JP6684107B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, for example, when a game medium such as a gaming machine is launched into a gaming area by a launching device, and the starting condition is satisfied by winning the gaming medium in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area, identification information There is a type of so-called variable display game in which the (display pattern) is variably displayed (variable display), and whether or not a game value is given is determined based on the display result, which enhances the interest of the game. In such a gaming machine, when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode, an advantageous state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player is obtained.

  There has also been proposed a gaming machine that stores, as suspension information, a variable display that has not been started in the variable display device. A gaming machine has also been proposed that pre-reads the display result corresponding to the hold information and executes the notice effect (pre-read notice effect) before the variable display corresponding to the hold information is executed (for example, a patent. Reference 1).

  In addition, a gaming machine including a sub-display device (second display unit) in addition to a display device (first display unit) that performs variable display has been proposed. Patent Document 1 discloses a game machine capable of executing a prefetching notice effect on the second display unit. Further, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-242242, in which what is called pseudo-continuous variation is performed, in which the identification information is temporarily stopped and re-variable display is performed one or more times until the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, There is disclosed a gaming machine capable of displacing the second display portion to an overlapping position overlapping the first display portion in correspondence with the variable display and executing the notice effect on the second display portion at the overlapping position.

JP, 2014-57684, A JP, 2010-149, A

  In the techniques disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2, there is a case where the degree of attention may be low regarding the effect that spans a plurality of variable displays using the second display unit, and therefore there is room for improvement in terms of enhancing the interest. There is.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a gaming machine capable of increasing the degree of attention and enhancing the interest with respect to an effect (indication effect) that spans a plurality of variable displays using the second display unit. The purpose is to provide.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous for a player (for example, a big hit gaming state),
A first display unit (for example, the image display device 5 or the like),
A first position (for example, an advanced position shown in FIG. 30C) overlapping at least a part of the first display portion and a second position (for example, FIG. 30A) different from the first position. And a second display portion (for example, the sub image display device 5S) which is displaceable with
Predetermined variable display (for example, a target change in look-ahead prediction effect, such as the final variation in the pseudo continuous variation) suggested directing suggesting expectation that is controlled by the advantageous condition for a plurality of predetermined variable display of execution before Suggestion execution means that can be executed a plurality of times on the second display unit in variable display of the number of times (for example, the production control CPU 120 that executes step S902 of the suggestion production control process shown in FIG. 29),
Displacement means for displacing the second display unit from the second position to the first position across the plurality of variable displays during execution of the suggestive effect (for example, the suggestive effect shown in FIG. 29. Bei example the effect such control CPU 120) to perform the step S905 of the control process, and
The second display unit can display a hold display corresponding to a variable display which has not been started yet and a specific display corresponding to a variable display being executed,
While the suggestive effect is being executed, the display of the specific display on the second display unit is restricted,
The suggestion effect execution means is capable of executing a first suggestion effect indicating a first expectation degree and a second suggestion effect indicating a second expectation degree different from the first expectation degree,
While the suggestive effect is being executed, the effect by the first display unit is limited,
It is characterized by
According to such a configuration, it is possible to raise the degree of attention and improve the interest of the effect (indication effect) that spans a plurality of variable displays using the second display unit.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The displacement means displaces the second display unit to the first position from the variable display executed before the execution of the predetermined variable display to the predetermined variable display (for example, as shown in FIG. 30). Displacement of the sub-image display device 5S to the advanced position in the period from the change executed before the target change to the target change, or as shown in FIG. 32, from the pseudo continuous change executed before the final change to the final change. For example, the sub image display device 5S is displaced to the advanced position during the period).
With such a configuration, the predetermined variable display can be clarified, and the predetermined variable display can be focused on.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
While the suggestive effect is being executed, the effect by the first display unit is restricted (for example, in step S903 shown in FIG. 29, the effect assumed to be highly recognized by the image display device 5 is restricted). You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the attention level of the suggestive effect.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
During execution of the suggestive effect, effects by other movable bodies may be restricted (for example, in step S903 shown in FIG. 29, the operation of the accessory or the like may be restricted).
With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the attention level of the suggestive effect.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The first display unit variably displays decorative identification information (for example, a decorative pattern),
The display result of the variable display may be derived and displayed in an area that does not overlap with the second display unit at the first position.
With such a configuration, it is possible to avoid erroneous recognition of the variable display result.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
Specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect executed in such a manner that the image displayed on the second display section moves to the first display section (for example, step S854 of the specific effect control process shown in FIG. 39). CPU120 for effect control for executing
Holding storage means (for example, a first start prize command buffer or a second start prize command buffer) for storing variable display that has not been started yet as hold information;
Determination means for determining whether or not the advantageous state is controlled (for example, the CPU 103 for executing the winning random number determination processing shown in FIG. 8),
In accordance with the determination made by the determination means, an advance notice effect executing means (for example, a prefetch advance notice effect setting shown in FIG. 23) that executes advance notice effect over a plurality of variable displays before the variable display that is the subject of the determination is executed. CPU120 for effect control for executing processing),
The specific effect executing means may execute the specific effect when the notice effect is executed (for example, execute the specific effect when the prefetch notice effect is executed).
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the expectation for the specific effect.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in the present embodiment. It is a block diagram showing an example of various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is the figure which shows one example of the main production control command. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the starting winning determination processing. It is a figure which shows random number value MR1-3. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure reservation storage part. It is a flowchart showing an example of a random number determination process at the time of winning. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design normal processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table and a jackpot classification determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern determination table according to a variable display result. It is a flow chart which shows an example of command analysis processing. It is a diagram showing a configuration example of a command buffer and the like at the time of start winning. It is the explanation drawing which explains one example of the production control command which is received on the production control baseplate side, and the processing contents which are executed with command analysis processing according to the received production control command. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a hold display setting process. It is a figure showing an example of composition of a pre-reading notice production execution decision table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a prefetch chance eye determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a prefetch chance eye determination table. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the pre-reading announcement production setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production setting processing during change display. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a pseudo continuous chance determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of suggestive effect setting processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a suggestion production mode pattern determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. It is a flow chart which shows an example of suggestive effect control processing. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image when a pre-reading notice effect and suggestion effect are performed. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image following FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image when a pseudo continuous effect and a suggestion effect are performed. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image following FIG. It is a figure showing the example of composition of the pre-reading notice production mode decision pattern decision table concerning a modification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the look-ahead chance eye correspondence table which concerns on a modification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the pseudo continuous production mode pattern determination table which concerns on a modification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the pseudo continuous chance corresponding table which concerns on a modification. It is a flow chart which shows an example of specific production setting processing concerning a modification. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the specific production control processing concerning a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image when the pre-reading notice effect and specific effect which concern on a modification are performed. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image when the pre-reading notice effect and specific effect which concern on a modification are performed. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image when the pseudo continuous effect and the specific effect which concern on a modification are performed.

  An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment, showing a layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. On the game board 2, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launch device and is driven into the game area.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), 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, a 7-segment or dot-matrix LED (light emitting diode) or the like, and in the special symbol game which is an example of the variable display game, Special symbols (also referred to as "special symbols") that are a plurality of types of identifiable identification information (special identification information) are variably displayed (variably displayed). Below, the special symbols that are variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as "first special symbols", and the special symbols that are variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also referred to as "second special symbols". .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2, and a sub image display device 5S having a smaller display area than the image display device 5 is provided below the front side of the image display device 5. Has been. The image display device 5 and the sub image display device 5S are composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and form a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, in correspondence with the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, respectively. In the decorative pattern display area, which is a plurality of variable display portions such as three, for example, decorative patterns which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each are variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, on the screen of the image display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in the special figure game, in response to the start of one of the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B, The variation (for example, vertical scroll display) of the decorative pattern is started in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. After that, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result in the special symbol game, in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The fixed decorative design (final stop design) that is the variable display result of the decorative design is stopped and displayed. The fixed decorative pattern may be different from the decorative pattern displayed during variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be the confirmed decorative pattern. Further, the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas can be moved within the display area of the image display device 5 so that the decorative pattern can be displayed in a reduced or enlarged size. Good.

  Thus, on the screen of the image display device 5, a special figure game (also called a first special figure game) using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, or a second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the special figure game (also called the second special figure game) using the second special figure in, the variable display of a plurality of types of decorative designs that can be identified by each is performed, and the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is displayed. Derivation display (or simply referred to as “derivation”) is performed. Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) to end the variable display. is there. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of variable display of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result, the variable speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The design may be displayed in a stopped state, and for example, it may be in a display state that causes a slight shake or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not definitely displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. Becomes Note that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative pattern completely in a stopped state for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing a slight shake or expansion / contraction.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a first hold display section 5HL, a second hold display section 5HR, and an active display section AHA are arranged. The 1st reservation display part 5HL displays the 1st special figure reservation storage number so that specification is possible. The first special figure reservation storage number is the variable display reservation number corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second reserved display unit 5HR displays the number of second special figure reserved memories so that it can be specified. The second special figure reservation storage number is a variable display reservation number corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variable display corresponding to the special figure game is held by the game ball passing through (entering) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It is generated based on the winning prize for starting. That is, the starting condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special drawing game and the variable display of the decorative pattern is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously satisfied start condition is being executed. If the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established starting condition is held. Done.

  For example, due to the occurrence of the first start winning that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, the starting condition of the special figure game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A (first starting condition ) Is satisfied, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first starting condition is not established, the first special figure hold storage number is 1 The addition (increment) is performed, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, due to the occurrence of the second starting prize in which the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening, the starting condition of the special drawing game using the second special drawing by the second special symbol display device 4B (the second starting condition). ) Is established, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second starting condition is not established, the second special figure hold storage number is 1 The addition (increment) is performed, and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the pending data (reserved storage) is consumed, the number of the first special figure pending storage is decremented by 1, and the second special figure is stored. When the execution of the special figure game using the special figure is started, the pending data (reserved storage) is consumed, and the second special figure reserved storage number is decremented by one. In addition, if the first special figure reservation storage number has reached a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4") when the first start prize is generated, the first start condition is not satisfied and the start prize is won. The base special figure game may be invalidated, and only prize balls may be paid out. Further, when the second start prize is generated, if the second special figure reservation storage number has reached a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), the second start condition is not satisfied, and the start prize is won. The base special figure game may be invalidated, and only prize balls may be paid out.

  The variable display special figure pending storage number obtained by adding the first special figure pending storage number and the second special figure pending storage number is also referred to as a total pending storage number in particular. When simply saying "the number of special figure reservation storages", it usually means a concept including all of the number of first special figure reservation storages, the number of second special figure reservation storages and the total number of reservation storages. , The first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number are included, but the total reserved storage number is excluded).

  The first hold display section 5HL displays a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the first special figure. The 1st hold | maintenance display part 5HL should just be comprised so that the 1st hold | maintenance display may be performed by right justification, for example. The first hold display section 5HL is provided with four display parts corresponding to the upper limit value "4" of the first special figure hold storage number, and hold numbers "1", "2", "3" in order from the right end. “,” “4”. When the number of holdings of the special drawing game using the first special drawing is increased by the establishment of the first starting condition, if there is no other first holding display on the first holding display unit 5HL, the holding is performed on the first holding display unit 5HL. At the rightmost display portion corresponding to the number “1”, a new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased first special figure hold storage number. If there is another first hold display in the first hold display section 5HL, the new first hold display is a display that is hidden next to the display part where the other first hold display is performed. It is added to the part (corresponding to any of the holding numbers “2” to “4”). When a special figure game using the first special figure is started due to the establishment of a new first start condition when there are a plurality of first pending displays on the first pending display section 5HL, the first pending display section 5HL is displayed. While deleting (digesting) the first reservation display on the rightmost display part corresponding to the reservation number "1", each of the first reservation displays on the display parts corresponding to the other reservation numbers "2" to "4", It is moved (shifted) in the direction (right side) of the erased display area.

  On the second hold display section 5HR, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the second special figure is displayed. The second hold display unit 5HR may be configured to display the second hold display in a left-justified manner, for example. The second hold display section 5HR is provided with four display parts corresponding to the upper limit value "4" of the second special figure hold storage number, and hold numbers "1", "2", "3" in order from the left end. “,” “4”. When the number of holdings of the special drawing game using the second special drawing increases due to the establishment of the second starting condition, if there is no other second holding display on the second holding display unit 5HR, the holding is performed on the second holding display unit 5HR. At the leftmost display portion corresponding to the number “1”, a new second hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased second special figure hold storage number. If there is another second hold display in the second hold display section 5HR, the new second hold display is a display that is hidden next to the display part where the other second hold display is being performed. It is added to the part (corresponding to any of the holding numbers “2” to “4”). When the special figure game using the second special figure is started due to the establishment of the new second start condition when the second hold display section 5HR has a plurality of second hold displays, the second hold display section 5HR displays The second hold display on the leftmost display part corresponding to the hold number “1” is erased (digested), and the second hold display on the display parts corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” is changed. It is moved (shifted) in the direction (left side) of the erased display area.

  The active display portion AHA displays the same effect image as the hold display or a different effect image corresponding to the variable display being executed. The display on the active display portion AHA is referred to as an active display (also referred to as a variable display corresponding display, a display during digestion, or a current display). In the active display portion AHA, for example, in response to the start of the special drawing game using the first special drawing due to the establishment of the first start condition, the first erased (digested) first reserved display portion 5HL is displayed. 1 Active display is performed according to the hold display. Further, in the active display portion AHA, for example, in response to the start of the special drawing game using the second special drawing due to the establishment of the second start condition, it is erased (digested) in the second hold display portion 5HR. The active display corresponding to the second hold display is performed. It should be noted that the first hold display or the second hold display and the active display may have the same color or pattern, and for example, the active display is displayed larger than the first hold display or the second hold display. May be Further, the display mode of the active display may be changed to a display mode different from the display modes of the first hold display and the second hold display by executing the active display change effect.

  In the display area of the sub image display device 5S shown in FIG. 1, an active display portion AHA is arranged between the first hold display portion 5HL and the second hold display portion 5HR. On the other hand, the active display portion AHA is not limited to the one disposed between the first suspension display portion 5HL and the second suspension display portion 5HR, and is disposed at any position in the display area of the image display device 5. If you have. Further, the arrangement of the first hold display section 5HL and the second hold display section 5HR can be arbitrarily changed, and for example, the first hold display section 5HL and the second hold display section 5HR may be replaced with each other.

  A display device for displaying the number of special figure reservation memories may be provided together with the first reservation display unit 5HL and the second reservation display unit 5HR, or instead of the first reservation display unit 5HL and the second reservation display unit 5HR. Good. In the example shown in FIG. 1, along with the first hold display section 5HL and the second hold display section 5HR, the number of special figure hold storages can be specified at the top of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B for displaying are provided. The first reserved indicator 25A displays the number of the first special figure reserved memories so that it can be specified. The second reserved display device 25B displays the number of second special figure reserved memories so that it can be specified. For example, the first pending display unit 25A and the second pending display unit 25B each have a number (for example, “4”) corresponding to an upper limit value (eg, “4”) in each of the first special figure pending storage number and the second special figure pending storage number. For example, four LEDs are included. Here, the first special figure reservation storage number and the second special figure reservation storage number are displayed according to the number of lit LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable blades which are changed to a closed state in which the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form the second starting winning opening.

  As an example, in the ordinary variable winning 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 passes through (enters) the second starting winning port. Not closed. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilted position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. ) Can be opened. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second starting winning port, while the expanded opening state is when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. Also, it may be configured such that the game ball does not easily pass (enter). In this way, the normal variable winning ball device 6B has a first variable state (easy state of passing (entry)) such as an open state or an expanded open state in which the game ball can pass (enter) the second start winning port, and the game ball. Can be changed to a second variable state (a state in which passage (entry) is difficult (including passage)) such as a closed state where passage (entry) is impossible or a normal open state where passage (entry) is difficult Has been done. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball is more likely to pass (enter) the second starting winning opening than the second variable state.

  The game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has entered the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start opening switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball (prize game medium), and the first special figure reservation storage number is predetermined. If it is less than the upper limit value (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and the second special figure reservation storage number is less than the predetermined upper limit value. If so, the second starting condition is satisfied.

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

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

  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, and the game ball enters the special winning opening (for example, You cannot pass. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening. Become. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball is easy to enter and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous to the player. Instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily enter the special winning opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) into the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball has been detected by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball enters the large winning opening that is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the gaming ball passes through another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening ( More prize balls will be paid out than when you entered. Therefore, if the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can pass (enter) into the special winning opening, which is the first state advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed, it becomes impossible or difficult to get the winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball into the special winning opening, and the first state. The second state is more disadvantageous to the player.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a normal symbol display device 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, for example, a plurality of types different from the special symbol. A normal pattern (also referred to as "general drawing" or "normal drawing") that is identification information is variably displayed (variably displayed). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a normal figure game (also called “normal figure game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, there is provided a universal figure hold indicator 25C for displaying the number of stored ordinary figure reserves as the number of effective passage balls that have passed through the gate switch 21 of FIG.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game balls and a large number of obstacle nails. In addition, as the 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 that are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. It may be provided. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on the fact that the game balls that have entered any of the general winning openings have been detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. . At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

  Speakers 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 game effect lamp 9 is provided in a peripheral portion of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. . At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball as a game medium toward a game area. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

  At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, the game balls paid out as prize balls or the game balls lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine can be supplied (stored) to the ball striking device. An upper plate (ball hitting supply plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower plate is provided for holding (storing) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so that they can be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

A stick controller 31A, which can be held by a player and tilted, is attached to a member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Has been. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operating hand is applied when the player holds the operation rod). ing. It suffices that a trigger sensor for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation with respect to the trigger button is built in the operation rod.
A controller sensor unit 35A including a tilting direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A.

  As a member forming the upper plate, for example, a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing down at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation (predetermined operation) such as a pressing operation by the player. A push sensor 35B for detecting an operation action of the player 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.

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

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is equipped with various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is mainly used for setting a random number used in the special drawing game, a function for receiving a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and a command to the sub-side control board including the effect control board 12 and the like. It is provided with a function of outputting a control command (an effect control command described later, etc.), which is an example of information, as a control signal and transmitting it, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) that constitutes the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the figure and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol indicator 20 by performing lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol indicator 20 It also has a function to control. The main board 11 also has a function of controlling the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal figure hold indicator 25C, and the like to display various numbers of hold memories.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, etc. are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting a game ball (detection signals indicating detection of passage or entry of a game medium (switch turned on)) and the game control microcomputer 100. To transmit. The solenoid circuit 111 receives a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100, a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory, or a solenoid for a special winning opening door. 82.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and outputs the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device. 5S, speakers 8L and 8R, and various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production effect electric components such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 turns on / off all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the sub image display device 5S and the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, and the like. It has a function of causing the electric parts for performance to execute a predetermined performance operation, such as all or part of the turning-off operation.

  In addition, the production control board 12 controls the display of the sub image display device 5S and also controls the movement of the sub image display device 5S configured to be movable with respect to the image display device 5. The sub image display device 5S is configured to be movable on the front surface side of the image display device 5 via a drive mechanism (not shown) (for example, having a motor, a gear mechanism, a rail member, etc.). In this embodiment, the sub-image display device 5S can be moved, for example, in the vertical direction in FIG. 1 and can be displaced between the advanced position (first position) and the retracted position (second position). ing. Further, for example, the drive mechanism is provided with a position sensor (for example, a photo sensor, which may be a contact sensor) that detects the position of the sub image display device 5S, and a detection signal from the position sensor is provided. Based on the above, the effect control board 12 can detect the position of the sub-image display device 5S (in particular, whether it is in the advanced position or the retracted position). The advanced position and the retracted position of the sub image display device 5S will be described later.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound (effect) from the speakers 8L and 8R based on a signal (sound effect signal) from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for outputting a sound specified by a sound signal) is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on a signal (illumination signal) from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. A lamp driver circuit for performing lighting / lighting-off driving (lighting / lighting-out according to the driving content indicated by the illumination signal) is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. The wiring is connected. It should be noted that the various switches may have any configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as one called a sensor. Further, the main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, and the like. Further, the main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a solenoid drive signal for driving the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door.

  The control signal (control command) 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 as an electric signal. Each effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (kind of command). It suffices if the head bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1" and the head bit of the EXT data is "0".

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

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the function of the main board 11 is realized. Processing) is executed. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101 to read fixed data, the CPU 103 writes variable data to the RAM 102 to temporarily store various data, and the CPU 103 writes various floating data to the RAM 102. The CPU 103 stores various data to be temporarily stored in the RAM 102. A variable data read operation for reading out, a receiving operation in which the CPU 103 receives an input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and a CPU 103 to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. And a transmission operation for outputting various signals are also performed.

  It should be noted that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 is required to include at least the RAM 103 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, etc. may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random number values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used to control the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104, or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102 stores numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value, and the CPU 103 The random number value may be updated by updating the stored value regularly or irregularly.

  The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data, table data, etc. 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, etc. prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, in the ROM 101, table data forming a plurality of command transmission tables used by the CPU 103 to transmit control signals as various control commands from the main board 11, and a fluctuation pattern table storing a plurality of kinds of fluctuation patterns are stored. The constituent table data and the like are stored.

  Various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are rewritably temporarily stored in the RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 in a rewritable manner. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, a part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board. At least, data (special symbol process flag, etc.) according to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  The I / O 105 is configured to include, for example, an input port to which various signals are input from the outside of the game controlling microcomputer 100, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game controlling microcomputer 100. It

  On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program and fixed data, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control contents of the display operation, a random number circuit 124 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and an I / O 125. And are installed.

  As an example, in the production control board 12, the production control CPU 120 executes the production control program read from the ROM 121 to control the production operation by the production electric components (predetermined for the production electric components. The processing for realizing the function of executing the rendering operation) is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, a fixed data read 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 writes the RAM 122 in the RAM 122. A fluctuation data read operation for reading various temporarily stored fluctuation data, a reception operation in which the CPU 120 for effect control receives an input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and a CPU 120 for effect control I / O. A transmission operation of outputting various signals to the outside of the production control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control board 12 includes wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the audio control board 13, To the lamp control board 14, wirings for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data are connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation on the stick controller 31A has been detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game for the push button 31B. A wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that an operation action of a person is detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

  In the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random number values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used to control such a rendering operation is also referred to as a rendering random number. As an example, on the side of the effect control board 12, it is possible to count numerical data indicating random number values for various effect determinations, such as a random number value for determining a stop symbol in the variable display of decorative symbols and a random number value for determining a notice effect. Controlled by.

