JP6623450B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  There is a gaming machine that performs a hold (notice) effect (for example, see Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Literature 1, a change pattern is determined at the time of winning, and the display mode of the hold display that has won first is preferentially changed.

JP 2014-140719 A

  However, when there are a plurality of holdings that have already been changed, there is a problem that the interest of the player is reduced if the holding display of the display mode with the low expectation that has been won first changes.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine capable of changing the display mode of the hold display while suppressing a decrease in interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention is a gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player. A storage means for storing a variable display for which the start condition is not satisfied as a hold storage (for example, a first special figure hold storage section 151A and a second special figure hold storage section 151B shown in FIG. 11 and a second view shown in FIG. 21). 1st start winning command buffer 194A, 2nd starting winning command buffer 194B, etc.) and hold display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means (for example, the first display in FIG. 1). The start winning prize storage display area 5HL, the second start prize storage display area 5HR, and the like, and a hold changing means (for example, the step shown in FIGS. 31 and 32) capable of changing the display mode of the hold display stepwise. (Steps S722 and 724 after the shift display color setting process) and the final hold display mode changed by the hold changing unit (for example, the final mode in FIGS. 22C and 22D). (E.g., winning / final mode determination processing in steps S904 and S907 in FIG. 26), and when the suspension display unit starts displaying the suspension display, the suspension display is displayed. The display mode at the time of starting and the final display mode of the hold display are determined, and the hold changing unit displays a plurality of hold displays that have not changed to the final display mode determined by the display mode determination unit. (For example, when it is determined in step S805 in FIG. 32 that a plurality of non-final holds exist), the hold display that has changed to the highest stage among the plurality of hold displays is given priority. Changing (e.g., like for determining the display color after the shift of the non-final hold displayed at the highest stage of the display color at step S809 of FIG. 32) with, either display mode of the final hold display is also a feature that the stepwise change the display mode of hold display using the same variant determination data based on the phase difference between the display mode and the final hold display of the display mode of the current pending display I do.

  According to such a configuration, when a plurality of pending displays that have not been changed to the final display mode are displayed, the suspended display that has been changed to the highest stage is preferentially changed, so that interest is reduced. , The display mode of the hold display can be changed.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1), a start condition that allows the start of the variable display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage unit is satisfied, and the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold storage is When the display is not changed to the final display mode (for example, when the storage 1 that shifts to the active display area is determined to be the non-final storage in step S803 in FIG. 32), the hold changing unit performs the hold display. Is changed to the final display mode (for example, the display color after the shift of the display color of the storage 1 is set to the final mode in step S804 of FIG. 32).

  According to such a configuration, the player can see the final display mode of the hold display at the timing when the start condition allowing the start of the variable display corresponding to the hold storage is satisfied.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (2), when the holding change means changes the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold storage in which the start condition allowing the start of the variable display is satisfied to the final display mode. (For example, the display color after the shift of the display color of the storage 1 is set to the final mode in step S804 in FIG. 32), and the change of the other storage display different from the storage display is restricted (for example, FIG. 32). (YES in step S803), only the display mode of the hold 1 changes in step S804, and the display color of the other hold display does not change in step S811).

  According to such a configuration, the player can be concentrated on the current variable display.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), when a plurality of hold displays that are changing to the highest stage among the plurality of hold displays are displayed (for example, FIG. For example, when it is determined in step S807 of step S807 that there are a plurality of non-final holdings displayed in the display color of the highest stage), the holding change unit may select one of the plurality of holding displays changing to the highest stage. The display mode of the hold display in which the variable display start condition is satisfied first is changed (for example, in step S808 in FIG. 32, the display color after shifting the non-final hold of the one with the earlier winning) is determined. And

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player expect in the order in which the variable display is performed.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), when the hold display unit starts displaying the hold display, a display mode when starting the display of the hold display, Is determined (for example, a prize winning / final mode determination process in steps S904 and S907 in FIG. 26), and the hold changing unit determines the current display mode of the hold display and the final hold display. The display mode of the hold display is changed stepwise based on the level difference from the display mode (for example, in step S806, 808, and 809 in FIG. 32, the display mode is determined using the level-up tables in FIGS. 33 and 34). It is characterized by the following.

  According to such a configuration, the compression of the data capacity can be reduced.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example etc. of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for games counted by the side of the main board. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern type and its EXT data. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a special figure display result decision table. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a big hit type decision table. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a change pattern decision table. It is a block diagram which shows the example of a structure of the game control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing at the time of starting winning. It is a flowchart showing an example of a winning random number determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design stop processing. It is a figure showing the example of composition of the production control pattern, etc. It is a block diagram etc. which show the example of a structure of the data holding area for effect control. It is a figure for explaining a change mode buffer. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect determination processing at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a winning / final mode determination process. It is a figure showing an example of a decision ratio by a color decision table. It is a figure showing an example of a decision ratio by a color decision table. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display start setting process. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a display color setting process. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a post-shift display color setting process. It is a figure showing an example of a decision ratio by a level up table. It is a figure showing an example of a decision ratio by a level up table. It is a figure showing the example of suspension display production. It is a figure showing the example of suspension display production. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 has a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined hitting ball firing device and hit.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming board 2, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs, and is a plurality of types each of which can be identified in a special figure game as an example of a variable display game. The special symbol, which is the identification information of, is displayed variably. For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols including numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. I do. Note that the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numerals indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. Instead, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns having different combinations of lighting and extinguishing in a 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A symbol number corresponding to each of a plurality of types of special symbols is given. As an example, symbol numbers of “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers of “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol” or “special symbol 1”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is referred to as “first symbol”. Also called "Tokuzu 2" or "Tokuzu 2".

  The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are both formed in, for example, a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same or different. In addition, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers indicating “00” to “99”.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is configured by, for example, an LCD or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. The display area of the image display device 5 corresponds to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game. For example, in a decorative design display area serving as a plurality of variable display units, for example, three, a decorative design, which is a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each, is variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the image display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in response to the start of any one of the change of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the change of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game, In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right," the variation of the decorative symbols is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" on the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the fixed decorative symbol which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. In synchronization with the game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols, each of which is identifiable, is performed, and a fixed decorative symbol as a variable display result is derived and displayed. Deriving and displaying various display symbols, such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol, means stopping the display of identification information such as a decorative symbol and terminating the variable display. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation and display of the fixed decorative symbol as the variable display result, the decorative symbol fluctuates at “0”, The pattern may be stopped and displayed, for example, a display state may occur in which slight shaking, expansion and contraction, and the like are caused. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not steadily displayed, the player can recognize that the fluctuation of the decorative symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include, for example, completely stopping and displaying the decorative symbol for a shorter time than a predetermined time without causing slight shaking or expansion and contraction.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" include, for example, eight types of symbols. Each of the decorative symbols has a corresponding symbol number. For example, symbol numbers "1" to "8" are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating "1" to "8". The number of decorative patterns is not limited to eight, but may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination and a lossy combination can be configured.

  After the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right" are displayed until the final decorative symbol as the variable display result is derived and displayed. In, for example, a scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from upper to lower, from small to large, and when the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number is displayed, the symbol number is subsequently minimized. A decorative pattern is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a scroll display is performed from a large symbol number to a small symbol number, and a decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number is displayed. Subsequently, the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a first start winning storage display area 5HL and a second start winning storage display area 5HR are arranged. The first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR correspond to the hold storage stored in the first start prize command buffer 194A and the second start prize command buffer 194B described later. Area for displaying the hold display. In the first startup prize storage display area 5HL, a first hold display is displayed in which the first special figure hold storage number can be specified. That is, the number of the first special figure games whose execution is currently suspended is identifiably displayed. In the first start prize storage display area 5HL, a second hold display is displayed in which the second special figure hold storage number can be specified. That is, the number of the second special figure games whose execution is currently suspended is displayed so as to be specified.

  In the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the first hold display is performed right-justified. That is, when the number of suspensions of the first special figure game is increased due to establishment of the new first start condition, if there is no other first suspension display in the first startup winning storage display area 5HL, the first start winning storage display. On the right side of the area 5HL (the center side of the display area of the image display device 5), a new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased first special figure hold information, and a 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 (if there are a plurality of other first hold displays, the left side of the leftmost first hold display). Add a display.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of first holding displays in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, and when the number of holdings of the first special figure game decreases due to establishment of a new first start condition, the reduced first number is displayed. Erase the first hold display (the first hold display that has been displayed since the oldest) displayed on the rightmost side of the first start winning storage display area 5HL corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special map hold information, Each of the other first hold displays is moved (shifted) to the deleted first hold display side (right side).

  In the second start winning storage display area 5HR, a second hold display is performed left-justified. That is, when the number of reserves of the second special figure game increases due to establishment of the new second start condition, if there is no other second reserve display in the second start winning storage storage area 5HR, the second start winning storage display. On the left side of the area 5HR (the center side of the display area of the image display device 5), a new second hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased second special figure hold information, and a 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 (further right side of the rightmost second hold display if there are a plurality of other second hold displays). Add a display.

  Further, when there are a plurality of second holding displays in the second start winning storage display area 5HR, and when the holding number of the second special figure game decreases due to the establishment of the new second start condition, the reduced second number is displayed. The second start display (the second oldest second display) displayed on the leftmost side of the second start winning storage display area 5HR corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure hold information is deleted. Each of the other second hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased second hold display side (left side).

  When the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second start winning storage display area 5HR are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as “start winning storage display area 5H”. In the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the first hold display is performed right-justified, and in the second start winning storage display area 5HR, the second hold display is performed left-justified. In the prize storage display area 5HL, the first hold display may be performed left-justified, and in the second start prize storage display area 5HR, the second hold display may be performed right-justified, or the first start prize storage may be performed. In the display area 5HL and the second start winning storage display area 5HR, the hold display may be performed in the same direction.

In the display area of the image display device 5, in addition to the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR, the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second The hold display erased (moved) from the start winning storage display area 5HR (that is, the first special figure hold information that is consumed when the first start condition is satisfied, and the second special information that is consumed when the second start condition is satisfied). Active display area AHA (digestion display area) displaying a special image (also referred to as active display, digest display, this time display, etc.) corresponding to the detent display corresponding to the variable display of the decorative pattern executed based on the special figure reservation information. , Digestion display area, current hold display area, current hold display area, active hold display area, active hold display area, active display area, current display area , This display area, also referred to as digestion time display.) Is, for example, between a first start winning storage display area 5HL second start winning storage display area 5HR is disposed.
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the active display area AHA is arranged between the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second start winning storage display area 5HR. The display area AHA may be arranged at any position in the display area of the image display device 5. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, an active display frame surrounding the active display is displayed in addition to the active display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A and the second special symbol display device 4 </ b> B are displayed together with the starting winning storage display areas 5 </ b> HL and 5 </ b> HR so as to be able to specify the special figure reserved storage number. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first reservation display 25A displays the first special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. The second reservation display 25B displays the second special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. The first special figure reserved storage number is the number of storages in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure reserved storage number is the number of memories in which execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display reserved storage number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number is particularly called the total reserved storage number. When simply referred to as “the number of special figure reserved storages”, it generally refers to a concept including both the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the total reserved storage number, but particularly refers to a part of them. Some things may happen.

  Below the image display device 5, a normal prize ball device 6A and a normal variable prize ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning prize ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are switched between a normal open state at a vertical position and an enlarged open state at a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A second starting winning opening as a starting region different from the first starting region is provided with a tulip-type accessory.

As an example, in the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball is difficult to pass through the second starting winning opening. It becomes open. On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state. It is easy to enlarge and open. Note that, even when the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is in the normally open state, although the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening, there is a possibility that the gaming ball enters more than in the enlarged opening state. You may comprise so that it may become low.
Alternatively, the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B may be configured such that, in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning port, the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port.
As described above, the second start winning opening as the second start area changes between the enlarged open state in which the game balls easily pass and the normal open state in which the game balls hardly pass or cannot pass.

  A game ball that has passed through a first starting winning port formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed through the second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the first starting port switch 22A, and if the first special figure reserved storage number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, the first start is started. The condition holds. When a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the second starting port switch 22B, and the second number of retained storages is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, the second start condition is satisfied. To establish. The number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of a game ball by the first starting port switch 22A and the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of a game ball by the second starting port switch 22B May be the same number or different numbers.

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

  As an example, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, so that the game ball cannot pass through the special winning opening. . On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the large winning opening door solenoid 82 is in the ON state, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball easily passes through the large winning opening. I do. As described above, the special winning opening as the specific area changes between an open state in which the game balls easily pass through, which is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game balls cannot pass, which is disadvantageous for the player. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass through the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball hardly passes through the special winning opening may be provided.

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

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2. As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is configured by a 7-segment or dot matrix LED or the like like the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. Is displayed in a variable manner. Such a variable display of a normal symbol is called an ordinary symbol game.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, there is provided a general symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose reservation indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored general-purpose reserves as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings which are always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. You may be. In this case, a predetermined number of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on detection of a game ball entering one of the general winning ports by a predetermined general prize ball switch. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports are taken in.

  Loudspeakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 is provided around the gaming area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball as a game medium toward the game area is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the resilience of a game ball in accordance with the amount of operation by a player or the like. The hitting operation handle may be provided with a single-shot firing switch for stopping driving of a firing motor provided in the hitting ball firing device, or a touch ring.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so as to be supplied to a hitting ball launching device. A dish is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate which holds excess balls and the like overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A is attached to a member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the upper side of the lower plate main body on the near side and the like so that the player can hold and tilt the stick controller 31A. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod held by a player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod. The trigger button may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation can be performed by, for example, performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with the operation hand. It is sufficient that a trigger sensor for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like is provided inside the operation rod.

  It is sufficient that a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilt operation on the operation rod is provided in a lower portion of the stick controller 31 </ b> A inside the main body of the lower plate. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmission-type photosensors disposed on the left side of the center position of the operation stick as viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 and in parallel with the board surface of the game board 2, It is configured to include four transmission-type photosensors in which two transmission-type photosensors arranged perpendicularly to the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation stick as viewed from the player are combined. Just do it.

The member forming the upper plate is provided with a push button 31B at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate main body, for example, on the near side, which allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like.
The push button 31B may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player. A push sensor that detects an operation performed on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the ordinary symbol such that the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general symbol starting condition is established, the general symbol display condition is established based on the general symbol starting condition for starting the variable display of the ordinary symbol, such as the end of the previous ordinary symbol game, for example. Is started.

  In the ordinary symbol game, after a variation of the ordinary symbol is started, a fixed ordinary symbol that is a variable display result of the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time that is the ordinary symbol variation time elapses. At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the determined ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “common symbol hit”. On the other hand, if a fixed symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a numeral or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed symbol, the variable display result of the symbol is “Pull”. Become. In response to the variable display result of the ordinary symbol being “per-figure”, an enlarged opening control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilting position, and the predetermined time has elapsed. After the time elapses, the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  After the game ball that has passed through the first starting winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A has been set to the first starting condition due to the occurrence of a starting winning detected by the first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. The special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to the end of the previous special figure game, the big hit game state, or the like. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the starting prize detected by the second starting port switch 22B of the game ball passing through the second starting prize hole formed in the ordinary variable prize ball device 6B. Later, the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the second start condition being satisfied, for example, by ending the previous special figure game or the big hit game state.

  In the special figure game using the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable display of the special symbol is started, the variable display of the special symbol is performed when the variable display time as the special figure variation time elapses. Derived special symbols are displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, the result is a "big hit" as a specific display result. If a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, "losing" ".

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", the game is controlled to a big hit game state as a specific game state in which a round (round game) advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating a number of “3” or “7” is a big hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol of “−” is a lost symbol. In addition, each symbol, such as a big hit symbol or a losing symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A, may be a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game and the special display result becomes "big hit", in the big hit game state, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the predetermined upper limit time. The special winning opening is in an open state during a period until a predetermined number of winning balls are generated or until a predetermined number of winning balls are generated. The special winning opening door which has the special winning opening opened receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2. Thereafter, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and one round ends.

  The round, which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number. Note that, even before the number of times of execution of the round reaches the upper limit number, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  The special symbol indicating the number “7” among the special symbols indicating the number “3” or “7” to be the big hit symbol is a 16R sure-change big hit symbol. After the special symbol indicating the number of "7", which is the 16R certain big hit symbol, is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the state is controlled to the 16R certain big hit state. The 16R probable big hit state is a big hit game state in which a round is executed 16 times, and is a big hit game state controlled to a probable change state (also referred to as a highly accurate state) and a time saving state after the end of the big hit game state. Note that the probability change state is a game state (one of advantageous states advantageous to the player) in which the probability change control (described later) is performed. The time reduction state is a game state (one of advantageous states advantageous to the player) in which the high opening control (described later) and the time reduction control (described later) are performed.

  Among the special symbols indicating the number "3" or "7" to be the big hit symbol, the special symbol indicating the number "3" is the 16R normal big hit symbol. After the special symbol indicating the number of "3" which is the 16R normal big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the state is controlled to the 16R normal big hit state. The 16R normal jackpot state is a jackpot game state in which a round is executed 16 times, and is a jackpot game state controlled to a time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game state.

  The upper limit time of each round (the time during which the special winning opening is opened) is the same time regardless of the number of rounds (for example, 29.5 seconds for the first to 16th rounds). Or different times depending on the number of rounds (eg, 29.5 seconds for the first to seventh rounds, 0.1 seconds for the eighth to 16th rounds, etc.) Good. In addition, the special winning opening may be opened one or more times in one round (the large winning opening may be opened two or more times in one round).

  In addition, as the types of jackpots provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the 16R certain variable jackpot in the 16R certain jackpot state and the 16R normal jackpot in the 16R normal jackpot state have been described, but in addition to or instead of the above types of jackpots, The gaming machine 1 may be provided with another type of jackpot. For example, there may be an 8R probable big hit that is in the 8R probable big hit state and an 8R normal big hit that is in the 8R normal big hit state. In the present embodiment, the 16R normal big hit is also referred to as a “first big hit”, and the 16R certain-variable big hit is also referred to as a “second big hit”.

  In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5, there are special figure games using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. In response to the start of any special figure game among the special figure games using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Then, a period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol in each of the “left”, “medium”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In such a case, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may become a predetermined reach state.

  The reach state is a display in which the decorative symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the big hit combination and the decorative symbols which have not been stopped and displayed are still changing. This is a display state, or a display state in which all or a part of the decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously while forming all or a part of the big hit combination. More specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols that constitute a predetermined jackpot combination are still stopped and displayed. In the remaining decorative symbol display areas that are not stopped and displayed, the decorative symbols are displayed in a fluctuating display state, or in all or part of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is a display state in which the decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously while forming all or a part of the big hit combination.

  In response to the reach state, the fluctuating speed of the decorative pattern is reduced, a character image different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or the display mode of the background image is changed. By reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative symbol or changing the variation of the decorative symbol, an effect operation different from that before the reach state may be executed. Such an effect operation such as a change in the display mode of a character image or a background image, a reproduction display of a moving image, a change in a variation mode of a decorative pattern, or a staging operation such as a combination of some or all of them. It is called reach display. In the reach effect, not only the display operation on the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R and the lighting operation of the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 are performed before the reach state. An operation mode different from that described above may be included.

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns having different operation modes may be prepared in advance. In each reach mode, the possibility of a “big hit” is different. That is, the possibility that the variable display result is a "big hit" can be varied depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed.

  In the present embodiment, for example, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are set in advance. Then, when a super-reach reach mode such as super-reach α or super-reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” is higher than when a normal-reach reach mode appears.

  During the variable display of the decorative symbol, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in the reach state, the variable display result may be "big hit", etc. In some cases, a variable display effect for notifying a player is performed in a variable display mode or the like of a decorative symbol. In the present embodiment, a variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo ream” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to perform the variable display effect of “slip” or “pseudo ream” in response to a variation pattern being determined on the main substrate 11 side or the like. It should be noted that whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is executed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main substrate 11 side.

