JP6698285B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As an example of a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and a predetermined game value is obtained based on the fact that the game medium is won in a prize area such as a winning opening provided in the game area. There is a pachinko machine that can be given. Further, as another example of the gaming machine, a player operates a start lever after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game by using a gaming medium such as a medal, a coin, or a game ball similar to a pachinko gaming machine. There is a slot machine in which variable display of the display symbol by the variable display device is started, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the derived display result.

  As such a gaming machine, for example, a button pressing effect that causes a player to press (operate) a button at a predetermined timing of sound is performed a predetermined number of times, and "GREAT!!", "MISS!" There is a gaming machine that performs a predetermined number of predetermined effects within a predetermined period such as displaying a result, and displays a success or failure result for each predetermined effect (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2009-72608, A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, among the limited number of times (a predetermined number of times) of predetermined effects performed within a limited period of time (within a predetermined period of time), the first predetermined effect If the result is a failure, there is a possibility that the interest for the subsequent predetermined production may be significantly reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a decrease in interest in a predetermined performance that is executed a predetermined number of times within a predetermined period.

(A) 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 that is advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state),
A predetermined number of times (for example, four times) within a certain period (for example, during a period from when the variable display is started until when the reach effect is executed) during a predetermined variable display (for example, button effect). ) Specific effect executing means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S553) capable of executing a specific effect to be executed (for example, a meeting opportunity notice) is provided,
At least one advantageous mode (for example, “success”) that suggests that the player has an advantage mode (for example, an effect result) of the predetermined effect and a disadvantage mode that indicates that the player has a disadvantage. (For example, "failure", etc.),
When the number of times the predetermined effect of the advantageous aspect is executed in the specific effect is the second number, which is larger than the number of times of the first effect, the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state becomes higher (for example, FIG. 24),
The specific effect execution means executes the first predetermined effect in the specific effect at a higher rate than the predetermined effect after the first predetermined effect, in the advantageous mode (for example, see FIG. 25(A)). ),
It is possible to display a specific image capable of specifying the number of times the predetermined effect of the advantageous aspect is executed among the predetermined number of predetermined effects in the specific effect.
It is possible to display the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display,
It is an effect different from the specific effect, and it is possible to execute a notice effect that gives advance notice of being controlled to the advantageous state by changing the display mode of the corresponding display to a special mode.
It is characterized by
With such a configuration, the effect mode of the first predetermined effect in the specific effect is likely to be an advantageous mode, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest for the predetermined effect.

(1) In order to achieve the above purpose, other gaming machines,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous for a player (for example, a jackpot gaming state),
A specific effect (for example, 4 times) for executing a predetermined effect (for example, a button effect) within a specific period (for example, during a period from the start of variable display until the reach effect is executed). For example, a specific effect executing means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of step S553) capable of executing a notice of a gathering opportunity, etc. is provided,
At least one first mode (for example, "success") and a second mode (for example, "failure") different from the first mode are described as the mode (for example, a result) of the predetermined effect. Including,
The greater the number of times the predetermined effect of the first aspect is executed in the specific effect, the higher the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, see FIG. 24 ),
The specific effect execution means executes the first predetermined effect in the specific effect at a higher rate than the predetermined effect after the first predetermined effect in the first mode (see, for example, FIG. 25(A)). ),
It is characterized by
According to such a configuration, since the effect mode of the first predetermined effect in the specific effect is likely to be the first mode, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the predetermined effect.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The specific effect executing unit executes the predetermined effect in the first mode at a different rate (for example, the rate shown in FIG. 25A) depending on which of the predetermined number of predetermined effects. ,
It is characterized by

  With such a configuration, the player can be made to pay attention to each predetermined effect in the specific effect.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
When the specific effect execution unit is controlled to the advantageous state, the specific effect execution unit has a higher ratio (for example, a ratio when the button effect of FIG. 25A is the fourth time) than when not controlled to the advantageous state, The final predetermined effect in the specific effect is executed according to the first aspect,
It is characterized by

  With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the final predetermined effect in the specific effect.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
Special effect execution means (for example, effect that executes the process of step S561) that executes any of a plurality of types of special effects (for example, three types of reach effects such as super reach α, super reach β, and super reach γ) (Control CPU 120, etc.)
The special effect execution unit is a specific one of the plurality of types of special effects at a different rate (for example, a rate shown in FIG. 27) depending on the number of times the predetermined effect of the first aspect is executed in the specific effect. Perform special production,
It is characterized by

  With such a configuration, the player can be made to pay attention to each predetermined effect in the specific effect.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
Variable display means (for example, first and second special symbol display devices 4A, 4B, image display device 5, etc.) for performing variable display (variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, etc.),
During execution of the variable display, a special image corresponding to the variable display (for example, active display AH or active display frame AHW surrounding active display AH) can be displayed in a predetermined area (for example, active display area AHA). A special image display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S531),
During the execution of the variable display, a common effect that is commonly executed when the display mode of the special image is changed and when the display mode of the special image is not changed (for example, in the first system change effect, the figure group Y1 is Effects before colliding with the active display, and effects in the second system change effect until the arrow Y2 collides with the active display frame surrounding the active display), and a display mode of the special image after executing the common effect. (For example, in the first system change effect, an effect in which a figure of one of the shapes “star” of the figure group Y1 collides with the active display to change to a star display mode, or a second system change effect) In, the effect that the line Y of the active display frame changes due to the arrow Y2 colliding with the active display frame, or both the first system change effect and the second system change effect are executed to perform the active display or the active display. Effects that change the display mode such as a frame) or failure effects that do not change the display mode of the special image (for example, in the first system change effect, a graphic of one of the shapes "star" of the graphic group Y1 collides with the active display. In the production in which the display mode of the active display does not change before it is performed, or in the second system change production, the arrow Y2 disappears before the arrow Y2 collides with the active display frame and the line thickness of the active display frame That does not change, or a production that does not change the display mode of one or both of the active display and the active display frame by executing both of the first system change production and the second system change production). For example, change effect execution means capable of executing active display change effects (for example, effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S555),
Further equipped with,
The change effect executing means, among a plurality of timings (for example, timing 1 to timing 4) during execution of the variable display, different ratios depending on which timing the common effect is executed (for example, in FIG. 31). In the ratio shown, etc.), execute the success effect,
It is characterized by