  In the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, various data tables used for controlling the effect operation are stored in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of determination tables prepared for the production control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data that configures a determination table, pattern data that configures various production control patterns, and the like. Remembered The effect control pattern is a collection of data for executing various effects such as variable display of decorative designs and reach effect, and, for example, effect control execution data (display value associated with a judgment value such as a process timer judgment value). Control data, voice control data, lamp control data, etc.) and process data including an end code.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the production control board 12 is based on a display control command from the production control CPU 120 (for example, the display control unit 123 is controlled by the production control CPU 120 by this command), and an image is displayed. The control content of the display operation in the display device 5 is determined and executed. For example, the display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to perform variable display of decorative symbols and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of the effect image displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Control. As an example, the display control unit 123 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or a microprocessor for image processing, which is more commonly called a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The CGROM may be a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. It may be configured.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the performance control board 12 is, for example, an input port for receiving a performance control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like, and an output for transmitting various signals to the outside of the performance control board 12. And a port. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a sound effect signal transmitted to the audio control board 13, an illumination signal transmitted to the lamp control board 14, etc. Is output.

  With the above-described configuration, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, or via the lamp control board 14, the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, and the like. The various effects are executed by performing the lighting / turning-off driving in the above, or displaying the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game is played using a game ball as a game medium, and a predetermined game value can be added based on the game result. The game value given to the gaming machine is, directly, the payout of a game ball that is a prize ball or the addition of a score corresponding to this. The record information of the game balls and the score corresponding to the number thereof may be those having a valuable value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the number, for example. Alternatively, the recorded information of the game balls and the points may have a valuable value that can be used for another game in the game machine, although the game ball cannot be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize.

  Further, the game value that can be given in the gaming machine is not limited to the payout of game balls that are prize balls and the addition of points, and for example, control to a big hit game state or control to a special game state such as a probability change state. Do, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot gaming state is the first round number (for example, "15") that is larger than the second round number (for example, "2"), and is executed in the time saving state The upper limit number of possible variable displays is the first number (eg, “100”) larger than the second number (eg, “50”), and the jackpot probability in the probability variation state is the second probability (eg, 1/50). The first probability (eg, 1/20) is higher than that, and the number of consecutive chans, which is the number of times it is repeatedly controlled to the jackpot gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is the second consecutive chan number (eg, “5”). )) First communication Chang number (e.g., "10"), such as part or all of it to be, it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined ball is hit on the basis of a player performing a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) on a ball operation handle installed on the lower right of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A game ball as a game medium is shot toward the game area by a launch motor or the like included in the launch device. When the game ball flowing down the game area enters the first starting winning opening (first starting area) formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. As a result (the first starting opening switch 22A is turned on), the first starting condition is satisfied. After that, for example, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied because the previous special figure game or the jackpot gaming state has ended, the special figure game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A Be started.

  Further, when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening (second starting area) formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. As a result (the second starting opening switch 22B is turned on), the second starting condition is satisfied. After that, for example, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied because the previous special figure game or the jackpot gaming state has ended, the special figure game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is executed. Be started. However, when the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass (enter) the second starting winning port.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2 (that the gate switch 21 is turned on), the variable display of the normal symbol is executed on the normal symbol display device 20. The universal figure starting condition for is satisfied. After that, for example, based on the fact that the general figure start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol such as the end of the previous general figure game is satisfied, the general figure game by the normal symbol display device 20 is started. . In this public figure game, after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, when a predetermined time elapses, the fixed normal symbol which is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol (normal symbol per symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “universal symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the regular symbol becomes “normal symbol loss”. In response to the fact that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is "universal symbol", the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing pieces of the electric tulip constituting the normally variable winning ball device 6B are in the tilted position. The closing control and the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position after a predetermined time has elapsed are performed. Whether or not the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is set as "a universal symbol hit" as a predetermined specific display result is determined when the regular symbol game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 is started. Is determined (predetermined) before the derived display.

  When a special figure game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, or when a special figure game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, Whether or not to make the variable display result of the symbol a "big hit" as a predetermined specific display result is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined rate based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result or the variation pattern is sent to the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. Is transmitted to the production control board 12.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is displayed. It is derived and displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, "left", "middle", "right" decorations arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, variable display of decorative symbols (effect symbols) different from the special symbols is performed. In the special figure game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A, and the special figure game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, the fixed special that is the variable display result of the special symbol When the design is displayed as a derivation, the fixed display design which is the variable display result of the decoration design is displayed on the image display device 5.

  When a predetermined big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes "big hit" (specific display result), and as a specific game state advantageous for the player. The big hit game is controlled. Whether or not it is controlled to the big hit game state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is "big hit", and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As the variable display result of the special symbol, when the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed but the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes “miss” (non-specific display result).

  As an example, the special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7" are big hit symbols, and the special symbols showing the symbol "-" are lost symbols. It should be noted that each symbol such as the big hit symbol and the lost symbol in the special symbol 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. However, the special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit game state, the special winning opening is opened and the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the first state advantageous to the player. Then, during a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the special winning opening and the winning balls are generated, the special winning opening is continuously opened. The round game (also simply referred to as "round") is executed. During periods other than the execution period of the round game, the special winning opening is closed, and it becomes difficult or impossible to generate winning balls. When the game ball enters the special winning opening, the count switch 23 detects the winning ball (the game ball entering the special winning opening), and a predetermined number (eg, 14) of game balls are detected as prize balls at each detection. Be paid out. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "15") is reached.

  When the variable display result is “big hit”, it includes the case where the big hit type is either “non-probable change” or “probable change”. For example, as a variable display result of the special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number "3" is derived and displayed, the big hit type is "uncertain change", and when the big hit symbol indicating the number "7" is derived and displayed, the big hit. The type is “probability change”. When the jackpot type becomes "probable change" or "non-probable change", as a round game in the jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the first state (the jackpot opening state) that is advantageous to the player. The normally open round in which the upper limit time to be set is a predetermined time (for example, the first period such as 29 seconds) is executed a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds (15 times). The big hit game state based on the "big hit" when the big hit type is "non-probable change" is called "non-probable change big hit game state". In addition, the big hit game state based on the "big hit" when the big hit type is "probable change" is called "probable change big hit game state".

  After the jackpot gaming state is over, the probability that the variable display result is "big hit" (big hit probability) may be controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state. The probability variation state is controlled to continue until a predetermined probability variation ending condition such as the next big hit game state is started. Also, after the jackpot gaming state is over, the average variable display time may be controlled to a time saving state where it becomes shorter than the normal state. The time saving condition is one of the time saving end condition that the variable display (special figure game) is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) and the next big hit game state is started. Is controlled to continue until is established first. The remaining number of executions of the variable display (special figure game, etc.) until the time saving end condition is satisfied may be referred to as the time saving remaining number. The time saving state and the probability changing state are also advantageous states for the player.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming state after the non-probability variation jackpot gaming state ends is a time saving state, but does not become the probabilistic variation state. In the present embodiment, the gaming state after the probability variation big hit game state ends is a time saving state and a probability variation state.

  Note that the normal state is a specific game state such as a big hit game state, a game state other than a state advantageous to the player such as a time saving state, a probability variation state, etc. The probability of "winning a figure" and the probability that the variable display result in the special drawing game is "big hit" are set to a predetermined value after the power is turned on, such as when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is initially set (for example, when the system is reset). The state is controlled in the same manner as when the restoration process is not executed).

  In the time saving state, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is set in the first variable state (open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting winning opening than in the non-time saving state which is not in the normal time state. Alternatively, it is changed to an enlarged open state) and a second variable state (closed state or normal open state). For example, the control for making the variation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary figure game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 (the ordinary figure variation time) shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable display result of the ordinary symbol in each ordinary figure game is Control for improving the probability of "per drawing" compared to that in the normal state, tilting control time for performing tilting control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "universal drawing" Of the normal variable winning ball device 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode by the control of increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state and the control of increasing the number of tilts of the normal variable winning ball device 6B in the advantageous state. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball device 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in the advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as "time saving control" or "high base control"). To be done. By controlling to such a time saving state, the time required until the variable display result becomes a "big hit" is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

  It should be noted that the time saving state is also called "high base state", "high base", etc., and the gaming state which is not the time saving state is also called "low base state", "low base", "non-time saving state", "non-time saving", etc. Be seen. The probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed is also called "high-accuracy state", "high-accuracy", etc., and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is "low-probability state", "low probability", "non-probability variation state", "non-probability variation It is also said to be. The gaming state when it is in the probability changing state and the time saving state is also referred to as "highly accurate high base state" or "highly accurate high base". The game state when not in the probability changing state but in the time saving state is also referred to as a "low accurate high base state" or "low accurate high base". The game state when the state is not the time saving state but the probable variation state is also referred to as "high-probability low base state" or "high-probability low base". A state that is neither a time saving state nor a probability changing state, that is, a normal state is also referred to as a "low accurate low base state" or "low accurate low base".

  In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and Of the special figure games using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B, corresponding to the start of any special figure game, variable display of the decorative symbols is started. Then, from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative pattern in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R In (variable display period), the variable display mode of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established).

  Here, with the reach mode, when the decorative design stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination, the decorative design not yet stopped and displayed (“reach variation design”). (Also referred to as) is a display mode in which the fluctuation continues, or a display mode in which all or some of the decorative patterns are synchronously fluctuating while forming all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) When the decorative pattern (for example, a decorative pattern indicating the alphanumeric character "7") that constitutes a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, the remaining decorative pattern display area (for example, "Middle" In the decorative pattern display area 5C, etc.), the display mode in which the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or in all or part of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" It is a display mode in which the symbols fluctuate in synchronization while forming all or part of the big hit combination.

  During the variable display of the decorative pattern, a character image different from the decorative pattern (effect image simulating a person, etc.) is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a background image is displayed, and the decorative pattern is not displayed. An effect of reproducing and displaying different moving images is executed. These effects, together with the variable display of the decorative pattern, are called effects during variable display. That is, the variable display effect is an effect produced by the image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 along with the variable display of the special symbol, and is a concept including the variable display of the decorative symbol itself. Setting the variable display mode to the reach mode is also one of the effects during variable display. In the variable display effect, along with the variable display of the special symbol, in addition to the effect by the image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 (including the variable display of the decorative symbol itself), the voice output operation by the speakers 8L, 8R is performed. Alternatively, an effect such as a lighting operation (flashing operation) of a light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 may be included.

  A reach effect may be executed in the variable display effect. The reach effect is executed in response to the arrival of the reach mode. In the reach effect, the variation speed of the decorative pattern is reduced, a character image (an effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, or the display mode of the background image is changed. By making the moving image different from the decorative design be displayed or changing the variation pattern of the decorative design, the production operation is performed differently from before the reach mode. In addition, not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are included in the reach mode for the reach effect. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included. In the present embodiment, as reach effects, normal reach, super reach A, super reach B, and full-rotation reach, which are different in effect form, are prepared.

  Also, during the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be the reach state, and the variable display result may be a “big hit”. A variable display effect for notifying the player depending on the mode or the like may be executed. As an example, the variable display effect of "pseudo-relation" may be executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. It may be determined whether or not the variable display effect of “pseudo-relation” is executed in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side.

  In the variable display effect of "pseudo-run", the variable display is started after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special drawing game being satisfied once. Before the finalized decorative design as a result is derived and displayed, after temporarily displaying the decorative design in all of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, It is possible to perform the effect display in which the decorative designs are changed again (pseudo continuous fluctuation) in all the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations is the "Left", "Middle", "Right" decorative pattern display, excluding the initial fluctuation from the start of variable display of decorative patterns until the first temporary stop of all decorative patterns. This is the number of times the decorative pattern is changed again in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As an example, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-run”, a plurality of predetermined predetermined pseudo-combination chances of special combinations are displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. A decorative pattern that is one of the types of lost combinations is temporarily displayed. In the provisional stop display, while the decorative design is displayed as a stop, it is displayed to the player by, for example, performing a swing fluctuation display or immediately changing the decorative design again only by stopping for a short time. It may be notified that the decorative pattern that is present is not finalized. Alternatively, even in the temporary stop display, the decorative design may be stopped and changed again after the decorative design is stopped to the extent that the player recognizes that the displayed decorative design is confirmed.

  In the variable display effect of "pseudo continuous", for example, as the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations (re-fluctuations) increases, the variable display result is set to be more likely to be a "big hit". As a result, the player can recognize that the variable display effect of “pseudo continuous” is performed by the temporary stop display of the pseudo continuous chance, and the variable display result is increased as the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations increases. The expectation that it will be a "big hit" will be increased. In the present embodiment, based on that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once because the pseudo-repeated fluctuation (re-fluctuation) is performed once or twice in the variable display effect of “pseudo continuous”. The variable display of the decorative pattern can be displayed as if it was started two to three times in a row. Note that the number of pseudo-repeated fluctuations (re-fluctuations) in the variable display effect of "pseudo-ream" may be, for example, 4 times or 5 times.

  When the variable display effect of "pseudo-relation" is executed, the re-variation effect by the related display effect or the like is executed along with a plurality of variable displays including the first fluctuation (pseudo-relational fluctuation). Good. As an example, a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image may be displayed on the image display device 5 during each variable display (including the initial change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-run”. In addition, the maximum variation effect may be executed by performing an arbitrary production operation such as voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R or lighting operation of another light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9.

  As a variable display effect using the variable display operation of the decorative pattern, in addition to “pseudo-relation”, for example, “slip”, “development opportunity eye”, “end of development opportunity eye”, “after opportunity eye stop” Various effect operations such as “slip” may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of "slip", from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result, "left", "middle", "right" After changing the decorative design in all of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, a single or a plurality of decorative design display areas (for example, "left" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) After the temporary stop display of the decorative pattern, a predetermined number (for example, "1" or "2") of decorative pattern display areas (for example, "left" decorative display) By changing the decorative pattern again in either the area 5L or the “right” decorative pattern display area 5R or both of them, the decorative display is stopped and then displayed, thereby effecting display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed.

  In the variable display production of "Development Opportunity", the decorations of "left", "middle", and "right" are displayed from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result. In all of the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, after the decorative symbols constituting the development chance eyes included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbols is set as the reach state to be predetermined. The reach production is started. On the other hand, in the variable display effect of "end of development opportunity", after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, all of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed. The effect display is performed in which the decorative pattern of a predetermined combination as the development opportunity item is derived and displayed as the fixed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of "slip after opportunity stop", similarly to the variable display effect of "pseudo-run", from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result. , "Left", "Middle", "Right" in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, after temporarily displaying the decorative patterns of the combination of losing (special combination) which is the pseudo consecutive chance, in all, Unlike the variable display effect of "pseudo-run" in which the decorative pattern is changed again in all of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the decorative pattern is changed again in a part of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. By doing so, effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is performed.

  Unlike the reach effect or variable display effects such as "pseudo-relation", the decorative pattern is variably displayed, for example, by displaying a predetermined effect image, displaying an image as a message, outputting voice, etc. Due to a production operation different from the variable display operation of the design, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be the reach state, the reach production by the super reach may be executed, and the variable display result is " A notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that a “big hit” may occur.

  The presentation operation, which is the notice production, is a variable display mode of the decorative design after the variable display of the decorative design is started in all of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. May be executed (started) before the reach mode is reached (before the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R). In addition, the notice effect informing that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include what is executed after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode. In this way, the notice effect can be a jackpot gaming state at a predetermined timing from when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started until the fixed special symbol or the fixed decorative symbol which is the variable display result is derived. Anything that can predict the sex will do. A plurality of advance notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation (effect mode) when executing such advance notice effect.

  The advance notice effect includes a prefetch advance notice effect (also referred to as a prefetch effect). In the pre-reading notice production, the variable display result is a "big hit" according to the production mode, before the variable display that is a target (preliminary subject) for which the possibility of the variable display result being a "big hit" is executed. It is a notice production that can announce the possibility of becoming. In particular, the pre-reading notice production that continuously gives notice over the variable display of the decorative pattern that is executed a plurality of times corresponding to the special drawing game a plurality of times is also called continuous notice production. In the pre-reading notice production, before the variable display subject to the notice is started, for example, the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" will be announced based on the pending memory of the special figure game due to the occurrence of the start prize. The staging operation for doing is started. In addition, the prefetching notice effect also includes a “indication effect” executed in the sub image display device 5S (the suggestion effect will be described later). In the following, in distinction from the suggestive effect executed in the sub image display device 5S, the term “prefetching notice effect” may simply refer to what is performed by the display mode of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5. . In contrast to the pre-reading notice effect, the notice effect that starts execution after the variable display subject to notice is started is an independent notice effect (also referred to as an independent notice, the change notice, or a notice during variable display). Is called.

  As an example of the single notice presentation effect, by changing the display of the effect image on the active display portion AHA to a display mode different from the display mode at the normal time, there is a possibility that a "big hit" will occur in the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied. The notice effect of "active display change" that gives notice is executed. More specifically, the display color on the active display portion AHA is changed to a specific color (for example, any one of yellow, blue, red, etc.) different from a predetermined color under normal conditions (for example, white), so that the variable display can be performed. It suffices if it is possible to inform that the result is more likely to be a “big hit” than usual. In addition, by setting the icon displayed on the active display portion AHA to a specific icon different from the normal round solid color, for example, a message such as "?", "Chance", or "heat" is notified. , It is only necessary to be able to suggest the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”. In addition, the icon displayed on the active display portion AHA includes, for example, an icon for notifying a message such as "NEXT" and notifying that the pseudo link variation in the variable display effect of "pseudo link" is executed. Good. The notice effect of "active display change" is also referred to as active display change effect.

  Further, when changing the display mode of the hold display, an action effect suggesting that the display mode is changed may be executed. When the action effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display changes as a result of the action effect. In addition, the action effect may include an arbitrary effect operation such as a sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R or a lighting operation of another light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9.

  Next, the main operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. Although the operation will be described below with reference to a flowchart or the like, in each operation (each process), a process or the like not shown in the flowchart may be appropriately performed.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing which is game control main processing. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 makes necessary initialization after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. In addition, register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. As a result, thereafter, the interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, the interrupt is permitted and then the loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed and then the loop process may be entered.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. In the game control timer interrupt processing, for example, switch processing, main side error processing, information output processing, game random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, etc. in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It includes processing for controlling the progress of the game. At the end of the game control timer interrupt process, the interrupt enabled state is set. As a result, the game control timer interrupt process is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, that is, every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) which is the supply interval of the interrupt request signal.

  In the switch processing, each switch determines whether a detection signal is input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start opening switch 22A, the second start opening switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. It is a process of determining for each switch whether or not it is in the ON state (that is, whether or not a game ball has entered or passed).

  The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and issuing a warning if necessary according to the result of the diagnosis.

  The information output process is, for example, a process of outputting data such as big hit information, start information, and probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software. As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. It may be included (see FIG. 6). 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 the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as the "big hit" to the big hit game state, and "1". Can take any value from "65535". The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a random number value used for determining the jackpot type to be either "probable variation" or "non-probable variation" when the variable display result is "big jackpot". It can take any value from "" to "100". The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to any of a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance, and is from "1" to It can take any value of "900".

  In the special symbol process process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special symbol game is a big hit as a "big hit". Determination such as whether to control in the gaming state, determination of the variation pattern, control of display operation in the special symbol display device 4 based on the determination result (execution of the special figure game), special variable winning ball device 7 in the jackpot gaming state Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform opening / closing operation setting (execution of round game or short-term opening control) of the special winning opening in (1) in a predetermined procedure. The details of the special symbol process processing will be described later, but by the special symbol process processing being executed each time a timer interrupt occurs, the variable display result or the variation pattern is determined, the special symbol game is executed based on the determination, the jackpot gaming state. Etc. are realized.

  In the normal symbol process process, for example, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 (for example, when it is determined by the switch process that the gate switch 21 is in the ON state), the number of holdings reaches the upper limit number. If not, the general-purpose game's pending storage (for example, extracting a random number value and storing it in the RAM 102) is performed, or the general-purpose game variable display result is determined using the pending memory (random number value stored in the RAM 102). Or, to determine the variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of the normal figure game, and to control the display operation (for example, lighting of segment LED, extinguishing etc.) on the ordinary symbol display device 20 according to the variation pattern to display the variable symbol of the ordinary symbol. It is executed to display the variable display result of the universal figure game and display it, or when the variable display result is a universal figure, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is opened. Or performs the process to change state. By executing the normal symbol process processing every time the timer interrupt occurs, execution of the normal symbol game and the first variable state of the normal variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period at the time of the normal symbol are realized.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in a special symbol process process or a normal symbol process process, a transmission setting of a control command (production control command or the like) (for example, storing a memory address value of a control command to be transmitted is stored in the RAM 102) is performed, and command control is performed. In the process, a process of actually transmitting the control command set for transmission to the effect control board 12 is performed. In the process of transmitting, a production control INT signal or the like is used to transmit the control command.

  After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after setting the interrupt enable state.

  Here, main effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the command control processing will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, "(H)" shows that it is a hexadecimal number.

  The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (fluctuation pattern designation command) that designates a variation pattern of the decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol. In the present embodiment, a variation pattern designation command corresponding to each variation pattern is set. For example, a unique number (fluctuation pattern number) is assigned to each fluctuation pattern, and that number is set to "XX" in the command (for example, "01" in the case of fluctuation pattern PA1-1). . The variation pattern designation command is also a command for designating the variation start of the decorative pattern.

  Command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (design determination result designation command) that designates the display result among the determination results at the time of starting winning. The command C5XX (H) is an effect control command (fluctuation pattern determination result designation command) for designating a variation pattern in the determination result at the time of winning the start prize. In the present embodiment, random number values MR1 to MR3 are extracted when the first start prize or the second start prize occurs in the process of step S101 described later. Regarding the variable display corresponding to the extracted random number values MR1 to MR3, the variable display is changed based on the random number values MR1 and MR3 of the extracted random number values MR1 to MR3 before the variable display start condition is satisfied. Whether or not the display result is a “big hit” and the variation pattern of the variable display are determined (see FIG. 12). The determination at the time of winning the start refers to these determinations, and is executed in the random number determination process at the time of winning at step S213. Note that this determination may not be performed in a predetermined case. A unique number is assigned to the determination result of the display result (including the case of no determination), and the number is set to “XX” in the symbol designating command (for example, in the case of “no determination”). "00", "01" for "miss", "02" for "big hit", etc.). A unique number is assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern (including the case of no determination), and the number is set to "XX" in the variation pattern determination result designating command (for example, "no determination"). "00" in the case, "11" in the case of "PA1-1", "12" in the case of "PA1-2", etc.). Other commands are as shown in FIG.