  During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach display or the variable display production such as “slip” or “pseudo-ream”, for example, it is possible to display a predetermined production image, an image display or voice output as a message, a lamp, etc. There is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in a reach state due to an effect operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative symbol, such as lighting, or a reach effect by super reach may be executed. An announcement effect for notifying the player in advance that the variable display result may be a "big hit" may be executed. The production operation to be a notice effect is that the decoration design variable display is started in all of the decoration design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", and then the decoration design variable display state. May be executed before the device reaches the reach state. In addition, the announcement effect that informs that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state.

  When a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not changed from the reach state to the predetermined state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. May be stopped and displayed as a non-reach combination. Such a variable display mode of the decorative symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

When a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in a special figure game, it corresponds to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol was started. Then, after the reach effect is executed or without the reach effect, the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach-loss combination may be stopped and displayed.
Such a variable display result of the decorative symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that is a big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. Later, or without performing the reach effect, the fixed decorative symbol which is a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Here, the determined decorative symbol to be a big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number variably displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the image display device 5. One of the decorative symbols having the same symbol number among the decorative symbols of "1" to "8" is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right." What is necessary is just to be able to stop and display on a predetermined effective line.

  Depending on whether the special symbol derived as the fixed special symbol is the 16R probability variable big hit symbol or the 16R normal big hit symbol, the decorative symbol stopped and displayed as the big hit combination may be made different. As an example, when the 16R certain-variable big hit symbol is derived as a fixed special symbol, a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in a big hit combination is selected for all of the decorative symbols “1” to “8”, while 16R. When a normal jackpot symbol is derived as a fixed special symbol, a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in a jackpot combination for the symbol symbols whose symbol numbers are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” is targeted. It may be selected. In this case, any one of the odd symbols “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” with the symbol number is stopped and displayed in a big hit combination, so that the 16R certain variable big hit state is definitely determined. Be informed. On the other hand, when any of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” are stopped and displayed in a big hit combination, the state becomes the 16R certain variable big hit state or the 16R normal big hit state. This makes it impossible for the player to recognize or difficult to recognize.

  In the case where the 16R probability big hit symbol is displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game and the decorative symbols with the even numbers "2", "4", "6", and "8" as the fixed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed. Are the period before the execution of the first round (the execution period of the fanfare effect), the execution period of any of the jackpot game states, the period between the rounds (interval period), and the period after the execution of the last round (the ending production) During the variable display after the end of the big hit gaming state (for example, during the variable display executed first after the end of the big hit gaming state), the fact that the state is controlled to the positive change state is notified (after the big hit gaming state ends). In such a case, an effect of notifying that the state is controlled to the probable change state) (promotion success effect) may be executed.

  When the 16R normal big hit symbol is displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, and the decorative symbols with the even numbers "2", "4", "6", and "8" are stopped and displayed as the fixed decorative symbols. Are the period before the execution of the first round (the execution period of the fanfare effect), the execution period of any of the jackpot game states, the period between the rounds (interval period), and the period after the execution of the last round (the ending production) During the variable display after the end of the big hit game state (for example, during the variable display first executed after the end of the big hit game state), it is notified that the state is not controlled to the certainty change state (after the end of the big hit game state). In this case, an effect (promotion failure effect) may be executed to notify the user of the fact that the state is not controlled to the probable change state.

  After the large hit state (for example, the 16R normal big hit state, the 16R positive variable big hit state, etc.) in the big hit state (for example, the 16R positive variable big hit state, etc.) ends, the state is controlled to the positive variable state in which the positive change control is performed. Probable change control means that the probability that the variable display result of each special figure game or decoration symbol becomes a "big hit" (the probability of being controlled to the big hit game state) is changed from the normal state (also referred to as a normal game state or a low-probability low base state). Is also a control that improves. That is, by performing the probable change control, in the variable display of each special figure game or decorative symbol, the probability that the variable display result is "big hit" is higher than in the normal state, and the probability of being controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher. Become. The normal state is a game state different from the specific game state such as the big hit game state, the probability change state, and the time saving state (a game state in which the same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed). The time saving state is a gaming state in which high opening control (described later) and time saving control (described later) are performed. Hereinafter, a game state in which at least one of the high opening control and the time saving control is performed is referred to as a time saving state.

  Further, after the big hit state (for example, the 16R normal big hit state or the 16R certain variable big hit state) is ended, the state is controlled to the time saving state in which both the high opening control and the time saving control are performed. The high opening control is control for increasing the frequency of the normal winning prize ball device 6A in the enlarged open state as compared with the normal state. That is, by performing the high opening control, the frequency of the normal winning prize ball device 6A being in the enlarged opening state is increased more than in the normal state, and the possibility that the second starting condition is satisfied is increased. Specifically, for example, in the high opening control, the control in which the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol game by the ordinary symbol display 20 is shorter than that in the normal state, and the variable display result of the ordinary symbol in each ordinary symbol game is Tilt control for improving the probability of "per-figure" compared to the normal state, and tilt control for the movable wing piece in the normal variable prize ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "per-figure". Any one of the control for making the control time longer than in the normal state and the control for increasing the number of times of tilting than in the normal state may be performed, or two or more controls may be performed. It may be performed. The time saving control is control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the special figure game as compared with the normal state. In other words, by performing the time saving control, the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the special figure game is shorter than in the normal state, and the time until the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived and displayed is earlier. When both the high opening control and the time saving control are performed, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is easily satisfied, and Since the fluctuation figure time of the special figure game using the second special figure is shortened, the number of game balls which decreases until the variable display result becomes "big hit", and then the variable display result becomes "big hit" It is possible to save (compress and reduce) the time required until it becomes.

  That is, it is controlled to the time saving state after the normal big hit state ends. In other words, the time saving control and the high opening control are performed after the normal big hit state ends. In addition, after the probable change big hit state ends, the state is controlled to the probable change state and to the time saving state. In other words, after the probable change big hit state ends, the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probable change control.

  The probable change control that is controlled after the probable change big hit state ends ends when the variable display result of the special figure game or the decorative symbol becomes “big hit” again.

  The high opening control and the time saving control that are controlled together with the probable change control after the probable change big hit state is ended together with the probable change control when the variable display result of the special figure game or the decorative symbol becomes “big hit” again. In addition, the high opening control and the time saving control that are controlled after the normal big hit state is completed are such that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times, and the variable display result of the special figure game and the decorative symbol becomes “big hit” again. The process ends when any one of the conditions is satisfied first.

Note that a gaming state that is both a probable change state and a time saving state is also referred to as a highly accurate high base state. A gaming state that is a probable change state and not a time saving state is also referred to as a high-probability low base state. A game state that is a time saving state and is not a probability change state is also referred to as a low probability high base state. A game state that is neither a time saving state nor a probable change state is also referred to as a low-probability low-base state (normal state). When the game state is the high-accuracy high-base state or the high-accuracy low-base state, the probability that the variable display result will be a "big hit" corresponding to each special figure game is higher than usual, and the low-accuracy low-base state It becomes easier to enter the jackpot game state than in the (normal state). When the game state is the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state, the special figure changing time in each special figure game is shortened, and the second start condition is more easily satisfied. It becomes easier to enter the jackpot game state as compared to the state (normal state). As described above, the high-accuracy high base state, the high-accuracy low base state, and the low-accuracy high base state are advantageous states that are advantageous to the player. Also, the gaming state in which at least one of the high opening control and the time saving control is performed is described as a time saving state, but the advantageous state includes a gaming state in which only one of the high opening control and the time saving control is performed. Is also included.
Further, the probable change state (high-probability high-base state, high-probability low-base state) is also referred to as a special game state. In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is assumed to be in one of a low-probability low-base state, a low-probability high-base state, and a high-precision high-base state. Further, when simply described as “high base state”, it indicates a high certainty high base state or a low certainty high base state. When simply described as "low base state", it indicates a high-accuracy low-base state or a low-accuracy low-base state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that after the big hitting game state is completed, the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probable change control, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the big hitting game state ends, one or two of the probability change control, the time saving control, and the high opening control may be performed, or none of the controls may be performed. For example, depending on the type of the big hit symbol or the like, whether or not to perform the probable change control after the big hit game state is completed, whether or not to perform the high opening control, and whether or not to perform the time saving control may be changed.

  The jackpot gaming state, the high-accuracy high-base state, the high-accuracy low-base state, and the low-accuracy high-base state have been described as advantageous states for the player, but the advantageous states for the player are limited to these. Not done. For example, in the present embodiment, when a probabilistic (sudden probable change), a small hit, and the like are provided, the sudden and small hits are also included in the advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 also has 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 arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a function of setting random numbers used in a special figure game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and a sub-side control board including an effect control board 12 and the like. It has a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. Further, the main board 11 controls the lighting / extinguishing of each LED or the like constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to control the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. To control the variable display of a predetermined symbol by controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the ordinary symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring of the ordinary symbol display 20 and the like. ing.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits the signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and a signal from 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 the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and displays the image display device 5 and the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs effects such as a display operation in the image display device 5, all or a part of a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or a part of a light-on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9 and the like. Function for determining the control content for causing the electrical component for execution to perform a predetermined effect operation.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. And a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for controlling the lamp output, which is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

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

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

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the content of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, with the first byte representing MODE and the second byte representing EXT. The first bit of MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of EXT data is "0". Note that the command shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and another command may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the command 8001H is a first variation start command for designating a variation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. “H” in “8001H” indicates that “8001” is a hexadecimal number. The same applies to other commands. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating a variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. “XX” of the EXT data in the above “81XXH” indicates an unspecified value, and is a value arbitrarily set according to the content of the command. For example, in the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern specified in the variation pattern specification command. The same applies to “XX” of EXT data in other commands.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for specifying 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, a result of determining whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit” or a case where the variable display result is “big hit” Different EXT data is set according to the result of determining which of the plurality of types is the big hit type. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “losing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notifying command for notifying a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “first big hit” and a big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying the result of the preliminary determination that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “second big hit” and the result of determining the big hit type.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation designation command for designating stop of the variation of the decorative symbol in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5. The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit game state. The command A1XXH is a special winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the special winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the opening of the special winning opening that notifies that the special winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determined result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the big hit type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. . For the notification command during opening of the special winning opening and the notification command after opening the special winning opening, different EXT data may be set according to the number of times of execution of the round in the 16R normal jackpot state or the 16R certain-variable jackpot state, for example.

  The command B0XXH is a game state designation command for designating a current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, the command B000H is a first game state designation command corresponding to a low-probability low base state, the command B001H is a second game state designation command corresponding to a low-probability high base state, and the command B002H is a high precision low base state. The command B003H is a fourth game state designation command corresponding to the high-accuracy high base state, and the command B003H is a third game state designation command corresponding to the base state. In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is assumed to be in one of the low-accuracy low-base state, the low-accuracy high-base state, and the high-accuracy high-base state. The designated third game state designation command is not used.

  The command B100H is a first starting opening winning designation command for notifying a winning to the first starting winning opening. The command B200H is a second starting opening winning designation command for notifying a winning to the second starting winning opening.

The command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified in the start winning storage storage display area 5H or the like.
The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified in the start winning storage storage display area 5H or the like.

  The command C4XXH is a symbol designating command showing the result of determining whether or not the variable display result is "big hit" as a result of the winning, and the result of determining the big hit type.

  The command C6XXH is a fluctuation category designation command (fluctuation category command) indicating a fluctuation category determination result as a winning determination result. The fluctuation category is also referred to as a fluctuation pattern type, and is a name when the fluctuation patterns of the decorative symbols are classified (aggregated) by type. In other words, the fluctuation category is a group name of each group including a fluctuation pattern of one or more decorative symbols categorized into a common group.

  The command D0XXH is a special winning opening winning notification command for notifying that a game ball has been won to the special winning opening. The special winning opening winning notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 when the game ball passes through the special winning opening, for example.

  In the present embodiment, the first reserved storage number notification command is issued based on the fact that the first starting condition is satisfied when the first starting winning is generated by a game ball passing through the first starting winning opening, for example. It is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as a notification of an increase in the number of first special figure reserved storages. The second reserved storage number notification command is, for example, when the second starting winning is generated by the passing of the game ball through the second starting winning opening, based on the establishment of the second starting condition, the second special figure holding It is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as a notification of the increase in the number of storages.

  It should be noted that, in addition to transmitting the first reserved figure storage number notification command to notify the increase of the first special figure reserved storage number, the command may also be transmitted to report the decrease of the first special figure reserved storage number. Good. That is, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied in addition to the first start condition, the first reserved figure storage number notification command may be transmitted as notification of a decrease in the first special figure reserved storage number. Good. Further, in addition to transmitting the second reserved figure storage number notification command as notification of an increase in the second special figure reserved storage number, it may be transmitted as a notification of the decrease of the second special figure reserved storage number. Good. That is, based on the establishment of the second start condition in addition to the second start condition, the second reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted as notification of a decrease in the second special figure reserved storage number. Good.

  It should be noted that a second reserved storage number notification command is transmitted in addition to the first reserved storage number notification command based on the first starting condition being satisfied, and a second reserved storage number based on the second starting condition being satisfied. In addition to the notification command, a first reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted. That is, based on the fulfillment of either the first start condition or the second start condition, the first reserved figure storage number is notified as an increase in the first special figure reserved storage number or the second special figure reserved storage number. Both the notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted. Similarly, based on the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the first reserved storage is notified as a notification of a decrease in the first special figure reserved storage number or the second special figure reserved storage number. Both the number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted.

  In addition, instead of the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, or in addition to the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, a total notification of the total reserved storage number is performed. You may make it transmit the notification command of the number of reserved storage. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the increase or decrease of the total pending storage number may be used. When transmitting the total reserved storage number notification command instead of the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, which of the first starting condition or the second starting condition is satisfied (the second starting condition) A starting port winning designation command for designating which of the first starting winning port and the second starting winning port has been started) may be transmitted. The establishment of the first start condition and the establishment of the second start condition are designated by the above-described first change start command, second change start command, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, in the start winning determination process, it is determined in which numerical range the random number value MR1 (described later) for determining a special figure display result extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning is included. Then, a value for designating the determination result of the random number value MR1 is set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, and control for transmitting 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 to be "big hit" based on the EXT data of the symbol designating command.

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

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, a fixed data reading operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data in the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the same, and a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 temporarily stores various variable data in the RAM 102. Read operation, CPU 103 receives an input of various signals from the outside of game control microcomputer 100 via I / O 105, reception operation, and CPU 103 moves out of game control microcomputer 100 via I / O 105. And a transmission operation for outputting various signals.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the side of the main substrate 11, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, a variation value Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR4 for determining the pattern and the random number value MR5 for determining the ordinary figure display result is controlled to be countable. Note that random numbers other than these may be used to enhance the gaming effect. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 updates various numerical data by software using 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.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the variable display result of a special symbol or the like in the special figure game as a “big hit” to be controlled in the big hit game state. Take a value in the range from "0" to "65535". The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a random value used for determining the jackpot type to be either "first jackpot" or "second jackpot" when the variable display result is "big hit", For example, a value in a range from “0” to “99” is taken.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “0”. Take a value in the range of ~ "251". The random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “0” to “ 997 ". The random number value MR5 for determining the ordinary figure display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the ordinary figure game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 is “per ordinary figure” or “loss”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

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

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

  FIG. 6A shows a variation pattern type in the present embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include one or a plurality of variation patterns classified based on, for example, the mode of the effect operation performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  As an example, a plurality of variation patterns are classified according to the type of reach effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not become a reach state, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with normal reach. And a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern accompanied by super reach. Further, a variation pattern with super reach may be classified into different variation pattern types according to the content of the reach effect. Alternatively, they may be classified into different fluctuation pattern types depending on whether or not a predetermined variable display effect such as a pseudo-run is performed. As another example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be classified according to a variable display time of a decorative symbol or the like. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern. Among the pattern types shown in FIG. 6 (A), as examples of the variation patterns with super reach, the variation pattern types CA2-3 and CA3-3 are all variations with super reach or super reach with pseudo run. It is a pattern. In other words, the variation pattern types CA2-3 and CA3-3 indicate that the variation pattern is a superreach without a pseudo run or a superreach with a pseudo run.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, one or a plurality of variation patterns are classified into each variation pattern type according to the variable display mode and the content of the variable display. The specific classification of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 can be specified by setting the variation pattern determination table 133 as shown in FIG. 10, for example. That is, in the variation pattern determination table 133, the variation patterns to which the determined values are assigned according to the respective variation pattern types are classified so as to be included in the variation pattern types.

  FIG. 6B is a diagram showing the correspondence between the EXT data and the variation pattern type in the variation category command. First, as described above, the MODE data in the variable category command is “C6”. The EXT data “00” corresponds to the variation pattern type CA1-1. The EXT data “01” corresponds to the variation pattern type CA1-2. The EXT data “02” corresponds to the variation pattern type CA1-3. The EXT data “03” corresponds to the variation pattern type CA1-4. The EXT data “04” corresponds to the variation pattern type CA1-5. The EXT data “05” corresponds to the variation pattern type CA1-6. The EXT data “06” corresponds to the variation pattern type CA2-1. The EXT data “07” corresponds to the variation pattern type CA2-2. The EXT data “08” corresponds to the variation pattern type CA2-3. The EXT data “09” corresponds to the variation pattern type CA3-1. The EXT data “0A” corresponds to the variation pattern type CA3-2. The EXT data “0B” corresponds to the variation pattern type CA3-3. The EXT data in the variation category command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in a winning random number value determination process of the main board 11 described later, and in the winning effect determination process of the effect control board 12, a process based on the EXT data in the variation category command is performed. Is executed.

  The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data, table data, and the like used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. . 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, in the ROM 101, a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a plurality of types of variation patterns as shown in FIG. 5 are stored. The table data and the like constituting the changing pattern table are stored.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 130 is variable in a special figure game using the first special figure using the first special figure display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure using the second special figure display apparatus 4B. Before the derived special symbol as the display result is derived and displayed, it is determined based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result whether or not to control the variable display result as the "big hit" in the big hit game state. Is a table that is referred to.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, the special figure display result determination is performed depending on whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a gaming state in which the probability variation control is not performed or in a gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed. The numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR1 is assigned to the special map display result of “big hit” or “losing”. In the special figure display result determination table 130, the table data indicating the determination values assigned to the plurality of types of special figure display results is used as the special figure display result as a "big hit" to determine whether or not to control the big hit game state. The corresponding decision data.

  In the setting example of the special figure display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 7, in the game state in which the probable change control is performed ("with probable change control" in FIG. 7), the game state in which the probable change control is not performed ("" in the figure) More determined values are assigned to the special map display result of “big hit” than “without probability change control”). As a result, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" is higher in the probability change state than in the probability change state.

  In the present embodiment, whether the game is a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. Instead, the special figure display result is determined with reference to the same table data in the special figure display result determination table 130. On the other hand, depending on whether the game is a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. The special figure display result may be determined with reference to each table data in which the assignment of the determined value to the predetermined special figure display result is made different. Thereby, a special figure game using the first special figure using the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure using the second special symbol display apparatus 4B are used. The display result determination ratio can be made different.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The big hit type determination table 131 determines the big hit type to be one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination when it is determined that the special map display result is to be set to "big hit" to control the big hit game state. Is a table that is referred to. In the big hit type determination table 131, the special symbol which is variably displayed in the special figure game is compared with the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination depending on whether it is the first special figure or the second special figure. Numerical values are assigned to big hit types such as “first big hit” or “second big hit”. As shown in FIG. 8, the jackpot type determination table 131 includes table data for setting the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 to a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type. May be included.

  In the example of setting of the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8, the big hit type of “first big hit” or “second big hit” according to whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Assignment of decision values to is different. Thereby, the case where the big hit type is determined to be any one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. A case where the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on a second start condition for starting a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, The rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “first jackpot” or “second jackpot” can be different.

