a) shows that the game ball is the first when the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H0 (active display AH) is executed. This is a scene when the hold display H2 (first hold display) is displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL based on winning in the start winning opening.

At this time, the hold display H2 displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL is the specific effect execution determination process (step S155) shown in FIG. 24 in the winning effect determination process (step S150) shown in FIGS. In step S165), the final display mode of the first hold display, the final hold display of the second hold display, the final display mode of the active display, and the like are changed to the final display mode determination table, the random number MR6 for determining the final display mode, and the variation. The final display mode “red” is determined based on the category, the number of reserved memories, etc., and the specific effect execution presence / absence determination table set at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. The specific performance is determined as “no execution” based on the number of memories, and the performance mode determination cable and the specific performance set at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. Based on the random value MR8 for determining the effect mode and the final display mode, the active display change effect (active display change effect (no notification effect execution)) that is not accompanied by the notification effect is determined, as shown in FIG. It is assumed that the change pattern APA2-1 is determined based on the active display change pattern determination table, the active display change pattern determination random value MR9, and the reserved storage number set at a predetermined determination ratio.
Also, by these determinations, the target hold display H2 in the scene of FIG. 33B is displayed when added in the “white” display mode as the display mode when added.

  In the scene of FIG. 33 (c) after the scene of FIG. 33 (b), the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H0 being executed in the decorative symbol display area is the decorative symbol “2” “9”. This is a scene when the final stop display is made at “4”. At this time, in the scene of FIG. 33 (b), no new hold display is added other than the hold displays H1 and H2 displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL (the game ball is newly started winning) Explain that it has not won a prize.

In the scene of (c) of FIG. 33, in the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H0 in the decorative symbol display area, the decorative symbol is displayed before the final stop display based on the final stop display of the decorative symbol. The active display AH corresponding to the hold display H0 displayed in the active display area AHA is erased from the active display area AHA at the timing, for example, immediately before the final stop display of the decorative symbols.
Further, in the scene of FIG. 33C, the hold display H2 is displayed in a “white” display mode based on the change pattern APA2-1.

The scene of FIG. 33 (d) after FIG. 33 (c) is a scene when the variable display of the decorative pattern corresponding to the hold display H1 displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is started. is there. At this time, based on the start of variable display corresponding to the hold display H1, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H1 is displayed in the active display area AHA, and the hold display H1 is displayed from the first start winning storage display area 5HL. It is erased and only the hold display H2 is displayed.
In the scene of FIG. 33 (d), the hold display H2 is displayed in a “white” display mode based on the change pattern APA2-1.

  The scene shown in FIG. 33 (e) after the scene shown in FIG. 33 (d) is a decorative pattern variable display of the decorative design corresponding to the hold display H1 in the decorative design display area. This is the scene when the final stop is displayed at “8”. At this time, based on the last stop display of the decorative design, the hold displayed in the active display area AHA at the timing before the final stop display of the decorative design, for example, the timing immediately before the final stop display of the decorative design. The active display AH corresponding to the display H1 is deleted from the active display area AHA.

The scene of FIG. 33 (f) after the scene of FIG. 33 (e) is when the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H2 displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is started. It is a scene. At this time, based on the start of variable display corresponding to the hold display H2, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H2 is displayed in the active display area AHA, and the hold display H2 is displayed from the first start winning storage display area 5HL. It has been erased.
In the scene of FIG. 33 (f), the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H2 is based on the change pattern APA2-1, the timing when the active display AH is displayed in the active display area AHA, for example, the hold display H2. It is displayed in a “red” display mode (final display mode) immediately after the start of variable display of the corresponding decorative design.

  According to the example shown in FIG. 33, even when an active display change effect is executed that is not accompanied by a notification effect that notifies that the display mode of the active display changes, the display mode of the active display is changed. Therefore, the player's expectation can be maintained and the player's interest can be improved.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device 5. Specifically, FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating display operation examples (a) to (d) in the image display device 5. In FIGS. 34A to 34D, an arrow “↓” in the image display device 5 indicates that the decorative design is changing. The illustrated example is a scene when a hold display change effect (first hold display change effect) is being executed as the effect mode of the specific effect.