  Next, the special symbol process processing will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101. When the start winning determination processing is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is ON ( Step S201). When it is determined that the first starting opening switch 22A is turned on (step S201; Yes), the CPU 103 determines that the first special figure reservation storage number, which is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure, is predetermined. (Step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 is the first stored value of the first special figure reserved storage number counter (counter for counting the first special figure reserved storage number) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit or the like). It suffices that the first special figure reserved storage number can be specified by reading the special figure reserved storage number count value. When it is determined in step S202 that the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value (step S202; No), the CPU 103 stores the starting opening buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as the game control buffer setting unit). The starting opening buffer value, which is the value, is set to "1" (step S203).

  When it is determined in the process of step S201 that the first starting opening switch 22A is off (step S201; No), or when it is determined in the process of step S202 that the first special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value. In (Step S202; Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B is turned on ( Step S204). When it is determined that the second starting opening switch 22B is turned on (step S204; Yes), the CPU 103 determines that the second special figure reservation storage number, which is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is predetermined. (Step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 is the second stored value of the second special figure reservation storage number counter (counter for counting the second special figure reservation storage number) provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit or the like). It suffices if the second special figure reserved storage number can be specified by reading the special figure reserved storage number count value. When it is determined in the process of step S205 that the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value (step S205; No), the CPU 103 sets the starting opening buffer value to "2" (step S206). When it is determined that the second starting opening switch 22B is not on (step S204; No) or when it is determined that the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the CPU 103 determines that The start winning determination process ends.

  After executing either the processing of step S203 or S206, the CPU 103 updates the special figure reservation storage number count value according to the starting opening buffer value so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the first special figure reservation storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second special figure reservation storage number count value is set. Add one. In this way, the 1st special figure reservation storage number count value increases by 1 when the game ball enters the 1st start winning hole and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the 1st special figure is established. Updated to (increment). Further, the second special figure reservation storage number count value is increased by 1 when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is established. Updated to (increment). At this time, the total reserved storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit or the like), is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S208).

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). The CPU 103, for example, from the numerical data updated by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the big hit. Numerical data (see FIG. 6) indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the type and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The CPU 103 stores the numerical data indicating the random number values thus extracted as reserved data by setting it at the beginning of an empty entry in the special figure pending storage unit corresponding to the starting port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the pending data is set in the first special figure pending storage unit as shown in FIG. 7 (A). On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is "2", the pending data is set in the second special figure pending storage unit as shown in FIG. 7 (B). At this time, when the pending data is set in the first special figure pending storage unit, the CPU 103 can control the first pending indicator 25A to specify the number of the first special figure pending storage incremented by one. Such display may be displayed on the first hold indicator 25A (for example, the number of lit LEDs is increased by 1). When the reservation data is set in the second special figure reservation storage unit, the CPU 103 controls the second reservation indicator 25B to display a display capable of specifying the number of the second special figure reservation storage incremented by one. The second hold indicator 25B may be operated (for example, the number of lit LEDs is increased by 1).

  The first special figure reservation storage unit shown in FIG. 7 (A) has not yet started, although the game ball has entered the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the first starting winning has occurred. The pending data of the special figure game (special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. The 1st special figure reservation storage section, for example, associates with the reservation number in the winning order to the 1st starting winning a prize mouth (the detection order of the game sphere), CPU103 on the basis of the establishment of the 1st starting condition by the entry of the game sphere. The number of storages, such as the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. It is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. In this way, the pending data stored in the first special figure pending storage unit indicates that execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure is pending, and the variable display result in this special figure game Hold to make it possible to determine whether or not it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state based on (special map display result), and whether the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is a specific mode (for example, reach effect) It becomes memory information.

  In addition, the hold number of the first special figure hold storage unit and the display position of the hold display symbol (controlled by the effect control board 12 side) basically correspond to each other. Therefore, when the hold data is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit, the hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “1”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the leftmost first display position of the first hold display unit 5HL. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “2”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the second display position located on the right side of the first display position of the first hold display portion 5HL. To do.

  The second special figure reservation storage unit shown in FIG. 7 (B) has not yet started, although the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the second starting winning has occurred. Suspend data of a non-special figure game (special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. The second special figure reservation storage unit, for example, associates the winning number in the second starting winning opening (the order of detecting the game balls) with the holding number, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game ball, the CPU 103. The number of the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. Is stored until the upper limit value (eg, “4”) is reached. In this way, the pending data stored in the second special figure pending storage unit indicates that execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the second special figure is pending, and the variable display result in this special figure game Hold to enable determination of whether or not it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state based on (special map display result) and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is a specific mode (for example, reach effect) It becomes memory information.

  In addition, the holding number of the second special figure holding storage unit and the display position of the holding display symbol (controlled by the effect control board 12 side) basically correspond to each other. Therefore, when the hold data is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit, the hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number associated with the hold data. For example, when the pending data is newly stored in association with the pending number “1”, the pending display symbol is displayed at the leftmost first display position of the second pending display portion 5HR. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “2”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the second display position located on the right side of the first display position of the second hold display portion 5HR. To do.

  After executing the process of step S210, the CPU 103 makes settings for transmitting a previously prepared starting port winning designation command to the effect control board 12 (step S211). After that, the CPU 103 makes a setting for transmitting a prepared reserve storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 (step S212).

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process (step S213). As described above, the winning random number determination process is a process for determining the start winning, and based on the random number values MR1 and MR3 of the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209, It is a process of determining whether or not the variable display result of the variable display of the execution target is “big hit” and the variation pattern (see FIG. 12) of the variable display. After that, the CPU 103 determines whether the starting opening buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S214). At this time, when it is determined that the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S214; "2"), the CPU 103 clears the starting opening buffer and initializes the stored value to "0" ( (Step S215), the start winning determination process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the starting opening buffer value is "1" (step S214; "1"), the CPU 103 clears the starting opening buffer and initializes the stored value to "0". From (step S216), the process proceeds to step S204.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a winning random number determination process executed in step S213 shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, in the special symbol normal process (step S110 shown in FIG. 4) which will be described later, the special symbol display result is controlled to the big hit game state as "big hit". A decision is made whether or not. Further, in a fluctuation pattern setting process (step S111 shown in FIG. 4) described later, a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is determined. In the random number determination process at the time of winning, apart from these determinations, the game ball is extracted at the starting winning timing detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening) at that timing. Which of the random patterns (determination of whether the variable display result of the variable display of the execution target of the random number (the random number extracted in the process of step S209) becomes a “big hit”) or the variable pattern of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes Whether or not it is determined (so-called "look-ahead"). As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the starting winning opening is started (before the start condition of the special symbol game is satisfied), the special symbol display result is "big hit". That is, a rough variable display mode (variation pattern) of the decorative pattern is predicted, and based on the prediction result, the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the side of the effect control board 12 determines the display mode of the hold display symbol or the like. can do.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first, for example, a time saving flag (a flag that is turned on in the time saving state) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control flag setting unit) or The current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified by confirming the state of the probability variation flag (flag that turns on when in the probability variation state) (step S301). Whether or not the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the jackpot gaming state, by checking the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control flag control unit, etc.) Specify. For example, when the value of the special figure process flag is "4" to "7", the CPU 103 may specify that the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the jackpot gaming state.

  Following the processing of step S301, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state thus identified is the jackpot gaming state, which is the jackpot (step S302). When it is determined that the big hit is not in progress (step S302; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is in the high base state in which the high opening control accompanying the time reduction control is performed in the probability variation state or the time reduction state (step S303). ). When it is determined that it is in the high base state (step S303; Yes), or when it is determined that the big hit is in the process of step S302 (step S302; Yes), the CPU 103 determines that the starting opening buffer value is "2". It is determined whether there is any (step S304).

  When it is determined in the process of step S303 that the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S304; Yes), the CPU 103 sets the jackpot determination range (step S305). For example, in the special figure display result determination table (see FIG. 10) described later, which is prepared by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance, the special figure display result corresponding to the current game state specified in step S301. The range of the determination value assigned to "big hit" is set as the big hit determination range. For example, if the current gaming state is the probability variation state (if the probability variation flag is in the ON state), the CPU 103 sets "8000" to "9899" as the big hit determination range, and the current game state is the non-determination state ( If it is not the probability variation state (if the probability variation flag is in the off state), “8000” to “8189” are set as the big hit determination range (see FIG. 10).

  After that, the CPU 103 compares the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 with the jackpot determination range set in the process of step S305 (step S306). Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range based on the comparison result (step S307). For example, the CPU 103 compares the individual determination values included in the jackpot determination range with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. The presence or absence of a decision value that matches MR1 may be determined. Alternatively, the CPU 103 sets a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination values included in the jackpot determination range, and sets the random number value MR1 and the minimum or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. By comparison, it may be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range.

  In the process of step S306, the CPU 103 may read the random number value MR1 stored in the special figure reservation storage unit in step S210 and make the above determination by using the read random number value MR1. In addition to the step S210, the CPU 103 holds the random number value MR1 in a predetermined area (area other than the special figure reservation storage section) of the RAM 102 or a storage area of the CPU 103, and the CPU 103 stores the random number value MR1 based on the held random value. You may make a decision. The same applies to the random number value MR3 described later. As described above, the random number value used in the winning random number determination process may not be the random number value stored in the special figure reservation storage unit.

  When it is determined in the process of step S307 that the jackpot is within the jackpot determination range (step S307; Yes), the CPU 103 stores a jackpot variation pattern determination table (see FIG. (See A)) and set it in the usage table (step S309). The big hit variation pattern determination table is a table for determining the variation pattern of the variable display in which the variable display result is “big hit”, and a determination value to be compared with the random number value MR3 is assigned to each variation pattern.

  In the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13A, the fluctuation patterns PB1-1 are assigned the determination values 1 to 27 (3% range) to be compared with the random value MR3, and the fluctuation patterns PB1-2 are random. Decision values 28 to 72 (5% range) that are compared with the numerical value MR3 are assigned, and decision values 73 to 135 (7% range) that are compared with the random number value MR3 are assigned to the variation pattern PB1-3. Decision values 136 to 216 (9% range) to be compared with the random number value MR3 are assigned to the variation pattern PB1-4, and decision values 217 to 315 (11 to be compared with the random number value MR3 to the variation pattern PB1-5. % Range), the variation patterns PB1-6 are assigned decision values 316 to 432 (13% range) to be compared with the random number value MR3, and the variation patterns PB1-7 are allocated. Decision values 433 to 567 (15% range) that are compared with the numerical value MR3 are assigned, and decision values 568 to 720 (17% range) that are compared with the random number value MR3 are assigned to the variation pattern PB1-8, The variation patterns PB1-9 are assigned the determined values 721 to 900 (20% range) to be compared with the random number value MR3. The same applies to other tables in which the determined values are described.

  When it is determined in the processing of step S307 that the jackpot is not within the jackpot determination range (step S307; No), the CPU 103 stores the loss variation pattern determination table prepared in advance by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 (FIG. 13B). , (C) are selected and set in the use table (step S308). Specifically, when the current game state specified in step S301 is the non-time saving state (low base state) (when the time saving flag is in the off state), the loss variation pattern determination table of FIG. 13B is used. If the current game state specified in step S301 is the time saving state (high base state) (when the time saving flag is in the on state), the loss variation pattern determination table of FIG. 13C is set. Set in the usage table. The lost variation pattern determination table is a table for determining the variation pattern of the variable display in which the variable display result is “missed”, and each variation pattern is assigned a determined value to be compared with the random number value MR3.

  After that, after executing step S308 or S309, the CPU 103, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination extracted in step S209, sets the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table or the misalignment in the use table. By referring to the variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern assigned to the determination value that matches the random number value MR3 is determined (step S310). For example, the CPU 103 compares the individual determination values assigned to each variation pattern with the random number value MR3 one by one, thereby determining the variation pattern by determining the presence or absence of the determination value that matches the random number value MR3. Good.

  After executing step S310, or when it is determined in the process of step S304 that the starting opening buffer value is not “2” (step S304; No), the CPU 103 has the content according to the determination result of step S307 or step S310. The transmission of the command at the time of winning the prize for winning is set (step S311), and the random number determination process at the time of winning is finished. The start winning award command is composed of a start opening winning award designation command, a special figure reservation storage number designation command, a symbol determination result designation command, and a variation pattern determination result designation command. When the starting mouth buffer value is "1", as the command for starting winning a prize, the first starting mouth winning designation command, the first special figure reserved memory number designation command, the symbol determination result designation command, and the variation pattern determination result designation Make command and transmission settings. When the starting mouth buffer value is "2", as a command for starting winning, a second starting mouth winning designation command, a second special figure reservation storage number designation command, a symbol determination result designation command, and a variation pattern determination result designation Make command and transmission settings. The command set for transmission is transmitted in the command control process. When it is determined that the starting opening buffer value is not “2” in the process of step S304 (step S304; No), the CPU 103 does not perform the transmission setting of the determination result designation command of step S311 and the random number value at winning. The determination process may be ended.

  The first special figure reserved storage number designation command and the second special figure reserved storage number designation command to be set for transmission are commands for designating the current first special figure reserved storage number and second special figure reserved storage number (for each storage number The command including the corresponding EXT data), and the specified special figure reservation storage number may be specified by the count value of the first special figure reservation storage number counter or the second special figure reservation storage number counter. When the determination result of step S306 is within the jackpot determination range (step S306; Yes), the symbol designating command to be transmitted is a command that designates that the determination result of the variable display result is "big hit" ("big hit"). Command including EXT data), and if the determination result of step S306 is outside the jackpot determination range (step S306; No), specify that the determination result of the variable display result is “miss”. If the command is a command (a command including EXT data corresponding to “miss”), and the determination result of step S303 is the starting opening buffer value = 1 (step S303; No), the determination at the time of winning the start is not performed. It may be a command designating "no judgment" (a command including EXT data corresponding to "no judgment").The variation pattern determination result designation command to be set for transmission is a command (a command including EXT data corresponding to the variation pattern that is the determination result) that designates the variation pattern that is the determination result when the variation pattern is determined in step S309. If the result of determination in step S303 is that the starting mouth buffer value is 1 (step S303; No), a command designating that "no determination" has not been made when the start winning is made ("no determination" is set). The command may include corresponding EXT data).

  In the winning random number determination process, as described above, for the variable display corresponding to the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209 this time, the variable display result of the variable display (special figure game) becomes “big hit”. Whether or not and the variation pattern of the variable display (see FIG. 13) are determined. That is, so-called prefetching is performed. In the winning random number determination process, the process of step S303 is started based on the determination that the jackpot is in the process of step S302 or the time saving control is performed in the process of step S303. It is determined whether the mouth buffer value is "2". At this time, when the starting opening buffer value is "1" and not "2", the process proceeds to the process of step S310 without executing the process of step S304 and the like, and the determination at the time of starting winning is not performed. In this way, when the high opening control associated with the time saving control is performed or in the big hit game state, each of the above based on the occurrence of the start winning (first starting winning) due to the game ball entering the first starting winning opening. Limit the judgment so that it is not performed. As a result, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, the first start winning a prize is provided during the time saving control or in the big hit game state. It is possible to secure the soundness of the game by restricting the prefetching based on the above.

  Returning to the explanation of the flow chart of the special symbol process processing shown in FIG. 4, after executing the start winning determination processing in step S101, the CPU 103, the special symbol process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control flag setting unit). Depending on the value of, one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 is selected and executed.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0". In the special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol reservation storage unit stored in a predetermined area of the RAM102, the presence or absence of the pending data Whether or not to start the special figure game by the special symbol display device 4B is determined. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit", the variable display result is It is decided (predetermined) before it is derived and displayed. At this time, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” and “probable change”. The jackpot type is stored by storing data indicating the jackpot type determination result in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control buffer setting unit). Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B (big hit symbol, Lost pattern) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is predetermined.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol normal processing executed in step S110 shown in FIG. When the special symbol normal process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol reservation storage number is "0" (step S231). The second special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 may read the second special figure reservation storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When it determines with the number of 2nd special figure reservation storages other than "0" in step S231 (step S231; No), CPU103 is the 2nd special figure stored in the predetermined area | region of RAM102, for example as reservation data. Numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read from the head area of the holding storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the holding number “1”) (step S232). As a result, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the starting winning (the second starting winning) at the second starting winning opening in the process of step S209 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a fluctuation random number buffer and temporarily stored.

  Following the processing of step S232, the CPU 103 updates the second special figure pending storage number by subtracting 1 from the second special figure pending storage number, and updates the second special figure pending storage number by 1, for example. The contents stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit are shifted (step S233). The CPU 103, for example, holds the pending data stored in a storage area (storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) lower than the holding number “1” in the second special figure holding storage unit, one entry at a time. It shifts to a higher level (a storage area corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “3”). Further, the CPU 103 may update the total pending storage number by subtracting one. Next, the CPU 103 updates the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designation buffer provided in the predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, to “2” (step S234). ).

  When it is determined in the process of step S231 that the second special figure pending storage number is "0" (step S231; Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether the first special figure pending storage number is "0". Yes (step S235). The first special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 may read the first special figure reservation storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure pending storage number is "0", and the first special figure pending storage number is "0". Or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

  In addition, regardless of whether it is the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, if the special figure game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the starting winning opening, the first starting winning opening Starting hole data indicating which of the second starting winning opening the game ball has entered is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association with the holding data or separately from the holding data in association with the holding number. For the special figure game corresponding to each hold data, the order in which the starting conditions are satisfied may be specified.

  When it is determined in the process of step S235 that the number of first special figure pending storage is other than "0" (step S235; No), the CPU 103 stores, for example, the first data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 as pending data. Numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read from the top area of the special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number "1") (step S236). As a result, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the starting winning (first starting winning) at the first starting winning opening in the process of step S209 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a fluctuation random number buffer and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, the CPU 103 updates the first special figure reserved storage number by subtracting 1 from the first special figure reserved storage number, and updates the first special figure reserved storage number by 1, for example. The contents stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit are shifted (step S237). The CPU 103 makes, for example, one entry of the reservation data stored in the storage area lower than the reservation number “1” (storage area corresponding to the reservation numbers “2” to “4”) in the first special figure reservation storage unit. Each of them is shifted to a higher rank (a storage area corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “3”). Further, the CPU 103 may update the total pending storage number by subtracting one. Next, the CPU 103 updates the variation special figure designation buffer value to "1" (step S238).

  After executing either of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the CPU 103 determines the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, to be either “big hit” or “miss” (step S239). The CPU 103 selects, for example, the special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 10 which is prepared by being stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance, and sets it in the use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates that the special figure display result is "big hit" and "miss". It suffices to be assigned to the result of the decision as to whether to be "," depending on whether or not the gaming state is the probability changing state.

  The CPU 103 reads out the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the random numbers for game temporarily stored in the random number buffer for fluctuations in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for fluctuations, and the gaming state is in the positive change state. By referring to the special figure display result determination table based on whether or not there is and the numerical value data indicating the random number value MR1, whether or not the game state is the probable change state to the determination value that matches the random number value MR1. According to the above, it is only necessary to determine the determination result of the assigned “big hit” or “miss” as the special figure display result. The CPU 103 may determine that the probability variation state is in the case where the probability variation flag is in the on state. For example, when the random number value MR1 is “9000”, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the probability variation flag is off when the probability variation flag is in the on state (in the probability variation state). When it is in the state (in the non-probability variation state), it is determined that the special figure display result is “miss”.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” at a higher determination rate than in the non-probability variation state. Therefore, for example, by the jackpot end process of step S117 shown in FIG. 4, the probability change flag is set to the ON state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is "probability change" When in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is more likely to be a "big hit" than in the non-probability variation state, and the big hit game state is more likely to occur. That is, it is advantageous for the player.

  After that, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" (step S240; Yes), the CPU 103 sets a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 to an on state (step S241). Further, the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). The CPU 103 selects, for example, a jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 10B prepared by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance and sets it as a use table for determining a jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10 (B), a numerical value (determined value) that is compared with the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination indicates that the jackpot type is “non-probable change” and “probable change”. It may be assigned to the determination result of which of the above.

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determining random number MR2 included in the game random numbers temporarily stored in the variation random number buffer at step S232 or S236 from the variation random number buffer, and reads from the variation random number buffer. Based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the type, by referring to the jackpot type determination table set in the use table, one of the jackpot types assigned to the determination value that matches the random number value MR2 is selected. do it.

  After executing the process of step S242, the CPU 103 stores the jackpot type (step S243). The CPU 103, in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control buffer setting unit), sets a jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the jackpot type determination result (for example, “0 in the case of“ indeterminate change ”). , And “probability change”, a value that becomes “1”) may be stored to store the jackpot type.

  When it is determined that the special figure display result is not the “big hit” (step S240; No), the CPU 103 determines the confirmed special symbol which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game (step S244). For example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not a “big hit”, the CPU 103 determines a special symbol that is predetermined as a lost symbol as a confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” in step S240, the CPU 103 determines a big hit type in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value) and a plurality of kinds of big hit symbols. As one of the special symbols determined in advance, it may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the processing of step S244, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to "1" (step S245), and then ends the special symbol normal processing. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1" in step S245, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

  In the process of step S235, when it is determined that the number of pending memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a predetermined demo display setting ( (Step S246), the special symbol normal process ends.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. The variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the variation pattern as any one of a plurality of types based on the result of the advance determination of whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit". Since the variation pattern specifies the variable display content of the decorative design (variable display mode), the content of the variable display of the decorative design is determined by this determination. The variable display time of the special design or the decorative design is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time (special figure variation time) from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the derivation of the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result is determined. To be done. Further, the fluctuation pattern setting process may include a process of setting for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol on the special symbol display device 4. When the fluctuation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 shown in FIG. When the fluctuation pattern setting process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is in the on state (step S261). When it is determined that the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern (see FIG. 12) corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S262). ). On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit flag is in the off state in the process of step S261 (step S261; No), the CPU 103 sets the variation pattern (see FIG. 12) corresponding to the loss when the special figure display result is “miss”. It is determined (step S263).

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 11, for example, the big hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13A, which is stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, is used to determine the variation pattern at the time of the big hit. As an example, in the big hit variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 refers to the big hit variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer, and thereby the variation assigned to the determination value that matches the random number value MR3. The pattern may be determined (selected) as the current variation pattern.