In this embodiment, as described above, two types of table data in which the determination values are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types are prepared differently, and whether the game is a special map game using the first special map or a second special map game The jackpot type is determined by referring to one of the two types of table data depending on whether the game is a special map game using the game, but the method of determining the jackpot type is not limited to this.
For example, whether the game is a special map game using the first special map or a special map game using the second special map, by preparing one type of table data in which the same determination values are assigned to a plurality of types of big hits. Regardless of this, the big hit type may be determined with reference to the same table data.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, as a variation pattern type determination table, a jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A, a loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B shown in FIG. A loss variation pattern type determination table (under time saving control) 132C shown in (C) is prepared in advance.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A determines the variation pattern type based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type in accordance with the determination result of the jackpot type when it is determined that the special map display result is set to “big hit”. Is a table that is referred to to determine one of a plurality of types. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value to be compared with the random pattern value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type is determined according to whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”. , And the variation pattern type CA3-1 to the variation pattern type CA3-3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, the determined values are assigned to the respective variation pattern types so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type differs depending on which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is determined. There are parts. For example, the assignment of the determined value to the variation pattern type CA3-1 to the variation pattern type 3-3 differs between the case where the big hit type is "first big hit" and the case where it is "second big hit". This makes it possible to vary the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type according to the result of determining which of the plurality of types is the big hit type.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9A, each variation pattern type is determined whether the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit”. However, a certain variation pattern type may be determined only when it is a specific big hit type. That is, a variation pattern type in which the determined value is assigned to one of the “first big hit” and the “second big hit” may be provided. Thus, when a certain big hit type is determined, a variation pattern type different from that when another big hit type is determined can be determined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the variation pattern type is made different depending on the type of big hit, but the determination ratio of the variation pattern type is not limited to this. For example, the determination ratio of the variation pattern type may be different depending on the big hit type and the gaming state. Further, regardless of the jackpot type, the determination ratio of the variation pattern type may be changed according to the game state. Further, the variation pattern type may be determined based on a common determination ratio that is not related to the jackpot type or the game state.

  The loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time saving control) 132C are used to change the variation pattern type when the special figure display result is determined to be “loss”. It is a table that is referenced to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number value MR3 for determining a type. The loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is selected as a use table when the gaming state is not the time reduction state, for example. The loss variation pattern type determination table (during time saving control) 132C is selected as a use table when the gaming state is the time saving state, for example.

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time saving control) 132C, the type of the variation pattern type to which the determined value is assigned or the same variation pattern type is assigned. Have different numbers of decisions. As a result, it is possible to determine a variation pattern type that is different from when in a certain gaming state and when in another gaming state. Further, the variation pattern type can be determined at a determination ratio according to the game state.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern determination table 133 stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table 133 is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on the variation pattern determination random number value MR4 according to the variation pattern type determination result. In the fluctuation pattern determination table 133, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR4 for fluctuation pattern determination is assigned to a single or a plurality of fluctuation patterns according to the fluctuation pattern type.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM 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 content of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and 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 when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. 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.

  The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 11, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. I have. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 11 includes a first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, a second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, a general figure reservation storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, 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 hold storage unit 151A is a variable display hold data (hold information) in which a game ball has passed through a first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and a start winning has occurred but has not yet started. Is stored. As an example, the first special map reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation numbers with the reservation numbers in the winning order to the first starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition in the passage of the game ball, the CPU 103 transmits the first starting condition from the random number circuit 104 or the like. The stored random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the like are set as pending data, and the storage number is a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until. The hold data thus stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the predetermined data is determined based on the variable display result in this special figure game. This is the reserved storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a game value is given.

  The second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the reservation data of the special figure game in which the game winning ball has passed through the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the starting winning has occurred but has not yet started. I do. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates the holding number with the holding number in the winning order to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition in the passage of the game ball, the CPU 103 outputs the random number circuit 104 or the like. The extracted random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the like are held data, and the number is set to a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until it reaches. The hold data thus stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the predetermined data is determined based on the variable display result in the special figure game. This is the reserved storage information that enables determination as to whether or not a game value is given.

  The general-purpose holding storage unit 151C stores the general-purpose holding information of the general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball passing through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the general figure storage unit 151C determines the general figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game ball, in association with the reservation number in the order in which the game ball passed through the passage gate 41. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for use is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value.

  The game control flag setting section 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags capable of updating the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. 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 section 153 is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating a timer value of each of a plurality of types of timers.

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

  For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR5 is stored as a random count value, and the random number is periodically or irregularly determined according to the execution of the software by the CPU 103. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random number value may be updated by performing a predetermined process such as a scramble process or an arithmetic process on all or a part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing 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 a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 provides an effect control CPU 120 for performing a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 for storing an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. RAM 122, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and a random number that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120. The circuit 124 and the I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the electric components for effect is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads fixed data from the ROM 121, a fixed data reading operation, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variable data in the RAM 122, and temporarily stores the variable data, and the effect control CPU 120 The variation data reading operation for reading out various variation data temporarily stored, the effect control CPU 120 receives an input of various signals from outside the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the effect control CPU 120 A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the O125 is also performed.

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

  The effect control board 12 includes wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the audio control board 13, Wiring or the like for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Further, the effect control board 12 includes a wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation of the stick controller 31A has been detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a user's operation has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

  In the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 and the like count numerical data indicating various random numbers used for controlling the effect operation in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also referred to as a production random number.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables and the like used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring a determination table, and pattern data configuring various effect control patterns. It is remembered.

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

  The effect control pattern at the time of the special figure change corresponds to a plurality of types of change patterns, in a period from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the finalized special symbol which is the special figure display result is derived and displayed. , And data indicating control contents of various effecting operations, such as a variable display operation of a decorative symbol, an effect display operation in a reach effect, and various effect display operations without variable display of the decorative symbol. The announcement effect control pattern is configured from data and the like indicating control contents of an effect operation that is an announcement effect that is executed in response to an announcement pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns indicate control contents corresponding to various effect operations (for example, various notification effects, various promotion effects, and the like) executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is composed of data and the like.

  Next, an operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present 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 started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process starts, the CPU 103 sets necessary interrupt settings after setting interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, a register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute a timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted, and a loop process 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 performed, and then the loop process may be started.

  When receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 12 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port via the switch circuit 110. The state of a detection signal 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 a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as big hit information, start information, probability variation information and the like supplied to, for example, a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 are output (step S13).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a portion of the game random numbers such as the random numbers MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special figure 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 and the second special symbol are displayed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the display operation on the display device 4B and set the opening and closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Subsequent to the special symbol process, a normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation of the ordinary symbol display device 20 by executing the ordinary symbol process processing, thereby enabling the variable display of the ordinary symbol and the setting of the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. I do.

  After executing the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 103 executes the command control processing to transmit a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, the output control included in the I / O 105 corresponds 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. After setting control data in an output port for transmitting a production control command to the substrate 12, setting predetermined control data in an output port of the production control INT signal and setting the production control INT signal to an ON state for a predetermined time. By turning off from the state, the effect control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is set after setting the interrupt enable state.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process executed in step S15 shown in FIG. In the special symbol process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination processing executed in step S101 of FIG.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 firstly performs the first winning based on the detection signal from the first starting port switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether or not the starting port switch 22A is on (step S201). If it is determined in step S201 that the first starting port switch 22A is ON (step S201; YES), the CPU 103 sets the first special figure reserved storage number (the reserved number of the first special figure game) to a predetermined number. It is determined whether or not the upper limit is reached (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). The CPU 103 may specify the first special figure reserved storage number by reading the first reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example.

When it is determined in step S202 that the first special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value (step S202; NO), the CPU 103 stores the stored value of the starting port buffer (starting) provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. The mouth buffer value is set to "1" (step S207).
Subsequent to the process in step S207, the CPU 103 executes a start winning process (FIG. 12) (step S208), and sets (clears) the starting port buffer value to “0” (step S209).

  When it is determined in step S201 that the first starting port switch 22A is not turned on (step S201; NO), when it is determined in step S202 that the first special figure pending storage number has reached the upper limit, (Step S202; YES) After executing the processing of step S209, the CPU 103 detects the detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B. It is determined whether or not the second starting port switch 22B is on based on (step S203). If it is determined in step S203 that the second starting port switch 22B is ON (step S203; YES), the CPU 103 determines that the second special figure reserved storage number (the reserved number of the second special figure game) is a predetermined number. It is determined whether or not the upper limit is reached (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S204). The CPU 103 may specify the second special figure reserved storage number, for example, by reading the second reserved storage number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154.

If it is determined in step S204 that the second special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value (step S204; NO), the CPU 103 stores the stored value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (starting The mouth buffer value is set to "2" (step S210).
Subsequent to the process in step S210, the CPU 103 executes a start winning process (FIG. 12) (step S211), sets (clears) the starting port buffer value to “0” (step S212), and starts a winning process. To end.

  If it is determined in step S203 that the second starting port switch 22B is not on (step S203; NO), or if it is determined in step S204 that the number of second special figure reservation storages has reached the upper limit value, (Step S204; YES), the start winning determination processing ends without performing the processing of steps S210, S211 and S212.

  According to the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 14, even if the first starting port switch 22A and the second starting port switch 22B simultaneously detect the start winning of the game ball, the processing based on each detection is performed. Can be completed.

  In the start winning prize determination processing described above, the big hit determination is performed regardless of whether the state is the low base state or the high base state. The determination may be made, and in the high base state, the big hit determination at the time of the start winning may be performed for the second special figure reservation. If the jackpot determination is not performed in this way, commands for the effect control board 12 to perform pre-reading, such as the symbol designating command and the variation category command, will not be transmitted. Since an effect that requires prefetching such as a change effect cannot be performed, the reserved display color is displayed in a normal color (white).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning processing (steps S208 and S211). In the start winning prize processing shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first updates the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start opening buffer value so as to add 1 (step S215). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved storage number count value is incremented by one, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved storage number count value is incremented by one. In this way, the first reserved storage number count value is updated so as to increase by one when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning port and the first start condition is satisfied. Further, the second reserved storage number count value is updated so as to increase by one when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning port and the second start condition is satisfied. Subsequent to the processing in step S215, the total pending storage number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S216). For example, the count value of the total reserved storage number, which is the storage value of the total reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated so as to be incremented by one.

  Subsequent to the process of step S216, the CPU 103 selects a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR1 for determining a jackpot type from numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is extracted (step S217). The numerical data indicating each random number value thus extracted is stored by being set as suspension information at the head of an empty entry in the special figure suspension storage unit 151 corresponding to the starting port buffer value (step S218). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are set in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S218, the CPU 103 performs settings for transmitting a start-up winning award designation command corresponding to the start-up opening buffer value (step S219). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, and the effect control board is stored. The setting for transmitting the first start-up winning award designating command to 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, and the like, The setting for transmitting the second starting port winning designation command is performed. The start port winning designation command set in this way is, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed, the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. Is transmitted to the effect control board 12.

  Subsequent to the process of step S219, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number value determination process (step S220). Subsequently, the CPU 103 issues a command to notify the number of reserved storages in accordance with the opening port buffer value (the first storage number notification command when the starting port buffer value is “1” and the first command when the starting port buffer value is “2”). The setting for transmitting the command for notifying the number of two storages is performed (step S221). For example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, and transmitting the reserved storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 Make the settings for The set storage number notification command (the first storage number notification command and the second storage number notification command) set in this way is, for example, a command of the game control timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. By transmitting the control processing (step S17), the transmission is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Note that both the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted irrespective of the starting port buffer value. In addition, instead of the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, or in addition to the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, a total notification of the total reserved storage number is performed. You may make it transmit the notification command of the number of reserved storage.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the winning random number determination process (Step S220). In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first specifies the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (step S401). In the process of step S401, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the game is in the big hit game state by checking the state of the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like. Specifically, the CPU 103 determines that the game is in the big hit game state when the big hit flag is on, and specifies that the game is not in the big hit game state when the big hit flag is not on (when it is off). In the process of step S401, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the game is in the time saving state by checking the state of the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Specifically, the CPU 103 specifies that the time-saving flag is in the on-state when the time-saving flag is on, and specifies that the time-saving flag is not in the on-time state (when the time-saving flag is off). In the process of step S401, the CPU 103 may specify whether or not the game is in the certainty change state by checking the state of the certainty change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Specifically, the CPU 103 may specify that the probable change state is set when the probable change flag is on, and specify that the probable change state is not set when the probable change flag is not on (when it is off).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S401, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the game is in the big hit game state (step S402). That is, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the game is in the big hit game state in the process of step S401. If it is determined in step S402 that the game is not in the big hit gaming state (step S402; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the game is currently in a time saving state (step S403). That is, it is determined whether or not the time saving state has been specified in the process of step S401.

  If it is determined in step S402 that the game is in the big hit gaming state (step S402; YES), or if it is determined in step S403 that the time saving state is set (step S403; YES), the CPU 103 determines that the starting port buffer value is It is determined whether it is “2” (step S404). That is, it is determined whether or not it is the second start winning (starting winning in which the fluctuation special figure 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 value determination processing ends.

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is not the time saving state (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 The table data of the special figure display result determination table is set (selected) (step S405). Specifically, when the CPU 103 is in the low-probability state, from the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 7, the table data of “no probabilistic change control” (the value in the range of “8001” to “8437” is “big hit” Is set, the table data ("8001" to "8001" to "with probable change control") is set from the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. The table data assigned to the special figure display result in which the value of “11277” is “big hit” is set.

  For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table is used, and when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result is used. By using the determination table, the determination ratio of the “big hit” may be different between the special figure game using the first special figure and the special figure game using the first special figure.

  Subsequent to the process of step S405, the CPU 103 sets the numeric data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S217 of the start winning process shown in FIG. 15 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 the individual determination values 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 number value MR1. Alternatively, the CPU 103 sets the numerical value data indicating the random number value MR1 and the minimum value (lower limit value) of the 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. ) May be compared with the maximum value (upper limit value) to determine whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is within the range between the minimum value and the maximum value of the determination value.

  In addition, as described above, when the current gaming state is the big hit gaming state, by setting the table data according to the gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends, based on the state after the big hit end. It is determined whether or not a big hit occurs (whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is within a predetermined big hit determination range). In the present embodiment, as described later, the big hit type is determined based on the big hit type determination table 131 and the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination before the big hit gaming state (in the process of step S407). You. Therefore, the game state after the end of the big hit has already been determined at the time when the processing of step S405 or step S406 is performed during the big hit, so that the above-described processing can be performed.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine in a mode in which the type of a jackpot is determined based on a random number value MR2 for determining the type of a jackpot, for example, a V-attacker (or provided in a V-attacker). A gaming machine (V-variable type gaming machine) in which the type of jackpot is determined based on the presence or absence of a prize of a V attacker or the like. In the gaming machine of the V-variable type, the gaming state after the end of the big hit is not determined until the V round in which there is a possibility of winning a V attacker or the like is completed. Therefore, in the case of the gaming machine of the V-variable type, when the current gaming state is the big hit gaming state, there is a problem in a method of determining whether or not a big hit is made based on the gaming state after the end of the big hit.

  As a method of determining whether or not a jackpot is determined based on the gaming state after the end of the jackpot when the current gaming state is the jackpot gaming state in the V-probability type gaming machine, for example, the following four methods are available. is there. The first method is a method in which the determination is not performed before the V round, and it is determined whether or not a big hit occurs after the V round in which the game state after the end of the big hit is determined. The second method is a big hit based on the opening time of a V attacker or the like determined by a random value (for example, a random value corresponding to the random value MR2 for determining the big hit in the present embodiment) before the big hit gaming state. It is a method of determining whether or not. For example, when two types of opening times T1 and T2 (T1 <T2) are prepared, and when the opening time is T1, the gaming state after the end of the big hit is estimated to be the normal state (that is, the “probability change control”). None is set), and it is determined whether or not a big hit occurs. If the opening time is T2, the gaming state after the big hit is estimated to be a positive change state (that is, a table of “with positive change control”) Data is set), and it is determined whether or not a big hit occurs. In the third method, the table data of "no probability control" is set, regardless of whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the game state of the normal state or the probability change state. In this case, even when the table data of “with probability change control” is set), in the case of the numerical data having the same determination result, the determination is performed using the numerical data as it is. The fourth method is a method in which the gaming state after the end of the big hit is regarded as a normal state (that is, table data of “no probability change control” is set) and it is determined whether or not a big hit is made.

  If it is determined in step S406 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S406; YES), the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination extracted in step S217 of the start winning prize processing shown in FIG. 15 is shown. The big hit type is determined based on the numerical data (step S407). Specifically, first, the CPU 103 reads the fluctuation special map (“1st special map” or “2” corresponding to “1”) specified by the starting port buffer value from the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. Is set in accordance with the "second special map" corresponding to the above. Subsequently, the CPU 103 compares, for example, numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type with each of the jackpot type determination values in the jackpot type determination table data set according to the fluctuation special map. Then, the jackpot type that matches the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 may be determined.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S407, the CPU 103 performs settings for transmitting a symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result in the processing in step S407 to the effect control board 12 (step S408). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S406 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S406; NO), a setting for transmitting a design specification 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, for example, by executing a command control process (step S17) of a game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 12 after the special symbol process process is completed. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

After executing the processing of step S408 or the processing of step S409, the CPU 103 performs the processing based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted in step S217 of the processing at the time of the start winning shown in FIG. Then, the type of the variation pattern is determined (step S413). Specifically, first, the CPU 103 sets (selects) table data of one of the variation pattern type determination tables. For example, when the CPU 103 determines that it is within the big hit determination range in step S406 (step S406 (YES)), the CPU 103 determines from the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A in step S407. Set the table data according to the big hit type. If the CPU 103 determines in step S406 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S406 (NO)) and determines in step S401 that it is not the time saving state, the loss shown in FIG. The table data corresponding to the total number of reserved storages is set from the fluctuation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B. In addition, when the CPU 103 determines that it is not within the big hit determination range in step S406 (step S406 (NO)), and determines in step S401 that it is in the time saving state, the process illustrated in FIG. 9C is performed. The table data corresponding to the total number of reserved storages is set from the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time saving control) 132C.
Subsequently, the CPU 103 compares, for example, numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type with the determination value of each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table data set as described above. Then, the variation pattern type that matches the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 may be determined.

  Subsequent to the process of step S413, the CPU 103 performs settings for transmitting a variation category command according to the determination result of the process of step S413 to the effect control board 12 (step S414). The fluctuation category command thus set is produced from the main board 11, for example, by executing a command control process (step S17) of a game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 12 after the special symbol process process is completed. It is transmitted to the control board 12. Then, the random number value determination process at the time of winning is completed.

  According to the flowcharts of FIGS. 14 to 16, when the first start winning is generated (except in the case of the big hit game state or the time saving state), the first starting opening winning designation command is set to be transmitted in step S219, In step S408 or step S409, a symbol designating command is set to be transmitted, in step S414, a variable category command is set to be transmitted, and in step S221, a first reserved storage number notification command is set, and a game control timer shown in FIG. The above four commands are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a command control process (step S17) of the interrupt process. However, at the time of occurrence of the first starting prize in the big hit gaming state or the time saving state, the first starting opening prize designation command is set to be transmitted in step S219, and the first reserved storage number notification command is set in step S221. The two commands are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG.

  According to the flowcharts of FIGS. 14 to 16, when the second start winning is generated, the second starting opening winning designation command is set to be transmitted in step S219, and the symbol designation command is set to be transmitted in step S408 or S409. In step S414, a variable category command is set to be transmitted, and in step S221, a second reserved storage number notification command is set, and a command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 12 is executed. Thus, the above four commands are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  After executing the start winning determination processing in step S101 in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 selects any one of the processing in 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 in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are stored based on the presence / absence of the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage section 151A and the second special figure hold storage section 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special figure game on the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, whether or not to control the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as a "big hit" to control the big hit gaming state, It is determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is set in accordance with the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. . In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

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

  By the special symbol normal process in step S110 and the variation pattern setting process in step S111, a variation pattern including a variable display time of a fixed special symbol, a special symbol, and a decoration symbol, which is a variable display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal process and the variation pattern setting process include the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random value for determining the variation pattern. The processing includes determining a variable display mode of a special symbol or a decorative symbol by using the MR4.