  With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the execution timing of the common effect for notifying whether or not the display mode of the special image is changed. Further, by making the player pay attention to the execution timing, the player's expectation can be improved.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5) above,
The change effect executing means, when the specific effect executing means executes the specific effect, executes the change effect after the specific effect (for example, refer to FIG. 31(B)),
It is characterized by

  With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the aspect of the specific effect from being predicted before the specific effect is executed.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example etc of contents of production control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for games counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a variation category and a variation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot type determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure reservation storage part. It is a diagram showing a configuration example of a received command buffer at the time of start winning. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the starting winning a prize decision processing in the special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing at the time of starting winning. It is a flowchart and the like showing an example of a random number determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of selection of a variation category determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation category determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design normal processing. It is a figure which shows the example of setting of the determination rate of a fluctuation pattern. It is the flowchart which shows production control process treatment. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the winning a prize production decision processing in the production control process treatment. It is a figure which shows the example of setting of the determination rate of the display mode of a hold display. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a meeting opportunity notice determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a meeting opportunity notice execution determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a gathering opportunity notice pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a button production success rate and a big hit probability at the time of button production success. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the kind determination processing of super reach. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the kind of super reach. It is a flow chart which shows an example of active display change production decision processing. It is a figure which shows the example of setting of the determination rate by the active display change production execution determination table. It is a figure showing an example of setting of a production mode of active display change production. It is a figure which shows the example of setting of the execution timing of active display change production. 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 advance notice operation control of a gathering opportunity. It is a diagram showing an example of an effect screen when the advance notice of the meeting opportunity is executed. It is a diagram showing an example of an effect screen when the advance notice of the meeting opportunity is executed. It is the figure which shows one example of the production picture when the active indicatory production is executed. It is the figure which shows one example of the production picture when the active indicatory production is executed. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the gathering opportunity notice pattern determination table in a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of setting of the determination rate of the display mode of a hold display in a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of setting of the determination rate by the active display change production execution determination table in a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of setting of the determination rate by the 1st system detailed pattern determination table at the time of execution of the 1st system change production in a modification.

(Embodiment)
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing an arrangement 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. In 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 shot from a predetermined ball hitting launch device and is driven into it.

  A normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided on the lower side of the game area of the game board 2. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces which are changed between a normal open state in which it is in a vertical position and an expanded open state in which it is in a tilted position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) second start winning opening is formed.

  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. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning port by the tilting control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is on. It will be in an enlarged open state that is easy to enter. Although the normal variable winning ball device 6B allows the game ball to enter the second starting winning port even when it is in the normally open state, it is possible that the game ball enters as compared to when it is in the enlarged opening state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening by closing the second starting winning opening in the normally open state. As described above, the second starting winning opening as the second starting area is in an enlarged open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and in a normally opened state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). Changes to.

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

  A predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls based on the fact that the game balls that have passed through (entered) the first start winning opening are detected by the first start opening switch 22A (based on the occurrence of the first start winning prize). Is paid out as a prize ball, and if the first special figure reserved storage number (described later) is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), the first special symbol game executed on the first special symbol display device 4A. A first starting condition for executing a variable display game (described later) or a variable display of a decorative pattern (described later) executed on the image display device 5 is satisfied. In addition, based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening is detected by the second start opening switch 22B (based on the occurrence of the second starting winning opening), a predetermined number (for example, 3) While the game ball is paid out as a prize ball, if the second special figure reservation storage number (described later) is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), the second special symbol display device 4B is executed. A second starting condition for executing a variable display game such as a variable game (described later) that is executed on the image game (described later) or the image display device 5 is satisfied.

  The number of award balls paid out based on the first starting prize and the number of award balls paid out based on the second starting prize may be the same or different from each other. Good. 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.

  The first special figure reserved memory number (also referred to as the first reserved memory number or the first reserved memory number) is a variable display game in which the execution is temporarily suspended without being executed immediately when the first start prize is generated ( This is the number of variable display games due to the occurrence of the first start prize. Even if the first start condition for executing the variable display game such as the first special figure game (described later) or the variable display of decorative symbols (described later) is satisfied due to the occurrence of the first start prize, the first start When the first start condition that allows the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of a prize is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that has been satisfied first is being executed). That is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended (the variable display game is in a waiting state). In other words, the first special figure reservation storage number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the first start winning awaiting execution. The number of the 1st special figure reservation storage decreases one by one whenever one 1st start condition is materialized.

  It should be noted that the variable display corresponding to the first start winning is satisfied, although the first start condition for the certain first starting prize is satisfied, but the first start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game by the first starting prize is not satisfied. The information regarding (1) is stored (held) as hold data (first special figure hold information) until the first start condition that allows the start of the variable display game by the first start winning is satisfied. That is, the first special figure game (variable display) that has not been started is stored as the first pending storage until the first start condition is satisfied. In other words, the held first special figure suspension information is consumed one by one each time the first start condition is satisfied, and the variable display game is executed based on the digested first special figure suspension information.