  In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 11, for example, the variation pattern at the time of loss is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 13B and 13C which is stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101. To be done. When the gaming state is the non-time saving state (the time saving flag is in the off state), the CPU 103 refers to the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 (B). When the gaming state is the time saving state (the time saving flag is on), the CPU 103 refers to the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 (C). As an example, in each loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 refers to the lost variation pattern determination table on the basis of the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random number MR3 read from the variation random number buffer, and thereby the variation assigned to the determination value that matches the random number MR3. The pattern may be determined (selected) as the current variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, when it is determined (predetermined) that the variable display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern in which the super reach C is executed after the temporary stop and the re-variation are performed three times in the pseudo continuous variation. The most determined value is assigned to PB1-9, the variation pattern PB1-8 in which the super-reach B is executed after the temporary stop and the re-variation are executed three times in the pseudo continuous fluctuation, the temporary stop and the re-variation in the pseudo continuous fluctuation. Change pattern PB1-7 for executing super-reach A after three times, change pattern PB1-6 for super-reach C, change pattern PB1-5 for super-reach B, change pattern PB1-4 for super-reach A, pseudo-continuous change In the change pattern PB1-3 in which normal reach is executed after executing temporary stop and re-change twice, temporary stop in pseudo continuous change in And variation pattern PB1-2 to perform normal reach again change the after run once, the decision value assigned in the order of the variation pattern PB1-1 the normal reach running low.

  As illustrated in FIGS. 13B and 13C, when it is determined (predetermined) that the variable display result is “miss”, the non-reach variation pattern PA1-1 or PA1-2 has the largest determination value. Are assigned, the variation pattern PA2-1 for normal reach, the variation pattern PA2-2 for executing normal reach after performing temporary stop and re-variation once in the pseudo continuous variation, the variation pattern PA2-4 for super reach A, the super reach. Fluctuation pattern PA2-5 of B, fluctuation pattern PA2-6 of super reach C, temporary stop in pseudo continuous fluctuation and fluctuation pattern PB2-7 in which super reach A is executed after three times of repeated fluctuations, temporary stop in pseudo continuous fluctuation And a variation pattern PB2-8 in which the super reach B is executed after the re-variation is executed three times, and the temporary stop in the pseudo continuous variation And variation pattern PB2-9 to perform super reach C again change after 3 times executed, decision value assigned in the order of running low.

  As described above, by assigning the determined values in the variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 13A to 13C, the temporary stop and the re-variation in the pseudo continuous variation are performed three times and then changed after the super reach effect is performed. When the display result is derived, the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" (big hit expectation) can be increased.

  After executing the processing of step S262 or S263, the CPU 103 sets the special figure variation time (also referred to as variation time) that is the variable display time of the special symbol (step S264). The special symbol variable time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result (special symbol display result) is derived and displayed. Is. As shown in FIG. 12, the special figure variation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived by setting the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the process of step S262 or S263. The special figure variation time is set by, for example, setting a timer value according to the special figure variation time in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  Following the processing of step S264, the CPU 103 executes the special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B. Among them, the setting for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special figure games in which the start condition is satisfied (step S265). For example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 makes a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A. 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. As a result, the special figure game is started.

  After performing the process of step S265, the CPU 103 notifies the effect control board 12 side of the special figure display result, the variation pattern determination result, and the like, in order to notify the special symbol variation start command (variation start time command). Transmission settings are made (step S266). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 instructs the effect control board 12 from the main board 11 as a variation start time command such as a first variation start designation command and a variation pattern designation command ( A command including EXT data indicating the variation pattern determined in step S262 or S263), a display result designation command (a command including EXT data indicating the variable display result determined in step S244), a first special figure reserved storage number designation command ( The first special figure reserved storage number count value reduced by 1 in step S237, that is, a command including EXT data indicating the first special figure reserved storage number when one reserved storage is exhausted by starting execution of the special figure game) Perform transmission settings for sequential transmission. On the other hand, when the variation special diagram designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 instructs the main control board 11 to the effect control board 12 as a variation start time command such as a second variation start designation command and a variation pattern designation command ( Command including EXT data indicating the variation pattern determined in step S262 or S263), display result designation command (command including EXT data indicating variable display result determined in step S244), second special figure reserved storage number designation command (command The second special figure pending storage number count value reduced by 1 in step S233, that is, a command including EXT data indicating the second special figure pending storage number when one pending storage is exhausted by starting execution of the special figure game) Perform transmission settings for sequential transmission.

  After executing the processing of step S266, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to "2" (step S267), and then ends the variation pattern setting processing. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "2" in step S267, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation process includes a process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer. When the timer value of the game control process timer (timer value after subtracting 1) is not 0, the special figure change time has not elapsed, so control for executing variable display of the special figure game (for example, The first special symbol display device by updating the display of the 1 special symbol and the second special symbol (including appropriately updating for maintaining the display of the special symbol for a predetermined time. The same applies hereinafter), etc. 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B performs a process for varying the special symbol, and ends the special symbol variation process. On the other hand, the timer value of the game control process timer becomes 0, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display The fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped in the device 4B, and the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol (the fixed special symbol set in step S110) is stopped and displayed (derived display) (the fixed special symbol is displayed for a predetermined time. It is preferable to control so as to continue to perform), and when the stop display is performed, the transmission setting of the symbol fixing designation command is also performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3". By repeatedly executing step S112 each time a timer interrupt occurs, variable display of special symbols, derivation display of fixed special symbols, and the like are realized.

  The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 determines whether the big hit flag is in the on state. When the jackpot flag is in the on state, the time saving flag and the probability variation flag are reset (turned to the off state), and the remaining number of variable displays executed during the time saving state provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (the number of remaining hours saving time). ) Is performed, the count value of the hour / hour counter for counting the hour / hour counter is set to "0". Then, a timer value corresponding to a fanfare wait time (a waiting time from the start to the end of the fanfare in the big hit game state, which is a predetermined time) is set in the game control process timer as an initial value. Then, "15" is set as an initial value in the round number counter for counting the round games provided in the RAM 102. After that, set to send the hit start designation command and the game state designation command (here, the command that designates the normal state) that designates the current game state, and update the special figure process flag to "4", etc. The symbol stop processing ends. Since the gaming state is changed after the big hit gaming state, it is not necessary to transmit the gaming state designation command here.

  When the big hit flag is in the off state, it is determined whether the time saving flag is in the on state. When it is in the on state, the count value of the time saving frequency counter is decremented by "1". After that, it is determined whether the count value after subtracting “1” is “0”, and when the count value is “0”, the time saving end condition for ending the time saving state is satisfied (that is, the time saving is finished). Since the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times that can be executed in the state), the time saving flag is turned off to end the time saving state. Then, transmission setting is performed to transmit a game state designation command (here, a command that designates a high-accuracy low base state) based on the current game state. When the time saving flag is in the off state, the count value after subtracting "1" is not "0", or after the game state designation command transmission setting is set, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", etc. Then, the special symbol stop process ends.

  The big hit opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". In the jackpot opening preprocessing, for example, the timer value of the game control process timer is decremented by 1. If the timer value after the subtraction is not "0", it means that the fanfare waiting time has not yet elapsed, so the jackpot opening preprocessing is ended. If the timer value after the subtraction is "0", the fanfare wait time has elapsed, and it is the timing to start the round game. In this case, the process of starting the round game in the big hit game state and opening the special winning opening (for example, the process of transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door), the big winning opening The process of setting the timer value corresponding to the upper limit (here, 29 seconds) of the period in which is opened to the game control process timer is executed. When processing such as opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5". By repeating step S114 each time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting for the start timing of the round game (waiting for the end of fanfare) and opening of the special winning opening are realized.

  The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit open process, the process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer, the timer value after subtraction of 1, and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 in one round game (switch process Based on, for example, a counter (provided in the RAM 102) that counts 1 each time the count switch 23 is determined to be in the ON state), etc., the special winning opening is opened (or partially closed). It may include a process of determining whether or not it is time to return to the open state).

  When it is determined that the timer value after subtracting 1 becomes 0, or the number of detected game balls (count value of the counter) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9), the special winning opening is made. Since it is the timing to close, the process of returning the special winning opening to the closed state (for example, the process of stopping the transmission of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door to turn off the solenoid 82), The process of setting the timer value corresponding to the closing period of the special winning opening (interval period of the round game, which is a preset period) in the game control process timer, the process of decrementing the count value of the round number counter by 1, etc. To be executed. If the timer value after subtracting 1 does not become 0 and the number of detected game balls does not reach the predetermined number, the process of maintaining the open state of the special winning opening (for example, the solenoid drive signal The processing for continuing the supply) is performed to end the processing during the big hit opening. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6". By repeating step S115 each time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the special winning opening is maintained until the timing of returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state.

  The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". In the jackpot opening post-processing, processing for determining whether or not the count value of the round number counter has become “0”, processing for reducing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 when it has not become “0”, etc. Be seen.

  If it is determined that the count value of the round number counter is "0", it means that the round game has reached the upper limit number of times, so the game control process timer has an ending waiting time (starting of the ending in the jackpot gaming state). Is a waiting time until the end of the game control process timer. Further, the setting for transmitting the hit end designation command is performed, and the process of updating the special figure process flag to "7" is also performed.

  If the timer value of the game control process timer is decremented by 1, it is determined whether the timer value after decrementing by 1 is 0, and if it is not 0, it is not the start timing of the round game, so the closed state Is maintained, and the processing after the jackpot opening is completed. If it is 0, it is the start timing of the round game, so the process for opening the special winning opening, the timer value corresponding to the upper limit of the period for which the special winning opening is open (here, 29 seconds) Processing for setting the game control process timer is executed. When processing such as opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

  Each round game is realized by repeatedly executing S115 and S116 after the special winning opening is opened in step S114 each time a timer interrupt occurs.

  The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". In the jackpot end process, a process of reducing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 or the like is performed. If the timer value decremented by 1 is not 0, the ending has not ended, so the jackpot ending process is ended. When the timer value reduced by 1 becomes 0, the ending ends, so depending on the big hit type (big hit type buffer setting value) stored in the big hit type buffer, a time saving flag, a time saving number counter, a probability change flag, etc. Set the state of.

  For example, if the jackpot type is "probability variation", the time saving flag and the probability variation flag are turned on, and "100" is set as the count initial value in the time reduction counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. If the jackpot type is "indeterminate change", only the time saving flag is turned on and "100" is set as the count initial value in the time saving counter. In the jackpot end process, after such settings, transmission settings for sending a game state designating command that designates the game state according to the settings are performed, and various data such as a game control process timer and jackpot type buffer set values (next (Not to be carried over to the variable display of No.) is appropriately reset and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

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

  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 to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and the CTC (counter / timer) mounted on the effect control board 12. Circuit) register setting. After that, it is determined whether a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, a production control flag setting unit) is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on the CTC register setting, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, it waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt that occurs 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 disabled, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 receives a control signal to be a production control command. Take in. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the off state and the command analysis process is executed. In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Settings and controls corresponding to are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed. In the production control process processing, for example, various kinds of operations such as a production image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, a voice output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a lighting operation in a game effect lamp 9 and a light emitting body such as a decorative LED are performed. With regard to the control content of the production operation using the production device, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed in accordance with the production control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11. Following the effect control process processing, effect random number updating processing is executed, and numerical data indicating effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 are updated by software as various random number values used for effect control. After that, the determination as to whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on is executed again.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, the production control CPU 120 receives a start winning command (starting mouth winning designation command, special figure reserved memory number designation command, symbol determination result designation command, variation pattern determination result designation command) from the main board 11. It is determined whether there is any (step S401).

  When it is determined that the command for starting winning a prize is received (step S401; Yes), the received command is stored in the command buffer for starting winning a prize (step S402). When the first winning opening winning designation command and the first special drawing reserved memory number specifying command are received as the starting winning prize command, the starting winning prize command (first starting mouth winning specifying command, first special drawing reserved memory number specifying command) , A pattern determination result designating command and a variation pattern determination result designating command) are stored in a first start prize-winning command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. When the second winning opening winning award designating command and the second special figure reserved storage number specifying command are received as the starting winning award command, the starting winning award command (the second starting mouth winning award designating command, the second special drawing pending storage number specifying command) , A pattern determination result designating command and a variation pattern determination result designating command) are stored in a second start prize-winning command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  FIG. 15A is an example of the configuration of the first start prize-winning command buffer. The command buffer at the time of the first start winning is stored with various command data constituting the command at the time of the first start winning received at the time of the first start winning. In the first start prize-winning command buffer, a storage area (corresponding to each of the reserved display numbers 1 to 4) capable of storing various kinds of data corresponding to the maximum value (for example, 4) of the first special figure reserved memory number Area) is provided.

  When there is a start winning a prize to the first start winning a prize mouth, the four commands of the first starting award prize designation command, the first special figure reserved memory designation command, the symbol determination result designation command, the variation pattern determination result designation command The effect control command (command at the time of starting winning) as a set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the first start winning award command buffer, in addition to these first starting mouth winning designation command, first special figure hold storage designation command, symbol determination result designation command, fluctuation pattern determination result designation command, other information is held A storage area is secured so that the storage area can be stored in association with the stored information.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the data for specifying the start-winning command at the beginning of the empty area of the first start-winning command buffer according to the reception order. The empty area of the command buffer at the time of the first start winning, that is, the data of the area where the data is not stored is “0000 (H)”. Therefore, when the command for start winning a prize is received, the CPU 120 for effect control corresponds to the minimum reserved display number in which the storage area for the command for starting a winning prize is all “0000 (H)” in the first command buffer for starting winning a prize. In the storage area to be stored, each effect control command data is stored in the order of the first start winning combination designation command, the first special figure reservation storage designation command, the symbol determination result designation command, and the variation pattern determination result designation command.

  Here, FIG. 15C is a configuration example of the variation pattern determination result designation command data correspondence table in which the variation pattern determination result designation command data for identifying the variation pattern determination result designation command and the variation pattern determination result are associated with each other. . As shown in FIG. 15C, a unique number corresponding to the variation pattern is assigned to the variation pattern determination result, and that number is set to “XX” in the variation pattern determination result designation command, and the variation pattern Judgment result specification command data is configured. In addition, in the case of "no determination" which is not determined at the time of winning the start prize, "00" is assigned to "XX" in the variation pattern determination result designation command, and the variation pattern determination result designation command data is C500 (H). Is.

  Further, FIG. 15B is an example of the configuration of the second start prize-winning command buffer. The command buffer at the time of the second start prize stores various command data which constitutes the received command at the time of the second start prize received. In the second start prize-winning command buffer, a storage area (corresponding to each of the reserved display numbers 1 to 4) capable of storing various kinds of data corresponding to the maximum value (for example, 4) of the second special figure reserved memory number Area) is provided.

  When there is a starting winning prize to the second starting winning opening, the four commands of the second starting winning award designating command, the second special figure reservation storage designating command, the symbol determination result designating command, the variation pattern determination result designating command The effect control command (command at the time of starting winning) as a set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the second start winning award command buffer, in addition to these second starting mouth winning designation command, second special figure hold storage designation command, symbol determination result designation command, variation pattern determination result designation command, other information is held A storage area is secured so that the storage area can be stored in association with the stored information.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the data for specifying the start winning award command from the top of the free area of the second starting award command buffer according to the reception order. The empty area of the command buffer at the time of the second start winning, that is, the data of the area where the data is not stored is “0000 (H)”. Therefore, when the start winning award command is received, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the minimum reserved display number in which the storage area of the starting award command is all “0000 (H)” in the second starting award command buffer. In the storage area to be stored, each effect control command data is stored in the order of the second start winning combination designation command, the first special figure reservation storage designation command, the symbol determination result designation command, and the variation pattern determination result designation command.

  The commands at the time of winning a prize stored in the received command buffer at the time of winning a prize shown in FIGS. 15 (A) and 15 (B) (starting winning a prize designation command, reserved memory number designation command, symbol determination designation command, variation pattern determination result designation command) Based on the above, whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect and the pre-reading notice effect mode pattern when executing the pre-reading notice effect are determined. At this time, if any missing or inconsistent commands occur at the time of winning the start prize, the pre-reading notice effect is not set until the variable display of the hold information corresponding to those commands is executed (digested). Limited to. When a start winning command is received during the period when the setting of the pre-reading notice production is limited (while the pre-reading notice production is being restricted), it is undetermined in response to the command for which the pre-reading notice production is not set at the reception timing The information is set to "1" (or ON state), and the prefetching notice restriction flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set. In addition, in the case of limiting the execution of the pre-reading notice production, even if the pre-reading notice production targeting the variable display corresponding to the start winning that has occurred within the predetermined period is not executed Alternatively, it is also possible not to execute the prefetching notice effect in some aspects.

  Returning to the explanation of the flowchart of the command analysis process shown in FIG. 14, after executing step S402 or when it is determined that the start winning command has not been received (step S401; No), the effect control CPU 120 plays the game. It is determined whether or not a status designation command has been received (step S403). When it is determined that the game state designation command has been received (step S403; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 switches the on / off state of the high-accuracy flag and the high base flag based on the content of the received game state designation command. (Step S404).

  The high-accuracy flag is provided in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit), and is turned on in response to the probability change state. The ON state / OFF state is switched in response to the switching of the ON state / OFF state. The high base flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, a production control flag setting unit), and is turned on in response to the time saving state, and is a time saving flag on the main board 11 side. The ON state / OFF state is switched in response to the switching of the ON state / OFF state. For example, the effect control CPU 120, when the game state designating command designates the high-accuracy high-base state (for example, when the probability variation flag and the time saving flag specify that they are in the ON state), the high-accuracy flag and the high precision flag. Both of the base flags are turned on (if they are already on, the on state is maintained. The same applies to the on / off states of both flags below). If the game state specification command is for specifying the high-accuracy low base state (for example, if the probability variation flag is on and the time saving flag is off), then the high-accuracy flag is turned on and the high base is set. Turn off the flag. When the game state designation command is one that designates a low-probability low base state (normal state) (for example, when the probabilistic variation flag and the time saving flag are designated to be in the off state), both the high-probability flag and the high-base flag are set. Turn off.

  After executing step S404, or when it is determined that the start winning command has not been received (step S403; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes other analysis processing (step S405), and the command analysis processing. To finish.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 16, a process executed in the command analysis process in response to the reception of each effect control command will be described. The content shown in the item of "processing content" shown in FIG. 16 is, for example, the processing executed in step S405. Further, the step number shown in the item of “processing content” indicates the step number in the flowchart shown in FIG. 14, and means that the corresponding step processing is executed. Further, each reception flag and each storage area indicated in the item of “processing content” are provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Further, setting the reception flag means turning it on.

  For example, when the received effect control command is a variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 122. Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the variation pattern command reception flag.

  Further, for example, when the received effect control command is a display result specifying command, the effect control CPU 120 forms the received display result specifying command (display result 1 specifying command to display result 3 specifying command) in the RAM 122. Stored in the display result specification command storage area.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a hold display setting process (step S161).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the hold display setting process. In the present embodiment, as a pre-reading notice effect, chances for continuous notice effect (hereinafter, referred to as "preferred notice variable display" (hereinafter also referred to as "target variable display") are executed over a plurality of times of variable display. There is a possibility that the variable display result of the variable display subject to advance notice will be a "big hit" by stopping the decorative pattern (also referred to as the look-ahead chance) (for example, odd-numbered or even-numbered decorative patterns). The notice production that gives notice is executed. Further, a hold announcement effect is displayed in which a hold display corresponding to a variable display which has not been started is displayed at the timing of the start winning, and when the variable display is started, the hold display is displayed as an active display.

  When the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 18 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a start winning command is received (step S501). When it is determined that the start prize winning command is received (step S501; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the prefetching notice effect is being executed (step S502). The effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not the prefetching announcement effect is being executed by referring to the on / off state of the prefetching announcement executing flag indicating whether the prefetching announcement is being executed or not being executed.

  In the process of step S502, when it is determined that the prefetching notice effect is not being executed (step S502; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the prefetching notice effect is being limited (step S503). The effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is being limited by referring to the on / off state of the pre-reading notice effect flag indicating whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is being limited. .

  When it is determined in the process of step S503 that the prefetching notice effect is not being restricted (step S503; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the number of hold memories is "3" or "4" and the previous hold is performed. It is determined whether or not the variation pattern determination result designation command corresponding to storage is only the variation pattern determination result designation command (variation pattern determination result designation command C501 (H) or C501 (H)) that specifies a variation pattern corresponding to non-reach loss (step S504). The effect control CPU 120 selects one of the first start prize-winning command buffer and the second start prize-winning command buffer shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B in accordance with the start prize-winning command received in the process of step S501. By referring to, the number of pending storage is "3" or "4", and the variation pattern determination result designation command corresponding to the previous pending storage only designates the variation pattern corresponding to non-reach loss. It may be determined whether or not.

  In the process of step S504, the number of pending storages is "3" or "4", and the variation pattern determination result designation command corresponding to the previous pending storage only designates the variation pattern corresponding to non-reach loss. If it is determined (step S <b> 504; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed, and the pre-reading chance pattern to be stopped and displayed in the multiple variable display until the target variable display is executed. It is determined (step S505). The effect control CPU 120, for example, according to the variable display result and the variation pattern of the variable display, the pre-reading notice effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 19 prestored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, and shown in FIGS. It suffices to refer to the look-ahead chance eye determination table and determine whether or not the read-ahead notice is executed and the pre-read chance eye pattern.

  The pre-reading notice effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 19 is a table referred to for determining whether to execute the pre-reading notice effect. In the look-ahead notice production execution determination table, there is "execution" indicating that the pre-read notice is executed and "no execution" indicating that the pre-read notice production is not executed according to the variable display result and the variation pattern of the variable display. Different decision rates are assigned. As shown in FIG. 19, in the variation patterns (PB1-7 to PB1-9) in which the variable display result is “big hit” and the super reach C is executed, the highest determination rate is assigned to “execution performed”. ing. On the other hand, the highest decision rate is assigned to “no execution” for the non-reach variation patterns (PA1-1, PA1-2) in which the variable display result is “miss” and the reach effect is not executed. Depending on some or all of the settings related to the determination ratio, the variable display result can be "big hit" when the look-ahead notice effect is "executed" than when the look-ahead notice effect is "not executed". It can be suggested that the property (reliability of big hits) is high.

  The pre-reading chance determination table shown in FIGS. 20 and 21 is variably displayed in the variable display executed before the variable display (variable display of the target) that is the target of the pre-reading notice when the pre-reading notice effect is executed. As a result, it is a table that is referred to for determining a combination pattern of prefetch chances to be stopped. The look-ahead chance determination table shown in FIG. 20 is referred to when the number of pending storages at the time of determination is 3, and the pre-reading chance determination table shown in FIG. 21 is referred to when the number of pending storages at the time of determination is 4. .