  The special symbol change process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change processing includes a process of setting a special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. , Etc. are included. For example, every time the special symbol fluctuation process of step S112 is executed, the special figure fluctuation time timer value, which is the storage value of the special figure fluctuation time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is decremented or added by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display apparatus 4B, The elapsed time is measured by a timer. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol change process of step S112 is performed by changing the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. It is only necessary that the processing be such that the change of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure is controlled by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special figure change time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are used to stop the change of the special symbol and to stop and display the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result of the special symbol. The processing for setting is included. Then, if it is determined in the special symbol normal process (step S110) that the game is to be controlled to the big hit gaming state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, if it is determined in the special symbol normal process (step S110) that the big hit game state is not to be controlled, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In the pre-hit jackpot opening process, the waiting time until the end of the execution time of the fanfare effect (the effect that notifies the start of the jackpot gaming state, also referred to as the effect at the time of the start of the jackpot) that is executed on the side of the effect control board 12 is described. The processing includes a process of waiting until the time effect wait time elapses, a process of starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state, and a setting for opening the special winning opening. When the setting for opening the special winning opening is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit opening processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and on the basis of the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The post-big hit release processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". The post-bonus opening process includes a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the special winning opening is opened has reached the maximum winning opening number or the maximum winning opening number. In this case, a process for setting a hit end command and the like is included. Then, when the number of times of execution of the round has not reached the maximum winning opening number, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. On the other hand, when the maximum winning opening release frequency reaches the maximum value, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end processing in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit end processing, the waiting time until the end of the execution time of the ending effect (the effect that notifies the end of the big hit game state, the effect at the time of the big hit end) executed on the side of the effect control board 12 (the big hit end). The process includes a process of waiting until the time effect wait time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability change control and the time saving control, and the like. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal processing executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved storage number is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read, and it may be determined whether the read value is “0”.

  When the number of second special figure reservation storages is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; NO), the reservation stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of step S232, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting one from the second reserved figure count value and updated, for example, and the second special figure reserved storage number is subtracted by one. The hold data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” is shifted upward by one entry by the unit 151B (step S233). In addition, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designating buffer value, which is the value stored in the variable special figure designating buffer, is updated to "2" (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; YES), it is determined whether the first special figure reserved storage number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved storage number is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved storage number count value stored in the first reserved storage number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. Just fine. As described above, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved storage number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved storage number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. As a result, the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure starts in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  When the number of first special figure reservation storages is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; NO), the reservation stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A corresponding to the reservation number “1”. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read as data (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S236, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting one from the first reserved figure count value and updated, for example, and the first special figure reserved storage number is subtracted by one. The hold data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” is shifted upward by one entry by the unit 151A (step S237). In addition, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved 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, a special table as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is "big hit" or "losing" is set as a special table. The figure display result determination table 130 is selected and set (step S239). 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 value assigned to each special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special map display result is “big hit” or “losing” (step S240). At this time, for example, by confirming the state of a probable change flag (described later) provided in the game control flag setting section 152 or the like, if it is determined whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probable change state in which the probable change control is performed. Good.

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is "big hit" (step S241). Then, if it is determined that the "big hit" is (step S241; YES), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the ON state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as the use table for determining the big hit type to one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is stored in each of the first jackpot or the second jackpot. It is determined which one of the jackpot types is to be selected according to which of the determined values assigned to the types matches (step S244).

  The determined jackpot type is stored in correspondence with the jackpot type determined in the process of step S244, for example, by setting a value of a jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245). Let it. As an example, if the big hit type is “first big hit”, the big hit type buffer value may be set to “1”, and if the big hit type is “second big hit”, it may be set to “2”.

  If it is determined in step S241 that it is not a "big hit" (step S241; NO), or after executing the process of step S245, the result of the prior determination as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state, The determined special symbol is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the gaming state (step S246). As an example, if it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, a loss pattern is obtained in response to a predetermined result indicating that the special figure display result is “loss”. The special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is set as the fixed special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “3” or “7” which is a big hit symbol is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S244. One of the special symbols indicating numbers is set as the fixed special symbol. That is, a special symbol indicating the number of “3”, which is a 16R jackpot symbol, is set as the fixed special symbol according to the determination result of setting the jackpot type to “first jackpot”. In addition, according to the determination result of setting the jackpot type to “second jackpot”, a special symbol indicating a number “7” to be a 16R jackpot symbol is set as a fixed special symbol.

  After setting the fixed special symbol in step S246, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S247), and the special symbol normal process ends. . If the reserved number of special figure games using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (step S235; YES), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S248), and then a special symbol is set. The normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, it is determined whether or not an effect control command for designating a demonstration display such as displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Is determined. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demo display setting ends. On the other hand, if not transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is ended.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; YES), the big hit change pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining the change pattern type to one of a plurality of types (step S262). ). Also, for example, by reading the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, it is determined whether the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot” (step S263). .

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; NO), during the time reduction control, for example, it is determined whether a time reduction flag (described later) provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on or the like. Is determined (step S264). When the time saving control is not being performed (step S264; NO), the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is selected and set as the use table for determining the variation pattern type to one of a plurality of types (step S264). S265). If it is determined in step S264 that the time saving control is being performed (step S264; YES), the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time saving control) 132C is selected and set in the use table for determining the variation pattern type (step S264). S266). When any one of the processes of steps S265 and S266 is executed, the total number of reserved storages may be specified, for example, by reading the stored value of the total reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154.

  After executing any one of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S266, it is set in the use table based on, for example, numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the random number buffer for variation or the like. The variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern type determination table (step S267).

  That is, when the big hit flag is on, the table data corresponding to the big hit type specified by the process of step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A selected in step S262. Then, the variation pattern type to which the determined value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned is determined.

  When the big hit flag is OFF, the loss variation pattern type determination table 132B selected in step S265 (normal time) or the loss variation pattern type determination table 132C selected in step S265 (time saving control) 132C , The table data corresponding to the total reserved storage number is selected, and the variation pattern type to which the determined value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned.

  After the variation pattern type is determined in step S267, the variation pattern determination table 133 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (step S268). Subsequently, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table 133 set in step S268 (step S269).

  Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining a fluctuation pattern may be extracted from the random number circuit 104, a random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, or the like when the process of step S269 is executed, or a first start prize. A game ball that has passed through the mouth or the second starting winning opening is extracted at the time of the starting winning detected, along with the random numbers MR1 to MR3, in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A and the second special figure holding storage unit 151B. It may be stored as suspension information.

  After the variation pattern is determined in step S269, the special figure variation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is set (step S270). Specifically, the CPU 103 may set the special figure fluctuation time according to the fluctuation pattern determined in step S269 as the timer initial value of the special figure fluctuation time timer. Note that the timer value of the special figure variable time timer is decremented by one for each timer interrupt, so the value set as the timer initial value is a value based on the interrupt cycle T. For example, if the interrupt cycle is Tms, the number of interrupts per second is 1000 / T (times), so the initial timer value for one second is 1000 / T. For example, if the interruption period T is 4 ms, the initial value of the timer for one second is “250”. Note that the timer initial values of the other timers (for example, the special figure fixed display time timer and the like) of the main board 11 and the timer initial values of the timers (for example, the operation non-reception time timer and the like) of the effect control board 12 are also described. The same is true.

  After executing the process of step S270, a special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special game on the second special symbol display device 4B are performed according to the variable special figure designation buffer value. The setting for starting the change of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special figure games using the figures (step S271). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S271, setting for transmitting various commands for starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S272). For example, when the fluctuation special figure specification buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sequentially transmits a first fluctuation start command, a variable display result notification command, and a fluctuation pattern specification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to transmit, the setting data indicating the storage address of the first variation start command table in the ROM 101 prepared in advance is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. To be stored. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sequentially transmits the second fluctuation start command, the variable display result notification command, and the fluctuation pattern designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to transmit, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. In addition, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 transmits the first hold storage number notification command and the game state in addition to the first fluctuation start command, the variable display result notification command, and the fluctuation pattern specification command. Settings for transmitting a designated command or the like may be made. Further, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 transmits the second hold storage number notification command and the game state in addition to the second fluctuation start command, the variable display result notification command, and the fluctuation pattern specification command. Settings for transmitting a designated command or the like may be made. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the special symbol change processing (step S273), and the change pattern setting processing ends.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop processing executed in step S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in, for example, the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like is on (step S291). Here, the special figure confirmed display flag is set to an on state by the process of step S295 in response to the derived special symbol being a variable display result in the special figure game being derived and displayed.

  When the special figure fixed display flag is off in step S291 (step S291; NO), the CPU 103 performs setting for deriving and displaying the fixed special symbol (step S292). Subsequently, the CPU 103 performs settings for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control board 12 (step S293). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets a special figure fixed display time, which is a fixed special symbol stop display time (step S294). Specifically, the CPU 103 sets a predetermined special figure fixed display time as a timer initial value of the special figure fixed display time timer value which is a stored value of the special figure fixed display time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. Should be set. In the present embodiment, the time related to the fluctuation pattern is the special figure fluctuation time, and the special figure fixed display time is a time not related to the fluctuation pattern (for example, a fixed time). The special figure fixed display time may be a time related to the fluctuation pattern. For example, the total time of the special figure fluctuation time and the special figure fixed display time is a time according to the fluctuation pattern, and the timer initial value of the special figure fluctuation time timer and the timer initial value of the special figure fixed display time timer are set according to the fluctuation pattern. May be set.

  Subsequent to the process of step S294, the CPU 103 sets the special-figure-determined-display-in-progress flag to the ON state (step S295), and ends the special symbol stop process.

  If the special figure fixed display flag is ON in step S291 (step S291; YES), it is determined whether or not the special figure fixed display time has elapsed (step S296). In the process of step S296, for example, it may be determined whether or not the special figure variable time timer for which the timer initial value has been set in step S294 has timed out (whether the special figure variable time timer value has become 0). . If the special figure fixed display time has not elapsed in step S296 (step S296; NO), the special symbol stop processing is terminated, and the process stands by until the special figure fixed display time has elapsed.

  If the special figure fixed display time has elapsed in step S296 (step S296; YES), the special figure fixed display flag is cleared and turned off (step S297), and it is determined whether the big hit flag is on. A determination is made (S298). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S298; YES), a big hit start effect waiting time is set (step S299). Specifically, as a timer initial value of the jackpot start effect wait time timer value which is a stored value of the jackpot start effect wait time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, a predetermined jackpot start effect wait time Should be set.

  Subsequent to the process of step S299, the CPU 103 performs settings for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S300). For example, in the process of step S300, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit start designation command corresponding to the big hit type buffer value is stored in the transmission command buffer. What is necessary is just to store it in the buffer area specified by the pointer.

  Subsequent to the process of step S300, the CPU 103 sets a big hit start flag provided in, for example, the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like to an on state (step S302). Subsequently, the CPU 103 performs settings for terminating the time saving state and the probable change state (step S303). In the process of step S303, for example, a process for clearing the time-saving flag and the probable change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 and turning it off, and a process for clearing the time-saving counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 are cleared. It is only necessary to execute a process of initializing the count value of the number of times saved to "0".

  In the present embodiment, the time reduction flag is set to the on state when the time reduction state is controlled to perform the high opening control and the time reduction control, and is cleared to the off state when the time reduction state ends. That is, the fact that the time reduction flag is on indicates that the gaming state is the time reduction state, and the high opening control and the time reduction control are performed. The probable change flag is set to the on state when the probable change state is controlled so that the probable change control is performed, and is cleared to the off state when the probable change state ends. That is, the fact that the probability change flag is in the ON state indicates that the gaming state is in the probability change state, and the probability change control is performed. The number-of-time-savings counter is a counter for counting the remaining number of times in the special figure game in which the time-saving control and the high opening control are performed.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S303, a setting for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S304). Thereby, a change (transition) of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be notified to the effect control board 12 side. In the present embodiment, the game state designation command is transmitted regardless of whether the game state has changed or not, but when the game state has changed (for example, from the time-saving state or the probable change state to the normal state). The game state designation command may be transmitted only when the game state changes). On the side of the effect control board 12, the current game state is specified (including the change of the game state) from the content of the game state specification command transmitted from the main board 11, but the game state specification command is Alternatively, the current game state may be specified by receiving the hit start designation command. In this case, the game state designation command may not be transmitted by the processing of step S304 or the like. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4”, which is the value corresponding to the pre-big hit opening process (step S305), and the special symbol stop process ends.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S298 (step S298; NO), it is determined whether or not the time saving state is to be ended (step S306). For example, in the process of step S306, when the time-saving flag is on, the time-saving number count value stored in the time-saving number counter is updated by, for example, subtracting one. It is determined whether or not the updated time-saving count value matches the time-saving end determination value (for example, “0”). If the updated time savings count value does not match the time saving end determination value, it may be determined not to end the time saving state, and if it matches, it may be determined to end the time saving state. If it is determined that the time-saving state is to be ended, the time-saving flag is cleared and turned off, and the time-saving state (time-saving control, high opening control) is ended.

  Subsequent to the process of step S306, a setting for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S307). Thereby, a change (transition) of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be notified to the effect control board 12 side. In this embodiment, the game state designation command is transmitted regardless of whether the game state has changed or not. However, when the game state changes (for example, when the time saving state changes to the normal state). Etc.), the game state designation command may be transmitted. On the effect control board 12 side, the current game state is specified (including that the game state has changed) from the content of the game state designation command transmitted from the main board 11, but instead the main game state is specified. The current game state may be specified by counting the number of times of performing variable display on the effect control board 12 side independently of the board 11 side. In this case, the game state designation command may not be transmitted by the processing of step S307 or the like. After that, the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to "0" (step S308), and the special symbol stop processing is ended.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described.

  FIG. 20A shows a configuration example of an effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern such as a special figure change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns are, for example, effect control process timer determination values, display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, end code, and the like. What is necessary is that it is composed of control data for controlling various production operations, and that the contents of various production controls, the switching timing of the production control, and the like be set in chronological order. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data or the like that specifies the content of operation control or the like on a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value to be compared with a stored value (effect control process timer value) of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of an effect control RAM built in the effect control microcomputer 120. Thus, a determination value corresponding to the execution period of each effect operation is set in advance. Note that, instead 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. For example, data indicating switching timing of effect control and the like may be set in accordance with predetermined control contents and processing contents, such as a control content.

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

  FIG. 20B is a diagram for describing various effect operations performed according to the contents of the effect control pattern. The effect control CPU 120 determines the control content of the effect operation in accordance with various control data included in the effect control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches any one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in the mode specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character is displayed. Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a mode specified by the voice control data, and control is performed to blink a light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED in a mode specified by the lamp control data. Is performed, and an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is received during the operation validity period specified by the operation detection control data, and control for determining the effect content is performed. In addition, dummy data may be set to data corresponding to an effect component that does not become a control target even if it corresponds to the effect control process timer determination value.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 20 (B) corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative symbol to the final stop, but is not limited to this. An effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a part of the period may be provided. Alternatively, an effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than during variable display of a decorative symbol may be provided.

The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern based on a fluctuation pattern or the like indicated by a fluctuation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of a decorative symbol.
Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern when starting execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect or a big hit effect, for example. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, pattern data constituting the effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the effect control pattern may be configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the read position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may simply be specified. Thereafter, each time the effect control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not the effect control process timer value matches any of the effect control process timer values. Control. Thus, the effect control CPU 120 advances the control of the effect device in accordance with the contents of the process data # 1 to the process data #n included in the effect control pattern. In each of the process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n associated with effect control process timer determination value # 1 to effect control process timer determination value #n, voice control The data # 1 to the voice control data #n, the lamp control data # 1 to the lamp control data #n, the operation detection control data # 1 to the operation detection control data #n indicate the control contents of the effect operation in the effect device, and effect control. Effect execution data # 1 to effect control execution data #n for designating the execution of.

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

  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 190 as shown in FIG. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 illustrated in FIG. 21A 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. I have.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 includes a plurality of types of effect operation states such as a display state of effect images on the screen of the image display device 5 and a plurality of types that can be updated in accordance with an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 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 effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations, such as an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating a timer value of each of a plurality of types of timers.

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

  The effect control buffer setting section 194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the present embodiment, the first start winning command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 21B for storing the variable display for which the start condition is not satisfied as the hold storage, and the second start winning command shown in FIG. 21C. Data constituting the buffer 194B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The first start winning command buffer 194A is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the first special figure reserved storage number. The second start winning command buffer 194B is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the second special figure reserved storage number.

  At the time of occurrence of the first start winning (when there is a start winning in the first starting winning opening), four commands of a first starting opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a first retained storage number notification command. Are transmitted to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11. Specifically, when the first start winning is generated, the command is transmitted in the order of the first starting opening winning designating command, the symbol designating command, the variable category command, and the first hold storage number notification command. However, in a predetermined game state (big hit game state, time saving state), when there is a start winning in the first starting winning opening, as shown in FIG. 14 to FIG. Two commands of the one reserved storage number notification command are set as one set, transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, and the symbol designation command and the fluctuation category command are not transmitted.

  At the time of the occurrence of the second start winning (when there is a start winning in the second starting winning opening), four commands of a second starting opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a second reserved storage number notification command. Are set as one set and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Specifically, at the time of occurrence of the second start winning, as shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, the second starting opening winning designating command, the symbol designating command, the variable category command, and the second hold storage number notification command are executed in this order. Transmission is performed.

  A storage area is secured in the first start winning command buffer 194A so that a set of commands transmitted in response to occurrence of the first start winning can be stored in association with each other. A storage area is secured in the second start winning command buffer 194B so that a set of commands transmitted in response to occurrence of the second start winning can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands received at the time of the start prize in the empty area of the first start prize command buffer 194A or the second start prize command buffer 194B according to the receiving order. For example, in response to the occurrence of the first start winning, the effect control CPU 120 receives the first start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation category command, and the first hold storage number notification command, and performs the first start winning. At the beginning of the empty area in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers "1" to "4" of the winning command buffer 194A, a symbol designating command, a variable category command, and a first reserved storage number notification command are stored in this order. Further, in response to the occurrence of the second start winning, the effect control CPU 120 receives the second starting opening winning designating command, the symbol designating command, the fluctuation category command, and the second hold number notification command, and performs the second starting winning. At the beginning of the empty area in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers "1" to "4" of the winning command buffer 194B, a symbol designating command, a variable category command, and a second reserved storage number notification command are stored in this order.

  The command stored in the first start winning command buffer 194A or the second starting winning command buffer 194B is deleted from the one stored in the first storage area every time the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. , And the contents stored thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 21B, when the variable display of a new decorative design is started in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure, the display is stored in the buffer number “1”. Each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is deleted, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”. Each command stored in the corresponding area is shifted to an area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “2” and “3”.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining the first start winning change buffer and the second start change buffer provided in the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12. In the following description, when a description common to the first start winning change buffer and the second start change buffer is referred to as a change buffer.

  FIG. 22A is a diagram showing the correspondence between the values stored in the change mode buffer and the display colors. In the present embodiment, a hold display effect that allows the display mode of the hold display to be changed stepwise is performed. The display mode of the hold display in this hold display effect is a display color in the present embodiment. Therefore, in the following description, the display mode and the display color have the same meaning. The display colors of the hold display and the active display are displayed in any one of six display colors of white, blue, yellow, green, red, and rainbow, and the closer to white, the lower the expectation of the big hit, and the big hit is determined. The closer to the rainbow, the higher the expectation of the jackpot. The change mode buffer is a buffer for holding the value indicating the display color. As shown in FIG. 22A, “1” corresponds to white, “2” corresponds to blue, and “2” corresponds to blue. "3" corresponds to yellow, "4" corresponds to green, "5" corresponds to red, and "6" corresponds to rainbow. “0” is a value when the hold display or the active display is not displayed. In addition, the big hit expectation degree by a certain effect is, for example, (probability that the effect is executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of the big hit) / ｛(probability of the effect being executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of the big hit) + (Probability that the effect will be executed other than at the time of big hit) × (probability of not getting big hit)｝. In addition, when a certain effect is always executed and the “big hit” is achieved, the big hit expectation degree of the effect is “1”. The same is true for the degree of super reach expected from a certain production.