  The second special figure reserved memory number (also referred to as the second reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number) is a variable display game in which the execution is temporarily suspended without being executed immediately when the second start prize is generated ( It is the number of variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start winning). Even if the second start condition for executing the variable display game such as the second special figure game (described later) or the variable display of decorative symbols (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning, the second start is performed. When the second start condition that allows the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of a prize is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that was previously satisfied is being executed). That is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended (the variable display game is in a waiting state). That is, the second special figure reservation storage number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the second start winning in the execution waiting state. The second special figure reservation storage number is decreased by one each time one second start condition is satisfied.

  It should be noted that the variable display corresponding to the second start prize is satisfied, although the second start condition for the certain second start prize is satisfied, but the second start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game by the second start prize is not satisfied. The information on (1) is stored (held) as suspension data (second special figure suspension information) until the second start condition for permitting the start of the variable display game by the second start winning is satisfied. That is, the second special figure game (variable display) that has not been started is stored as the second hold memory until the second start condition is satisfied. In other words, the held second special figure suspension information is consumed one by one each time the second start condition is satisfied, and the variable display game is executed based on the digested second special figure suspension information.

  In addition, when the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as “starting winning opening”. In addition, when the first starting prize and the second starting prize are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as “starting prize”. Further, the number of reserved storages obtained by adding the number of first special figure reserved memories and the number of second special figure reserved memories is referred to as "total number of reserved memories". When the first special figure reservation storage number, the second special figure reservation storage number, and the total reservation storage number are not particularly distinguished, they are usually simply referred to as "special figure reservation storage number". When referred to as the “memory number”, it may refer to any one or two of the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the total reserved storage number. Further, when the first starting condition and the second starting condition are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as “starting condition” or “execution condition”. Further, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as “start condition”. In addition, the first special figure reservation information and the second special figure reservation information are simply referred to as “special figure reservation information” unless particularly distinguished.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in a lower portion of the game area of the game board 2 (below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B). The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region is changed to 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 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 passes through (enters) the special winning opening. Disable it. 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 passes through (enters) the special winning opening. ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes between an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state where the game ball cannot pass (entry) and is disadvantageous to the player. To do. Instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the special winning opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is detected by the count switch 23 shown in FIG. 2, for example. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening which has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game 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 pass (enter). Therefore, if the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter 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 is impossible or difficult to get the winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball into the special winning opening. The second state is disadvantageous for the person.

  The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are provided on the right side of the game area on the game board 2. The first special symbol display device 4A is composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (light emitting diode) or the like. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The first special symbol display device 4A variably displays (variable display) a special symbol (also referred to as "special symbol") that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) capable of identifying each. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The special symbols (special symbols) that are variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols (special symbols) that are variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are " It is also referred to as "second special view". A game executed with variable display of identification information (or variable display of identification information itself) is referred to as a variable display game. In particular, the variable display game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A (variable display game for variably displaying the first special symbol) is also called a first special symbol game, and the variable display game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. The (variable display game for variably displaying the second special figure) is also referred to as a second special figure game. Further, when the first special figure game and the second special figure game are not distinguished from each other, they are simply referred to as “special figure game”.

  The first special symbol display device 4A (similarly to the second special symbol display device 4B) includes a plurality of types of numbers including "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-" as a special figure game. Variable display of special symbols. A symbol number corresponding to each special symbol is attached to each special symbol. As an example, each of the numbers indicating "0" to "9" is given a symbol number of "0" to "9", and the symbol of "-" is given a symbol number of "10". Good. In addition, the special symbol is not limited to the one configured from a number indicating “0” to “9”, a symbol indicating “−”, and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns (for example, a lighting pattern such as the alphabet L or E) in which the combination of turning on and turning off the 7-segment LED are different are set in advance, and as special symbols. It may be displayed.

  On the right side of the game area on the game board 2 (the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B), the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B (specific hold display section ) Is provided. The first hold indicator 25A is configured to include, for example, four LEDs. On the first hold indicator 25A, the first special figure hold storage number (the first special figure game hold number) based on the hold data (first special figure hold information) is displayed in a identifiable manner (the first hold memory is displayed). Yes) The first hold display is performed. For example, the 1st reservation indicator 25A displays the 1st special figure reservation memory number so that specification is possible by the number of LEDs to light. For example, when the number of holdings of the first special figure game is increased by one by the establishment of the new first starting condition, the number of lights is increased by one, and the holding of the first special figure game is held by the establishment of the new first starting condition. If the number of lights decreases by one, the number of lights may be decreased by one. The second hold indicator 25B is configured to include, for example, four LEDs. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold storage number (the second special figure game hold number) based on the hold data (second special figure hold information) in a identifiable manner (displays the second hold memory). The second hold display is performed. For example, the second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold storage number in a identifiable manner by the number of LEDs to be turned on. For example, when the number of holding the second special figure game is increased by one by the establishment of the new second starting condition, the number of lights is increased by one, and the second special figure game is held by the establishment of the new second starting condition. If the number of lights decreases by one, the number of lights may be decreased by one.

  On the left side of the game area on the game board 2, there are provided a passage gate 41, a normal symbol display device 20, and a universal symbol reservation display device 25C. The game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by, for example, the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, if the number of ordinary figure holding storages (described later) is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), the normal symbol display 20 The universal figure starting condition for executing the universal figure game (described later) executed in 1 is satisfied.

  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. The normal symbol display device 20 variably displays (variable display) a normal symbol (also referred to as "general symbol" or "ordinary symbol") that is a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The variable display game in which the normal symbols are variably displayed is also referred to as a normal figure game (or “normal figure game”). Note that information related to a universal figure game in which the universal figure start condition is satisfied but the universal figure start condition (described later) is not stored is stored (held) as suspension data (general diagram suspension information).