  The scene of (a) of FIG. 34 is a scene when the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H0 (not shown) is being variably displayed. Here, an active display area AHA for displaying a predetermined active display AH according to the hold display corresponding to the variable display when the variable display is started is provided at the lower center of the image display device 5. In the display area AHA, an active display AH corresponding to the hold display H0 is displayed. Further, when the variable display corresponding to the hold display H0 (not shown) is being executed, the first start winning storage display area 5HL holds the game based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening. Display H1 (first hold display) is displayed.

  For example, the display form of the hold display H1 displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL is the specific effect execution determination process shown in FIG. 24 in the winning effect determination process (step S150) shown in FIGS. In step S155), the final display mode of the first hold display is determined to be the “white” display mode based on the final display mode determination table, the final display mode determination random value MR6, the variation category, the number of reserved storages, and the like. And “white” display mode. At this time, it is assumed that the hold display H1 is determined to be hold information that does not execute the specific effect by the determination in step S702 because the final display mode is “white”.

  The surface of FIG. 34 (b) after the scene of FIG. 34 (a) shows that the game ball is the first when the decorative symbol variable display corresponding to the hold display H0 (active display AH) is executed. This is a scene when the hold display H2 (first hold display) is displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL based on winning in the start winning opening.

At this time, the hold display H2 displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL is the specific effect execution determination process (step S155) shown in FIG. 24 in the winning effect determination process (step S150) shown in FIGS. In step S165), the final display mode of the first hold display is determined to be the final display mode “yellow” based on the final display mode determination table, the final display mode determination random value MR6, the variation category, the number of reserved storages, and the like. The specific effect is determined to be “executed” based on the specific effect execution presence / absence determination table set at the determination rate as shown in FIG. Based on the effect mode determination cable set at the determination rate as shown in FIG. 27, the random value MR8 for determining the effect mode of the specific effect, and the final display mode. The display change effect (first hold display change effect) is determined and the hold display change pattern determination table, the hold display change pattern determination random value MR10, and the hold storage number set at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. Based on the above, it is assumed that the change pattern HPY2-4 is determined.
Further, as a result of these determinations, the target hold display H2 in the scene of FIG. 34B is displayed when added in the “white” display mode as the display mode when added.

  In the scene of FIG. 34 (c) after the scene of FIG. 34 (b), the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H0 being executed in the decorative symbol display area is the decorative symbol “2” “9”. This is a scene when the final stop display is made at “4”. At this time, in the scene of FIG. 34 (b), no new hold display is added other than the hold displays H1 and H2 displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL (the game ball is newly started and won) Explain that it has not won a prize.

In the scene of (c) of FIG. 34, in the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H0 in the decorative symbol display area, the decorative symbol is displayed before the final stop display based on the final stop display of the decorative symbol. The active display AH corresponding to the hold display H0 displayed in the active display area AHA is erased from the active display area AHA at the timing, for example, immediately before the final stop display of the decorative symbols.
Further, in the scene of FIG. 34C, the hold display H2 is displayed in a “white” display mode based on the change pattern HPY2-4.

  The scene of FIG. 34 (d) after FIG. 34 (c) is a scene when the variable display of the decorative pattern corresponding to the hold display H1 displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is started. is there. At this time, based on the start of variable display corresponding to the hold display H1, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H1 is displayed in the active display area AHA, and the hold display H1 is displayed from the first start winning storage display area 5HL. It is erased and only the hold display H2 is displayed.

  Further, in the scene of FIG. 34 (d), the hold display H1 is erased and the hold display H2 is shifted based on the start of variable display of decorative symbols corresponding to the hold display H1. At the timing when the hold display H2 is shifted (the timing at the time of shift), the display mode of the hold display H2 changes from the “white” display mode to the “yellow” display mode based on the change pattern HPY2-4. Is displayed.