  In the look-ahead chance item determination table shown in FIG. 20, nine patterns of read-ahead chance item patterns SCP1-01 to SCP1-09 are set as combinations of read-ahead chance items that are stopped and displayed in the first variation and the second variation, respectively. The first variation here refers to the first variable display after the pre-reading notice effect is started. FIG. 20 shows an example of determining the read-ahead chances of the first and second fluctuations when the second fluctuation is executed after the first fluctuation, and the variable display of the target (target fluctuation) is executed after the second fluctuation. Is. Further, a different determination rate is assigned to each prefetch chance pattern depending on the variable display result and the variation pattern. Here, "miss (non-R)" in the prefetch chance determination table shown in FIGS. "Loss (pseudo NR)" indicates fluctuation patterns PA2-2 and PA2-3, "Loss (SR)" indicates fluctuation patterns PA2-4 to PA2-6, and "Loss (pseudo SR)" indicates fluctuation pattern PA2-7. -PA2-9 are respectively shown. Further, in the look-ahead chance eye determination table, "big hit (NR)" changes pattern PB1-1, "big hit (pseudo NR)" changes pattern PB1-2, PB1-3, and "big hit (SR)" changes. It is assumed that the patterns PB1-4 to PB1-6 and the “big hit (pseudo SR)” represent the variation patterns PB1-7 to PB1-9, respectively. The same applies to FIGS. 27, 34, and 38 described later.

  As shown in the prefetch chance determination table of FIG. 20, when the variable display result is “miss”, the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are displayed regardless of the variation pattern. , "Left symbol-middle symbol-right symbol", "1-5-3" is continuously stopped and displayed during the first variation and the second variation. The highest determination rate is assigned to the pre-reading chance pattern SCP1-09 in which “8-6-4” is stopped and displayed continuously during the first variation and the second variation. Further, the determination rate gradually increases from the look-ahead chance pattern SCP1-01 to SCP1-09, and becomes the maximum value of the determination rate from “miss (non-R)” to “miss (pseudo SR)”. The difference between the minimum values is small.

  On the other hand, when the variable display result is "big hit", "left symbol-middle symbol-right symbol" is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the display area of the image display device 5, regardless of the variation pattern. As a result, the highest determination rate is assigned to the read-ahead chance pattern SCP1-01 in which “1-5-3” is stopped and displayed continuously during the first variation and the second variation, and the first variation and the second variation are assigned. The lowest determination rate is assigned to the prefetch chance pattern SCP1-09 in which "8-6-4" is continuously stopped and displayed. Further, the determination rate gradually decreases from the prefetch chance pattern SCP1-01 toward SCP109, and the maximum and minimum determination rates increase from “big hit (pseudo SR)” to “big hit (NR)”. The difference between the values is small.

  When the prefetch advance notice effect is executed by the prefetch chance pattern SCP1-01 by some or all of the settings relating to such a determination ratio, the variable display result is most likely to be "big hit" (big hit reliability). It is possible to suggest that the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit reliability) is the lowest when the readahead notice effect is executed by the lookahead chance pattern SCP1-09.

  In the pre-reading chance eye determination table shown in FIG. 21, 12 patterns of pre-reading chance eye patterns SCP2-01 to SCP2-12 are set as combinations of pre-reading chance eyes that are stopped and displayed in the first to third variations. FIG. 21 is an example of determining the read-ahead chances of the first to third variations when the target variation is performed after the first variation, the second variation, and the third variation are performed in this order. Further, a different determination rate is assigned to each prefetch chance pattern depending on the variable display result and the variation pattern.

  As shown in the look-ahead chance determination table of FIG. 21, when the variable display result is “miss”, the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are displayed regardless of the variation pattern. , "Left symbol-middle symbol-right symbol", "1-5-3" is continuously stopped and displayed from the first variation time to the third variation time. The lowest determination rate in the look-ahead chance pattern SCP2-01. Is assigned, and the highest determination rate is assigned to the prefetch chance pattern SCP2-12 in which “8-6-4” is continuously stopped and displayed from the first variation time to the third variation time. Further, the determination rate gradually increases from the prefetch chance pattern SCP2-01 to SCP1-12, and becomes the maximum value of the determination rate from “miss (non-R)” to “miss (pseudo SR)”. The difference between the minimum values is small.

  On the other hand, when the variable display result is "big hit", "left symbol-middle symbol-right symbol" is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the display area of the image display device 5, regardless of the variation pattern. As a result, the highest determination ratio is assigned to the look-ahead chance pattern SCP2-01 in which “1-5-3” is stopped and displayed continuously from the first variation time to the third variation time, and the first variation time to the third variation time is assigned. The lowest determination ratio is assigned to the prefetch chance pattern SCP2-12 in which “8-6-4” is continuously displayed in a stopped state during fluctuation. In addition, the determination rate gradually decreases from the prefetch chance pattern SCP2-01 to SCP1-12, and the maximum and minimum determination rates increase from “big hit (pseudo SR)” to “big hit (NR)”. The difference between the values is small.

  When the pre-reading advance notice effect is executed by the pre-reading chance pattern SCP2-01 by some or all of the settings regarding the determination ratio, the variable display result is most likely to be a "big hit" (big hit reliability). In the case where the prefetching notice effect is executed by the prefetching chance pattern SCP2-12, it can be suggested that the possibility that the variable display result is "big hit" (big hit reliability) is the lowest.

  In the look-ahead chance determination table shown in FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, as the variable display is executed a plurality of times until the variable display to be the notice target of the look-ahead notice effect is executed, the look-ahead composed of even symbols is executed. A large number of look-ahead chance pattern that shifts from the chance eye to a look-ahead chance eye composed of odd symbols with high jackpot reliability may be incorporated.

  Returning to the description of the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 18, after performing the process of step S505, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the prefetching notice effect is executed (step S506). The effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not the prefetching announcement effect is executed based on the determination result of step S505. When it is determined that the prefetching notice is executed (step S506; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the prefetching notice in-execution flag to the ON state and sets the count value in the prefetching notice execution counter in accordance with the number of reserved storages. For example, the setting for starting the prefetching notice effect is performed (step S507). The pre-reading notice execution counter is a counter for counting the number of times of variable display executed before the start of the variable display as the notice target in the pre-reading notice production.

  After performing the process of step S507, or in the case of determining Yes in the process of step S502, determining No in the process of step S504, or determining No in the process of step S506, the performance control The CPU 120 for use additionally displays the first hold display or the second hold display on the first hold display unit 5HL or the second hold display unit 5HR in accordance with the received start winning command (step S508).

  After executing the process of step S508, or when it is determined that the start winning command is not received in the process of step S501 (step S501; No), the effect control CPU 120 has received the variation start designation command. It is determined whether or not (step S509). The production control CPU 120 refers to whether or not the first variation start designation command reception flag or the second variation start designation command reception flag is set, for example, to thereby determine whether or not the variation start designation command is received. It may be determined whether or not. When it is determined that the fluctuation start designation command has not been received (step S509; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the hold display setting process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation start designation command has been received (step S509; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 displays a hold on the first hold display unit 5HL or the second hold display unit 5HR according to the received change designation command. The hold display corresponding to the number "1" is erased and displayed on the variable display correspondence display unit AHA as an active display (step S510).

  After executing step S510, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to each of the hold display numbers “2” to “4” other than the hold display number “1” on the first hold display unit 5HL or the second hold display unit 5HR. The hold display is moved (shifted) to the right or left one by one, and in the first start prize command buffer shown in FIG. 15 (A) or the second start prize command buffer shown in FIG. 15 (B). The stored contents corresponding to the reserved display number “1” in the above are erased, and the stored contents corresponding to the reserved display numbers “2” to “4” are shifted one by one (step S511). After executing the process of step S511, the effect control CPU 120 ends the hold display setting process.

  Returning to the description of the flow chart of the effect control process process shown in FIG. 17, after performing the hold display setting process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit). Depending on the value of the process flag, any one of the following steps S170 to S175 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0". This variable display start waiting process starts variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first variation start designation command or the second variation start designation command from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is.

  The variable display start setting process of step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". This variable display start setting process corresponds to the variable display of the special symbol being started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbol in the image display device 5. In order to perform variable display and other various effect operations, it includes a process of determining a fixed decorative symbol and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol and the type of the display result. The variable display start setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the effect display during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 causes various control data from effect control patterns to correspond to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (effect control timer setting unit or the like). Is read out, and various effect controls are performed while the decorative pattern is variably displayed. After performing such effect control, for example, the end code indicating the variable display end of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. In response to such a situation, the fixed decorative design as the final stopped design which is the variable display result of the decorative design is completely stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative design is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3". The effect display during variable display will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure winning waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Then, when the hit start designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the big hit. On the other hand, when the effect control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "miss", and the value of the effect process flag is initialized. The value is updated to "0".

  The special winning opening opening process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". In the process of opening the special winning opening, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and an effect image based on the setting content is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Displaying or outputting a voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L, 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14 for a game effect lamp Various effect control in the big hit game state such as turning on / off / blinking the LED 9 and the decoration LED is executed. Further, in the special winning opening opening process, for example, in response to receiving a big hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is set to "5" which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process. Update.

  The ending effect process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "5". In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the setting contents on the screen of the image display device 5. Or, by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13 to output sounds or sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R, and outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14 to the game effect lamp 9 or decoration. Various effect controls such as turning on / off / blinking the LED for use at the end of the big hit game state are executed. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

  22 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. When the variable display start setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines, based on, for example, a display result designation command (command stored in the display result designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not the figure display result is "miss" (step S551). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “miss” (step S551; Yes), the effect control CPU 120, for example, the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 (stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area). Whether the variation pattern specified by the command) is a non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1, PA1-2) corresponding to the case of "non-reach" in which the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode. The determination is made (step S552).

  When it is determined in the process of step S552 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S552; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the fixed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols forming the non-reach combination (step S553). ). The CPU 120 for effect control extracts, for example, the numerical data indicating the random number value for decorative pattern determination of the non-reach combination updated by the random number circuit for effect provided in the predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 or the like, and stores it in the ROM 121. The fixed decorative pattern (decorative pattern of the non-reach combination) is determined by referring to the decorative pattern determination table of the non-reach combination stored and prepared in advance.

  When it is determined in the process of step S552 that it is not the non-reach variation pattern (step S552; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the fixed decorative symbols which are the final stop symbols forming the reach combination (step S554). . The production control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating a random value for decorative pattern determination of the reach combination updated by the random number circuit 124, the production random counter, or the like, and the reach combination stored in advance and stored in the ROM 121. The fixed decorative pattern (decorative pattern of the reach combination) is determined by referring to the decorative pattern determination table of FIG.

  When it is determined that the special figure display result is not “miss” in the process of step S551 (step S551; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the fixed decorative symbols which are the final stop symbols forming the big hit combination. (Step S555). The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the jackpot finalized symbol, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Then, according to the big hit type specified by the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11, by referring to the big hit finalized symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121, the image display device 5 The "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area are determined and the decorative symbols having the same symbol numbers stopped and displayed are determined.

  After performing any one of the processes of steps S553, S554, and S555, the effect control CPU 120 executes the prefetching notice setting process (step S557). In this embodiment, prior to the start of the variable display that is the subject of advance notice, the pre-reading chance is continuously displayed over the variable display of the decorative pattern that is executed a plurality of times based on the pending storage of the special drawing game due to the occurrence of the start winning. By stopping the display, the look-ahead notice effect is performed to give a notice such as the possibility that the variable display result of the variable display subject to the notice will be a "big hit".

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the prefetching notice setting process executed in step S557 of FIG. When the pre-reading notice setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the pre-reading notice executing flag is on (step S601). When it is determined that the pre-reading notice executing flag is off, that is, when the pre-reading notice production is not being executed (step S601; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the pre-reading notice setting process.

  On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice execution flag is on, that is, when it is determined that the pre-reading notice production is being executed (step S601; Yes), the production control CPU 120 causes the pre-reading notice execution counter value and the pre-reading chance pattern. Based on, the effect execution setting for executing the prefetching notice effect is performed (step S602). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 identifies the pre-reading chance to be stopped in this variable display based on the pre-reading notice execution counter value and the pre-reading chance pattern.

  After performing the process of step S602, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the prefetching notice execution counter value (step S603), and determines whether the prefetching notice execution counter value is 0 (step S604). When it is determined that the prefetching announcement execution counter value is 0 (step S604; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 clears the prefetching announcement executing flag (step S605).

  After performing the process of step S605, or when determining in the process of step S604 that the prefetching notice execution counter value is not 0 (step S604; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the prefetching notice effect setting process. .

  Returning to the description of the flowchart of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 22, after performing the process of step S557, the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect setting process (step S558). In the present embodiment, when the pseudo-display variable display effect is executed, the pseudo-opportunity eye is temporarily stopped and displayed in a plurality of times of change display including the first change (pseudo-connection change).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting processing executed in step S558 of FIG. When the variable display start setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display this time is a variation pattern involving pseudo continuous variation (step S701). The effect control CPU 120 may determine, for example, based on the variation pattern determination result designation command transmitted from the main board 11, whether or not the variation pattern involves pseudo-continuous variation.

  When it is determined that the variable display this time is the variation pattern involving the pseudo continuous variation (step SS701; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the pseudo continuous execution flag to the ON state (step S702). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines the pseudo consecutive chance pattern in accordance with the number of times the pseudo consecutive fluctuation is executed (step S703). The effect control CPU 120 may determine the pseudo continuous chance pattern by referring to the pseudo continuous chance determination table shown in FIG. 25, which is prepared by being stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance.

  The pseudo consecutive chance determination table shown in FIGS. 25A to 25C is a pseudo consecutive change (first change) executed before the last pseudo consecutive change (final change) when the pseudo consecutive change is executed. 9 is a table referred to in order to determine a combination pattern of pseudo consecutive chances that are temporarily stopped in (including fluctuation). The pseudo consecutive chance determination table shown in FIG. 25A is referred to when the number of temporary stops in the pseudo consecutive is one, and the pseudo consecutive chance determination table shown in FIG. 25B is the number of temporary stops in the pseudo consecutive. Is referred to twice, and the pseudo consecutive chance determination table shown in FIG. 25C is referred to when the number of temporary stops in pseudo consecutive is three.

  In the pseudo consecutive chance determination table shown in FIG. 25A, the pseudo consecutive chance patterns GCP1-01 to GCP1-07 are set as the pseudo consecutive chances temporarily displayed in the pseudo consecutive first variation (pseudo consecutive first variation). 7 patterns are set. In the example shown in FIG. 25A, the final stop symbol is derived and displayed in the variation (final variation) executed after the pseudo-consecutive first variation. Further, different determination rates are assigned to the respective pseudo consecutive chance patterns depending on the variable display result and the variation pattern.

  As shown in the pseudo consecutive chance determination table of FIG. 25 (A), in the “miss (NR)” indicating the variation pattern PA2-2, the decorative pattern in the display area of the image display device 5 in the pseudo consecutive first variation. In the display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the lowest determination rate is assigned to the pseudo consecutive chance pattern GCP1-01 in which "1-2-3" is stopped and displayed as "left symbol-middle symbol-right symbol", The highest determination rate is assigned to the pseudo consecutive chance pattern GCP1-07 in which “7-8-9” is stopped and displayed. Further, the determination rate gradually increases from the pseudo consecutive chance pattern GCP1-01 to GCP1-07.

  On the other hand, in the "big hit (NR)" showing the variation pattern PB1-2, in the pseudo continuous first variation, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the display area of the image display device 5, "left symbol-middle symbol" -"Right symbol", "1-2-3" is displayed in a stopped state. The highest determination rate is assigned to the pseudo pattern chance pattern GCP1-01, and "7-8-9" is displayed in a stopped state. The lowest determination rate is assigned to the eye pattern GCP1-07. Further, the determination rate gradually decreases from the pseudo consecutive chance pattern GCP1-01 to GCP1-07.

  When the pseudo continuous effect is executed by the pseudo continuous chance pattern GCP1-01 by some or all of the settings relating to the determination ratio, the variable display result is most likely to be a "big hit" (big hit reliability). It is high, and it is possible to suggest that the possibility of the variable display result being a “big hit” (big hit reliability) is the lowest when the pseudo continuous effect is executed by the pseudo consecutive chance pattern GCP1-07.

  In the pseudo consecutive chance determination table shown in FIG. 25B, the pseudo consecutive chance patterns GCP2-01 to GCP2-07 are set as the pseudo consecutive chances temporarily displayed in the pseudo consecutive first variation and the pseudo consecutive second variation. 7 patterns are set. In the example shown in FIG. 25 (B), the final stop symbol is derived and displayed in the pseudo continuous first fluctuation and the fluctuation (final fluctuation) executed after the pseudo continuous second fluctuation. Further, different determination rates are assigned to the respective pseudo consecutive chance patterns depending on the variable display result and the variation pattern.

  As shown in the pseudo consecutive chance determination table of FIG. 25B, the image display device 5 is included in the “miss (NR)” indicating the variation pattern PA2-3 in the pseudo consecutive first variation and the pseudo consecutive second variation. In the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area of, "1-2-3" is continuously stopped and displayed as "left symbol-middle symbol-right symbol", and the pseudo consecutive chance pattern GCP2-01 Is assigned the lowest determination rate, and the highest determination rate is assigned to the pseudo consecutive chance pattern GCP2-07 in which “7-8-9” is continuously stopped and displayed. Further, the determination rate gradually increases from the pseudo consecutive chance pattern GCP2-01 to GCP2-07.

  On the other hand, in the “big hit (NR)” indicating the variation pattern PB1-3, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are included in the pseudo continuous first variation and the pseudo continuous second variation. , "Left symbol-middle symbol-right symbol", the highest determination rate is assigned to the pseudo consecutive chance pattern GCP2-01 in which "1-2-3" is continuously stopped and displayed, and the pseudo consecutive first variation In the second pseudo variation, the lowest determination rate is assigned to the pseudo consecutive chance pattern GCP1-07 in which “7-8-9” is stopped and displayed. Further, the determination rate gradually decreases from the pseudo consecutive chance pattern GCP1-01 to GCP1-07.

  When the pseudo continuous effect is executed by the pseudo continuous chance pattern GCP1-01 by some or all of the settings relating to the determination ratio, the variable display result is most likely to be a "big hit" (big hit reliability). It is high, and it is possible to suggest that the possibility of the variable display result being a “big hit” (big hit reliability) is the lowest when the pseudo continuous effect is executed by the pseudo consecutive chance pattern GCP1-07.

  In the pseudo consecutive chance determination table shown in FIG. 25C, the pseudo consecutive chance patterns GCP3-01 to GCP3 are combinations of the pseudo consecutive chances temporarily displayed in the pseudo consecutive first variation to the pseudo consecutive third variation. Twelve patterns of -12 are set. In the example shown in FIG. 25 (C), the final stop symbol is derived and displayed in the variation (final variation) executed after the pseudo-relation first to third variations. Further, different determination rates are assigned to the respective pseudo consecutive chance patterns depending on the variable display result and the variation pattern.

  As shown in the pseudo consecutive chance determination table of FIG. 25C, “miss (SRA)” indicating the variation pattern PA2-7, “miss (SRB)” indicating the variation pattern PA2-8, and variation pattern PA2-9. In any of the "Loss (SRC)" showing "," in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 as "left symbol-middle symbol-right symbol", from the pseudo continuous first variation The lowest determination rate is assigned to the pseudo consecutive chance pattern GCP3-01 in which “1-2-3” is stopped and displayed continuously over the pseudo consecutive third variation, and from the pseudo consecutive first variation to the pseudo consecutive third variation. The highest determination rate is assigned to the pseudo consecutive chance pattern GCP3-12 in which “7-8-9” is continuously stopped and displayed. Further, the determination rate gradually increases from the pseudo consecutive chance pattern GCP3-01 to the GCP3-12.

  On the other hand, image display is performed in any of the "big hit (SRA)" indicating the variation pattern PB1-7, the "big hit (SRB)" indicating the variation pattern PB1-8, and the "big hit (SRC)" indicating the variation pattern PB1-9. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area of the device 5, as "left symbol-middle symbol-right symbol", continuously from the pseudo continuous first variation to the pseudo continuous third variation, "1-2-3. The highest determination rate is assigned to the pseudo consecutive chance pattern GCP3-01 in which "" is stopped and displayed, and "7-8-9" is stopped and displayed continuously from the first pseudo simulated variation to the third simulated variation. The lowest determination rate is assigned to the pseudo consecutive chance pattern GCP3-12. Further, the determination rate gradually decreases from the pseudo consecutive chance pattern GCP3-01 toward GCP3-12.

  When the pseudo continuous production is executed by the pseudo continuous chance pattern GCP3-01 by some or all of the settings regarding the determination ratio, the variable display result is most likely to be a "big hit" (big hit reliability). It is high, and it is possible to suggest that the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit reliability) is the lowest when the pseudo continuous effect is executed by the pseudo consecutive chance pattern GCP3-12.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart of the variable display effect setting process shown in FIG. 24, after executing the process of step S703, the effect control CPU 120 executes the pseudo continuous effect based on the determination result in the process of step S703. Effect execution setting is performed (step S704). The effect control CPU 120 identifies the pseudo consecutive chance eye that is temporarily displayed based on the pseudo consecutive chance eye pattern.

  After performing the process of step S704, or when it is determined in the process of step S701 that the variable display this time is not a variation pattern involving pseudo-continuous variation (step SS701; No), the effect control CPU 120 varies The display effect setting process is ended.

  Returning to the explanation of the flowchart of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 22, after performing the process of step S558, the effect control CPU 120 executes the suggestion effect setting process (step S559).

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the suggestion effect setting process which is executed in step S559 of FIG. 22 and sets the execution of the suggestion effect.
In this embodiment, the suggestive effect is an effect executed in the sub image display device 5S at the time of pre-reading notice execution or pseudo continuous execution, and can be a big hit (an example of an advantageous state) for a predetermined variable display (fluctuation). To inform the sex. It should be noted that the suggestive effect informs the possibility of a big hit with respect to the target variation when the prefetching notice is executed.

  When the suggestion effect setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the prefetching announcement executing flag is in the ON state (that is, whether the prefetching announcement is being executed) (step S691). ). As described above, the prefetching notice in-execution flag is set to the on state in the process of step S507 (see FIG. 18) and cleared to the off state in the process of step S605 (see FIG. 23).

  When the pre-reading notice executing flag is in the ON state (step S691; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 refers to, for example, the suggestive effect mode pattern determination table whose configuration example is shown in FIG. In (1), it is determined whether to execute the suggestive effect, and when the execution of the suggestive effect is determined, a suggestive effect mode pattern is determined (step S692). The suggestive effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27A will be described later. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern according to the determination result in the process of step S692 (step S692A).