  The general-drawing reservation display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored general-drawing reservations based on the reservation data (universal figure reservation information), for example, by the number of LEDs to be turned on. The number of ordinary figure holding storages is the number of ordinary figure games which are not executed immediately when the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 and whose execution is temporarily held. Even if the universal figure starting condition for executing the universal figure game is satisfied by the detection of the game ball by the gate switch 21, if the universal figure starting condition for permitting the start of the universal figure game is not established ( For example, when the previously established universal figure game is being executed), the execution of the relevant universal figure game is suspended (the relevant universal figure game is in a waiting state). That is, the number of public figure reservation storages is the number of game of the general figure game which is in the state of waiting for execution. The number of stored universal figure reservations decreases by one each time one universal figure start condition is satisfied.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, a decorative pattern display area is arranged. In the decorative pattern display area, a decorative pattern that is a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each is variably displayed. The variable display of the decoration identification information (decorative pattern) is also included in the variable display game. The image display device 5, the first special symbol game (special diagram game using the first special symbol) executed by the first special symbol display device 4A, or the second special symbol executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the game (special figure game using the second special figure), a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative designs is executed in the display area (decorative design display area).

  As an example, as shown in FIG. 1, "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Corresponding to the start of any special figure game of the first special figure game or the second special figure game, that is, corresponding to the start of fluctuation of any special figure of the first special figure or the second special figure Then, in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of the decorative symbol (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Then, in response to the end of the special figure game, that is, in response to the stop display of the special figure, in each of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the decorative pattern that becomes the variable display result (the fixed decorative pattern, the final pattern) A stop pattern is also displayed). That is, in the display area (decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R) of the image display device 5, the variation of the decorative design is started in association with (corresponding to) the first special figure game (or the second special figure game). The fixed decorative design (also called the final stop design) is stopped and displayed.

  The decorative pattern is, for example, 8 types of patterns (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese numerals, English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and character images). The character image may be, for example, a decoration image showing a person, an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other figure). A symbol number corresponding to each decorative pattern is attached to each decorative pattern. As an example, each alphanumeric character indicating "1" to "8" may be attached with each symbol number "1" to "8". Note that the decorative patterns are not limited to eight types, and may be of any type (eg, seven types or nine types) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination and a lost combination can be configured.

  The variable display result of the special symbol (also referred to as the special symbol display result) is displayed to stop the final display of the fixed special symbol and the variable display result of the decorative symbol to be the fixed decorative symbol (final stop). Stop display to stop the variable display and stop the variable display, or stop display to stop the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol (also referred to as the general display result) and end the variable display. It is also referred to as a complete stop display, a final stop display, or a derived display (or simply “derived”). The variation start timing and variation end timing of the decorative symbol do not necessarily have to match the variation start timing and variation end timing of the special symbol, and within the variation time of the special symbol (special symbol variation time), It suffices if the change time is within the range. The special symbol variation time, which is the variation time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game to the derivation display of the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result (special symbol display result). is there. The special figure variation time may be predetermined, for example, corresponding to a variation pattern described later.

  Further, a stop display different from the complete stop display (final stop display, derived display) may be displayed. For example, the decorative design may be temporarily stopped and displayed during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the derivation display of the fixed decorative design. In the temporary stop display, a decorative pattern whose fluctuation speed is “0” is displayed for a while, for example, while slightly shaking or expanding/contracting, or is shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). It includes things such as a stop display that does not cause time, slight shaking or stretching.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, a first starting prize winning memory display area 5HL and a second starting winning prize memory display area 5HR (predetermined hold display section) are arranged. In the first start winning a prize memory display area 5HL, similarly to the first hold indicator 25A, the first special figure hold storage number (the number of the first special figure games which are currently held for execution) is identifiable and displayed ( (Display 1st hold storage) The 1st hold display is performed. In the second start winning a prize memory display area 5HR, similarly to the second hold indicator 25B, the number of the second special figure reserved memories (the number of the second special figure games whose execution is currently held) can be displayed in an identifiable manner ( (Display second hold storage) A second hold display is performed.

  In the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL, the first hold display may be performed, for example, right-justified. In the first starting prize winning memory display area 5HL, four display parts are provided according to the upper limit value "4" of the first special figure reservation memory number, and reservation numbers "1", "2", in order from the right end, It may be associated with “3” and “4”. When the number of holdings of the first special figure game increases due to the establishment of the new first starting condition, if there is no other first holding display in the first starting winning prize memory display area 5HL, the first starting winning prize memory display area 5HL. A new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased first special figure hold information on the right side of (the center side of the display area of the image display device 5), and another is added to the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL. If there is a first hold display of, the new first hold display is displayed on the left side of the other first hold display (if there are a plurality of other first hold displays, further left of the leftmost first hold display). It may be added. Further, when there are a plurality of first hold indications in the first start winning a prize memory display area 5HL and the hold number of the first special figure game decreases due to the establishment of the new first start condition, the first amount of decrease The first hold display (the first hold display that has been displayed from the oldest) displayed on the rightmost side of the first start prize winning memory display area 5HL corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure hold information is erased, Each of the other first hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased first hold display side (right side).