  According to the example shown in FIG. 34, the active display change effect that is not accompanied by the execution of the notification effect for notifying that the display mode of the active display is changed as the specific effect, or the active display change effect that is accompanied by the execution of the notification effect is not executed. Even in this case, since the display mode of the hold display may change due to the hold display change effect as the specific effect, the player's expectation for the specific effect can be improved. In addition, there are a case where an active display change effect is executed as a specific effect and a case where a hold display change effect is executed as a specific effect. The player's expectation for the active display change effect when the display change effect is executed can be improved, and the effect of the specific effect can be improved, so that the player's interest can be improved. .

  (1) As described above, the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) has a variable display (for example, a variable display of a special figure, a variable display of a decorative pattern, a special display and a variable display of a decorative pattern, etc.). A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a high probability state, a low probability state, a high base state or a low base state, a reach, a big hit gaming state, a super reach, etc.) And a special image display means for displaying a special image corresponding to the variable display based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied (for example, displaying an active display corresponding to the variable display in the active display area) The display mode of the special image includes a plurality of types of display modes (for example, a red display mode and a yellow display mode) according to the degree of expectation controlled to an advantageous state. The display condition of the variable display corresponding to the special image is satisfied when the display mode of the special image changes when the display mode of the special image changes. (For example, when it is displayed in the start-winning memory display area 5H as a hold display) or the like (for example, “two more times until chance” as shown in FIG. 32, etc.) Notification by a notification effect for displaying an image to be notified, notification by a notification effect for displaying a character image, notification by a notification effect for displaying an effect, notification by a notification effect such as sound output from a speaker or light emission by a lamp, etc. (For example, when executing an active display change effect accompanied by the execution of a notification effect as a specific effect, “ It is possible to notify that a change will occur when the target hold display is displayed in the active display area as an active display by performing an informing effect that displays an image informing the user that “there are two more times” ).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably notify that the display mode of the special image changes before the variable display start condition corresponding to the special image is satisfied. Can be improved. In other words, it is possible to suitably notify that the display mode of the special image changes due to the pre-reading notice effect before the variable display start condition corresponding to the special image is satisfied, thereby improving the interest of the player Can be made.

  In any of the above gaming machines, when it is notified that the special image changes, the display mode of the special image may be changed to a display mode that is equal to or higher than a predetermined expected value ( For example, when the final display mode changes to a display mode (for example, a red display mode) that is equal to or higher than a predetermined expected value, the ratio that the specific display effect mode is determined as the active display effect with the execution of the notification effect increases. )

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the display mode of the special image changes from the stage before the display mode of the special image changes.

  In the above gaming machine, when the number of reserved memories is a predetermined number or more, the execution ratio of the notification effect may be higher than when the number of reserved memories is less than the predetermined number (for example, the specific effect) In the execution determination table, when the number of reserved memories is 1 or more, a specific effect is more easily executed than when the number of reserved memories is less than 1. When the number of reserved memories is 2 or more, the number of reserved memories is less than 2. The specific effect is easier to be executed than when the number of reserved memories is three or more than when the number of reserved memories is less than three).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the display mode of the special image changes from the stage before the display mode of the special image changes.

  Further, in any one of the above gaming machines, the special image can be displayed by taking over at least a part of the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the special image, and the display mode of the hold display exceeding a predetermined expected value or In the case of the display mode of the special image, the display mode of the special image may be changed more frequently than the display mode of the hold display is changed (for example, the display mode of the active display is the hold mode). When the display mode of the display mode is taken over and becomes a red display mode or a yellow display mode, the active display change effect is more effective than the determined display mode of the reserved display change effect. It is easy to be determined as an effect mode of a specific effect).

  According to such a configuration, the player can have a sense of expectation even when the display mode of the hold display does not change, and the player's interest can be improved.

  In any of the above gaming machines, when it is notified that the special image changes, the display mode of the hold display other than the hold display that is the target of notification and the display mode of the special image change. (For example, when there is target hold information for which an active display change effect is executed as a specific effect, the target execution information is digested by setting the effect execution flag.) Until it is done, it will not be determined whether or not to perform a specific effect.)