  FIG. 22B is a diagram for explaining names indicating the holding positions. As shown in FIG. 22 (B), the names of the positions of the hold display displayed in the first start winning storage storage display area 5HL are, in order from the right, “special figure 1 hold 1”, “special figure 1 hold 2”, “Special figure 1 reservation 3” and “special figure 1 reservation 4” are set. Similarly, the names of the positions of the hold display displayed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR are "special figure 2 reserve 1", "special figure 1 reserve 2", and "special figure 1" in order from the left (not right). 1 reservation 3 "and" special figure 1 reservation 4 ". In addition, "Special figure 1 reservation 1" or "Toku figure 2 reservation 1" is preserved 1, "Special figure 1 reservation 2" or "Special figure 2 reservation 2" is preserved 2, "Special figure 1 reservation 3" or "Toku figure 1 reservation 3" “Reserve 3 in FIG. 2” may be abbreviated as “Protection 3” and “Reservation 4 in Special Figure 1” or “Reservation 4 in Special Figure 2” may be abbreviated as “Protection 4”. It may be further simplified and expressed as 1, 2, 3, and 4.

  FIG. 22 (C) is a diagram showing a first start winning change buffer, and FIG. 22 (D) is a second start winning buffer. In FIG. 22 (C) and FIG. 22 (D), the holding positions are represented as 1, 2, 3, and 4 by omitting them. The first start winning mode change mode buffer and the second start winning mode change mode buffer indicate the display color for each combination of the "current display mode" and the "final mode" corresponding to the "current hold position". Value is retained.

  The "current hold position" indicates the current position of the hold display displayed in the first start winning storage display area. The “final mode” is a display mode of a final hold display changed by the hold display effect. As described above, the first start winning change buffer and the second start winning change buffer have the same structure. Therefore, when these are not distinguished, they are referred to as a change buffer. Note that the final mode is not necessarily a display mode in which only the active display area AHA is displayed. For example, it may be displayed in a final form at a position other than the active display area AHA, such as “Tokuzu 1 hold 1” or “Toku 2 hold 3”.

  A specific example of the change mode buffer will be described using the first start winning mode change mode buffer in FIG. In the example in which the “current holding position” in FIG. 22C is “1”, it is indicated that the current display mode is yellow and the final mode is also yellow. In the example where the “current hold position” is “2”, it is indicated that the current display mode is white and the final mode is red. In the example where the “current holding position” is “3”, it is indicated that the current display mode is green and the final mode is also green. In the example where the “current hold position” is “4”, the current display mode and the final mode are “0” indicating non-display, indicating that no hold exists.

  In the following description, a hold display that is not displayed in the final mode may be referred to as “non-final hold”. Effect control CPU 120 determines that the hold display is “non-final hold” when the “current display mode” and the “final mode” of a buffer indicating a certain hold display do not match.

  In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 23 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 The register setting of the mounted CTC is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time elapses, for example, based on a register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed to wait.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from a timer interrupt generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt to be disabled. However, if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, the interrupt is generated. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order. The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, a control signal serving as an effect control command is sent from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among input ports included in the I / O 125. Take in. The effect control command taken in at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example. For example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte and the second byte are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt processing.

  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 a command analysis process is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, after reading out various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and controls corresponding to the issued effect control commands are performed.

  After executing the command analysis processing in step S74, an effect control process processing is executed (step S75). In the effect control process processing in step S75, for example, a display operation of an effect image in a display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation of a light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, an effect With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation in the model, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed in accordance with the rendering 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 number counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 as various random numbers used for effect control. Is updated by software. After that, the process returns to the step S72.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the command analysis process (step S74).
In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the storage content of the effect control command reception buffer, and thereby receives the received command from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501).
If it is determined that there is no received command (step S501; NO), effect control CPU 120 ends the command analysis process.

  If it is determined in step S501 that there is a received command (step S501; YES), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a first start-up winning command (step S502). .

  If it is determined in step S502 that the command is the first start opening winning designation command (step S502; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets a first hold storage number notification waiting time (step S503). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may set a timer initial value predetermined as the reception waiting time of the first hold number notification command in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192.

  If it is determined in step S502 that the command is not the first start-up winning designation command (step S502; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is the second startup-winning designation command. (Step S504). When it is determined in step S504 that the command is the second start-up opening winning designation command (step S504; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets a second hold storage number notification waiting time (step S505). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may set a timer initial value predetermined as a reception waiting time of the second hold number notification command in the command reception control timer.

  If it is determined in step S504 that the received command is not the second starting port winning designation command (step S504; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command (step S506). ). If it is determined in step S506 that the received command is not a symbol designation command (step S506; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a variable category command (step S507). If it is determined in step S507 that the received command is not a variable category command (step S507; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received command is the first pending storage number notification command (step S508). ). If it is determined in step S508 that the command is the first pending storage number notification command (step S508; YES), the first pending storage number notification waiting time is initialized by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer. Is cleared (step S509).

  If it is determined in step S508 that the received command is not the first pending storage number notification command (step S508; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received command is the second pending storage number notification command. (Step S510). If it is determined in step S510 that the command is the second pending storage number notification command (step S510; YES), the second reservation storage number notification waiting time is initialized by, for example, initializing the timekeeping operation by the command reception control timer. Is cleared (step S511).

  If it is determined in step S506 that the command is a symbol designation command (step S506 (YES)), if it is determined in step S507 that the command is a variable category command (step S507 (YES)), step S503, step S505, After executing any one of the processes of step S509 and step S511, the effect control CPU 120 stores the received command in the free area in the first start winning reception buffer 194A or the second start winning reception buffer 194B. (Step S512). More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the received command is the first starting opening winning designation command, or that the starting opening winning designation command immediately before the receiving command is the first starting opening winning designation command. In the case (when the second start-up opening prize designation command is not received after the first start-up prize designation command is received), the received command is stored in an empty area in the first start-up prize reception command buffer 194A, When the received command is the second starting opening winning designation command, or when the starting opening winning designation command immediately before the receiving command is the second starting opening winning designation command (the second starting opening winning designation command is received. If the first start opening winning designation command has not been received after the completion of the second starting winning reception command buffer 194, Stored in the free space in. Subsequent to the process in step S512, the process returns to step S501.

  If it is determined in step S510 that the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command (step S510; NO), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a fluctuation pattern designation command. (Step S513). When the command is a variation pattern designation command (step S513; YES), the effect control CPU 201 stores the variation pattern designation command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S514), and proceeds to step S501. Return.

  When the received command is not the variation pattern designation command in step S513 (step S513; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs settings according to other received commands (step S515), and returns to the process of step S501.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process performed in step S75 of FIG. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a winning effect effect determination process (step S150). In the prize-winning effect determination process, the process of checking the stored contents (start-winning-time command buffer) of the start-winning-time receiving command buffer (first start-winning-time command buffer 194A or the second start-winning-time command buffer 194B) is performed. The process includes a process of determining whether or not to perform the advance notice effect, an effect mode, and the like (for example, a display mode of a hold display), a process of newly adding a hold display to the start winning storage display area 5H, and the like. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any one of the processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. For example, in the variable display start waiting process, a predetermined effect control command (for example, a first change start command (or a second change start command), a variable display result notification command (specifically, the variable display result is A first variable display result notification command for notifying that the variable display result will be a first big hit (16R normal big hit), a second variable display result notification command for notifying that the variable display result will be a first big hit (16R normal big hit), (A third variable display result notification command for notifying the big hit), a variation pattern designation command, etc.) based on whether or not the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is started. A determination process is performed. After performing the above processing, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. For example, in the variable display start setting process, in response to the start of the special figure game, in order to perform the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 and to perform various other effecting operations, the variable pattern start setting process is performed. Processing for determining an effect control pattern or the like is performed. After performing the above-described processing, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect processing in step S172 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. For example, in the variable display effect processing, various effects such as variable display of decorative symbols are performed based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting processing in step S171. After performing the above processing, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “3”.

  The waiting process per special figure in step S173 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. For example, in the waiting process per special figure, a process of stopping the fixed decorative symbol is performed. When a big hit occurs, a process of setting a fanfare effect is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”. When a loss occurs, a process of controlling the gaming state is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit start process in step S174 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. For example, in the big hit start process, a process of executing a fanfare effect or a process of setting an opening effect that is executed when the special winning opening is in an open state is performed. After performing the above processing, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “5”.

  The processing during the round in step S175 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. For example, in the process during a round, a process of performing an effect during opening and a process of setting an effect during closing performed when the special winning opening is in a closed state are performed. After performing the above processing, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “6”.

  The post-round processing of step S176 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. For example, in the post-round processing, processing for executing an effect during closing, and processing for setting an effect during opening when not the final round, are performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”. If it is the last round, a process of setting an ending effect is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7”.

  The post-big hit end processing in step S177 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. For example, in the post-big hit end process, a process of executing an ending effect and a process of controlling a game state are performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the winning effect determination processing executed in step S150 of FIG. The winning effect determination process is a process of determining an effect mode of a predetermined effect (display color change effect).
In the winning effect determination processing shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the storage contents of the first start winning command buffer 194A and the second start winning command buffer 194B (step S901), and newly receives the data. It is determined whether or not a command (start winning prize command) is newly stored in the start prize winning command buffer (step S902).

  If there is no new received command (step S902; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the winning effect effect determination process. On the other hand, when there is a new received command (step S902; YES), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the new received command is the first starting port winning designation command (step S903).

  When the new received command is the first starting opening winning designation command (step S903; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs a winning / final mode determination process in the special figure 1 (step S904). The winning / final mode determination process is a process of determining the display mode and the final mode at the time of starting the display of the hold display (at the time of winning) when starting the display of the hold display. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the display of the hold display is started, the display mode when the display of the hold display is started and the final display mode of the hold display are determined.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 performs a hold addition process of displaying a hold display in first start winning storage display area 5HL in the display color determined in the winning / final mode determination process (step S905), and determining a winning effect. The process ends.

  Returning to step S903, if the new received command is not the first starting opening winning command (step S903; NO), it is determined whether the new receiving command is the second starting opening winning command (step S906). If the new received command is not the second starting port winning designation command (step S906; NO), the process ends.

  If the new received command is the second starting port winning designation command (step S906; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs a winning / final mode determination process in the special figure 2 (step S907).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs a hold addition process of displaying a hold display in the second start winning storage display area 5HR with the display color at the time of winning determined in the process of determining a winning and final mode (step S905). The effect determination processing ends.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the winning / final mode determination process executed in steps S904 and S907 of FIG. In the prize-winning / final-mode determination process, the effect control CPU 120 performs a process with reference to the color determination table based on the EXT data in the variable category command. Details of the color determination table will be described after the description of this flowchart.

  First, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the EXT data in the fluctuation category command indicates non-reach (loss) (step S521). The variation pattern types (EXT data in parentheses) corresponding to non-reach (losing) are CA1-1 (00), CA1-2 (01), CA1-3 (02), CA1-4 (03), CA1 5 (04) and CA1-6 (05), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the EXT data in the variable category command indicates non-reach (loss) when the EXT data corresponds to any of the above values. judge. Note that CA1-6 is a variation pattern type having a pseudo run, and CA1-1-6 are two non-reach (loss) fluctuation patterns of non-reach (no pseudo run) and non-reach (with pseudo run). This is a variation pattern type including.

  When the EXT data in the fluctuation category command indicates non-reach (loss) (step S521; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the color determination table TBL-HA as a color determination table for determining a display color. Then (step S522), the process proceeds to step S532.

  When the EXT data in the fluctuation category command does not indicate non-reach (loss) (step S521; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the EXT data in the fluctuation category command indicates normal reach (loss). (Step S523). Since the variation pattern types (EXT data in parentheses) corresponding to the normal reach (losing) are CA2-1 (06) and CA2-2 (07), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the EXT data has any of the above values. If this is the case, it is determined that the EXT data in the variable category command indicates normal reach (loss). Note that CA2-2 is a fluctuation pattern type having a pseudo run, and CA2-1 and 2 are fluctuations including a normal reach (loss) fluctuation pattern of normal reach (without pseudo run) and normal reach (with pseudo run). This is the pattern type.

  When the EXT data in the fluctuation category command indicates normal reach (loss) (step S523; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the color determination table TBL-HB as a color determination table for determining a display color. Then (step S524), the process proceeds to step S532.

  If the EXT data in the variable category command does not indicate normal reach (loss) (step S523; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the EXT data in the variable category command indicates super reach (loss). (Step S525). Since the variation pattern type (EXT data in parentheses) corresponding to the super reach (losing) is CA2-3 (08), the effect control CPU 120 makes an affirmative determination when the EXT data corresponds to the above value. . Note that CA2-3 is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern of two super reachs (losses) of super reach (without pseudo run) and super reach (with pseudo run).

  When the EXT data in the variation category command indicates super reach (loss) (step S525; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the color determination table TBL-HC as a color determination table for determining a display color. Then (step S526), the process proceeds to step S532.

  If the EXT data in the fluctuation category command does not indicate super reach (loss) (step S525; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the EXT data in the fluctuation category command indicates normal reach (big hit). (Step S527). Since the variation pattern type (EXT data in parentheses) corresponding to the normal reach (big hit) is CA3-1 (09), the effect control CPU 120 makes an affirmative determination when the EXT data corresponds to the above value.

  When the EXT data in the fluctuation category command indicates normal reach (big hit) (step S527; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the color determination table TBL-AA as a color determination table for determining a display color. (Step S528), and the process proceeds to Step S532.

  If the EXT data in the fluctuation category command does not indicate normal reach (big hit) (step S527; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the EXT data in the fluctuation category command indicates normal reach (big hit, pseudo-run). Is determined (step S529). Since the fluctuation pattern type (EXT data in parentheses) corresponding to the normal reach (with big hits and pseudo-runs) is CA3-2 (0A), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the EXT data corresponds to the above value. Make an affirmative decision.

  When the EXT data in the variation category command indicates normal reach (big hit, pseudo run) (step S529; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the color determination table TBL-AB with the color determination for determining the display color. It is set as a table (step S530), and the process proceeds to step S532.

  If the EXT data in the fluctuation category command does not indicate the normal reach (big hit, pseudo run) (step S529; NO), the EXT data in the fluctuation category command is CA3-3 (0B) (super reach (big hit) or super Since this indicates a reach (a big hit and a pseudo run), the effect control CPU 120 sets the color determination table TBL-AC as a color determination table for determining a display color (step S531). The process proceeds to step S532.

  When the color determination table is set in accordance with each variation pattern type, the effect control CPU 120 makes a determination using the random display value MR6 (not shown) for determining the winning display color and the final mode (step S532). Then, the effect control CPU 120 stores the determined winning display color and final mode in the starting winning change mode buffer (step S533), and ends the winning mode / final mode determination process.

  The prize-winning / final-mode determination process described above is a process commonly performed in step S904 (special figure 1) and step S907 (special figure 2) in the prize-winning effect determination process. In each of FIGS. 2A and 2B, the color determination table set in the winning / final mode determination processing is the same color determination table, but different color determination tables may be set for the special figures 1 and 2. . In this case, for example, the color determination table set in the special figure 2 may be a color determination table in which a color change is easily performed, as compared with the color determination table set in the special figure 1. Note that “color change is likely to occur” means that, for example, the difference between the value of the winning display color and the value of the final mode is large. In general, the reserved drawing of the special figure 2 is performed earlier than the reserved digest of the special figure 1, and the player is provided with a good tempo one after another by using a color determination table in which the color change is easily performed. Since the user can enjoy the color change (that is, the change in the degree of expectation), the interest can be improved.

  Further, the color determination table to be set may be set by the player. Specifically, for example, the player can set any one of three effect modes of “no color change”, “color change is difficult”, and “color change is easy”. By allowing the players to set in this way, it is possible to match various preferences that differ depending on the generation and taste of the players, so that the interest of many players can be improved. Note that “no color change” means that the winning display color and the final mode are the same display color. As one of the settings of “no color change”, a setting may be provided in which the display color is only white (that is, a normal display color). Further, “the color change is hard to be performed” means that, for example, the difference between the value of the winning display color and the value of the final mode is small.

  FIG. 28 and FIG. 29 are diagrams illustrating an example of the determination ratio by the color determination table used in the winning / final mode determination process of FIG.

  The determination ratios in the color determination tables shown in FIGS. 28 and 29 indicate the determination ratios for determining the combination of the winning display color and the final mode. The color determination table is stored in the ROM 121. The color determination table shown in FIG. 28 is a color determination table used at the time of losing, and the color determination table shown in FIG. 29 is a color determination table used at the time of big hit.

  FIG. 28A is a diagram illustrating a determination ratio based on the color determination table TBL-HA. The TBL-HA is a color determination table that is set when the fluctuation category command indicates CA1-1 to 6 (variation pattern types including non-reach (no pseudo run) and non-reach (with pseudo run)).

  In the color determination table TBL-HA, the determination ratio that the display color at the time of winning is white and the final mode is white is 85%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being white and the final mode being blue is 10%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being white and the final aspect being yellow is 0%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being white and the final mode being green is 0%. The determination ratio at which the winning display color is white and the final mode is red is 0%. The determination ratio in which the display color at the time of winning is white and the final mode is a rainbow is 0%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HA, the determination ratio at which the display color at the time of winning is blue and the final mode is blue is 5%. The determination rate at which the winning display color is blue and the final mode is yellow is 0%. The determination ratio at which the winning display color is blue and the final mode is green is 0%. The determination ratio at which the winning display color is blue and the final mode is red is 0%. The determination ratio that the winning display color is blue and the final mode is a rainbow is 0%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HA, the determination ratio of the winning display color being yellow and the final aspect being yellow is 0%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being yellow and the final mode being green is 0%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being yellow and the final aspect being red is 0%. The determination ratio in which the display color at the time of winning is yellow and the final mode is a rainbow is 0%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HA, the display rate at the time of winning is green, and the final mode is green. The determination ratio at which the winning display color is green and the final mode is red is 0%. The determination ratio at which the winning display color is green and the final mode is a rainbow is 0%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HA, the determination ratio at which the winning display color is red and the final mode is red is 0%. The determination ratio in which the winning display color is red and the final mode is a rainbow is 0%. Then, the determination ratio of the winning display color being a rainbow and the final mode being a rainbow is 0%.

  FIG. 28B is a diagram illustrating a determination ratio based on the color determination table TBL-HB. TBL-HB is a color determination table that is set when the fluctuation category command indicates CA 2-1 or 2 (a fluctuation pattern type including normal reach (without pseudo run) and normal reach (with pseudo run)).

  In the color determination table TBL-HB, the determination ratio at which the display color at the time of winning is white and the final mode is white is 40%. The determination ratio that the display color at the time of winning is white and the final mode is blue is 25%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being white and the final aspect being yellow is 10%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being white and the final mode being green is 0%. The determination ratio at which the winning display color is white and the final mode is red is 0%. The determination ratio in which the display color at the time of winning is white and the final mode is a rainbow is 0%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HB, the determination ratio of the winning display color being blue and the final mode being blue is 15%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being blue and the final aspect being yellow is 10%. The determination ratio at which the winning display color is blue and the final mode is green is 0%. The determination ratio at which the winning display color is blue and the final mode is red is 0%. The determination ratio that the winning display color is blue and the final mode is a rainbow is 0%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HB, the determination ratio of the winning display color being yellow and the final mode being yellow is 3%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being yellow and the final mode being green is 0%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being yellow and the final aspect being red is 0%. The determination ratio in which the display color at the time of winning is yellow and the final mode is a rainbow is 0%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HB, the determination ratio of the winning display color being green and the final mode being green is 0%. The determination ratio at which the winning display color is green and the final mode is red is 0%. The determination ratio at which the winning display color is green and the final mode is a rainbow is 0%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HB, the determination ratio at which the display color at the time of winning is red and the final mode is red is 0%. The determination ratio in which the winning display color is red and the final mode is a rainbow is 0%. Then, the determination ratio of the winning display color being a rainbow and the final mode being a rainbow is 0%.

  FIG. 28C is a diagram illustrating a determination ratio based on the color determination table TBL-HC. TBL-HC is a color determination table that is set when the fluctuation category command indicates CA2-3 (a fluctuation pattern type including super reach (without pseudo run) and super reach (with pseudo run)).