  Further, in the second starting prize winning memory display area 5HR, for example, the second hold display may be performed in a left-justified manner. In the second starting prize winning memory display area 5HR, four display parts corresponding to the upper limit value "4" of the second special figure reserved memory number are provided, and reserved numbers "1", "2", in order from the left end, It may be associated with “3” and “4”. When the number of holdings of the second special figure game increases due to the establishment of the new second starting condition, if there is no other second holding display in the second starting winning prize memory display area 5HR, the second starting winning prize memory display area 5HR. On the left side (center side of the display area of the image display device 5), a new second hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased second special figure hold information, and another is added to the second start winning a prize memory display area 5HR. If there is a second hold display of, the new second hold display is displayed on the right side of the other second hold display (if there are a plurality of other second hold displays, further to the right of the rightmost second hold display). It may be added. Further, when there are a plurality of second hold indications in the second start winning a prize memory display area 5HR and the hold number of the second special figure game decreases due to the establishment of the new second start condition, the second decrease Erase the second hold display (the second hold display that has been displayed from the oldest) displayed on the leftmost side of the second start prize winning memory display area 5HR corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure hold information, Each of the other second hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased second hold display side (left side). In addition, when the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL and the second starting prize winning memory display area 5HR are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as "starting prize memory display area 5H".

  The arrangement of the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL and the second starting prize winning memory display area 5HR can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first starting prize winning memory display area 5HL and the second starting winning prize memory display area 5HR are interchanged. The arrangement may be different.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, in addition to the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL and the second starting prize winning memory display area 5HR, an active display area AHA (active display area, active display portion, current display area, This time display area, current time display area, time-out display area, time-out display area, time-out display area, etc.) are also arranged. The active display area AHA is provided, for example, between the first starting prize winning memory display area 5HL and the second starting winning prize memory display area 5HR. In the active display area AHA, when the variable display is being executed, a special image (also referred to as a corresponding display) corresponding to the variable display is displayed. As an example, when the hold state of the first special figure game is released and the variable display of the decorative design is executed, the hold display corresponding to the variable display is moved from the starting winning prize memory display area 5HL to the active display area AHA. And display it as a special image. Further, when the hold state of the second special figure game is released and the variable display of the decorative pattern is executed, the hold display corresponding to the variable display is moved from the starting winning memory display area 5HR to the active display area AHA. And display it as a special image.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the active display area AHA is arranged between the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL and the second starting winning prize memory display area 5HR. The active display area AHA may be arranged at any position in the display area of the image display device 5. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the special image is configured to include an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed, an active display frame surrounding the active display, and the like. Note that the special image is composed of only active display and may not include an active display frame or the like.

  In addition to the above configuration, the game area of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on the fact that the game balls that have entered any of the general winning openings are 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.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, 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 is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the elastic force of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hit ball operating handle may be provided with a single-shot launch switch for stopping the drive of the launch motor of the ball launching device, and a touch ring (touch sensor).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball rented out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball striking device. The upper plate (striking ball supply plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) 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 that can be held by a player and tilted is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operating stick held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operating stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operating hand is applied when the player holds the operating stick). There is. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation with a predetermined operating finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand (for example, the left hand). It may be configured as follows. It suffices that a trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation with respect to the trigger button is built in the operation rod.

  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. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit is two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) that are arranged parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the side of the player who faces the pachinko gaming machine 1. Pair) and four transmission type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) that are arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side. It may be configured to include a photo sensor.

  As a member forming the upper plate, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). It is provided. The push button 31B may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation, such as a pressing operation by the player. A push sensor for detecting a player's operation performed on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

  A sound output member is provided in the periphery of the game area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the speakers 8L and 8R are installed at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3. Hereinafter, the speakers 8</b>L and 8</b>R will be simply referred to as the speakers 8 unless otherwise distinguished. The speaker 8 outputs (reproduces) voice (sound and voice). For example, the speaker 8 outputs an effect sound (also referred to as a sound effect) according to the progress status of the game of the gaming machine 1, and outputs a warning sound according to the status of the gaming machine 1.

  A game effect lamp 9 for a game effect is provided in the periphery of the game area of the gaming machine frame 3. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include a plurality of multi-color LEDs (may be single-color LEDs). Although a plurality of game effect lamps 9 are actually provided, they will be described below as one. The configuration of each of the plurality of game effect lamps 9 is arbitrary and may be the same or different.

  The image display device 5, the speaker 8, the game effect lamp 9, and the like described above are effect devices that perform effects, but the gaming machine 1 includes other effect devices such as effect models having a drive unit as effect devices. You may.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the general figure display 20 starts the general figure game based on the establishment of the general figure start condition after the general figure start condition has been established. In the ordinary figure game, after starting the variable display of the ordinary symbol (after starting the variation of the ordinary symbol), when the predetermined time that is the ordinary symbol change time has elapsed, the fixed ordinary symbol that becomes the variable display result of the ordinary symbol Is stopped (displayed). At this time, as a fixed ordinary symbol, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, as the fixed ordinary symbol, if a regular symbol other than the regular symbol, such as a number or a symbol other than the number indicating "7", is stopped and displayed, the variable display result of the regular symbol is "ordinary symbol loss". Become. In response to the fact that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is "universal symbol", the expansion opening control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing pieces of the electric tulip constituting the normally variable winning ball device 6B are in the tilted position. When a predetermined time elapses, the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure game (first special figure game) by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied, and the second Based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied, the special figure game (second special figure game) by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. In the special figure game, after the variable display of the special symbol is started (after the fluctuation of the special symbol is started), when the variable display time as the special figure change time elapses, the variable display result of the special symbol becomes the fixed special. Derivatively display the design (results of special figure display). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, the result is "big hit", and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. If so, the predetermined display result is a "small hit". Also, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, it becomes "miss".

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to a big hit game state as a specific game state in which a round advantageous to the player (also called "round game") is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, as an example, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are the big hit symbols, and the special symbols indicating the numbers “2” are the small hit symbols. , The special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is a lost symbol. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a lost symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A by the first special symbol display device 4D is different from each symbol in the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The special symbols common to both special symbol games may be the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, and the lost symbol.