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused about which hold display should be expected.

  In the above description, an example of setting a determination ratio by the final display mode determination table for the first hold display, an example of setting a determination ratio by the final display mode determination table for the second hold display, and a final display mode determination table of the active display Is the same, and an example of determining the final display mode in a lump has been described, but the determination ratio of the final display mode determination table that is different in any or all of the first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display A setting example may be used, and the first hold using the setting example of the determination ratio based on the final display mode determination table that is different in any or all of the first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display The final display mode of the display, the final display mode of the second hold display, and the final display mode of the active display may be determined separately.

  In the above description, when the hold display change effect is executed as the specific effect, the first hold display change effect for the first hold display and the second hold display change effect for the second hold display are prepared. However, the second hold display change effect for the second hold display may be executed in the same manner as the first hold display change effect for the first hold display. The on-hold display change effect of the effect mode different from the 2 on-hold display change effect may be executed, or one or both of the first on-hold display change effect and the second on-hold display change effect are executed as the effect mode of the specific effect. It may not be done.

  In the above description, when the hold display change effect is executed as the specific effect, an example in which the display mode of the hold display changes at the timing of the shift has been described, but for example, variable display of decorative symbols is started. The timing immediately before the decorative symbol is displayed in the reach or non-reach mode in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, or the decorative symbol is displayed in the reach or non-reach mode in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. In the case of the timing immediately after the display or the pseudo-ream, the timing immediately before the chance symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C as the pseudo-ream or the timing immediately after the chance symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C as the pseudo-ream. The display mode of the hold display may be changed at a timing such as By executing the rendering effect on the hold display, it may be changing the display mode of the hold display.

  In this case, depending on the number of temporary stops of the variable display in the pseudo continuous fluctuation, for example, at the start of the first re-variable display or at the start of the second re-variable display, the specific effect immediately after the start of the re-variable display The timing of changing the display mode and the timing of executing the effect may be used, or the timing of changing the display mode as the specific effect and the timing of executing the effect in the multiple times of pseudo-continuous variation. Also good. Further, the timing at the time of pseudo continuous fluctuation may be a timing after the reach is established (during the reach) or may be a timing immediately before the reach is established.

  Further, in this case, it is possible to determine the higher display mode when the specific effect is executed at a later timing in the one variable display and the display mode of the hold display or the active display is changed among the plurality of timings. Alternatively, the timing may be determined using a timing determination table. Specifically, based on the timing determination table to which the determination value determined at each timing among the plurality of timings is assigned in the timing determination table and the random value for timing determination. The timing may be determined.

  In the above description, the display mode of the hold display corresponds to the display mode of the active display, and a part, for example, the shape or the color is common, but each display mode of the hold display and the active display are described. If the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display are prepared so as to correspond to each display mode, the colors, shapes, patterns, etc. of the hold display and the active display are not necessarily common. May be.

  In the above description, the case where the active display change effect is executed as the specific effect and the case where the hold information change effect is executed as the specific effect is described as the case where the target hold information is one. Even when there is one target hold information, the specific effect may be executed by determining the presence / absence of execution of the specific effect, the effect mode of the specific effect, and the like. That is, the target hold information is not limited to one and may be two or more.

  In the above description, the case where the hold display change effect is executed as the specific effect and the case where the active display change effect is executed as the specific effect are described. For example, the hold display change effect is executed as the specific effect. Later, an active display change effect may be executed as a specific effect on the hold information of the same target.

  In the above description, an example of determining whether or not to execute a specific effect or an effect mode of a specific effect when a game ball is won has been described. For example, when it is determined in step S150 and the variable display corresponding to the target hold information is obtained, the presence / absence of execution of the specific effect, the effect mode of the specific effect, and the like may be determined by the process of step S171, for example. . In this case, the display mode at the time of addition of the hold display is determined based on the display mode determination table at the time of addition and the random value for determining the display mode at the time of addition in step S150, and the variable display corresponding to the hold information of the target Then, the final display mode may be determined based on the final display mode determination table and the final display mode determination random value.