  When it is determined in the process of step S691 that the prefetching announcement in-execution flag is in the off state (step S691; No), or after the process of step S692A is performed, the effect control CPU 120 has the pseudo continuous execution flag in the on state. It is determined whether or not (that is, whether or not the variable display this time is a variation pattern involving pseudo-relation) (step S693). As described above, the pseudo continuous execution flag is set to the on state in the process of step S702 (see FIG. 24), and is cleared to the off state in the process of step S809 to be described later (see FIG. 28), for example. .

  When the pseudo continuous execution flag is in the ON state (step S693; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 refers to, for example, the suggestive effect mode pattern determination table whose configuration example is shown in FIG. Whether or not to execute the suggestive effect is determined, and when the execution of the suggestive effect is determined, the suggestive effect mode pattern is determined (step S694). The suggestive effect mode pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27B will be described later. Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern according to the determination result in the process of step S694 (step S695). After executing the process of step S659, or when it is determined that the pseudo continuous execution flag is in the off state in the process of step S693 (step S693; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the suggestion effect setting process.

  FIG. 27A shows a configuration example of the suggestive effect mode pattern determination table (during pre-reading announcement execution) referred to in the process of step S692. FIG. 27B shows a configuration example of the suggestive effect mode pattern determination table (during pseudo continuous execution) referred to in the process of step S694. By the production control CPU 120, for example, by referring to the suggestion production mode pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for suggestion production mode pattern determination extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the like, Whether or not to execute the suggestive effect is determined, and when the execution of the suggestive effect is determined, the suggestive effect mode pattern may be determined. The suggestive effect aspect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 27A and 27B is a suggestive effect aspect pattern SE1 that indicates the mode of the suggestive effect when the suggestive effect is executed at the determination rate assigned according to the variation pattern. ~ SE3, or "no suggestive effect execution" is determined.

FIG. 27 (C) shows an example of display contents corresponding to each of the suggestive effect mode patterns SE1 to SE3. The suggestive effect in this embodiment is executed in such a manner that images representing points (pt) that are accumulated one after another are sequentially displayed on the sub image display device 5S. By displaying the points in this way, the possibility that the variable display result of a predetermined variation (target variation at the time of executing the prefetching notice or pseudo-continuous variation) will be a “big hit” is notified. In this aspect, the maximum value of the display points is set to "100pt", and when the display point is "100pt", it is determined that the variable display result is "big hit". Each suggestive effect mode pattern SE1 to SE3 is performed three times (“first time”, “second time”, “final display”) so that the display points sequentially increase during variable display of the execution object of the suggestive effect. )) It is set to be displayed. The “final display” (the last point displayed in the variable display of the execution target of suggestive effect) is set to increase in the order of the suggestive effect mode patterns SE1, SE2, and SE3.
In addition, in each of the variation patterns shown in FIG. 12, in addition to the special figure variation time, if the variation pattern is to execute reach, the reach execution timing or the timing to develop into super reach is the variation pattern to execute pseudo-link. If so, the timing (timing of revariable display or temporary stop) relating to the pseudo-relation is set in advance. Therefore, the display timing of the image showing the points in each of the “first time”, the “second time”, and the “final display” may be set appropriately for each variation pattern.

In the suggestive effect whose execution is determined with reference to the suggestive effect mode pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27A, the target variation is “big hit” or “reach loss (variable display mode becomes reach mode when the prefetch notice is executed. In case of “miss”), the possibility of a big hit is announced. Therefore, in the suggestion effect mode pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27A, when the variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (“miss (non-R)”) and a variation pattern involving execution of pseudo-link ( "Loss (pseudo NR)", "Loss (pseudo SR)", "big hit (pseudo NR)", "big hit (pseudo SR)") ("other than left" shown in FIG. 27 (A)), suggestion The decision rate without performance execution is set to 100%.
On the other hand, when the variation pattern is a reach loss variation pattern (“Loss (NR)”, “Loss (SR)”), or a variation pattern of a big hit without a pseudo-link (“Big hit (NR)”, “Big hit”) (SR) ”), the determination rate is assigned so that the suggestive effect is always executed. Then, when the variation pattern is "big hit (NR)" or "big hit (SR)", the predetermined proportion is set as the determination proportion of the suggestive effect pattern SE3 that displays the image showing "100 pt" indicating the big hit confirmation in the final display. On the other hand, when the variation pattern is "miss (NR)" or "miss (SR)", it is "-" (0%). By setting the determination ratio in this way, it is possible to prevent the "100pt" indicating the big hit confirmation from being displayed even though the variable display result is lost, and to prevent the player from being misidentified. To be done.
Further, in the suggestion effect mode pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27 (A), when the variation pattern is “big hit (NR)” or “big hit (SR)”, the suggestion effect mode SE3 indicates the suggestion effect. The rate at which execution of is determined is assigned to be larger than that of the other patterns SE1 and SE2. Further, the rate at which execution of suggestive effect is determined by the mode indicated by the suggestive effect mode pattern SE3 is 80% when the “big hit (SR)” is compared to when the “big hit (NR)” is (70%). Is set larger.

In the suggestive effect whose execution is determined with reference to the suggestive effect mode pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27B, the variation accompanying the execution of the pseudo-relation is “big hit” or “reach loss (variable display mode becomes the reach mode. In case of “miss”), the possibility of a big hit is announced. Therefore, in the suggestion effect mode pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27B, when the variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (“miss (non-R)”) and when the variation pattern does not involve execution of pseudo-linkage. (“Loss (NR)”, “Loss (SR)”, “Big hit (NR)”, “Big hit (SR)”) (“Other than left” shown in FIG. 27B), no suggestion effect execution Is set to 100%.
On the other hand, when the variation pattern involves the execution of pseudo-relation and is a reach loss variation pattern (“loss (pseudo NR)” or “loss (pseudo SR)”), or a variation pattern of a big hit (“big hit” (Pseudo NR) ”and“ big hit (pseudo SR) ”), the determination ratio is assigned so that the suggestive effect is always executed. Then, the determination rate of the suggestive effect pattern SE3 that displays an image showing “100 pt” indicating the big hit confirmation in the final display is a predetermined rate when the variation pattern is “big hit (pseudo NR)” or “big hit (pseudo SR)”. However, when the variation pattern is “miss (pseudo NR)” or “miss (pseudo SR)”, “−” (0%) is set. In addition, the determination rate of the suggestive effect mode pattern corresponding to each variation pattern is the same as that in FIG.

  Note that FIG. 27 shows an example in which the suggestive effect mode patterns SE1 to SE3 are common between the prefetching announcement execution and the pseudo continuous execution, but this is merely an example. Separate suggestive effect mode patterns may be set at the time of pre-reading notice execution and at the time of pseudo continuous execution. Further, the timing of displaying the display point on the sub image display device 5S is not limited to three times. For example, the number of times the display points are displayed may be set in accordance with the number of changes during pre-reading notice execution or the number of temporary stops (and re-changes) during pseudo continuous execution (for example, when the pre-reading notice execution is determined). When the number of reserved memories is "3", the display count of the display point is "3 times", and when the temporary stop count during the pseudo continuous execution is "2 times", the display count of the display point is "2 times". Etc.). Further, the timing of switching and displaying so as to increase the number of display points may be set to an appropriate timing for each variation pattern, so regardless of the number of variations during prefetching announcement execution or the number of temporary stops during pseudo continuous execution, The suggestive effect may be executed in a mode in which the display points are gradually increased. In addition, the display points may be displayed only once in the variable display that is the target of the suggestive effect, not in the mode of sequentially increasing.

  Further, as an example of the suggestive effect, an example in which an image representing points is displayed on the sub-image display 5S has been described, but the possibility that the variable display which is the target of the suggestive effect is a big hit (an example of an advantageous state) is given to the player. As long as the notification can be made, the mode of suggestive effect is arbitrary. For example, the image displayed on the sub-image display device 5S stores a predetermined icon (for example, a "star" mark increases sequentially) or a percentage display mode showing the jackpot reliability (for example, increases sequentially). The suggestion effect may be executed by displaying the numerical value as “100%” and a big hit is confirmed).

  Further, in this embodiment, the example in which the suggestive effect can be executed in the variable display of the variation pattern for executing the reach is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. The suggestive effect may also be executed in the variable display of the variation pattern (“miss (non-R)”) that does not involve the execution of reach. Then, the suggestive effect may notify the possibility that the target variable display may be in the reach state (an example of an advantageous state).

  Returning to the description of the flowchart of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 22, after performing the process of step S559, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S560). ). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects and uses one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (special figure change effect control patterns) corresponding to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern determination result designation command. Set as a pattern.

  Following the processing of step S560, the effect control CPU 120 is provided in a predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 122, for example, corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern determination result designation command. The initial value of the control process timer is set (step S561). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design is made on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step S562). At this time, the effect control CPU 120, for example, performs VDP of the display control unit 123 with the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (special effect variation effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S559. By transmitting to the display area of the image display device 5, "left", "middle", "right" in each of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R to start changing the decorative pattern Just do it.

  After executing the process of step S562, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "2" which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S563), and then performs the variable display start setting process. To finish.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display during effect process executed in step S172 of FIG. When the effect display during variable display is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer or the like, whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed (step S801). . CPU120 for production control updates the timer value of the production control process timer (for example, 1 is subtracted), and when the end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value. First, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  When it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed in the process of step S801 (step S801; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the suggestion effect execution period for executing the suggestion effect ( Step S802). The suggestive effect execution period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern determined according to the variation pattern, for example. When it is determined that it is the suggestive effect execution period (step S802; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the suggestive effect control process (step S803).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the suggestive effect control process executed in step S803 of FIG. When the suggestion effect control process is started, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the suggestion effect execution determination flag is in the ON state (step S901). The suggestion effect execution determination flag is set to the ON state when execution of the suggestion effect is determined in the process of step S692 or step S694 in FIG. 26, and is cleared to the OFF state in the process of step S911 described later. It

  When the suggestion effect execution determination flag is in the ON state (step S901; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 causes the sub image display device 5S to display the suggestion effect mode pattern determined in step S692 or step S694. A suggestive effect is executed (step S902).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 limits a predetermined effect other than the suggestive effect (step S903). In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 restricts other effects while the suggested effect is being executed in both the image display device 5 and the sub image display device 5S. The following is an example of production restrictions.

(Example of effect limitation in the image display device 5)
On the image display device 5, while the variable display effect of the decorative pattern is continued, other effects such as dialog advance notice, step up advance notice, character advance notice, etc. which are assumed to be highly recognized by the player (explained below. For the sake of convenience, if the execution of the "main notice production" is decided, the production is limited by stopping the execution of the main notice production. During execution of the suggestive effect, the execution ratio of the main notice effect may be reduced, or the execution lottery of the main notice effect may not be performed, and the main notice effect may be controlled not to be executed during the execution of the suggestive effect. Good. By doing so, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the degree of attention of the suggestive effect.
Further, while the execution of the main notice effect is stopped or the execution rate is lowered, the execution rate of the effect (for example, image display showing the game explanation) assumed to be low in the degree of recognition of the player on the image display device 5 is executed. May be increased or the execution ratio may be maintained regardless of whether or not the suggestive effect is executed.

(Example of effect limitation in the sub image display device 5S)
In the sub-image display device 5S, at least a part of other effects of the suggestive effect is limited. For example, the effect control CPU 120 controls so as not to execute other effects executed in the sub image display device 5S during execution of the suggested effect. For example, the active display AH may be erased, or the sub-image display device 5S may be controlled not to execute the active display change effect and the hold change effect. Even in this case, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the degree of attention of the suggestive effect.

(Other example of production control)
Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls not to perform an effect by another movable body such as an accessory (for example, a plate accessory, not shown) during execution of the suggested effect (stops the operation of the movable object. , Limit the execution range of the movable body, such as limiting the movable range). Even in this case, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the degree of attention of the suggestive effect. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 having a configuration in which the movable range of the other movable body and the movable range of the sub image display device 5S partially overlap, the other movable body and the sub image display device 5S physically exist. It is possible to avoid interfering with.

In the process of step S903, if at least one of the above-exemplified effects is restricted, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the advancing operation timing that is the timing to start moving the sub image display device 5S from the retracted position to the advanced position. It is determined whether or not (step S904). The advancing operation timing may be determined for each variation pattern (the same applies to the retreating operation timing described later).
Here, the advance position (first position) is a position where the sub image display device 5S overlaps at least a part of the image display device 5. The retracted position (second position) is a position different from the advanced position. Note that the sub image display device 5S in the retracted position may be a position that does not overlap the image display device 5, or if it is a position different from the advanced position, it overlaps at least a part of the image display device 5. It may be a position. In this embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 30 to 33 described later, the advance position of the sub image display device 5S is set to a position that completely overlaps the image display device 5 (FIG. 30C, etc.). Position). Further, the retracted position is set to a position that does not overlap the image display device 5 (position in FIG. 30A and the like). Note that the sub-image display device 5S is in the retracted position except when the suggestive effect is executed.

In the process of step S904, when it is determined that it is the advancing operation timing of the sub image display device 5S (step S904; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 moves the sub image display device 5S to the advancing position via the drive mechanism. The movement (advancing operation) toward (1) is started, and the advancing operation flag is set to the ON state (step S905).
On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the advance operation timing of the sub image display device 5S (step S904; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the advance operation flag is in the ON state (step S904A).

  After execution of the process of step S905, or when it is determined in the process of step S904A that the advancing operation flag is on (step S904A; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the advancing movement completion flag is on. It is determined whether there is any (step S906). The advancing movement completion flag is based on, for example, the effect control CPU 120 acquiring a detection signal indicating that the sub image display device 5S is at the advancing position from the position sensor for detecting the position of the sub image display device 5S. Is set to the ON state.

  When the advancing movement completion flag is determined to be in the on state (step S906; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 stops the advancing operation of the sub image display device 5S, and turns off the advancing movement completion flag and the advancing operation flag. Clear (step S907).

  After performing the process of step S907 or when determining in the process of step S904A that the advancing operation flag is not on (step S904A; No), the effect control CPU 120 retracts from the advancing position of the sub image display device 5S. It is determined whether or not it is the backward movement timing which is the movement start timing to the position (step S908).

When it is determined that it is the retreat operation timing of the sub image display device 5S (step S908; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 causes the sub image display device 5S to start moving (retract operation) toward the retreat position and retreat. The operating flag is set to the on state (step S909).
On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the backward movement timing of the sub image display device 5S (step S908; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the backward movement in-progress flag is in the on state (step S908A).

  After performing the process of step S909 or when determining that the in-reverse movement flag is in the on state in the process of step S908A (step S908A; No), the effect control CPU 120 keeps the backward movement completion flag in the on state. It is determined whether there is any (step S910). The backward movement completion flag is based on, for example, the effect control CPU 120 acquiring a detection signal indicating that the sub image display device 5S is in the backward position from the position sensor for detecting the position of the sub image display device 5S. Is set to the ON state.

  When it is determined that the backward movement completion flag is in the ON state (step S910; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 stops the backward movement operation of the sub image display device 5S, and the backward movement completion flag, the backward movement in progress flag, and the suggested effect. The execution determination flag is cleared to the off state, and the restriction of the predetermined effect started in the process of step S903 is released (step S911).

  After performing the process of step S911 or when determining No in any of the processes of steps S901, S906, S908A, and S910, the effect control CPU 120 ends the suggestion effect control process.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart of the effect display process during variable display shown in FIG. 28, after the suggestion effect control process is executed in step S803, or when it is determined in the process of step S802 that it is not the suggestion effect execution period (step S802; No). ), It is determined whether or not it is the reach production period for executing the reach production (step S806). The reach production period may be predetermined in the production control pattern determined according to the variation pattern, for example. When it is determined that the reach effect period is reached (step S806; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the reach effect (step S807).

  After performing the process of step S807, or when it is determined in the process of step S806 that the reach effect period is not reached (step S806; No), the effect control CPU 120, for example, the effect determined corresponding to the variation pattern. In addition, based on the setting in the control pattern, the control for executing the effect during the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative pattern is performed (step S808).

  When it is determined that the variable display time has elapsed in the process of step S801 (step S801; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S809). ). When it is determined that the symbol confirmation command has not been received (step S809; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display effect effect process and waits. After the variable display time has elapsed, if the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command, a predetermined error process is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may do it.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of step S809 that the symbol determination command has been received (step S809; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 transmits a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. The final stop design (fixed design), which is the display result in the variable display of the decorative design, is derived and displayed (step S810). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets a predetermined fixed time as the big hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S811). Next, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "3", which is a value corresponding to the special figure winning waiting process (step S812), and ends the variable display effect process.

  Hereafter, with reference to FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, an example of the effect operation when the suggestive effect is executed in the look-ahead notice effect will be described. Here, as an example of the production operation, a case will be described in which the pre-reading notice production and the suggestion production are executed based on the pre-reading chance pattern SCP2-02 and the suggestion production mode pattern SE3.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (A), on the display screen of the image display device 5, the "first variation" in the readahead chance pattern SCP2-02 is being executed, and the decorative symbols are displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. The variable display of is being executed. Further, the active display AH is displayed on the sub-image display device 5S as a variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display being executed, and the first hold display section 5HL displays the hold display numbers "1" to "3". Corresponding first hold displays H1 to H3 are displayed. It is assumed that the second hold storage number is “0” and that the second hold display section 5HR does not display the second hold display. In addition, it is assumed that the sub image display device 5S is in the retracted position before the execution of the "first variation".

  When the “first variation” is executed in the image display device 5 (FIG. 30 (A)), execution of the suggestive effect is started in the sub image display device 5S as shown in FIG. 30 (B) (step S902). Equivalent to). When the suggestive effect is executed, other effects using the sub image display device 5S are limited (corresponding to step S903). In FIG. 30B, as an example, the active display AH is deleted from the display screen of the sub image display device 5S. As exemplified above, the hold change effect may not be executed, the main notice effect described above may be limited in the image display device 5, or the operation of a movable body such as a role object may be limited. . Further, the sub image display device 5S starts moving from the retracted position to the advanced position (corresponding to step S905), and stops when it moves to the advanced position as shown in FIG. 30 (C) (corresponding to step S907).

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 30 (D), the variable display of the decorative pattern is finished on the image display device 5, and the pre-reading chance “3-7-5” is stopped and displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. To be done. In the sub-image display 5S, the first display point "30pt" determined by the suggestive effect mode pattern SE3 is displayed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 30 (E), the “second fluctuation” is executed in the image display device 5. Then, as shown in FIG. 30 (F), the variable display of the decorative design is completed on the image display device 5, and the pre-reading chance "3-7-5" is stopped and displayed in the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. It In the sub-image display 5S, the second display point "50pt" determined by the suggestive effect mode SE3 is displayed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 30 (G), the “third variation” is executed in the image display device 5. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 30 (H), the variable display of the decorative design is completed on the image display device 5, and the prefetch chance “1-5-3” is stopped and displayed in the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. It In the sub-image display 5S, the display point "100pt" indicating the big hit confirmation is displayed as the final display determined by the suggestive effect mode pattern SE3. As described above, in the suggestion effect of this embodiment, the possibility of a big hit is informed by the display points which are switched and displayed in an increasing manner on the sub image display device 5S.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 31 (I), the “target change” is executed in the image display device 5. When the display point reaches “100 pt” on the sub image display device 5S, a message image for notifying that the big hit is confirmed may be displayed as shown in FIG. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 31 (J), the variable display of the decorative design is in the reach state on the image display device 5. Further, in the reach state, the sub image display device 5S starts moving (reverse operation) from the advanced position to the reverse position (corresponding to step S909).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 31 (K), the final stop symbol of the big hit combination is derived and displayed on the image display device 5, and the sub image display device 5S stops when it moves to the retracted position (corresponding to step S911). Further, in addition to the final stop design of the big hit combination being derived and displayed, as shown in the figure, a message image notifying that the big hit has been made may be displayed on the sub image display device 5S.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 32 and FIG. 33, an example of the effect operation when the suggestive effect is executed during the pseudo continuous execution will be described. Here, as an example of the production operation, a case will be described in which the pseudo continuous production and the suggestive production are executed based on the pseudo consecutive chance pattern GCP2-04 and the suggestive production mode pattern SE2.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (A), on the display screen of the image display device 5, the “pseudo consecutive first variation” (first variation) in the pseudo consecutive chance pattern GCP2-04 is being executed. In addition, it is assumed that the sub image display device 5S is in the retracted position before the execution of the "pseudo continuous first variation".

  When the “pseudo continuous first variation” is executed in the image display device 5 (FIG. 32 (A)), execution of the suggestive effect is started in the sub image display device 5S as shown in FIG. 32 (B) ( (Corresponding to step S902). When the suggestive effect is executed, other effects using the sub image display device 5S are limited (corresponding to step S903). Note that the restrictions on the other effects are the same as those described with reference to FIG. Further, the sub image display device 5S starts moving from the retracted position to the advanced position (corresponding to step S905), and stops when moving to the advanced position as shown in FIG. 32C (corresponding to step S907). In the sub-image display 5S, the first display point "20pt" defined by the suggestive effect mode pattern SE2 is displayed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 32D, the pseudo consecutive chances “5-6-7” are temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 32 (E), the “pseudo continuous second variation” is executed in the image display device 5 and, in the sub image display 5S, the second time determined by the suggestive presentation mode pattern SE2. The display point "40pt" is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 32 (F), the pseudo consecutive chances “4-5-6” are temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 32 (G), the “pseudo continuous third variation (final variation)” is executed in the image display device 5, and in the sub image display 5S, it is determined by the suggestive production mode pattern SE2. As a final display, "80pt" is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 33 (H), the variable display of the decorative pattern is in the reach state in the image display device 5. Further, in the reach state, the sub image display device 5S starts moving (reverse operation) from the advanced position to the reverse position (corresponding to step S909).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (I), the final stop symbol of the big hit combination is derived and displayed on the image display device 5, and the sub image display device 5S stops when it moves to the retracted position (corresponding to step S911). Further, in addition to the final stop design of the big hit combination being derived and displayed, as shown in the figure, a message image notifying that the big hit has been made may be displayed on the sub image display device 5S.

  Note that in the examples shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the display points are displayed together with the stop display of the prefetch chance, and in the examples shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, the display points are displayed during the initial change and during the pseudo-repeated change. Although the example in which the points are displayed has been shown, the display timing of the display points is arbitrary as described above.

  30 and 32 show an example in which the sub image display device 5S remains in the advanced position until the backward movement timing, but the present invention is not limited to this. The sub-image display device 5S may be configured to reciprocate between the retracted position and the advanced position a plurality of times over a plurality of variable displays. For example, (i) at the time of executing the prefetching advance notice, after returning the sub image display device 5S to the retracted position in accordance with the stop display of the prefetch chance, it is moved to the advance position again during the change after the stop display. Or (ii) during the pseudo continuous execution, after returning the sub image display device 5S to the retracted position in accordance with the temporary stop display of the pseudo continuous chance, the pseudo continuous re-change after the temporary stop is performed. It may be repeated to move to the advance position again.