  After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game and becomes the "big hit" as the specific display result, in the big hit game state, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 has a predetermined upper limit time. The special winning opening is opened for a period of time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. As a result, a round in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is brought into the first state (open state), which is advantageous for the player, is executed.

  The special winning a prize sphere device, by receiving the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closing the special winning a prize, the big award entrance door which opened the big award winning prize during the execution of the round. 7 is changed to a second state (closed state), which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round is ended. The round which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of times of execution reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "15"). Even before the number of times the round has been executed reaches the upper limit, the execution of the round may be ended when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won in the special winning opening). .

  Among the rounds in the big hit game state, the round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called a round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the first state (open state) is a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also called a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "5", "7" which are big hit symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "7" are usually open round big hit symbols, and the number "5" The special design that indicates is a short-term open round jackpot design. In the special opening game, the special opening winning jackpot of the special variable winning a prize ball device 7 in the jackpot gaming state (normal opening jackpot state) as the normal opening round specific game state that is controlled after the jackpot pattern is released. The door opens the special winning opening until a predetermined upper limit time (29 seconds, for example), which is the first period, or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By doing so, a round for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is executed. The normal open jackpot state is also called the first specific game state.

  Short-term open round as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game Short-term open round controlled after the big-hit symbol is derived In the big-hit gaming state as a specific game state (short-term open big-hit state), the special variable winning ball device 7 is used in each round. The second period (for example, 0) in which the upper limit time (upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened by the special winning opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state, is changed to the first state that is advantageous to the player. . 1 second). It should be noted that in the short-term open big hit state, the opening period of the special winning opening may be controlled to be the second period, and other controls may be performed in the same manner as in the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-time open jackpot state, the number of rounds executed may be the second round number (eg, “2”) smaller than the first round number (eg, “15”) in the normal open jackpot state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of payout balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins the big winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (0.1 seconds or the like), which is very short. Therefore, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit game state in which the payout (prize ball) is not substantially obtained. The short-term open jackpot state is also called the second specific game state.

  In addition, the big hit game state as a short-term open round specific game state is not limited to one in which the period of opening the special winning opening is shorter than that of the big hit gaming state as the normal opening round specific playing state. For example, opening of the special winning opening The period (upper limit time) is the same in the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open-round specific game state, but in the short-term open round specific game state, the upper limit number of times (for example, 2 times) for opening the special winning opening is It may be smaller than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal opening round specific game state. That is, in the big hit game state as the short-term open round specific game state, the period during which the big winning opening is changed to the first state where the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is longer than the first period in the normal open round specific game state. The second period is also shorter, and the number of times the round is executed is the second round number which is smaller than the first round number in the normal open round specific gaming state, as long as it is at least one of them. . In this way, it is only necessary that the first specific game state and the second specific game state have different degrees of advantage for the player.

  After the special symbol indicating the number "2" which is the small hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, it is controlled to the small hit game state as the special game state. In this small hitting game state, as in the short-term open big hitting state, a variable winning operation is performed in the special variable winning ball device 7 to change the special winning opening to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hitting game state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 in the first state (open state) is repeatedly executed for the second period. Also for this small hit game state, it is sufficient if the degree of advantage is low with respect to the first specific game state.

  In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R arranged in the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In response to the start of one of the special figure games, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. Then, in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display state of the decorative pattern is changed to a specific variable during the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the end of the variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative pattern. There may be a predetermined reach state that forms part of the display combination.

  The reach state is a decorative pattern that is not stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination (also referred to as a “reach variation pattern”). Is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or some of the decorative patterns are synchronized and vary while forming all or a part of the jackpot combination. In the following description, reaching the reach state is also referred to as reaching the reach (establishing the reach).

  In addition, in response to the reach state, the changing speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative pattern, or changing the changing mode of the decorative pattern, a performance effect different from that before the reach state is executed. May be done. The production operation such as the display of the character image and the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, and the change of the variation mode of the decorative pattern are referred to as reach production (or reach production display). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the voice output operation by the speaker 8 and the light emitting operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, extinguishing operation) of the game effect lamp 9 and the like are set as the reach state. The operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of kinds of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, depending on the effect pattern, the possibility that the jackpot combination or the like will be finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect (also referred to as “big hit expectation” or “big hit reliability”) may be different. Thereby, the jackpot expectation can be changed according to which of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed, that is, depending on which reach effect is to appear. As an example, in the present embodiment, the reach mode of normal reach and the reach mode of super reach, which has a higher jackpot expectation than the normal reach, are preset (prepared).

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

  Further, during the variable display of the decorative pattern, as one mode of the variable display effect, it is possible to execute a sliding effect or a pseudo continuous effect realized by a variable display operation of the decorative pattern or the like. In the sliding effect, after changing the decorative design in all of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, 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 at, the predetermined number of decorative pattern display areas (for example, "1" or "2") in the temporary stopped display decorative pattern display area (for example, "left" decorative pattern display area) 5L and the “right” decorative pattern display area 5R (either one or both)), the decorative design is changed again, and then stopped and displayed, thereby effecting display for changing the decorative design to be stopped and displayed. In this way, in the sliding effect, a plurality of decorative patterns are temporarily stopped and displayed after the variable display of the decorative patterns is started until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, and then the predetermined number of decorative patterns are changed. By executing the display again, there are times when the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state and when the decorative pattern that does not reach the reach state and constitutes the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed.

  In the pseudo continuous production, in response to either one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special drawing game being satisfied once, the fixed decoration that becomes the variable display result after the variable display of the decorative design is started By the time the symbols are derived and displayed, all the decorative patterns in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, a predetermined pseudo consecutive chance or the like is part of any of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R). (Or displayed on all) is temporarily stopped, and then, in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the re-variable display, which is an effect display for starting the variable display of all decorative symbols, is predetermined. It can be performed once (for example, up to four times).