  In the above description, when the active display change effect with the notification effect is executed as the specific effect, the expectation that the active display change effect without the notification effect is executed is controlled in an advantageous state. Although an example in the case where the ratio displayed in a high display mode is high has been described, display in a display mode with a high expectation level that is controlled to an advantageous state when the notification effect is executed and when the notification effect is not executed The ratio to be used may be the same.

  In the above description, an example of determining the display mode of the hold display at the previous stage after determining the final display mode has been described. However, after determining the display mode at the time of addition, it is based on the variable category or the like. Thus, the final display mode may be determined by determining the number of steps higher than the display mode at the time of change, the display mode at the timing, and the display mode after the change from the display mode at the time of addition. That is, after determining the display mode at the time of addition, the display mode up to the final display mode may be determined.

  In the above description, the active display change effect as the specific effect and the hold display change effect as the specific effect are executed, so that the display mode of the hold display and the active display changes to the final display mode. By executing the active display change effect or the hold display change effect a plurality of times for the active display of the same target or the hold display of the target, the display mode of the active display or the display mode of the hold display is changed in a plurality of stages. Also good.

  In the above description, the case where the specific effect is executed in the normal state has been described. However, the specific effect is executed only when the game state is a specific game state, for example, in a highly accurate state or a high base state. It may be.

  In the above description, as an example of an advantageous state in which the specific effect can be executed, the case of reach, super reach, jackpot, etc. has been described. However, the specific effect is executed when the high-accuracy state or the high base state is reached. Alternatively, a specific effect may be executed depending on the type of jackpot, or a specific effect may be executed depending on the possibility of a pseudo-ream, the degree of promotion expectation at the time of a big hit, the degree of expectation of a remnant within a hold, etc. You may make it do.

  In the above description, an example in which the active display is erased from the active display area of the image display device 5 immediately before the final stop of the decorative design has been described. However, the variation of the decorative design in the decorative design display area 5L is stopped and the decorative design is displayed. In the areas 5C and 5R, the active display may be deleted when the variable display is being performed, or the active display may be deleted after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation.

  In the above description, the variation category is determined using the random value MR3 for determining the variation category on the main substrate 11, but the variation category may be determined on the effect control substrate 12 side. The same applies to the determination of the variation pattern. In the above description, the final display mode is determined on the side of the effect control board 12 using the random value MR6 for final display mode determination, but the final display mode may be determined on the main board 11 side. The same applies to the determination of whether or not to execute the specific performance.

  In the above description, as a notification effect for notifying that the display mode of the active display changes, for example, a notification effect for displaying an image for notification such as “twice until chance” is executed as shown in FIG. Although an example of the time has been described, a notification effect may be executed to notify that the display mode of the active display is changed by displaying the character image, or the display mode of the active display is changed by displaying the effect. A notification effect for informing that the display mode of the active display is changed by outputting a sound such as mechanical sound, music, or voice from the speaker may be executed. You may make it so that it is notified that the display mode of the active display changes due to light emission from the frame or the lamp. It may be executed intellectual performance. In other words, if the display mode of the active display changes from the stage prior to the execution of the variable display corresponding to the active display, the game can be used for the operation and output of sound, light, playing items, etc. If a sub liquid crystal (such as a touch panel that functions as a sub liquid crystal) is provided, the active display indicates that the display mode of the active display changes using the sub liquid crystal or the image display device 5. You may alert | report from the stage before the corresponding variable display is performed.

  In the above description, an example has been described in which the variation category is selected by selecting the variation category determination table according to the number of reserved storage and the special figure display result as in the configuration example using the variation category determination table shown in FIG. Instead of or in addition to the number of reserved memories, when the number of fluctuations (for example, the number of fluctuations after the end of the jackpot, or the special figure display result is a predetermined number of times “losing”, for example, the fluctuation category table shown in FIG. A variation category may be selected by selecting the variation category determination table so as to select “C-TBL3”.