  Further, the timing of displacement of the sub-image display device 5S to the advanced position may be up to the target variation, and may be during any one of a plurality of variations before the target variation is being executed. May be under execution (within the period until the target variation ends). Even during the pseudo continuous execution, the timing of displacement of the sub-image display device 5S to the advanced position may be up to the final change (it may be within the period until the final change ends). The timing of starting the backward movement of the sub image display device 5S may be immediately before or after the reach is established. Further, the sub image display device 5S may be returned to the retracted position after the final stop symbol of the big hit combination is derived and displayed.

In the above-described embodiment, the suggestive effect is executed on the sub image display device 5 (an example of the second display unit) at the time of executing the prefetching notice effect or the pseudo-repeated execution, and during the suggestive effect, the variable display is performed a plurality of times. An example has been shown in which the sub image display device 5S is moved across the rearward position (an example of the second position) to the advanced position (an example of the first position).
In the following, a modified example will be described in which, when the prefetching notice effect is executed or the pseudo consecutive execution is performed, the specific effect that is displayed in a manner of moving the image displayed on the sub image display device 5S to the image display device 5 is executed. In the following, points different from the above embodiment will be mainly described.

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In this modified example, in step S505 of the hold display setting process in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 determines a prefetching notice effect mode pattern in addition to the presence or absence of the prefetching notice effect and the prefetch chance pattern. The effect control CPU 120, for example, according to the variable display result and the change pattern of the variable display, the prefetch advance notice effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 34, which is prestored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, and the preread chance item shown in FIG. The look-ahead notice effect mode pattern may be determined by referring to the correspondence table.

  The look-ahead notice effect mode pattern determination table shown in FIG. 34 is a table that is referred to when the look-ahead notice effect is executed to determine the effect mode. FIG. 34 (A) is a pre-reading notice production mode pattern determination table that is referred to when the number of pending storages when it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice production is 3, and FIG. 34 (B) shows the pre-reading notice production. It is a look-ahead notice effect mode pattern determination table that is referred to when the number of pending storage when it is determined to execute is 4.

  In the look-ahead notice effect mode pattern determination table shown in FIG. 34A, two look-ahead notice effect mode patterns are set according to the execution timing of the specific effect. In the look-ahead notice presentation mode pattern STP1-1, of the first change and the second change before the third change that is the variable display (variable display of the target) that is the target of the read-ahead notice is executed, the first change is A lost symbol different from the look-ahead chance is temporarily stopped, and after the specific effect is executed, the look-ahead chance is displayed. Further, in the second variation, the prefetch chance eye is directly stopped. Further, in the third variation, the fixed decorative design which is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In the look-ahead notice effect mode pattern STP1-2, of the first change and the second change before the third change that is the variable display (variable display of the target) that is the target of the read-ahead notice is executed, The look-ahead chance is directly stopped, and in the second variation, a lost symbol different from the look-ahead chance is temporarily stopped, and after the specific effect is executed, the look-ahead chance is displayed. Further, in the third variation, the fixed decorative design which is the variable display result is derived and displayed.

  In the look-ahead notice effect mode pattern determination table shown in FIG. 34B, three look-ahead notice effect mode patterns are set according to the execution timing of the specific effect. In the look-ahead notice production mode pattern STP2-1, of the first change to the third change before the fourth change that is the variable display (variable display of the target) that is the subject of the read-ahead notice is executed, the first change is: A lost symbol different from the look-ahead chance is temporarily stopped, and after the specific effect is executed, the look-ahead chance is displayed. Further, in the second variation and the third variation, the look-ahead chance is directly stopped. In the look-ahead notice production mode pattern STP2-2, the first change and the third change among the first to third changes before the third change, which is the variable display (variable display of the target) that is the target of the read-ahead notice, are executed. In the third variation, the look-ahead chance is directly stopped, and in the second variation, a lost symbol different from the look-ahead chance is temporarily stopped, and after the specific effect is executed, the look-ahead chance is displayed. In the look-ahead notice presentation mode pattern STP2-3, the first change and the third change before the third change that is the variable display (variable display of the target) that is the target of the read-ahead notice are executed. In the second change, the look-ahead chance is directly stopped, and in the third change, a lost symbol different from the look-ahead chance is temporarily stopped, and after the specific effect is executed, the look-ahead chance is displayed. In any of the pre-reading notice effect mode patterns STP2-1 to STP2-3, in the fourth variation, the fixed decorative design, which is the variable display result, is derived and displayed.

  As shown in the look-ahead notice effect mode pattern determination table of FIG. 34B, when the variable display result is "miss", the highest determination ratio is assigned to the look-ahead notice effect mode pattern STP2-1, and the look-ahead notice is given. The lowest determination rate is assigned to the production mode pattern STP2-3. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the pre-reading notice production mode pattern STP2-3 is assigned the highest determination rate, and the pre-reading notice production mode pattern STP2-1 is assigned the lowest determination rate. .

  When the pre-reading notice production is executed by the pre-reading notice production mode pattern STP2-3 by a part or all of the setting regarding the determination ratio, that is, the variable immediately before the variable display (target variable display) that is the target of the pre-reading notice. When the specific effect is displayed, the variable display result is likely to be a “big hit” (big hit reliability), and when the look-ahead notice effect is executed by the look-ahead notice effect mode pattern STP2-1, that is, When the specific effect is executed in the variable display immediately after the pre-reading notice effect is started, it can be suggested that the possibility of the variable display result being a “big hit” (big hit reliability) is low.

  The look-ahead chance correspondence table shown in FIG. 35 indicates the look-ahead chances that are stopped and displayed in a plurality of variable displays until the variable display (target variable display) that is the target of the read-ahead notice is executed in the look-ahead notice production. , A table showing a correspondence example with a temporary temporary stop symbol for specific effect that is temporarily stopped when a specific effect is executed in the variable display until the variable display (variable display of the target) that is the target of prefetching notice is executed . Here, temporarily stopping the special effect temporary stop symbol when the specific effect is executed is different from temporarily suspending the decorative symbol in the variable display effect of “pseudo-link”, and the specific effect is executed. It is to temporarily stop the special effect temporary stop design on the premise that it is replaced. As shown in FIG. 35, nine types of pre-reading chances of pre-reading chance codes SC01 to SC09 are prepared, and each pre-reading chance is either odd numbered or even numbered. Here, it is assumed that the pre-reading chance code SC01 has the highest jackpot expectation, and the jackpot expectation is lower toward the pre-reading chance code SC09. That is, the look-ahead chance composed of odd-numbered symbols has a higher jackpot reliability than the look-ahead chance formed of even-numbered symbols, and further, each of the left symbol-middle symbol-right symbol is arranged in order of three digits. The smaller the number, the higher the jackpot reliability.

  Further, in the look-ahead chance eye correspondence table shown in FIG. 35, as a special effect temporary stop symbol (miss pattern) to be temporarily stopped when a particular effect corresponding to each of the pre-read chance eye codes SC01 to SC09 is executed, The temporary stop design codes SC01d to SC09d for effect are set. For example, if it is decided to stop the prefetch chance code SC01 "1-5-3" in the first variation of the prefetch notice effect pattern STP1-1 shown in FIG. 34 (A), this prefetch chance is After temporarily stopping the special effect temporary stop symbol code SC01d "1-8-3" which is different only in the middle symbol, the prefetch chance code SC01 "1-5-3" is displayed after the specific effect is executed. It

  Further, in the modified example, in step S602 in the prefetching notice production setting process of FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 executes the prefetching notice production based on the prefetching notice execution counter value, the prefetching notice production mode pattern, and the prefetching chance pattern. Perform production settings for The effect control CPU 120 specifies the pre-reading chance eye to be stopped in the current variable display based on the pre-reading announcement execution counter value, the pre-reading announcement production mode pattern and the pre-reading chance eye pattern. Further, in the case of a variable display for executing the specific effect, the pre-reading notice specific effect execution flag which indicates that the specific effect is executed in the pre-reading notice effect is set to the on state, and the special effect temporary stop symbol is specified. .

  Further, in the modified example, in step S703 in the variable display effect production setting process of FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 also determines the pseudo continuous effect mode pattern. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the pseudo continuous effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 36 and the pseudo continuous chance correspondence table shown in FIG. 37, which are prepared by being stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance, and the pseudo continuous effect is referred to. The mode pattern may be determined. Then, in step S704, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the pseudo continuous chance item to be temporarily stopped in the initial change or the re-change, based on the pseudo continuous effect mode pattern and the pseudo continuous chance pattern, and also, the effect control CPU 120. Specifies a temporary stop symbol for specific effect in the pseudo continuous variation in which the specific effect is executed.

  The pseudo continuous effect mode pattern determination table shown in FIG. 36 is a table that is referred to for determining the effect mode when the pseudo continuous effect is executed. FIG. 36 (A) is a pseudo continuous effect mode pattern determination table referred to when the temporary stop count is 1, and FIG. 36 (B) is referred to when the temporary stop count is 2. FIG. 36C is a pseudo continuous effect mode pattern determination table that is referred to when the number of temporary stops is three.

  In the pseudo continuous production mode pattern determination table shown in FIG. 36 (A), in the pseudo continuous first variation (first variation), a lost symbol different from the pseudo continuous chance is temporarily stopped, and after the specific production is executed, the pseudo sequential simulation is performed. The pseudo continuous effect pattern GTP1-1 in which consecutive chances are displayed is set. In the pseudo continuous effect pattern GTP1-1, the final stop symbol is derived and displayed in the pseudo continuous second variation following the pseudo continuous first variation. The "miss (NR)" indicating the variation pattern PA2-2 and the "big hit (NR)" indicating the variation pattern PB1-2 are all assigned a determination rate of 100%, and the variation pattern PA2-2 , PB1-2, the specific effect is executed in the pseudo continuous first variation.

  In the pseudo continuous effect mode pattern determination table shown in FIG. 36B, two pseudo continuous effect mode patterns are set according to the execution timing of the specific effect. In the pseudo-relational effect mode pattern GTP2-1, of the pseudo-reciprocal first fluctuation and the pseudo-reciprocal second fluctuation, in the first fluctuation, a lost symbol different from the pseudo-rear chance is temporarily stopped, and after the specific effect is executed. , Pseudo consecutive chances are displayed. Also, in the second variation, the pseudo consecutive chance is directly stopped. In the pseudo-relation production mode pattern GTP2-2, of the pseudo-relation first variation and the pseudo-relation second variation, the first variation directly stops the pseudo-relationship chance, and the second variation is different from the pseudo-relational chance. After the lost symbol is temporarily stopped and the specific effect is executed, the pseudo consecutive chances are displayed. In each of the pseudo-reproduction mode patterns GTP2-1 and GTP2-2, the final stop symbol is derived and displayed in the pseudo-relation third variation.

  As shown in the pseudo continuous effect mode pattern determination table of FIG. 36B, the "miss (NR)" indicating the variation pattern PA2-3 includes the pseudo continuous effect mode pattern GTP2-1 and the pseudo continuous effect mode pattern GTP2-. A decision rate higher than 2 is assigned. On the other hand, in the “big hit (NR)” indicating the variation pattern PB1-3, a higher determination rate is assigned to the pseudo-relational production mode pattern GTP2-2 than to the pseudo-reproduction production pattern GTP2-1.

  When the pseudo-relationship production is executed by the pseudo-reproduction production mode pattern GTP2-2 by some or all of the settings relating to the determination ratio, that is, the pseudo-repeation first immediately before the pseudo-repeation third variation which is the last pseudo-reproduction variation. When the specific effect is executed in two variations, the variable display result is highly likely to be a “big hit” (big hit reliability), and when the pseudo continuous effect is executed by the pseudo continuous effect mode pattern GTP2-1, That is, when the specific effect is executed in the first pseudo-simulation variation (first variation) immediately after the pseudo-reproduction is started, the variable display result is unlikely to be a “big hit” (big hit reliability). Can be suggested.

  In the pseudo continuous effect mode pattern determination table shown in FIG. 36C, three pseudo continuous effect mode patterns are set according to the execution timing of the specific effect. In the pseudo continuous effect mode pattern GTP3-1, in the first change of the pseudo continuous first fluctuation to the pseudo continuous third fluctuation, the lost symbol different from the pseudo continuous chance eye is temporarily stopped, and after the specific effect is executed. , Pseudo consecutive chances are displayed. In addition, in the pseudo consecutive second variation and the pseudo consecutive third variation, the pseudo consecutive chance is directly stopped. In the pseudo-reproduction mode pattern STP3-2, the pre-reading chance is directly stopped in the pseudo-relation first variation and the pseudo-repetition third variation out of the pseudo-relation first variation and the pseudo-relation third variation. Then, a lost symbol different from the pseudo consecutive chance eye is temporarily stopped, and after the specific effect is executed, the pseudo consecutive chance eye is displayed. In the pseudo-relation production mode pattern GTP3-3, in the pseudo-relation first variation and the pseudo-relation third variation, the pre-read chance is directly stopped in the pseudo-relation first variation and the pseudo-relation second variation, and the pseudo-relation third variation. Then, a lost symbol different from the pseudo consecutive chance eye is temporarily stopped, and after the specific effect is executed, the pseudo consecutive chance eye is displayed. In addition, in any of the pseudo continuous production mode patterns STP3-1 to STP3-3, the final stop symbol is derived and displayed in the pseudo continuous fourth variation.

  As shown in the pseudo-reproduction mode pattern determination table of FIG. 36C, "miss (SRA)" indicating the variation pattern PA2-7, "miss (SRB)" indicating the variation pattern PA2-8, and variation pattern PA2- In any of “Loss (SRC)” indicating 9, the highest determination rate is assigned to the pseudo-reproduction mode pattern GTP3-1, and the lowest determination rate is assigned to the pseudo-reproduction mode pattern GTP3-3. On the other hand, in any of the “big hit (SRA)” indicating the variation pattern PB1-7, the “big hit (SRB)” indicating the variation pattern PB1-8, and the “big hit (SRC)” indicating the variation pattern PB1-8, the pseudo continuous The highest determination rate is assigned to the effect form pattern GTP3-3, and the lowest determination rate is assigned to the pseudo continuous effect form pattern GTP3-1.

  When the pseudo continuous effect is executed by the pseudo continuous effect mode pattern GTP3-3 by some or all of the settings regarding the determination ratio, that is, the specific effect is executed in the pseudo continuous change immediately before the last pseudo continuous change. In this case, there is a high possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” (big hit reliability), and when the pseudo continuous effect is executed by the pseudo continuous effect mode pattern STP3-1, that is, the pseudo continuous effect is started. When the specific effect is executed in the pseudo continuous fluctuation (first fluctuation) immediately after, it is possible to suggest that the variable display result is likely to be a "big hit" (big hit reliability).

  In the pseudo consecutive chance correspondence table shown in FIG. 37, in the pseudo consecutive production, the pseudo consecutive chance eye that is stopped and displayed at the first variation and the re-variation until the final pseudo consecutive variation (final variation) is executed, and the last pseudo consecutive chance. It is a table showing an example of correspondence with a temporary stop symbol that is temporarily stopped when the specific effect is executed in the pseudo continuous fluctuation until the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed. As shown in FIG. 37, seven kinds of pseudo consecutive chances of pseudo consecutive chance codes GC01 to SC07 are prepared, and each pseudo consecutive chance is arranged in ascending order (so-called first order from small numerical symbol to large numerical symbol). ). Here, it is assumed that the pseudo consecutive chance code GC01 has the highest jackpot expectation degree, and the jackpot expectation degree becomes lower toward the pseudo consecutive chance code GC07. That is, the smaller the three-digit number formed by arranging the respective symbols of left symbol-middle symbol-right symbol in order, the higher the jackpot reliability.

  Further, in the pseudo consecutive chance correspondence table shown in FIG. 37, as a temporary stop symbol (missing symbol) when a specific effect corresponding to each of the pseudo consecutive chance codes GC01 to GC07 is executed, a specific effect temporary stop. Symbol codes GC01d to GC07d are set. For example, when it is determined to stop the pseudo consecutive chance code GC03 “3-4-5” in the pseudo consecutive second variation of the pseudo consecutive effect mode pattern GTP2-2 shown in FIG. The special effect temporary stop symbol code GC03d “3-2-5”, which is different from the chance eye only in the middle symbol, is temporarily stopped, and after the specific effect is executed, the pseudo consecutive chance eye code GC03 “3-4”. -5 ”is displayed.

  Further, in this modified example, in step S559 of FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 executes the specific effect setting process (FIG. 38) along with the suggestion effect setting process. Further, similar to the determination process of step S802 of FIG. 28, in the case of the specific effect period, the specific effect control process (FIG. 39) is executed in the process of step S803.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the specific effect setting process. When the specific effect setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the pseudo continuous execution flag is in the on state (step S651). When it is determined that the pseudo continuous execution flag is not in the on state, that is, when the variable display this time is not a variation pattern involving pseudo continuous (step S651; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the prefetch advance notice special effect execution flag is set. It is determined whether or not it is in the on state (step S652).

  When it is determined in the process of step S651 that the pseudo continuous execution flag is in the on state (step S651; Yes), or when it is determined in the process of step S652 that the prefetch advance notice specific effect execution flag is in the on state (step S651; In S652; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect mode of the specific effect based on each effect mode pattern (step S653). For example, when the pseudo continuous execution flag is in the ON state, the effect control CPU 120 determines the specific effect mode based on the pseudo continuous effect mode pattern and the pseudo continuous chance pattern determined in the process of step S703. Good. Further, when the pre-reading notice specific effect execution flag is in the ON state, the specific effect mode may be determined based on the pre-reading notice effect mode pattern and the pre-reading chance pattern which are determined in the process of step S505.

  When it is determined in the process of step S652 that the pre-reading notice specific effect execution flag is not in the on state (step S652; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the variation pattern is PA1-1 or PA1-2. It is determined whether or not (step S654). Both PA1-1 and PA1-2 are variable patterns in which the variable display result is "miss" and there is no reach effect. The effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not the variation pattern is either PA1-1 or PA1-2 based on the variation pattern determination result designating command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. When it is determined that the variation pattern is either PA1-1 or PA1-2 (step S654; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes a so-called gaze specific effect (hereinafter, also referred to as “gase specific effect”). It is determined whether or not (step S655). The effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not to execute the gasse specific effect at a predetermined determination rate (for example, 20% with execution and 80% without execution). Note that the processes of steps S654 and S655 are performed only when the specific effects associated with the pseudo-relation and the pre-reading notice effect are not executed, and only in the case of the non-reach loss variation pattern, whether or not to execute the gasse specific effect. Is to determine. Further, when the gasse specific effect is executed, the original specific effect of changing from the lost symbol to the chance symbol is not executed. When a so-called gaze specific effect is executed, even if a part of the lost design stopped and displayed on the image display device 5 is replaced, a design that does not constitute a chance is displayed after the variable display on the sub-image display device 5S. For this reason, the effect of replacing the symbol stopped and displayed on the sub image display device 5S with a part of the lost symbol displayed on the image display device 5 is not executed.

  After executing the process of step S655, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the specific effect is executed (step S656). When it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed (step S656; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect mode of the gusset specific effect (step S657). The effect control CPU 120 may, for example, select one of the specific effect temporary stop symbols set in the prefetch chance correspondence table shown in FIG. 35 or the pseudo consecutive chance correspondence table shown in FIG. 37. The selected special effect temporary stop design is displayed on the image display device 5 as the final stop design. Further, the sub-image display device 5S may be configured to select and display a symbol that does not constitute either the prefetch chance eye or the pseudo consecutive chance even if the medium symbol of the special effect temporary stop symbol is replaced.

  As the specific effect temporary stop symbol selected in the process of step S657, the specific effect temporary stop symbol corresponding to the pre-reading chance eye and the pseudo consecutive chance with high jackpot reliability, for example, the pre-reading chance eye "1-5". -3 "(SC01) for specific effect temporary stop symbol" 1-8-3 "(SC01d) and pseudo continuous chance eye" 1-2-3 "(GC01) for specific effect temporary stop symbol" The determination rate of "1-8-3" (GC01d) may be set low. On the contrary, the determination rate of the special effect temporary stop symbol corresponding to the pre-reading chance eye and the pseudo consecutive chance eye with high jackpot reliability may be set high.

  After executing the processing of step S657, the effect control CPU 120 sets the gaze specific effect execution flag to the on state (step S658). The gusset specific effect execution flag is a flag indicating whether or not the gusset specific effect is executed. After executing the processing of either step S653 or S658, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern according to the determination result (step S658). After executing the process of step S659, or when determining No in the process of step S654, the effect control CPU 120 ends the specific effect setting process.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the specific effect control process executed in step S803 of FIG. When the specific effect control process is started, the effect control CPU 120 executes variable display of decorative symbols on the sub image display device 5S (step S851). Next, the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display that is being executed on the image display device 5, and displays a temporary stop symbol (step S852). The effect control CPU 120 may display the lost design specified in step 602 or step S704 on the image display device 5 as a temporary stop design, for example. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display of the sub image display device 5S started in step S851, and displays the decorative pattern in a stopped manner (step S853).

  After executing the process of step S853, the effect control CPU 120 performs display control in such a manner that the decorative pattern stopped and displayed on the sub image display device 5S moves to the image display device 5, and at the same time, the decorative pattern moves. The operation of the sub image display device 5S is controlled according to the timing and direction (step S854).

  After executing the process of step S854, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the gaze specific effect execution flag is in the on state (step S855). The gasse specific effect execution flag is turned on when it is determined to execute the specific effect when the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo continuous variation is not executed and when the variable display for executing the specific effect is not performed in the look-ahead notice effect. Set to state. When it is determined that the gasse specific effect execution flag is not in the on state (step S855; No), the effect control CPU 120 displays the intermediate symbols constituting the lost symbols temporarily stopped and displayed on the image display device 5 as the sub image display device 5S. The symbols transferred from are displayed in place of the symbols (step S856). By replacing the symbol that has moved from the sub image display device 5S with the middle symbol that constitutes the lost symbol displayed on the image display device 5, the temporary stop symbol displayed on the image display device 5 is a pseudo continuous chance from the lost symbol. It is either an eye or a look-ahead chance eye.