  In the color determination table TBL-HC, the determination ratio at which the display color at the time of winning is white and the final mode is white is 2%. The determination ratio at which the display color at the time of winning is white and the final mode is blue is 3%. The determination ratio that the display color at the time of winning is white and the final mode is yellow is 9%. The determination ratio at which the winning display color is white and the final mode is green is 9%. The determination ratio at which the display color at the time of winning is white and the final mode is red is 10%. The determination ratio in which the display color at the time of winning is white and the final mode is a rainbow is 0%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HC, the determination ratio of the winning display color being blue and the final mode being blue is 1%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being blue and the final aspect being yellow is 8%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being blue and the final mode being green is 8%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being blue and the final aspect being red is 9%. The determination ratio that the winning display color is blue and the final mode is a rainbow is 0%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HC, the determination ratio of the winning display color being yellow and the final aspect being yellow is 7%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being yellow and the final aspect being green is 7%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being yellow and the final aspect being red is 8%. The determination ratio in which the display color at the time of winning is yellow and the final mode is a rainbow is 0%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HC, the determination ratio at which the winning display color is green and the final mode is green is 6%. The determination ratio that the display color at the time of winning is green and the final mode is red is 7%. The determination ratio at which the winning display color is green and the final mode is a rainbow is 0%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HC, the determination ratio that the winning display color is red and the final mode is red is 6%. The determination ratio in which the winning display color is red and the final mode is a rainbow is 0%. Then, the determination ratio of the winning display color being a rainbow and the final mode being a rainbow is 0%.

  In this manner, in the case of a loss, the display color does not become a rainbow both at the time of winning and at the time of activation. In addition, although the display is displayed in a display color with a low degree of expectation as a whole, the display is displayed in a display color with a high degree of expectation in accordance with the reach mode, so that interest is improved.

  FIG. 29A is a diagram illustrating a determination ratio based on the color determination table TBL-AA. TBL-AA is a color determination table that is set when the fluctuation category command indicates CA3-1 (a fluctuation pattern type including a normal reach (big hit)).

  In the color determination table TBL-AA, the display ratio at the time of winning is white and the final mode is white with a determination ratio of 1%. The determination ratio at which the winning display color is white and the final mode is blue is 1%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being white and the final aspect being yellow is 1%. The determination ratio at which the display color at the time of winning is white and the final mode is green is 2%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being white and the final mode being red is 5%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being white and the final mode being a rainbow is 4%.

  In the color determination table TBL-AA, the determination ratio at which the winning display color is blue and the final mode is blue is 1%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being blue and the final aspect being yellow is 2%. The determination ratio at which the winning display color is blue and the final mode is green is 4%. The determination ratio in which the winning display color is blue and the final mode is red is 6%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being blue and the final mode being a rainbow is 5%.

  In the color determination table TBL-AA, the determination ratio of the winning display color being yellow and the final mode being yellow is 3%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being yellow and the final mode being green is 5%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being yellow and the final mode being red is 7%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being yellow and the final mode being a rainbow is 6%.

  In the color determination table TBL-AA, the determination ratio of the winning display color being green and the final mode being green is 7%. The determination ratio at which the winning display color is green and the final mode is red is 8%. The determination ratio in which the winning display color is green and the final mode is a rainbow is 7%.

  In the color determination table TBL-AA, the determination ratio in which the winning display color is red and the final mode is red is 8%. The determination ratio at which the display color at the time of winning is red and the final mode is a rainbow is 8%. Then, the determination ratio that the display color at the time of winning is a rainbow and the final mode is a rainbow is 9%.

  The color determination table TBL-AA is a color determination table that is set when a normal hit and a big hit occur. However, in order to enhance the surprisingness, the color determination table TBL-AA is replaced with the color determination table TBL-AA as shown in FIG. The color determination table TBL-HA may be set. Generally, when a player enjoys an effect with a degree of expectation according to a display color, a jackpot (and a normal reach) with a display color that has little expectation has a very large impact on the player. By indicating to the player that there is a possibility of a big hit even in such an effect with a low degree of expectation, it is possible to maintain the interest of the player even in an effect with a low degree of expectation.

  FIG. 29B is a diagram illustrating a determination ratio based on the color determination table TBL-AB. TBL-AB is a color determination table that is set when the fluctuation category command indicates CA3-2 (a fluctuation pattern type including a normal reach (with a big hit and a pseudo run)).

  In the color determination table TBL-AB, the determination ratio at which the display color at the time of winning is white and the final mode is white is 1%. The determination ratio at which the winning display color is white and the final mode is blue is 1%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being white and the final aspect being yellow is 1%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being white and the final mode being green is 3%. The determination ratio at which the display color at the time of winning is white and the final mode is red is 4%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being white and the final mode being a rainbow is 5%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HA, the determination ratio at which the display color at the time of winning is blue and the final mode is blue is 1%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being blue and the final aspect being yellow is 1%. The determination ratio at which the winning display color is blue and the final mode is green is 4%. The determination ratio in which the display color at the time of winning is blue and the final mode is red is 5%. The determination ratio that the winning display color is blue and the final mode is rainbow is 6%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HA, the determination ratio of the winning display color being yellow and the final mode being yellow is 2%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being yellow and the final mode being green is 5%. The determination ratio at which the display color at the time of winning is yellow and the final mode is red is 6%. The determination ratio in which the winning display color is yellow and the final mode is a rainbow is 7%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HA, the determination ratio at which the display color at the time of winning is green and the final mode is green is 6%. The determination ratio that the display color at the time of winning is green and the final mode is red is 7%. The determination ratio at which the display color at the time of winning is green and the final mode is a rainbow is 8%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HA, the determination ratio of the winning display color being red and the final mode being red is 8%. The determination ratio in which the winning display color is red and the final mode is a rainbow is 9%. Then, the determination ratio of the winning display color being a rainbow and the final mode being a rainbow is 10%.

  FIG. 29C is a diagram illustrating a determination ratio based on the color determination table TBL-AC. TBL-AC is a color determination table that is set when the fluctuation category command indicates CA3-3 (a fluctuation pattern type including super reach (big hit) and super reach (big hit, with pseudo-run)).

  In the color determination table TBL-AC, the determination ratio at which the display color at the time of winning is white and the final mode is white is 1%. The determination ratio at which the winning display color is white and the final mode is blue is 1%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being white and the final aspect being yellow is 1%. The determination ratio at which the display color at the time of winning is white and the final mode is green is 1%. The determination ratio at which the display color at the time of winning is white and the final mode is red is 3%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being white and the final mode being a rainbow is 4%.

  In the color determination table TBL-AC, the determination ratio at which the display color at the time of winning is blue and the final mode is blue is 1%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being blue and the final aspect being yellow is 1%. The determination ratio at which the display color at the time of winning is blue and the final mode is green is 2%. The determination ratio in which the winning display color is blue and the final mode is red is 6%. The determination ratio in which the display color at the time of winning is blue and the final mode is a rainbow is 7%.

  In the color determination table TBL-AC, the determination ratio of the winning display color being yellow and the final mode being yellow is 1%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being yellow and the final mode being green is 3%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being yellow and the final mode being red is 7%. The determination ratio of the winning display color being yellow and the final mode being a rainbow is 8%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HC, the determination ratio of the winning display color being green and the final mode being green is 4%. The determination ratio at which the winning display color is green and the final mode is red is 8%. The determination ratio in which the display color at the time of winning is green and the final mode is a rainbow is 9%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HC, the determination ratio in which the winning display color is red and the final mode is red is 9%. The determination ratio that the winning display color is red and the final mode is a rainbow is 11%. Then, the determination ratio that the display color at the time of winning is a rainbow and the final mode is a rainbow is 12%.

  As described above, in the case of a big hit, a rainbow may occur at the time of winning or the final mode. In addition, although the display is displayed in a display color having a high degree of expectation as a whole, the display is displayed in a display color having a higher degree of expectation in accordance with the reach mode, so that interest is improved.

  In each of the above-mentioned color determination tables, the winning display color and the final mode are determined for each of the display colors so that the winning display color and the final mode are determined by the ratios in FIGS. It is sufficient that a numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR6 is assigned. The random number value MR6 may be updated, for example, in the effect random number updating process (step S76).

  In addition to the above-described color determination tables, for example, when the display color at the time of prize is green, a color determination table to determine the reach, or when the display color at the time of prize is red, a color determination table to determine the super reach. May be used. In this way, by associating the display color with another effect mode such as a reach effect (for example, a character effect effect), it is possible to improve the interest until the suspension display becomes the final mode.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 120 reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command received in the variable display start waiting process in step S170, and determines whether or not “losing” has occurred. It is determined (step S701). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not “losing” is based on the variable display result notification command received in the variable display start waiting process in step S170. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variable display result notification command received in the variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a first variable display result notification command for notifying that the variable display result is “losing”. If there is, it is determined that "losing". In other words, the effect control CPU 120 determines that "losing" has occurred when the first variable display result notification command is received in the variable display start waiting process (step S170). On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 notifies the variable display result notification command received in the variable display start waiting process of step S170 that the variable display result is the first big hit (16R normal big hit). If it is a command or a third variable display result notification command for notifying that the variable display result is a second big hit (16R certain variable big hit), it is determined that it is not “losing”. That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is not “losing” when the second variable display result notification command or the third variable display result notification command is received in the variable display start waiting process (step S170).

  In the case of "losing" (step S701; YES), the effect control CPU 120 reads the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, so that the designated variation pattern is variably displayed as a decorative symbol. It is determined whether or not the non-reach variation pattern corresponds to the case where the mode is “non-reach” (step S702).

When it is determined in step S702 that the pattern is the non-reach variation pattern (step S702; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the fixed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the non-reach combination (step S703). ), And proceed to step S706.
As an example, in the process of step S703, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a left decided symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the predetermined left determined symbol determination table or the like, the left determined decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is determined. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determination table stored in the ROM 121 or the like in advance. , And the like, the right determined decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting or the like in the right determined symbol determining table. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a medium final symbol to be updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium final symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. And the like, among the determined decorative symbols, the middle determined decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. In the process of step S703, a fixed symbol of a non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined in response to the case where the variable symbol notice is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S702 that the pattern is not the non-reach variation pattern (step S702; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of the fixed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols that constitute the reach combination (step S704). The process proceeds to step S706. As an example, in the process of step S706, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a left and right fixed symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the predetermined left and right fixed symbol determination table, the fixed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5. To determine a decorative symbol having the same symbol number. Further, it extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining a medium-determined symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, and reads a predetermined medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By reference, etc., among the determined decorative symbols, the middle determined decorative symbol 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, in the case where the determined decorative symbol becomes a big hit combination, such as in the case where the symbol number of the middle determined decorative symbol becomes the same as the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol and the right determined decorative symbol, an arbitrary value is set. May be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium determined decorative symbol, so that the determined decorative symbol is not a big hit combination but a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the middle fixed decoration symbol, the difference between the left fixed decoration symbol and the right fixed decoration symbol with the symbol number may be determined, and the middle fixed decoration symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set.

  When it is determined in step S701 that the special figure display result is not "losing" (step S521; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of the fixed decorative symbols which are the final stop symbols constituting the big hit combination. (Step S705), the process proceeds to step S706. As an example, in the process of step S706, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot determined symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like of the effect control counter setting unit 193, is extracted, and subsequently, is stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined big hit fixed symbol determination table or the like, it is stopped and displayed on the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number is determined. At this time, even if the type of the jackpot is “non-probable” or “probable”, or the presence or absence of a promotion effect during the big hit, a different decorative symbol may be determined as the final decorative symbol. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, one of the plurality of types of normal symbols is selected as a decorative symbol, and the determined decorative symbol constituting the non-probable variable jackpot combination is determined. Just fine. When the jackpot type is “probable”, one of a plurality of types of normal symbols or probable symbols is selected as a decorative symbol to determine a non-probable variable jackpot combination or a probable variable jackpot combination. Should be determined.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control pattern setting process (step S706). The effect control pattern setting process of step S706 includes a process of setting an effect control pattern based on the variation pattern, that is, an effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. , Etc., as a use pattern.

Next, effect control CPU 120 executes a display color setting process of setting the display color of the suspended display after the shift (step S707). Subsequent to the display color setting process, the effect control CPU 120 performs a holding digestion process (step S708). Specifically, based on the establishment of a start condition allowing the start of the variable display corresponding to the hold display, the hold display is displayed as the active display in the active display area AHA. For example, when the change of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special figure game (when the variable display of the current decorative symbol is linked with the first special figure game), the first start winning storage storage display area. An active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of 5HL is displayed in the active display area AHA.
More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 moves the active display corresponding to the hold display displayed on the right end of the first start winning storage display area 5HL to the active display area AHA to display the active display. Is set as a use pattern, and a display control command specified by the display control data, which is included in the set effect control pattern, is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. An active display corresponding to the hold display displayed on the right end of area 5HL is displayed in active display area AHA. Note that the active display in the active display area AHA may be displayed in the same manner as the hold display, or may be displayed in a display mode corresponding to the hold display but different from the hold display. The same applies to the start of the fluctuation of the decorative symbol in conjunction with the second special figure game.

  In addition, in the hold completion processing, the effect control CPU 120, when there is a hold display in addition to the active display to be exhausted, in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, displays the other hold display in the first start winning storage display area. When the shift is performed at 5HL and there is a hold display in addition to the active display in the second start winning storage storage area 5HR, the other hold display is shifted in the second start winning storage display area 5HR. The hold display effect can be executed by the hold digestion processing in step S708 and the display color setting processing in step S707 described above.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the decorative symbol variation time timer corresponding to the variation pattern as an initial value of the decorative symbol variation time timer value stored in the decorative symbol variation time timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. The value is set (step S709), the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “2” corresponding to the variable display rendering process (step S172) (step S710), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the display color setting process executed in step S707 of FIG. In the display color setting process shown in FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first variation start command has been received in order to determine whether the special symbol for starting the variation is the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. (Step S721).

  When the first variation start command is received (Step S721; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the display color of the post-shift hold and active display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL after the shift. Is performed (step S722). A specific example of this display color setting will be described later. Next, effect control CPU 120 performs a shift process of shifting the first winning change mode buffer (step S723), and ends the display color setting process.

  If the first change start command has not been received (step S721; NO), it means that the second change start command has been received, and the effect control CPU 120 sets the second start winning storage display area 5HR after shifting. Then, a post-shift display color setting process for setting the display colors of the hold and active display is performed (step S724). Next, effect control CPU 120 performs a shift process of shifting the second winning change mode buffer (step S725), and ends the display color setting process.

  The shift processing will be described. In the change mode buffer, the effect control CPU 120 sets the “current hold position” for the “current display mode” when shifting the buffer where the “current hold position” is n (2 ≦ n ≦ 4). The value indicating the display color set in the post-shift display color setting process is stored in the “current display mode” of n−1. In addition, regarding the “final mode”, the effect control CPU 120 sets the “current pending position” to the “final mode” of n−1 and shifts the “current The “reservation position” of n stores the “final aspect” of n as it is. As described above, the buffers whose “current reservation positions” are 2 to 4 are shifted, so that the buffers whose “current reservation positions” are 1 to 3 are overwritten. The effect control CPU 120 stores “0” in the “current hold position” and the “current display mode” where the “current hold position” is 4.

  For example, when the “current hold position” in FIG. 22C shifts the buffer of 2, the effect control CPU 120 determines “current display mode” as “current display mode”. In the “display mode”, a value indicating the display color set in the post-shift display color setting process is stored. Regarding the “final mode”, when the “current pending position” shifts the buffer of “2”, the effect control CPU 120 sets the “current pending position” to “1” in the “final mode” and the “current pending position”. 5 where the “position” is “final mode” of 2 is stored as it is.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the post-shift display color setting process executed in steps S722 and S724 of FIG. In the post-shift display color setting process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the change mode buffer and determines whether or not one or more non-final reservations exist (step S801). When one or more non-final holdings do not exist (step S801; NO), the effect control CPU 120 changes the display color of the holding display to the current display color because all the holding displays are in the final mode. (Step S802), and the post-shift display color setting process ends.

  When one or more non-final holds exist (step S801; YES), effect control CPU 120 determines whether the hold display of shift 1 to be shifted to active display area AHA is a non-final hold (step S803). If the hold display of the shift 1 to be shifted to the active display area AHA is the non-final hold (step S803; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the shifted display color of the hold display of the shift 1 to the final mode (step S803). Step S804). Next, effect control CPU 120 sets the shifted display color of the hold display other than the hold display of hold 1 to the current display color (step S811), and ends the shift display color setting process.

  As described above, in the hold display effect, the start condition allowing the start of the variable display corresponding to the hold storage is satisfied, and the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold storage is not changed to the final display mode. In this case (step S803; YES), the hold display is changed to a final display mode (step S804). When the process branches to step S804, the other reserved displays are not changed. That is, in the hold display effect, when the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold storage in which the start condition allowing the start of the variable display is satisfied is changed to the final display mode (step S803; YES, step S804). Then, a change in another hold display different from the hold display is restricted (step S811).

  When the hold display of the shift 1 shifted to the active display area AHA is not the non-final hold (step S803; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there are a plurality of non-final holds (step S805). If a plurality of non-final holds do not exist (NO in step S805), that is, if there is only one non-final hold, the effect control CPU 120 displays the shifted display color of the non-final hold in a level-up table described later. (Step S806). Next, effect control CPU 120 sets the display color after shift of non-final hold to the display color determined using the level-up table (step S810). Then, effect control CPU 120 sets the shifted display color of the hold display other than the set hold display to the current display color (step S811), and ends the shift display color setting process.

  If there are a plurality of non-final holds (YES in step S805), effect control CPU 120 determines whether there are a plurality of non-final holds displayed in the highest display color (step S807). Here, a plurality of non-final reservations displayed in the display color of the highest stage means that, for example, when the display color of the highest stage is blue, there are a plurality of suspension displays of the current display color of blue. That is.

  If there are a plurality of non-final holds displayed in the highest display color (step S807; YES), the effect control CPU 120 changes the display color of the non-final hold, which has been awarded earlier, after the shift, to the level It is determined using an up table (step S808). Next, effect control CPU 120 sets the display color after shift of non-final hold to the display color determined using the level-up table (step S810). Then, effect control CPU 120 sets the shifted display color of the hold display other than the set hold display to the current display color (step S811), and ends the shift display color setting process. As described above, in the hold display effect, when a plurality of hold displays that have changed to the highest stage among the plurality of hold displays are displayed (step S807; YES), the display has changed to the highest stage. The display mode of the hold display in which the variable display start condition is satisfied first among the plurality of hold displays is changed (step S809).

  If there is no plurality of non-final reservations displayed in the display color of the highest stage (step S807; NO), that is, if there is only one non-final reservation displayed in the display color of the highest stage, the effect The control CPU 120 determines, using the level-up table, the display color after the shift of the non-final hold displayed in the highest stage display color (step S809). Next, effect control CPU 120 sets the display color after shift of non-final hold to the display color determined using the level-up table (step S810). Then, effect control CPU 120 sets the shifted display color of the hold display other than the set hold display to the current display color (step S811), and ends the shift display color setting process. As described above, in the hold display effect, when a plurality of hold displays that have not changed to the final display mode are displayed (step S807; YES), the display changes to the highest stage among the plurality of hold displays. The currently held display is preferentially changed (step S809).

  In addition, in the high base state, the fluctuation time of the decorative symbol is reduced. Since the shift interval is shortened as the fluctuation time is shortened, the player may not be able to keep up with the change of the display mode of the hold display. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 may perform the above-described post-shift display color setting process only in the low base state, not in the high base state. By doing so, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest of the player who cannot keep up with the change of the display mode of the hold display.

  As shown in the color determination tables of FIGS. 28 and 29, a hold display in which the display mode does not change between the winning mode and the final mode may be determined. In the case of such a hold display in which the display mode does not change, or in a mode in which it is determined in advance whether or not to change the display mode at the time of winning, a hold display (for example, a white hold display) that does not change from the time of winning to the final mode is determined. In this case, the above-described post-shift display color setting process may not be performed. By doing so, the speed of the processing of the effect control board 12 can be increased.