  In the above description, an example has been described in which the variation category is selected by selecting the variation category determination table according to the number of reserved storage and the special figure display result as in the configuration example using the variation category determination table shown in FIG. Instead of or in addition to the number of reserved memories, when the number of fluctuations (for example, the number of fluctuations after the end of the jackpot or when the special figure display result is a predetermined number of times “losing”, select the fluctuation category determination table again, A variation category may be determined.

  In the above description, an example has been described in which the variation category is selected by selecting the variation category determination table according to the number of reserved storage and the special figure display result as in the configuration example using the variation category determination table shown in FIG. When the game state transitions, such as when transitioning from the low accuracy low base state to the low accuracy low base state or when shifting from the low accuracy low base to the high accuracy low base state, the variable category determination table is displayed. It may be selected again to determine the variation category.

  In addition, the display mode of the hold display displayed in the first start prize storage display area 5HL or the second start prize storage display area 5HR may be a pattern or a character image drawn, or a predetermined cycle, for example, The specific hold display may be displayed as a hold display accompanied by an operation display that rotates once in the left-right direction or the up-down direction in one second.

  In this case, for example, as a winning effect determination process in step S150, whether or not a specific hold display has already been displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL or the second start winning storage display area 5HR is displayed. Judgment is made by referring to the flag indicating that the display is in progress. If the specific hold display is already displayed, the specific display already displayed by the timer set when the specific hold display is displayed in advance. The operation display timing of the hold display (for example, the rotation timing) is determined, and based on the determination result, the operation display of the specific hold display added by the first start winning or the second start winning is displayed. It may be displayed in synchronization with the operation display.

  In this case, for example, after executing the appearance effect of causing the specific hold display to appear in the first start winning storage display area 5HL or the second start winning storage display area 5HR, the operation display may be synchronized based on a timer. While executing the appearance effect that causes the specific hold display to appear in the first start prize storage display area 5HL or the second start prize storage display area 5HR, the operation display of the specific hold display to be added is being displayed. You may make it display while synchronizing with the operation display of a display, and you may make it perform an appearance effect after synchronizing.

  In addition, when the hold display by the specific hold display is executed, it may be executed in the gaming state, for example, in the high base state or the low base state, or in the high probability state or the low probability state. May be executed when the specific effect is being executed, or may be executed when the hold display change effect is being executed as the specific effect. Alternatively, it may be executed when the second hold display is being displayed.

  In other words, after the game medium passes through the start area, an appearance effect accompanying the display of the hold display is executed, and as a hold display in the game state or the execution state of the specific effect, for example, an operation that makes one rotation in 1 second or the like It is possible to display a specific hold display to be displayed, and when a new specific hold display is displayed based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area during the display of the specific hold display, a predetermined effect is executed. The operation display of the new specific hold display may be synchronized with the operation display of the specific hold display being displayed.

  When the active display change effect is executed as the specific effect, the display mode of the active display after the change may be different depending on whether or not the notification effect is executed. For example, when the notification effect is executed, it may be changed to an active display display mode that does not change or does not change when the notification effect is not executed, or hardly changes or does not change when the notification effect is executed. You may make it change into the display mode of active display.

  Note that the presence / absence of execution of a specific effect may be determined based on a variation pattern or a variation category without being determined based on a specific effect execution presence / absence determination table and a random number for determining whether or not a specific effect is performed.

  As described above, the embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, 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, and the like. Can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  In the above-described embodiment, the execution rate of the pre-reading notice effect may be different depending on how much the total reserved storage number exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 5). For example, the execution rate of the prefetch notice effect may be higher when the total number of reserved memories is five than when the total number of reserved memories is eight.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display 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.

  For example, a game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values having a size specified by the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, and the given game 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 using a score or a game 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. When a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, it is a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, but when the gaming score is not 0, the gaming score is used in the gaming machine. 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.

  Further, for example, a game machine that uses game media is taken as an example, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes, and game media such as game balls can be used. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives a score when the conditions for giving the prize are satisfied.