  In the present embodiment, the number of times of re-variable display (re-variable display number) in the pseudo continuous production is variable display until the first temporary stop of all the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (first time). (Variable display) number of times (1 time), the number of re-variable display (final variable display) after all the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped (1 time), and the re-display between the first variable display and the last variable display. The number of times of variable display X (X is 0 or 1 or more) and the number of times (X+2) that is the sum of the number of times (X+2) are grasped as the number of times (X+1) that is one less. In addition, the number of times of revariable display is the same as the number of times (temporary stop number) in which all the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Note that the first variable display to the first temporary stop display are also referred to as the first pseudo continuous, the second variable display (the first re-variable display) to the second temporary stop display are also referred to as the second pseudo continuous, The third variable display (second re-variable display) to the third temporary stop display are also referred to as the third pseudo-sequential display, and the fourth variable display (third re-variable display) to the fourth temporary stop display. Also referred to as the fourth pseudo run. Further, the number of pseudo consecutives in the pseudo consecutive production is also referred to as a pseudo consecutive variation number (or a pseudo consecutive number). In other words, the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations, the number of revariable displays, and the number of temporary stops are the same. It should be noted that the increase in the number of pseudo runs such as the first, second, third,... Is also referred to as “the pseudo run continues”.

  In the variable display effect of "pseudo-run", the variable design is changed based on that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the re-variable display (re-change) once to four times. The display can be made to appear as if it was started two to five times in a row.

  In addition, the pseudo continuous production is performed on any or all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R before the reach is established (before the reach state is established) in the variation (variable display being executed). The decorative symbols in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R may be temporarily stopped so that the pseudo consecutive chances are temporarily stopped, or after the reach is established, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C. All the decorative symbols in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be temporarily stopped so that the pseudo consecutive chances are temporarily stopped and displayed in any one of 5R. That is, the production mode of the temporary stop display in the pseudo continuous production includes at least the production mode in which the temporary stop display is performed before the reach state and the production mode in which the chance symbol is temporarily displayed after the reach state. You may.

  The sliding effect (similar to the pseudo continuous effect) is a notification or suggestion to the player that any one of the reach effects may be executed, that a certain reach effect may be executed, or that the jackpot expectation is high. May be. Hereinafter, an effect for giving a notice or suggesting to a player that any one of the reach effects or a certain reach effect may be executed or that the jackpot expectation degree is high may be collectively referred to as an announcement effect. In addition to the sliding effect and the pseudo continuous effect, the notice effect may use a variable display operation different from the sliding effect and the pseudo continuous effect, for example, a background image is displayed and a message window is displayed. , Hold display, voice output, light emission (lighting, blinking, extinguishing), and the like may be used that use effect operations different from the variable display effect.

  In the present embodiment, as a notice effect for giving a notice (suggestion) that the game will be controlled in the jackpot gaming state, for example, a set chance notice (specific effect) where the characters gather is set to be executable. The meeting opportunity notice is an effect executed in the variable display in which the reach effect (normal reach or reach effect of super reach) is executed. The advance notice of the meeting opportunity may be executed even in the variable display in which the reach effect is not executed. The meeting opportunity notice is an effect that the button effect (predetermined effect) is executed four times (specific number of times) within a period from the start of the variable display to the execution of the reach effect (within a specific period). In addition, in the variable display in which the pseudo continuous variation is executed, the set opportunity notice is four times (specific number of times) of button effects (in a specific number of times) within a period from the start of the variable display to the execution of the first re-variable display. It is an effect of executing a predetermined effect). The button effect is an effect that displays a button image on the image display device 5, prompts the player to operate the push button 31B, and displays a predetermined effect result in accordance with the operation of the push button 31B by the player.

  In this embodiment, as the effect result (effect mode) of the button effect, “success” (first mode) in which the characters appearing in the image display device 5 move to the collective display area (collective place), and the image display device 5 “Failure” (second mode) in which the character appearing in No. moves to the collective display area is set. That is, when the button effect is executed and the push button 31B is pressed by the player, as a result of the button effect, the characters appearing on the image display device 5 move to the collective display area, that is, “success”, and the image. There is a case where the character that has appeared on the display device 5 does not move to the collective display area and is “failed”. In this embodiment, since the button effect is executed four times in the advance notice of the meeting opportunity, the number of times of "success" as the effect result of the button effect is any of "1" to "4", and the result is "success". The higher the number of times (the number of successes), the higher the possibility of being controlled to the big hit game state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, three types of reach effects such as super reach α, super reach β and super reach γ are set as the reach effects for super reach. The types of reach effects for super reach are not limited to the above three types, and may be two types or less or four types or more. The advance notice of the gathering opportunity is also a notice effect that gives an advance notice as to which of the above three types of reach effects will be executed according to the number of times the button effects have been successful.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the active display change effect is set to be executable as the notice effect. The active display change effect is commonly performed when the display mode of the special image including the active display corresponding to the pending display corresponding to the change is changed and when the display mode of the special image is not changed. Is included. The active display change effect includes a success effect in which the display mode of the special image is changed after the common effect is executed, and a failure effect in which the display mode of the special image is not changed after the common effect is executed. The active display change effect may include suggestive effect that suggests a common effect. Further, similar to the common effect, the suggestive effect may be an effect that is commonly executed when the display mode of the special image is changed and when the display mode of the special image is not changed. In other words, the case where the effect that suggests that the common effect is executed is called a suggestion effect, and the effect that suggests that either the success effect or the failure effect is executed (the common effect or the common effect is There is a case in which another effect is referred to as a suggestion effect.