  In step S804 of the post-shift display color setting process, it is set so that when the hold display of the storage 1 which has not been changed to the final mode is shifted to the active display area AHA, the display is forcibly changed to the final mode. However, for example, it may be set so as to forcibly change to the final mode when shifting from the maintenance 2 to the security 1. In this case, the hold display shifted to the store 1 is displayed in the final mode. Generally, the player often pays attention to the display mode of the active display, and then pays attention to the display mode of the hold display of the first display. Most attention will be paid to the display mode of the hold display. In such a case, by displaying the hold display shifted to the store 1 in the final mode, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the next change, thereby improving the interest of the player.

  Next, the level-up table will be described with reference to FIGS. The determination ratio based on the level up tables shown in FIGS. 33 and 34 indicates the determination ratio for determining the number of ups based on the level difference, the reserved position, and the random number value MR7. This level-up table is stored in the ROM 121. The level up table shown in FIG. 33 is a level up table used at the time of a big hit, and the level up table shown in FIG. 34 is a level up table used at the time of loss.

  As shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, the level-up table includes a level difference, a reserved position, and the number of ups. The level difference is a level difference from the final mode. In the present embodiment, since there are six display colors from white to rainbow, the maximum value of the level difference is 5, and the minimum value of the level difference is 0. The reserved position is the number of increments for determining the display color at the reserved position. For example, in the case of the reserved position 3, the number of increments from the reserved position 4 (4 → 3) is shown. .

  In the level-up table (big hit), when the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 0 is 2%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 1 is 4%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 2 is 7%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 3 is 13%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 4 is 25%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 5 is 49%.

  Further, when the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 16%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 1 is 16%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 2 is 17%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 3 is 17%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 4 is 17%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 5 is 17%.

  Further, when the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 45%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 1 is 25%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 3, the determined ratio at which the number of ups becomes 2 is 13%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 3 is 7%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 3, the determined ratio at which the up number becomes 4 is 4%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 5 is 2%.

  Further, when the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 2%. When the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 1 is 5%. When the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 2 is 12%. When the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 3 is 25%. When the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 4 is 56%.

  Further, when the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 20%. When the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 1 is 20%. When the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 2 is 20%. When the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 3 is 20%. When the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 4 is 20%.

  Further, when the level difference is 4 and the hold position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 56%. When the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 1 is 25%. When the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 2 is 12%. When the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 3 is 5%. When the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 4 is 2%.

  Further, when the level difference is 3 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 3%. When the level difference is 3 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 1 is 8%. When the level difference is 3 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 2 is 23%. When the level difference is 3 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 3 is 66%.

  Further, when the level difference is 3 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 25%. When the level difference is 3 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 1 is 25%. When the level difference is 3 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 2 is 25%. When the level difference is 3 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 3 is 25%.

  Further, when the level difference is 3 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 66%. When the level difference is 3 and the reserved position is 3, the determined ratio at which the number of ups becomes 1 is 23%. When the level difference is 3 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 2 is 8%. When the level difference is 3 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 3 is 3%.

  Further, when the level difference is 2 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 4%. When the level difference is 2 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 1 is 18%. When the level difference is 2 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 2 is 78%.

  Further, when the level difference is 2 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 33%. When the level difference is 2 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 1 is 33%. When the level difference is 2 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 2 is 34%.

  Further, when the level difference is 2 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 78%. When the level difference is 2 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 1 is 18%. When the level difference is 2 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 2 is 4%.

  Further, when the level difference is 1 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 10%. When the level difference is 1 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 1 is 90%. Further, when the level difference is 1 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 50%. When the level difference is 1 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 1 is 50%. Further, when the level difference is 1 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 90%. When the level difference is 1 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 1 is 10%.

  Further, when the level difference is 0, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 0 is 100% at any of the holding positions.

  As described above, in the determination ratio based on the level-up table (big hit), the closer the active position is to the active display area AHA, the larger the ratio at which the larger number is determined is determined. That is, as the reserved position approaches the active display area AHA, the number of levels increases greatly, and a bigger hit occurs. As described above, since the expectation of the player is sharply increased immediately before the change of the decorative symbol due to the hold, and the big hit is achieved, the hold display effect according to the present embodiment is an effect having a large impact on the player. ing.

  Next, regarding the level-up table (losing), in the level-up table (losing), when the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 0 is 49%. . When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 1 is 25%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 2 is 13%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 3 is 7%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 4 is 4%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 5 is 2%.

  Further, when the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 17%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 1 is 17%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 2 is 17%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 3 is 17%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 4 is 16%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 5 is 16%.

  Further, when the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 2%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 3, the determined ratio at which the up number becomes 1 is 4%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 2 is 7%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 3 is 13%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 4 is 25%. When the level difference is 5 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 5 is 45%.

  Further, when the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 56%. When the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 1 is 25%. When the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 2 is 12%. When the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 3 is 5%. When the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 4 is 2%.

  Further, when the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 20%. When the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 1 is 20%. When the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 2 is 20%. When the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 3 is 20%. When the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 4 is 20%.

  Further, when the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 2%. When the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 1 is 5%. When the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 2 is 12%. When the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 3 is 25%. When the level difference is 4 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 4 is 56%.

  Further, when the level difference is 3 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 66%. When the level difference is 3 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 1 is 23%. When the level difference is 3 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 2 is 8%. When the level difference is 3 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 3 is 3%.

  Further, when the level difference is 3 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 25%. When the level difference is 3 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 1 is 25%. When the level difference is 3 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 2 is 25%. When the level difference is 3 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 3 is 25%.

  Further, when the level difference is 3 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 3%. When the level difference is 3 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 1 is 8%. When the level difference is 3 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 2 is 23%. When the level difference is 3 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 3 is 66%.

  Further, when the level difference is 2 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 78%. When the level difference is 2 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 1 is 18%. When the level difference is 2 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 2 is 4%.

  Further, when the level difference is 2 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 34%. When the level difference is 2 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 1 is 33%. When the level difference is 2 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 2 is 33%.

  Further, when the level difference is 2 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 4%. When the level difference is 2 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 1 is 18%. When the level difference is 2 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 2 is 78%.

  Further, when the level difference is 1 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 90%. When the level difference is 1 and the reserved position is 1, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 1 is 10%. Further, when the level difference is 1 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 50%. When the level difference is 1 and the reserved position is 2, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 1 is 50%. Further, when the level difference is 1 and the hold position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 0 is 10%. When the level difference is 1 and the reserved position is 3, the determination ratio at which the up number becomes 1 is 90%.

  Further, when the level difference is 0, the determination ratio at which the number of ups becomes 0 is 100% at any of the holding positions.

  As described above, in the determination ratio based on the level-up table (losing), the closer the position is to the holding position at the time of winning, the larger the ratio at which the larger number is determined. That is, the number of levels is increased immediately after winning. As described above, by increasing the expectation of the player early, a pause can be provided, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  As shown in the determination ratios based on the level-up table (big hit) and the level-up table (loss) described above, even if the difference between the display color at the time of winning and the number of stages in the final mode (level difference) is the same, the number of held storages The change mode is different depending on the situation. This is because the level up table is provided with up to 1 to 3 reserved positions for each level difference, and the number of ups at each of the 1 to 3 reserved positions differs.

  In each of the above-mentioned level up tables, the number of ups is compared with the random number value MR7 for determining the up number for each of the level difference and the hold position, as determined by the ratios of FIGS. It is only necessary that a numerical value (judgment value) is assigned. The random number value MR7 may be updated, for example, in the effect random number updating process (step S76). As shown in the level-up table described above, in the hold display effect, the display form of the hold display is changed stepwise based on the step difference between the display form of the current hold display and the final display form of the hold display. Let it.

  Next, a specific example of the hold display effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36, as shown in the legend of FIG. 35, the current display mode and the final mode thereon are shown. Note that the final mode is not actually displayed on the effect screen.

  FIGS. 35A and 35B are diagrams showing an example in which the hold display at the highest stage changes preferentially. In FIG. 35 (A), the current display mode is blue, the final mode is a suspended display HA in yellow, the current display mode is white, the final mode is a suspended display HB in white, and the current display mode is green. In this figure, a hold display HC in which the final mode is red and a hold display HD in which the current display mode is white and the final mode is white are shown.

  In the state shown in FIG. 35A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines that there is one or more non-final reservations (HA, HC) in the post-shift display color setting process of FIG. 32 (step S801; YES), the flow branches to step S803, and since the first mode (HD) to be shifted to the active display area AHA is the final mode (white) (step S803; NO), the flow branches to step S805.

  Next, since there are a plurality of non-final reservations (HA, HC) (step S805; YES), effect control CPU 120 branches to step S807, and displays the non-final color displayed in the highest display color (green). Since there are no final reservations (step S807; NO), the flow branches to step S809 to determine the shifted display color of the non-final reservation (HC) displayed in the highest display color (green). (Step S809). Here, it is assumed that the color is determined to be red.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets the display color of the hold display HC to the determined red (step S810), and sets the shifted display colors of the other hold displays (HA, HB, HD) to the current display color. (Step S811). After that, the image is shifted by the shift process (step S722 or 724) to obtain the display mode shown in FIG.

  FIGS. 35 (C) and (D) are diagrams showing an example in which the postponed hold display changes to the final mode in the active display and an example in which the change in the active display is prioritized. In FIG. 35 (C), the current display mode is blue, the final display mode is a hold display HA in yellow, the current display mode is white, the final display mode is a hold display HB in white, and the current display mode is white. Indicates that the final display is a red display HC.

  In the state shown in FIG. 35 (C), the effect control CPU 120 first finds one or more non-final reservations (HA, HC) in the post-shift display color setting process of FIG. 32 (step S801; (YES), the flow branches to step S803, and the hold display HC of the hold 1 to be shifted to the active display area AHA is non-final hold (step S803; YES), and the flow branches to step S804.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 sets the shifted display color of hold display HC of hold 1 to the final mode (red) (step S804). The effect control CPU 120 sets the shifted display color of the other hold displays (HA, HB) to the current display color (step S811). After that, the image is shifted by the shift process (step S722 or 724) to obtain the display mode shown in FIG. 35D.

  As described above, the hold display HA, which is the highest-level hold display, changes preferentially according to the principle. However, exceptionally, when the hold display HC that becomes the active display when shifting is not in the final mode. Changes the hold display HC, which becomes the active display when shifting, preferentially. Furthermore, when changing the hold display HC which becomes the active display when shifting, the change of the other hold displays (HA, HB) is limited.

  FIGS. 36A and 36B are diagrams showing an example in which, when there is a hold display at the same stage, the one with the earlier winning changes. In FIG. 36 (A), the current display mode is blue, the final display mode is a hold display HA in yellow, the current display mode is white, the final mode is a hold display HB in white, and the current display mode is blue. In this figure, a hold display HC in which the final mode is red and a hold display HD in which the current display mode is white and the final mode is white are shown.

  In the state shown in FIG. 36A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines that there is one or more non-final reservations (HA, HC) in the post-shift display color setting process of FIG. 32 (step S801; YES), the flow branches to step S803, and since the first mode (HD) to be shifted to the active display area AHA is the final mode (white) (step S803; NO), the flow branches to step S805.

  Next, since there are a plurality of non-final reservations (HA, HC) (step S805; YES), effect control CPU 120 branches to step S807 and displays the non-final color displayed in the highest display color (blue). Since there are a plurality of final reservations (HA, HC) (step S807; YES), the flow branches to step S808 to determine the shifted display color of the non-final reservation (HC), which has the earlier prize (step S809). ). Here, it is assumed that the color is determined to be red.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets the display color of the hold display HC to the determined red (step S810), and sets the shifted display colors of the other hold displays (HA, HB, HD) to the current display color. (Step S811). After that, the image is shifted by the shift process (step S722 or 724) to obtain the display mode shown in FIG.

  In the embodiment described above, the active display does not change in the active display area AHA. However, the active display color and the shape of the active display may be changed. Further, it is possible to display a special image including an active display (display at the time of digestion corresponding to the variable display), and the display mode of the special image can be changed to a higher expectation mode during the variable display. The specific effect that suggests a change to a higher aspect (hereinafter, referred to as a “suggested effect”) is performed so that the degree of expectation that the display mode of the special image changes depends on which of a plurality of timings is executed. You may.

  This will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device 5. Specifically, (a) to (d) of FIG. 37 (A) and (e) of FIG. 38 (A) show the scenes on the image display device 5 arranged in chronological order. The same applies to (a) to (d) of FIG. 37 (B) and (e) of FIG. 38 (B). FIGS. 37 (A) and 38 (A) show an effect (successful effect) in a case where the special image obtained by combining the active display AH and the active display area AHA changes to a mode having a higher degree of expectation. 37 (B) and FIG. 38 (B) show an effect (failure effect) in the case where the special image has not changed to a mode having a higher degree of expectation.

  (A) of FIG. 37 (A) shows the state in which the fixed decorative symbols (“3”, “9”, “4”) are stopped and displayed in the active display area AHA after the decorative symbols are started to change. Is displayed, and the hold display H1, the hold display H2, and the hold display H3 are displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL.

In the scene (b) of FIG. 37A, the effect control CPU 120 displays the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H1 displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL in the active display area AHA, and holds the display. This is an example when the variable display of the active display AH corresponding to the display H1 is started.
(C) of FIG. 37 (A) shows an example in which the suggested effect is executed at the timing immediately after the start of the variable display in the scene of (b) of FIG. 37 (A) (hereinafter, referred to as “timing 1”). It is. In (c) of FIG. 37 (A), an arrow Y <b> 1 in which the character “super heat” is drawn is displayed at the upper left of the image display device 5 as a suggestive effect. 37 (B) to (c) of FIG. 37 (B) are the same as (a) of FIG. 37 (A) to (c) of FIG. 37 (A).
In other words, the success and failure of the effect from (b) of FIG. 37 (A) to (c) of FIG. 37 (A) and from (b) of FIG. 37 (B) to (c) of FIG. This is a common production that is performed in common with the production.

  In the scene (d) of FIG. 37 (A), the arrow Y1 displayed in the scene (c) of FIG. 37 (A) moves toward the lower part of the image display device 5, and the active display area AHA It is a scene where it is colliding with.

In the scene (e) of FIG. 38 (A), after the arrow Y1 collides with the active display area AHA in the scene (d) of FIG. 37 (A), the line thickness of the active display area AHA becomes thicker. It is changing as the display mode of “extremely thick”. The “extremely thick” display mode has a higher expectation than the normal display mode. As described above, the display mode of the special image can be changed to a mode with higher expectation during the variable display.
The next scene (e) in FIG. 38 (A) is a scene in which the decorative design in the decorative design display area 5L and the decorative design in the decorative design display area 5R are in the reach mode.

On the other hand, in the scene (d) of FIG. 37 (B), the arrow Y1 displayed in the scene (c) of FIG. 37 (B) moves toward the lower part of the image display device 5, and the active display area AHA This is a scene in which the user is moving to the lower part of the image display device 5 without colliding with.
In the scene (e) of FIG. 38B, since the arrow Y1 disappears without colliding with the active display area AHA in the scene (d) of FIG. 37B, the line thickness of the active display area AHA is This is a normal display mode and does not change.
The next scene (e) in FIG. 38 (B) is a scene in which the decorative design in the decorative design display area 5L and the decorative design in the decorative design display area 5R are in the reach mode.

  In the suggestion effect described above, the arrow 1 moves toward the lower part of the image display device 5 at the timing 1 before the reach mode. The suggested effect that the arrow moves toward the lower part of the image display device 5 at a timing 2 different from the timing 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  (A) of FIG. 39 (A) shows the state in which the fixed decorative symbols (“3”, “9” and “4”) are stopped and displayed in the active display area AHA after the decoration symbol is started to change. Is displayed, and the hold display H1, the hold display H2, and the hold display H3 are displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL.

In the scene (b) of FIG. 39A, the effect control CPU 120 displays the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H1 displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL in the active display area AHA, and holds the display. This is an example when the variable display of the active display AH corresponding to the display H1 is started.
In (c) of FIG. 39 (A), the reach is established after the variable display is started in the scene of (b) of FIG. 39 (A), and the decorative design of the decorative design display area 5L and the decorative design display area 5R are displayed. This is a scene in which the decorative pattern is in the reach mode.
The scene (d) of FIG. 39 (A) is an example when the suggested effect is executed at timing 2 after the reach is established. In (d) of FIG. 39 (A), an arrow Y2 in which the character of "hot heat" is drawn is displayed at the upper left of the image display device 5 as a suggestive effect.
39 (B) to (d) of FIG. 39 (B) are the same as (a) of FIG. 39 (A) to (d) of FIG. 39 (A).
In other words, the success and the failure of (b) of FIG. 39 (A) to (d) of FIG. 39 (A) and from (b) of FIG. 39 (B) to (d) of FIG. This is a common production that is performed in common with the production.

  In the scene (e) of FIG. 40 (A), the arrow Y2 displayed in the scene (d) of FIG. 39 (A) moves toward the lower part of the image display device 5, and the active display area AHA It is a scene where it is colliding with.

  In the scene (f) of FIG. 40 (A), after the arrow Y2 collides with the active display frame AHW in the scene (e) of FIG. 40 (A), the line thickness of the active display frame AHW is “extremely thick”. Has been changed as the display mode. Further, the active display AH changes from a circle as a display mode of “star”. The display mode of “star” in “extremely thick” has a higher expectation than the display mode of only “extremely thick”. For example, at the time of a big hit, the determination ratio of the display mode of “star” in “extremely thick” is set to 70%, and the determination ratio of the display mode of only “extremely thick” is set to 30%. Is determined to be 30%, and the determination ratio of the display mode of only “extremely thick” is set to 70%. As described above, the display state of the special image is changed depending on which of the plurality of timings (timing 1 and timing 2) the specific effect indicating the change to the mode of higher expectation is executed. The degrees are different.

On the other hand, in the scene (e) of FIG. 40 (B), the arrow Y2 which is the second system change effect displayed in the scene (d) of FIG. 39 (B) moves toward the lower part of the image display device 5. Thus, the scene is moving to the lower part of the image display device 5 without colliding with the active display frame AHW.
In the scene (f) of FIG. 40 (B), since the arrow Y2 disappears without colliding with the active display frame AHW in the scene (e) of FIG. 40 (B), the line thickness of the active display area AHA is There is no change in the display mode as it is. In addition, the active display AH remains unchanged in a circle display mode.

  Furthermore, the suggested effect at the timing 1 and the suggested effect at the timing 2 may be different in the determination ratio of the successful effect. For example, at the time of a big hit, the decision ratio at which the suggested effect at timing 2 becomes a successful effect is 90%, and the decision ratio at which the suggested effect at timing 1 is successful is 10%. At the time of loss, the suggested effect at timing 1 is a successful effect. Is determined to be 90%, and the determination ratio at which the suggested effect at timing 2 becomes a successful effect is 10%.

  In the embodiments of FIGS. 37 to 40 described above, the display mode of the active display is changed. However, as an example of changing the display mode of the active display, the character is hit by the active display, for example, by a hammer. In some cases, the display mode of the active display is changed by some action on the active display.

  In this case, as to whether to perform a success effect in which the display mode of the active display is changed by the action or to perform a failure effect in which the display effect is not changed, the suggestion effect at the timing 1 is determined to be 30%, and the suggestion effect at the timing 2 is set. Is determined to be 70%. On the other hand, the determination ratio at which the suggested effect at timing 1 becomes a failed effect is 70%, and the determined ratio at which the suggested effect at timing 2 becomes a failed effect is 30%. By setting the determination ratio in this manner, the display mode of the special image is changed depending on which of the timing 1 and the timing 2 indicates that the suggestion effect indicating the change to the aspect having higher expectation is executed. The changing expectations can be different.