  For example, based on the fact that there are probable big hits and normal big hits as jackpot types, and that the jackpot type was determined to be probable big hits, a gaming machine that is controlled to the probable state after the big hit game is shown. It is not limited. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), 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 device during the big hit game. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a probable state after completion.

  Note that a sorting device is provided above the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B, and when the game ball passes through the sorting device, the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B are alternately arranged. You may make it win.

  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.

  For example, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a slot machine as described above that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, bonus, ART, AT, CZ, etc.) (hereinafter referred to as a bonus state) that is advantageous to the player. A special image corresponding to a game to be executed (for example, a special image corresponding to a game executed after one game, a special image corresponding to a game executed after two games,...) Is displayed (for example, Special image display means (for example, a process of deleting one old special image at the time of digestion of each game and additionally displaying one new special image). The display mode of the special image includes a plurality of types of display modes (for example, a red display mode, a yellow display mode, and a blue display mode) according to the degree of expectation controlled to an advantageous state. The display mode of the special image corresponding to the game is changed when the game is executed, and the game is executed. It may be a slot machine that can notify that the special image changes before (for example, one game before, two games before,...). In other words, before the game executed after the several games is executed, the fact that the display mode of the special image corresponding to the game executed after the several games changes in the game executed after the several games is notified. It may be a slot machine characterized by being capable of.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably notify that the display mode of the special image changes before the game corresponding to the special image is executed, thereby improving the interest of the player. be able to.

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the predetermined effect such as the notice effect, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the game effect lamp, Various rendering operations including the lighting operation in the decoration LED can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  In the above description, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer (the effect control CPU 120) 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, 1 is used when the change is started. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted is shown, variation patterns may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 (CPU 103) uses the first command before reaching reach, such as presence / absence of a pseudo-ream, presence / absence of a slip effect, etc. Is a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the so-called second stop, and the second command has reached a reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect. May be configured to transmit a command indicating the variation time and variation mode after the so-called second stop.

  In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a predetermined time elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  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.

  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.

  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 the display result is derived and displayed has been described. It is not restricted to an aspect. 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 may be derived and displayed last. There may be.

  In the above embodiment, the main board 11 stores a random value determination table (display result determination table, jackpot type determination table, and variation category determination table), and is extracted from the main board 11 at the time of starting winning. Based on the random number values (MR1 to MR3), the main board 11 refers to the random value determination table, and determines the random value determination process (determining whether or not to win, determining the variation category, and hitting the jackpot. In this case, 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 effect control board 12 receives the random number values (MR1 and MR2), determines whether or not to win the jackpot, and if it is a jackpot, determines the type of jackpot and also determines the random value. You may make it receive the determination result of the fluctuation | variation category determined with the main board | substrate 11 based on (MR3). 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.

  Note that the random numbers may not be synchronized by changing the update timing of the random numbers or by changing the update ranges of the random numbers.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; You may take the form distributed by pre-installing in the storage device which has. 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. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5HL ... 1st start prize memory display area 5HR ... 2nd start prize memory display area 5H ... Start prize Memory display area 6A ... Normal winning ball device 6B ... Normal variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8 ... Speaker 9 ... 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 ... Microcomputer 101, 121 for game control ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Hold storage means for storing information on variable display for which start conditions are not satisfied as hold information;
A hold display means for performing a hold display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means;
Based on the variable display start condition is satisfied, and special image display means for displaying a special image corresponding to the variable display,
With
Display mode and hold display of the display mode of the special image is a possible change in any of the plurality of types of display modes in accordance with expectations, which is controlled to an advantageous state,
When the display mode of the special image changes, before the variable display start condition corresponding to the special image is established, Ri can der possible to notify that the special image is changed,
Depending on the display mode of the special image that is finally displayed, the ratio of whether to change the display mode at the stage of hold display or the display mode at the stage of special image is different,
A gaming machine characterized in that when it is notified that a special image changes, the display mode of the special image changes to a display mode that is equal to or higher than a predetermined expectation .