  In the process of step S855, when it is determined that the gaze specific effect execution flag is in the on state (step S855; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 displays the symbol moved from the sub image display device 5S on the image display device 5. The pattern transferred from the sub image display device 5S is deleted without replacing it with the middle pattern which constitutes the lost pattern. That is, on the image display device 5, the lost design temporarily stopped in the process of step S852 is displayed as the fixed decorative design.

  After performing the process of either step S856 or S857, the CPU 120 for effect control ends the specific effect control process.

  Hereafter, with reference to FIG. 40 and FIG. 41, an example of the effect operation when the specific effect is executed in the look-ahead notice effect will be described. Here, as an example of the production operation, a case will be described in which the pre-reading announcement production and the specific production are executed based on the pre-reading announcement production mode pattern STP1-2 and the pre-reading chance pattern SCP1-02. Further, a case where a so-called specific effect of gasse is executed is also described.

As shown in FIG. 40 (A), on the display screen of the image display device 5, the “second variation” in the prefetching notice effect pattern STP1-2 is being executed.
Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 40 (B), on the display screen of the image display device 5, the variable display of the decorative pattern that was being executed in FIG. 40 (A) ends, and the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, The lost symbol “3-2-5” is displayed in 5R. This is based on the pre-reading notice production mode pattern STP1-2, the pre-reading chance eye pattern SCP1-02, and the specific production temporary stop symbol code SC02d ("" that corresponds to the pre-reading chance eye code SC02 ("3-7-5"). 3-2-5 ”) was temporarily stopped.

  As the temporary suspension design for specific effect is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in FIG. 40 (B), as shown in FIG. 40 (C), the display screen of the sub image display device 5S is held. The display is erased, and the variable display of the decorative pattern is started.

  After a lapse of a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 40D, the variable display of the decorative design on the sub image display device 5S is finished, and the decorative design is stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 40D, on the display screen of the sub-image display device 5S, the numeric symbol "7" which is the symbol of the prefetch chance "3-7-5" is stopped and displayed.

  41 (E) to (H) subsequent to FIG. 40 (D) show effect screens when the specific effect is executed in the prefetching notice effect. On the other hand, FIGS. 41 (I) to 41 (L) subsequent to FIG. 40 (D) show effect screens in the case where a so-called specific effect of gasse is executed.

  First, with reference to FIGS. 41 (E) to (H), an example of the effect operation when the specific effect is executed in the prefetch notice effect will be described. As shown in FIG. 41 (E), the numerical symbol “7” displayed on the display screen of the sub image display device 5S moves upward and is displayed in a manner to move to the image display device 5. Further, the sub image display device 5S performs an operation of jumping upward from the predetermined position in accordance with the movement of the numerical symbol "7", and the retracted position (the position before the movement) shown in FIGS. 40 (A) to (D). To move to the advance position. In this modified example, the retracted position of the sub-image display device 5S is different from the above-described embodiment, and is a position overlapping a part of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. . Also, the size of the numerical design "2" displayed in the decorative design display area 5C of the image display device 5 is displayed so as to be gradually reduced.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (F), the numerical symbol “7” displayed on the display screen of the sub image display device 5S moves further upward, and similarly, the sub image display device 5S also moves further upward. Further, the numerical symbol "2" in the decorative symbol display area 5C of the image display device 5 is moved upward so as to be pushed up to the numerical symbol "7" moved from the sub image display device 5S.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 41 (G), on the display screen of the image display device 5, the numeric symbol "2" is erased, and the numeric symbol "7" displayed on the sub image display device 5S is displayed as a decorative symbol. Displayed in area 5C. As a result, the read-ahead chance "3-7-5" is displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. Further, the sub image display device 5S moves (falls) to a predetermined position, and the hold display and the active display are displayed on its display screen.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 41 (H), variable display of the decorative design corresponding to the hold display H1 is started in the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5, and along with this, the active display area. An active display AH corresponding to the hold display H1 is newly displayed on the AHA. The started variable display is a variable display (variable display of the target) that is a target of advance notice, and the variable display result is derived and displayed after the special figure variation time has elapsed.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 41 (I) to 41 (L), an example of an effect operation when a so-called specific effect of gasse is executed will be described. In addition, although the description with reference to FIGS. 40A to 40D has been made on the assumption that the specific effect is executed in the pre-reading notice effect, the effect operation is the so-called gase specific effect. The same is true for the case.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (I), the numerical symbol “7” displayed on the display screen of the sub image display device 5S moves upward and is displayed in a manner to move to the image display device 5. Further, the sub image display device 5S performs an operation of jumping upward from a predetermined position in accordance with the movement of the numeral symbol "7". Further, the size of the numerical design “2” in the decorative design display area 5C of the image display device 5 is displayed so as to be gradually reduced.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 41 (J), the numerical symbol “7” displayed on the display screen of the sub image display device 5S moves further upward toward the display image of the image display device 5, Compared to 41 (I), it has not risen much. Similarly, the operation of the sub image display device 5S does not change so much. As described above, when the so-called gaze specific effect is executed, the image displayed on the sub-image display device 5S and the sub-image display device 5S itself are compared with the case where the specific effect is executed in the prefetch notice effect. The movement (motion) is small. On the other hand, the numerical symbol “2” in the decorative symbol display area 5C of the image display device 5 is once displayed small in FIG. 41 (I), but its size is gradually returning to its original size.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 41 (K), on the display screen of the image display device 5, the numeral symbol "7" is deleted, and the numeral symbol "2" displayed in the symbol display area 5C is the original size. Is displayed. As a result, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the lost symbol “3-2-5” is displayed as a variable display result. Further, the sub image display device 5S moves (falls) to a predetermined position, and the hold display and the active display are displayed on the display screen.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 41 (L), variable display of the decorative design corresponding to the hold display H1 is started in the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5, and along with this, the active display area. An active display AH corresponding to the hold display H1 is newly displayed on the AHA.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 42, an example of an effect operation in the case where a specific effect is executed when a variation pattern involving pseudo continuous variation is executed will be described. Here, as an example of the effect operation, a case will be described in which the pseudo effect and the specific effect are executed based on the pseudo effect effect pattern GTP2-2 and the pseudo effect prefetch chance pattern GCP2-04.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (A), on the display screen of the image display device 5, the "pseudo continuous second variation" in the pseudo continuous effect mode pattern GTP2-2 is being executed, and the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are displayed. In, variable display of the decorative pattern is being executed. Further, on the sub-image display device 5S, the active display AH is displayed in the active display area AHA as a variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display being executed, and the first hold display section 5HL displays the hold display number "1". ~ The first hold displays H1 to H3 corresponding to "3" are displayed. It is assumed that the second hold storage number is “0” and that the second hold display section 5HR does not display the second hold display.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 42 (B), on the display screen of the image display device 5, the variable display of the decorative pattern, which was being executed in FIG. 42 (A), ends, and the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, The lost design “4-3-6” is displayed in 5R. This is a specific effect temporary stop symbol code GC04d corresponding to the pseudo consecutive chance code GC04 ("4-5-6") based on the pseudo consecutive effect pattern GTP2-2 and the pseudo consecutive chance pattern GCP2-04. ("4-3-6") is a temporary stop.

  With the display of the special effect temporary stop symbol being displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in FIG. 42 (B), as shown in FIG. 42 (C), the display screen of the sub image display device 5S is held. The display is erased, and the variable display of the decorative pattern is started.

  After the lapse of a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 42 (D), the variable display of the decorative design on the sub image display device 5S ends, and the decorative design is stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 42 (D), on the display screen of the sub image display device 5S, the numeric symbol "5" which is the symbol of the prefetch chance "4-5-6" is stopped and displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 42 (E), the numerical symbol “5” displayed on the display screen of the sub image display device 5S moves upward and is displayed in a manner to move to the image display device 5. . In addition, the sub image display device 5S performs an operation of jumping upward in accordance with the movement of the numerical symbol "5" from the predetermined position. In addition, the size of the numerical design "3" displayed in the decorative design display area 5C of the image display device 5 is displayed so as to be gradually reduced.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 42 (F), on the display screen of the image display device 5, the numeral symbol "3" is erased, and the numeral symbol "5" displayed on the sub image display device 5S is displayed as a decorative symbol. Displayed in area 5C. As a result, the pseudo consecutive chance “4-5-6” is displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. Further, the sub image display device 5S moves (falls) to a predetermined position, and the hold display and the active display are displayed on its display screen.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 42 (G), the last pseudo continuous variation is started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5. After the last pseudo continuous variation time has elapsed, the variable display result is finally derived and displayed.

(1-1) In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment and modified example, the effect control CPU 120 cooperates with each unit to perform a predetermined variable display (for example, in a target change in the prefetch notice effect or a pseudo continuous change). For the final fluctuation, etc., a suggestion effect suggesting that the advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) is controlled is executed in the sub-image display device 5S with a plurality of variable displays before the execution of the predetermined variable display. . Then, during execution of the suggestive effect, the sub image display device 5S is displaced from the retracted position (second position) to the advanced position (first position) over a plurality of variable displays.
(1-2) Further, during execution of the suggested effect, at least a part of other effects using the sub image display device 5S may be restricted.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to raise the degree of attention and improve the interest of the effect (indication effect) that spans a plurality of variable displays using the second display unit.

Note that, in the above, the example in which the sub image display device 5S moves in the vertical direction has been shown, but the sub image display device 5S may be movable in the horizontal direction or the diagonal direction. Further, the sub-image display device 5S is not limited to linear movement, but may be movable in a curved shape (moving in an arc shape, for example). Further, as long as the visibility of the display screen is not impaired, the sub image display device 5S may be movable so as to protrude from the back side of the image display device 5.
Further, in the above, as an example in which the sub image display device 5S is displaced from the retracted position to the advanced position over a plurality of variable displays, as shown in FIG. 30 and FIG. Although the example in which the sub image display device 5S remains in the advanced position is shown, as described above, the sub image display device 5S has a plurality of retracted positions and advanced positions over a plurality of variable displays. It may be configured to move back and forth once.

(2) Further, the sub image display device 5S (second display portion) is moved to the advanced position from the variable display executed before the execution of the predetermined variable display (target variation, final variation in the pseudo-relation, etc.) to the predetermined variable display. You may make it displace to (1st position). In this way, it is possible to clarify the predetermined variable display (target variation, etc.), and pay attention to the predetermined variable display. The timing of displacement of the sub-image display device 5S to the advanced position is arbitrary as long as it is up to the target variation as described above.

(3) Further, during execution of the suggestive effect, the effect by the image display device 5 (first display unit) may be restricted (for example, the main notice effect is restricted).
(4) Also, during execution of the suggested effect, effects by other movable bodies may be restricted (for example, the operation of the accessory is restricted as described above).
By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from paying attention to effects other than the suggested effects more than necessary, and thus it is possible to suppress a decrease in the attention level of the suggested effects.

(5) Further, the image display device 5 (first display unit) variably displays decorative identification information (for example, a decorative pattern), and the sub image display device 5S (second position) at the advance position (first position) is displayed. The display result of the variable display may be derived and displayed in an area that does not overlap the display part). By doing so, the visibility of the variable display result can be ensured, and therefore the erroneous recognition of the variable display result can be avoided.
As a mode for realizing this, as described above, not only the decorative pattern is displayed in the area which is not covered by the sub image display device 5S in the advance position or in the advance movement, but (i) the image In the display device 5, the decorative design is transformed into a reduced display, or (ii) in addition to the normal decorative design, a small design showing the same content as the decorative design is displayed at the end of the display screen of the image display device 5 or the like. You may. Further, in order to ensure the visibility of the variable display result, a small symbol may be displayed on the sub image display device 5S.

(6) Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the modified example, the mode in which the image displayed on the sub image display device 5S moves to the image display device 5 when the pre-reading continuous notice effect is executed. It is possible to execute the specific effect displayed by. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the expectation for the specific effect.
Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above modification, the image displayed on the sub image display device 5S moves to the image display device 5 when the variable display by the variation pattern involving the pseudo-relation is executed. The specific effect displayed in such a mode can be executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the expectation for the specific effect. In addition, at least a part of the symbols forming the pseudo consecutive chances that are temporarily displayed in the pseudo variable display effect may be displayed in such a manner as to be moved from the sub image display device 5S to the image display device 5. Good. In this way, the image forming the temporary stop mode moves, so that the effect of the effect can be improved.
Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the modified example, when the image displayed on the sub image display device 5S is displayed in a mode of moving to the image display device 5, the sub image display device 5S displays an image. It can operate according to the moving direction. According to such a configuration, the operation of the sub-image display device is executed in accordance with the movement of the image, so that it is possible to improve the effect.
Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the modified example, for example, the decoration displayed on the sub image display device 5S after the decoration design is stopped and displayed in the decoration design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5. It is possible to execute a specific effect in which the design is displayed on the image display device 5 in such a manner that the design is moved, and the decorative design displayed on the decorative design display 5C is replaced. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the sense of expectation after the decorative design is stopped and displayed.

  Although the embodiment and the modified example of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to the above description, and changes are made without departing from the scope of the present invention. And any additions are included in the present invention. For example, the present invention does not have to include all the components of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in (1-1), (1-2), (2) to (6) above, and achieves the object. If possible, deletion and addition of components are optional.

  In the above description, the sub-image display 5S (second display unit) differs from the first position (advance position) where the sub-image display 5S (second display unit) overlaps at least part of the image display device 5 (first display unit). Although it is described that the second position and the second position can be displaced, the relationship between the first position and the second position is not limited to this. Even if the first position and the second position at which the sub image display device 5S can be displaced are defined as positions at which the advance amount (distance) of the sub image display device 5S with respect to the image display device 5 is different from each other. Good.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, in the case of executing the prefetching notice effect, with reference to the prefetching chance eye determination table shown in FIG. 20 or FIG. The look-ahead chances to be stopped and displayed are collectively determined. However, the pre-reading chance to be stopped and displayed may be determined for each variable display executed up to the variable display that is the notice target. At this time, it is desirable to regulate so that the pre-reading chance eye formed of odd-numbered symbols having a low jackpot reliability is not selected after the pre-reading chance eye formed of odd-numbered symbols. In addition, separately, a pre-reading chance eye determination table configured with pre-reading chance eyes having high jackpot reliability is prepared, and regarding the variable display in which the specific effect is executed, the pre-reading chance eye is determined by referring to this table. May be. Even when the variable display is performed by the variation pattern involving the pseudo-repeating, similarly, the pseudo-repeating chance determination table shown in FIGS. Alternatively, the pseudo consecutive chance item to be temporarily stopped and displayed may be determined for each pseudo consecutive fluctuation. In addition, a look-ahead chance eye determination table composed of pseudo consecutive chance eyes with high jackpot reliability is prepared separately, and regarding pseudo consecutive fluctuations in which a specific effect is executed, this table is referred to determine the pseudo consecutive chance eyes. You may do it.

In the above-described embodiment, the suggestive effect in the pre-reading notice is executed over three changes (the change and the two changes before the change), but the number of changes in which the pre-reading notice is executed is not limited to this. Instead, it may be two variations or four or more variations.
Further, in the above embodiment, the suggestive effect is an example of effect in which points are added, but the suggestive effect is not limited to this example of effect, and the background image displayed on the sub image display device 5S is referred to as a normal background image. May be an effect of changing to a different special background image.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the suggestive effect and the pre-reading chance eye effect are combined and executed. However, the suggestion effect and the pre-reading chance eye effect may be separately executed without being combined with the pre-reading chance eye effect.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the pre-reading chances and the pseudo consecutive chances have been described as being configured by numerical symbols. However, the prefetch chance eye and the pseudo consecutive chance eye may be configured by special symbols. For example, if the middle symbol is an alphabetic symbol indicating “S”, the left symbol and the right symbol may be any chances even if they are any symbols.

  In the above-described modified example, for example, in the pre-reading notice effect, the specific effect is executed when the pre-reading chance eye is stopped and displayed for a plurality of times of variable display until the noticeable variable display is executed. However, the specific effect may be executed even in the variable display that is the subject of advance notice.

  In the above-described modification, for example, the specific effect of replacing the middle symbol temporarily stopped and displayed on the image display device 5 with the symbol displayed on the sub image display device 5S is executed, but the symbol to be replaced is temporarily stopped on the image display device 5. Not limited to the displayed middle symbol, it may be a left symbol or a right symbol. Further, the symbols to be replaced by the specific effect are not limited to one, and two symbols or all the symbols may be replaced. In addition, for the image to be moved from the sub image display device 5S to the image display device 5 by the specific effect, for example, during the variable display of the decorative pattern, the hold change effect for changing the hold display may be executed. It may be a pending change pattern that gives a notice or suggestion, or a development pattern that gives a notice or suggestion that there is a possibility of development into super reach.

  In the above-described modified example, for example, when the specific effect is executed in the look-ahead notice effect, as shown in FIG. 34, of the plurality of variable displays until the changeable display to be the notice target of the look-ahead notice effect is executed. In either case, the specific effect is set to be executed once. However, the execution frequency of the specific effect may be increased, and the specific effect may be executed a plurality of times in the variable display of a plurality of times until the variable display as the notice target is executed. Further, the specific effect may be executed in all the variable displays until the variable display as the notice target is executed. In this case, since the pre-reading chance eye is stopped and displayed after the specific effect is executed in all the variable displays until the variable display that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is executed, the specific effect is the pre-reading notice effect. The specific effect can be regarded as a synonym for the look-ahead notice effect.

  In the above-described modified example, for example, when the specific effect is executed when the variable display with the variation pattern involving the pseudo-relation is performed, as shown in FIG. 36, before the last pseudo-repeated variation (final variation). The specific effect is set to be executed once in any one of the first variation (pseudo continuous first variation in the figure) and the revariation to be performed. However, the execution frequency of the specific effect is increased, and the specific effect is executed in a plurality of pseudo continuous fluctuations or all pseudo continuous fluctuations (including the first fluctuation) that are executed before the last pseudo continuous fluctuation. Good.

  In the above modification, for example, as shown in FIG. 34, by assigning a determination ratio to all the variation patterns prepared in the present embodiment, it is possible to set any variation pattern as the noticeable variable display. The prefetch effect was set to be executed. However, for example, the pre-reading notice effect may not be executed without assigning a determination ratio to “miss (non-R)”, “miss (NR)”, and “big hit (NR)”. By doing this, when the prefetching notice is executed, that is, when the prefetching opportunity is stopped and displayed, it may be determined that variable display of super reach or higher will be executed in the future. .

  Note that, for example, data may be exchanged with the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server via a mobile terminal or the like having a two-dimensional code reading function and a connection function to the Internet network. In this way, the player connects to the management server using a mobile terminal or the like, receives the ID of the player himself or herself in advance, and receives a notification regarding his or her own performance during the game by his or her choice, It is possible to play a game in a game mode that reflects the past game history.

  Further, in the above, by performing the winning random number determination process in the start winning determination process executed in the main board 11, it is determined whether or not the variable display result of the variable display is a "big hit". In the production control board 12, an example in which the contents of the pre-reading notice and the like are determined based on the judgment result designation command received from the main board 11 has been shown, but it is possible to judge whether or not the main board 11 is a “big hit”. It is not limited to what you do. For example, the main board 11 transmits a command indicating the random number value extracted at the time of winning to the effect control board 12, and the effect control board 12 determines that the “big hit” is based on the command indicating the random value received from the main board 11. It is also possible to determine whether or not to be the case, and determine the content of the prefetching notice and the like based on the determination result. That is, the determination process such as whether or not the “big hit” is necessary for determining the content of the prefetch notice may be executed by either the main board 11 or the effect control board 12.

  It should be noted that the ratio (including the determination ratio and the like, the same applies to the probability) and the like illustrated in the above-described embodiment and modification may include 0%. That is, the ratio and the probability may be between 0 and 100%. For example, to make one ratio different from the other ratio means that one ratio is, for example, 30%, the other ratio is 70%, and the other ratio is, for example, 0% and the other ratio is 10%. Including that. Further, the sum of one ratio and the other ratio does not have to be 100% (there may be one that is not included in either one or the other, and may have a predetermined ratio). Further, when the ratio of the other is higher than the ratio of the one, it includes setting one ratio to 0% and the other ratio to 100%. For example, in the above, making the determination rate of the variable display pattern different in the specific period after the specific game state and the determination rate of the variable display pattern in the period other than the specific period means selecting the variable display pattern on the other hand This also includes the case where the variable display pattern selected on the one hand and the variable display pattern selected on the other hand partially overlap or do not completely overlap. These may be defined by the contents of the table that defines the ratio.

  Further, in the above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs the probability variation control in which the jackpot type becomes “probability variation” when the jackpot symbol indicating a predetermined number is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special symbol. , A probability variation determination device type pachinko gaming machine in which probability variation control is performed based on the fact that a game ball has passed a specific area in an attacker provided in the game area.

  Further, in the above, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of a game machine, but the present invention can be applied to a slot machine. For example, when applied to a slot machine, before a bonus, AT or ART is started, or before an additional notification effect is executed during AT or ART, a suggestive effect that suggests execution of these is displayed over a plurality of variable displays. When executing, the sub image display device may be displaced from the first position to the second position over a plurality of times of variable display.

  Further, in the above, an example has been shown in which the main side performs prefetch determination and sends a command corresponding to the determination result to the sub side. However, the main side transmits a command indicating a random number value and the sub side performs prefetch determination. You may do it.

  Besides, the image display operation in the image display device and the voice output operation in the speaker for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decorative LED. Various effect operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, and encloses the game medium to score points based on the occurrence of a prize. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives a.

  The program and data for implementing the present invention are not limited to the form in which they are distributed / provided by a removable recording medium to a computer device included in a game machine, and are stored in the computer device in advance. It may be distributed by being pre-installed in the storage device. Further, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

1 ... Pachinko gaming machines 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5S ... Sub image display device 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 103 ... CPU
120 ... CPU for production control
123 ... Display control unit AH ... Active display H1 to H3 ... Hold display

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be variably displayed and can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
A first display section,
A second display unit displaceable at a first position overlapping at least a part of the first display unit and at a second position different from the first position;
A suggestive effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the predetermined variable display is controlled to the advantageous state is a suggestive effect that can be executed a plurality of times on the second display unit by a plurality of variable displays before the execution of the predetermined variable display. Execution means,
During execution of the suggested presentation, e Bei and a displacement means for displacing said first position said second display portion straddling the variable display of the plurality of times from said second position,
The second display unit can display a hold display corresponding to a variable display which has not been started yet and a specific display corresponding to a variable display being executed,
While the suggestive effect is being executed, the display of the specific display on the second display unit is restricted,
The suggestion effect execution means is capable of executing a first suggestion effect indicating a first expectation degree and a second suggestion effect indicating a second expectation degree different from the first expectation degree,
While the suggestive effect is being executed, the effect by the first display unit is limited,
A gaming machine characterized by that.