(1) As described above, the gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) according to the embodiment described above is a gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player. In addition, a holding storage means (for example, a first special figure holding storage unit 151A and a second special figure holding storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 11 and a second special figure holding storage unit 151B shown in FIG. The first start winning command buffer 194A, the second starting winning command buffer 194B, and the like, and a hold display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means (for example, FIG. 1). The first start winning storage display area 5HL, the second start winning storage display area 5HR, and the like, and a holding change means (for example, FIG. 31, FIG. (Steps S722 and 724 of FIG. 2 after the shift display color setting process) and the display mode of the final hold display changed by the hold changing means (for example, the final mode of FIGS. 22C and 22D). (For example, at the time of winning in steps S904 and 907 in FIG. 26, final mode determination processing, etc.), and the hold changing unit determines the final display determined by the display mode determination unit. When a plurality of hold displays that have not changed to the mode are displayed (for example, when it is determined in step S805 in FIG. 32 that a plurality of non-final holds exist), the highest stage among the plurality of hold displays (For example, in step S809 in FIG. 32, the shift display color of the non-final hold displayed in the highest display color is determined. Etc.) that characterized.

  According to such a configuration, when a plurality of pending displays that have not been changed to the final display mode are displayed, the suspended display that has been changed to the highest stage is preferentially changed, so that interest is reduced. , The display mode of the hold display can be changed. Specifically, for example, when the display mode is a green hold display and a blue hold display are displayed, the player has a green hold display with a high degree of expectation at this time, for example, a hold display with a high degree of expectation such as red. However, in the related art, there is a problem that the hold display of blue, which has a low degree of expectation, may change, and the player cannot meet the expectations of the player. According to the present embodiment, since the hold display changing to the highest stage is preferentially changed, it is possible to perform an effect in accordance with the expectation of the player.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1), a start condition that allows the start of the variable display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage unit is satisfied, and the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold storage is When the display is not changed to the final display mode (for example, when the storage 1 that shifts to the active display area is determined to be the non-final storage in step S803 in FIG. 32), the hold changing unit performs the hold display. Is changed to the final display mode (for example, the display color after the shift of the display color of the storage 1 is set to the final mode in step S804 of FIG. 32).

  According to such a configuration, the player can see the final display mode of the hold display at the timing when the start condition allowing the start of the variable display corresponding to the hold storage is satisfied. As described in (1), in order to preferentially change the hold display that has changed to the highest stage, a hold display that shifts to the active display area without changing to the final mode occurs in the hold display. Although there is a possibility that such a pending display is present, there is also a pending display in which the degree of expectation of the final aspect is high. With the configuration of (2), it is possible to eliminate the occurrence of the hold display that shifts to the active display area without changing the final mode, so that the interest can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (2), when the holding change means changes the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold storage in which the start condition allowing the start of the variable display is satisfied to the final display mode. (For example, the display color after the shift of the display color of the storage 1 is set to the final mode in step S804 in FIG. 32), and the change of the other storage display different from the storage display is restricted (for example, FIG. 32). (YES in step S803), only the display mode of the hold 1 changes in step S804, and the display color of the other hold display does not change in step S811).

  According to such a configuration, the player can be concentrated on the current variable display. In the configuration of (3), the change of the hold display as the active display and the change of the other hold displays are not performed at the same time. However, when the simultaneous change is allowed, for example, the hold display as the active display is performed. May change to green, and other reserved displays may change to rainbows, which reduces the degree of concentration on the current variable display, and consequently reduces interest. According to the configuration of (3), since the display other than the hold display that is the active display does not change, the player can concentrate on the current variable display.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), when a plurality of hold displays that are changing to the highest stage among the plurality of hold displays are displayed (for example, FIG. For example, when it is determined in step S807 of step S807 that there are a plurality of non-final holdings displayed in the display color of the highest stage), the holding change unit may select one of the plurality of holding displays changing to the highest stage. The display mode of the hold display in which the variable display start condition is satisfied first is changed (for example, in step S808 in FIG. 32, the display color after shifting the non-final hold of the one with the earlier winning) is determined. And

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player expect in the order in which the variable display is performed. The configuration of (4) is that when there are a plurality of non-final holdings displayed in the display color of the highest level, for example, when the change of the holding display of the winning is slower, for example, the holding of the earlier winning is held. Since the display is green and the hold display of the late prize may change to a rainbow, the hold display of the early prize may become meaningless, The degree of concentration on the game corresponding to the hold display is reduced, and as a result, interest is reduced. According to the configuration of (4), since the winning is changed earlier, it is possible to make the player expect the order in which the variable display is performed. Note that there may be a plurality of non-final reservations displayed in the display color of the highest level, and control may be performed to change the larger of the difference between the display form of the reserved display and the final form. This control is effective, for example, when the current display mode is blue, one final mode is yellow, and the other final mode is a rainbow, and the difference is extremely large.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), when the hold display unit starts displaying the hold display, a display mode when starting the display of the hold display, Is determined (for example, a prize winning / final mode determination process in steps S904 and S907 in FIG. 26), and the hold changing unit determines the current display mode of the hold display and the final hold display. The display mode of the hold display is changed stepwise based on the level difference from the display mode (for example, in step S806, 808, and 809 in FIG. 32, the display mode is determined using the level-up tables in FIGS. 33 and 34). It is characterized by the following.

  According to such a configuration, the compression of the data capacity can be reduced. Since the number of change patterns of the display mode of the hold display is very large, if a table is created for each pattern, a very large number of tables are required. By using the level-up table, it is possible to reduce the pressure on the data capacity.

  According to the present embodiment, so-called “overtaking” may occur. The overtaking means that the display mode of the hold display of the player who wins later has a higher expectation than the display mode of the hold display of the player who wins first. In order to eliminate this overtaking, for example, control may be performed to limit the display mode and the final mode at the time of winning determined at the time of winning to be equal to or less than the display color of the currently displayed hold display. However, if such control is performed, for example, if only the display color of the currently-displayed hold display is white, only white is not selected, so that all the display colors of the currently-displayed hold display are changed to, for example, In the case of yellow or less, an exception may be provided such as not performing control to limit.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode of the hold display is the display color, but the display form may be changed instead of the display color. In the case of the shape, for example, the shape may be changed to a different shape such as a rectangle, a triangle, or a star, or the size may be changed while the shape is the same. In addition, characters may be used as the display mode. In the case of characters, for example, the display mode is changed from "heat" to "hot heat". In addition, a character may be used as the display mode. In the case of a character, the display mode may be changed from “weak character” to “strong character”. Further, a pattern may be used as a display mode. In the case of a pattern, for example, the display mode may be changed from a “lattice pattern” to a “flower pattern”.

  In the present embodiment, after determining the winning display color and the final mode, the display color at the other holding positions is determined using the level-up table. However, only the winning display color is determined and the level is increased. A table may be used to determine other holding positions and final modes. For example, only the display color at the time of winning in the security 4 is determined, the number of enhancements from the security 4 to the security 3 is determined using the level up table, the number of enhancements from the security 3 to the security 2 is determined, The number of ups to the security 1 is determined, and the number of ups to the active display area AHA from the security 1 is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the display color at the time of winning and the final mode are determined by one color determination table, but the display color at the time of winning and the final mode may be determined by different tables.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the number of suspensions is four at the maximum has been described, but the number is not limited to four. For example, when the maximum number of holds is eight, the "hold position" of the level-up table is changed from hold 1, hold 2, hold 3, hold 1, hold 2, hold 3, hold 4, hold 5, Security 6 and Security 7 may be used. Note that even when the number of reservations is eight at the maximum, the color determination table determines a winning and an active time, so the color determining table shown in FIG. 28 or the like can be used as it is. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to easily and flexibly cope with the number of reservations.

  The determination ratios based on the color determination tables illustrated in FIGS. 28 and 29 and the determination ratios based on the level-up tables illustrated in FIGS. 33 and 34 are merely examples, and may be appropriately changed according to the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. It is possible. Further, the determination ratio by the color determination table and the determination ratio by the level-up table may be dynamically changed. As a simple example of dynamically changing, there is a method of exchanging a level-up table (big hit) and a level-up table (losing) at predetermined time intervals.

  In addition, in addition to the determination ratio shown in the level-up table in the present embodiment, a determination ratio that increases the number of ups only at the time of shifting from the maintenance 1 to the active display area AHA as compared with the loss at the time of a big hit is obtained. There may be. Conversely, at the time of losing, the determined ratio may be such that the number of ups is increased only when shifting from the maintenance 1 to the active display area AHA as compared with the time of the big hit.

  In addition, at the time of a big hit, the determination ratio may be such that the number of ups is reduced only when shifting from the maintenance 1 to the active display area AHA as compared with the loss. Conversely, at the time of losing, the determination ratio may be such that the number of ups is reduced only when shifting from the maintenance 1 to the active display area AHA, as compared with the time of the big hit.

  Further, the determination ratio may be such that the hit rate is increased gradually (for example, increased step by step) at the time of the big hit compared with the time of the loss. Conversely, at the time of losing, the determined ratio may be such that the gradual increase is made as compared with the time of the big hit.

  In addition, at the time of a big hit, the determined ratio may be such that the average is increased as compared with the loss. It should be noted that “averagely increasing” means that, for example, when the difference between the value of the display color at the time of winning and the value of the final mode is “6”, the value of the display color at the time of winning is changed by two. Means to increase by the value obtained by dividing the difference from the number of shifts by the number of shifts. Conversely, at the time of loss, the determined ratio may be such that the average is increased as compared with the time of the big hit.

  In the present embodiment, the display color does not change to a display color having a lower degree of expectation than the current display color. May be temporarily changed (so-called rule break). The aspect in which the display color is temporarily changed to a display color having a low degree of expectation can be realized by providing a minus up number for the up number. By having such a determination ratio that the display color is temporarily changed to a display color with a low degree of expectation, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in determining the display color at the time of winning. Specifically, when the final mode is green, the display color at the time of winning can be set to red.

  In this way, by making the change mode different between the time of the big hit and the time of the loss, the player becomes interested in the change mode of the hold display, so that the interest can be further improved.

  In step S804 of the post-shift display color setting process, when the hold display of the storage 1 that has not been changed to the final mode is shifted to the active display area AHA, the active display area is not forcibly changed to the final mode. After being displayed on the AHA, it may be changed. For example, when the display mode of the hold display of the storage 1 is white and the final mode is red, the display mode remains white when displayed as the active display. Then, as shown in FIG. 37, when any action occurs in the active display area AHA, such as when the arrow Y1 on which the character of "hot heat" is drawn collides with the active display area, the color may be changed to red. Good. In this case, the player can enjoy the effect due to the collision and the effect due to the change in the display mode at the same time, so that a higher interest can be given to the player by the synergistic effect of the two effects.

  Similarly, when displayed as the active display, the display mode may remain white, and may be changed to red when the display reaches the reach or the super reach. At this time, for example, when an effect having a plurality of stages (also referred to as a step-up effect (preliminary notice)) is performed, the stage is switched from white to blue, blue to green, green to red, etc. at the timing when the stage of the effect switches. May be changed. In this case, the player can simultaneously enjoy the step-up effect and the effect by the stepwise change of the display mode, so that a higher interest can be given to the player by a synergistic effect of the two effects.

  The row array of the level-up table (big hit) shown in FIG. 33 is h [0], h [1],..., H [N] (N is the level difference), and the row array of the level-up table (loss) Are k [0], k [1],..., K [N] (N is a level difference), the row array of the level-up table (loss) in FIG. h [N], h [N-1],..., h [0]. That is, k [j] = h [N-j]. Therefore, in the present embodiment, since it can be realized if there is substantially one level-up table, the compression of the data capacity can be further reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the display color is changed at the time of shifting, but may be changed at another timing. For example, a new change timing is added between the timing of shifting from Security 4 to Security 3 and the timing of shifting from Security 3 to Security 2. That is, the display color is changed at the position of the holder 3. In this case, this can be realized by using a table obtained by subdividing the “reserved position” of the level-up tables shown in FIGS.

  In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is used as an example of applying the level-up table. However, a medal is inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types are provided according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. If the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by the player, the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. It is also possible.

  Specifically, in the effect displayed on the image display device of the slot machine, “egg (first game) → chick (second game) → chicken (third game)”, “egg (first game) → chicken” (The second game) ", there is an effect performed over several games, and the effect of the predetermined effect produced by the character, the background, or the accessory displayed on the image display device performed over such several games is at least the first timing. (For example, operation timing of an effect button, a MAXBET button, a start lever, a stop switch, etc. provided on a slot machine) and a second timing (for example, an effect button, a MAXBET button, a start lever, a stop provided on a slot machine) A plurality of change timings including an operation timing of a switch or the like and a timing different from the first timing. Oite, it decides to change by referring to the level-up table described above.

  Then, using the color determination table, an effect mode (for example, a color or background color of a character to be displayed first, a first mode of an accessory) and a final effect mode (for example, final After determining the color of the characters and the background color, the final form of the character, and the final production form at the start, the change form of the production form is determined. decide.

  In the present embodiment, two level-up tables are provided, a big hit and a loss. However, in the case of a slot machine, a level-up table is provided for each of a big bonus, a regular bonus, an AT, an RT, an ART, and the like. It may be.

  The number of pachinko machines held is at most eight, but slot machines have a long continuous production such as 32G (a precursor). The longer the number of continuous effects, the more dramatically the capacity for storing a table in which the order of change is set in advance as in the prior art increases dramatically. It is effective for

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to determine a change mode of the effect mode depending on whether a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the above-described example, when the condition of "big hit" is satisfied as the predetermined condition, the level-up table (big hit) is set, and when the above condition is not satisfied, the level-up table (losing) is set. Is set. Other predetermined conditions include “being in a high base state”, “being in a stable state”, “being in a low base state”, “being in a normal state”, and “a certain background is displayed on the image display device 5. "The effect mode is a background A effect mode (for example, an effect for displaying the background A)", and "the effect mode is a background B effect mode (for example, an effect for displaying a background B different from the background A)". There is "and" the effect contents are set by the player ".

  In addition, “the effect contents are set by the player” means, for example, “inhibiting” the effect relating to the holding of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 that can be set by the player. Is set. " When the predetermined condition is “set to be suppressed”, the method of determining the effect content is switched between when “suppress” is set and when it is not set.

  It is also possible to use a level-up table in which the distribution of the number of ups in the level-up table differs depending on whether or not the above-mentioned predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In the case where the change mode is determined for each of various predetermined conditions as described above, in the related art, a table having a large capacity has to be prepared for each of the various predetermined conditions. Since a table having a relatively small capacity is used, the compression of the data capacity can be further reduced.

  The embodiments and the like of the present invention have been described above. However, the device configuration, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display device 5, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the ordinary symbol display device Various effecting operations including the displaying operation of the 20 and the general-purpose hold display 25C can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  For example, in the present embodiment, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the big hit game state is controlled and the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened. In other words, the display in which the big hit symbol is derived is an advantageous condition for leading an advantageous state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player. Further, in the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is opened and the special variable prize ball device 7 is opened when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed. May be opened. For example, the special variable winning prize ball device 7 may be opened by providing a sudden probability (sudden probability change) that is controlled in a case where the sudden symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, the special variable winning ball device 7 may be opened by providing a small hit that is controlled in a case where the small hit symbol is derived and displayed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the type of the jackpot (the first jackpot and the second jackpot) is determined based on the value of the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. Not limited. For example, a specific area may be provided near or inside the special winning opening, and the type of the big hit may be determined based on a game ball entering (passing) into the specific area. . For example, in a case where a probability-variable big hit and a normal big-hit are provided, a mode in which the probability-variable big hit is determined based on a game ball entering the specific area may be adopted. In such a case, a promotion effect (promotion to a state in which it is easy to be determined to be a certainty big hit) is executed based on the determination that a round game in which the game ball easily enters the specific area is executed. May be.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the large hit symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The mode of performing is not limited to this. For example, a specific area is provided in the vicinity of or inside the second start winning port, and the state is controlled to a big hit gaming state based on the fact that a game ball has entered (passed) into the specific area. You may be.

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

  For example, in the above description, the “ratio” is not limited to a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, but may be a relationship such as A: B = 100%: 0%. This is a concept that also includes relationships (that is, a concept that includes allocation such that one is 100% and the other is 0%). Also, when A is said to have a higher ratio than B, the concept includes a case where A is 100% and B is less than 100%, and a case where B is 0% and A is larger than 0%. is there.

  In addition, for example, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of a variation pattern indicating a variation mode such as a variation time, a type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of a pseudo-run, one variation is started when the variation is started. Although the example in which the pattern designation command is transmitted has been described, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-run, whether or not there is a slide effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command is used to indicate the type of reach and the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect. A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode after 2 stops) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. The microcomputer 560 for game control notifies the fluctuating time by each of the two commands, and a specific fluctuating mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control board 12. Is also good. When two commands are sent, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is sent, a predetermined period 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 using two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the random number value determination tables (display result determination table, big hit type determination table, and fluctuation category determination table) are stored in the main board 11 and the random number extracted in the main board 11 at the time of the start winning. Based on the numerical values (MR1 to MR3), the main substrate 11 refers to the random number value determination table and determines the random number value (determines whether or not a big hit will occur, determines a variation category, and if it is a big hit, In the example described above, the effect control board 12 receives the determination result determined in the main board 11 and executes a prefetch notice effect based on the received determination result. The execution mode of the reading announcement effect is not limited to this. For example, the above-described random number determination table is stored in the effect control board 12, and the random number itself is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (for example, an effect control command capable of specifying the random number from the main board 11). Is transmitted to the effect control board 12), the effect control board 12 receives the random number itself extracted in the main board 11, refers to the random number determination table based on the received random number, and generates a random number. May be executed, and a prefetch notice effect may be executed based on the judgment result of the judgment process. That is, the random number value determination processing may be performed in the effect control board 12. Further, the determination process of the random number value 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 value, execute the process of determining the random number value, and receive the determination result determined by the main board 11. Specifically, for example, the effect control board 12 receives the random numbers (MR1 and MR2), determines whether or not a big hit is to be made, and if it is a big hit, determines the type of the big hit, and executes the random number value. The determination result of the fluctuation category determined by the main board 11 based on (MR3) may be received. That is, the effect control board 12 can execute the prefetch notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main substrate 11.

  Further, the random numbers may be updated at different timings or the update ranges of the random numbers may be changed so that the random numbers are not synchronized.

  Alternatively, the main board 11 may prepare a command corresponding to the random number and transmit the command corresponding to the random number to the effect control board 12. Specifically, for example, the jackpot is determined using the MR1, and 0 to 65535 in the MR1 are determined in the sections [0 to 8000], [8001 to 8437], and [8438 to 11277] according to the threshold shown in FIG. , [11278-65535].

  For example, when the random value is included in the section [0 to 8000], the command A is used. When the random value is included in the section [8001 to 8437], the command B is used. For example, when the random value is included in the section [8438 to 11277]. When the command C is included in the section [11278 to 65535], for example, the command D is transmitted to the effect control board 12.

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

  Also, in the above description, an example in which a game medium is used as a game machine is described, 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 may be a game medium such as a game ball. Can be applied to an enclosed game machine that awardes a score when the condition for giving a prize is satisfied.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a detachable recording medium, but may be a computer device or the like in advance. The distribution may be performed by pre-installing in a storage device included in the storage device. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs 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. It does not matter.

  The game can be executed not only by installing a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko gaming machine 2 Gaming board 3 Gaming machine frame 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 5H Starting winning storage memory display area 6A Ordinary winning ball device 6B Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 Special variable Winning ball device 8 Speaker 9 Lamp 11 Main board 12 Effect control board 13 Voice control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Normal symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A First start switch 22B Second start switch 23 Count switch 100 Control microcomputer 101 ROM
102 RAM
103 CPU
104 random number circuit 105 I / O
120 Effect Control CPU
121 ROM
122 RAM
123 display control unit 124 random number circuit 125 I / O

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Holding storage means for storing as variable storage a variable display for which the start condition is not satisfied;
Hold display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means,
Holding change means capable of changing the display mode of the hold display stepwise,
Display mode determining means for determining the final display mode of the hold display changed by the hold changing means,
When the hold display unit starts displaying the hold display, the display mode when starting the display of the hold display and the final display mode of the hold display are determined,
When a plurality of hold displays that are not changed to the final display mode determined by the display mode determination unit are displayed, the hold change unit changes to the highest stage among the plurality of hold displays. Priority display, and the same display based on the step difference between the current display mode of the hold display and the final display mode of the hold display regardless of the final display mode of the hold display . A gaming machine wherein the display mode of the hold display is changed stepwise using the change mode determination data .

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