  It should be noted that the notice effect may be executed (started) before the player can determine (actually check) whether or not the notice effect or the content suggested by the notice effect is realized. For example, the notice effect that gives a notice or suggests to the player that the variable display state of the decorative design due to the winning of a certain game ball is the reach state, at least the variable display state of the decorative design due to the winning of the game ball is in the reach state (or , (Non-reach state), as long as it is executed (started). This notice effect is executed at a predetermined timing such as when the variable display is started, when the decorative pattern in the "left" decorative pattern display area 5R is stopped, or when the re-variable display is started in the "pseudo-link" variable display effect. Just do it. In addition, the notice effect that gives a notice or suggests to the player that the variable display result due to the winning of a certain game ball is a "big hit" is executed at least before the fixed decorative design due to the winning of the game ball is stopped and displayed. Anything can be (started). This notice production is performed at a predetermined timing such as at the start of the reach production or during the reach production, in addition to the start of the variable display, the stop of the decoration design in the “left” or “right” decoration design display areas 5R, 5L, and the like. It should be executed. Further, the notice effect that gives a notice or suggests to the player that the state of probability change (special game state) will occur after the jackpot gaming state ends is executed (started) at least before the jackpot gaming state ends. I wish I had it. This effect is at the start of variable display, at the start of reach effect, etc., at the time of stop display of the fixed decorative pattern that is a big hit combination, at the start of the big hit game state, at the start of a predetermined round, during the big hit game state, It may be executed at a predetermined timing such as immediately before the end of the big hit game state such as when the ending effect starts. 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.

  It is sufficient that the notice production includes a pre-read notice production (also referred to as “preliminary determination notice production” or “pre-read notice”). The pre-reading notice effect determines whether or not the variable display result of the variable display becomes a "big hit" before starting the variable display that is the subject of the notice based on the special game game hold information and the like. (Pre-reading) is a notice effect that is executed based on the determination result. In the following description, the hold information that is the target of the prefetch notice presentation is called target hold information, the first hold display corresponding to the target hold information is called the target first hold display, and corresponds to the target hold information. The second hold display is referred to as the target second hold display, and the variable display corresponding to the target hold information is also referred to as the target variable display. In addition, the pre-reading notice effect is executed while the target hold information is being consumed (when the target hold information is being consumed, including during variable display of the target) and before the target hold information. There is a case where it is executed while the hold information is being consumed, a case where the target hold information is being consumed, and a case where the hold information prior to the target hold information is being consumed.

  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 continuous notice production, after the production operation is started before the variable display of the target is started, the production operation may be ended before the variable display of the target is started, or the variable display of the target is started. The effect operation may be ended after the display is started. In contrast to the pre-reading notice effect, the notice effect that is executed after the variable display of the target is started is called an independent notice effect (also referred to as an independent notice, the change notice, or a notice during variable display). It

  A performance operation which is a pre-reading notice effect by winning a certain game ball is performed by the player after the winning of the game ball (after the start condition is satisfied), and whether or not the content predicted by the pre-reading notice effect is realized. It may be executed (started) before it can be determined. For example, a presentation operation for predicting (indicating) that a player is in a reach state by winning a certain game ball is a read-ahead notice effect, at least the variable display state of the decorative pattern by winning the game ball is reach. It may be executed (started) before becoming the state (or the non-reach state). Also, due to the prize winning of a certain game ball, the effect of the pre-reading notice effect for giving a notice (indication) to the player that the variable display result will be a "big hit" is at least a fixed decorative design by the prize of the game ball. It may be executed (started) before the stop display. In addition, at least before the end of the big hit game state, the effect operation that is a pre-reading notice effect for giving a notice (indication) to the player that it will be in the probability change state (special game state) after the end of the big hit game state. Anything can be executed (started).

  The pre-reading notice effect (preliminary determination notice effect) may be, for example, a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the first hold display in the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL or a first start prize winning memory display area 5HL. An action effect such as an on-hold change gasse effect that does not change the display mode of the first hold display may be prepared. Further, the prefetch notice effect (preliminary determination notice effect) is, for example, a hold change effect for changing the display mode of the second hold display in the second start prize winning memory display area 5HR or a second start prize winning memory display area 5HR. An action effect such as an on-hold change gasse effect that does not change the display mode of the second hold display may be prepared.

  As a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped (derived), the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. In some cases, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “miss”.

  As a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped (derived), the variable display state of the decorative symbol is started after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach-miss combination may be stopped and displayed. The variable display result of such a decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variable display result is "miss".

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, if the normal jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "3" is stopped and displayed among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, etc., a fixed decoration that becomes a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as "non-certain variation big hit combination") among a plurality of kinds of big hit combinations The design is stopped and displayed. The predetermined normal jackpot combination is, for example, a normal pattern of the same type (also referred to as “non-probable variation pattern”) on a predetermined effective line (for example, a straight line) formed by the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is a combination in which the final stop is displayed together. An example of a normal symbol is, among the eight types of decorative symbols with the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, four types of decorative symbols with the even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8”. Is.

  Corresponding to the fact that the fixed special symbol in the special drawing game becomes the normal big hit symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative symbol of the normal big hit combination is displayed in a stopped state. , Which is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as "big hit type") of "indeterminate change" (also referred to as "normal big hit") when the variable display result is "big hit". Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the "non-probable change" big hit type, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time saving control) is performed.

  By performing the time saving control, the variable display time (special figure variation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, initialization processing after power-on). The same control as in the state (1) is executed. In the time saving control, one of a condition that a special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the jackpot gaming state is ended and that a variable display result is “big hit” is established first. Sometimes you just have to quit.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, if the probability variation big hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "7" is stopped and displayed among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is Corresponding to the fact that the reach state has been reached, after a reach effect similar to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative design is "normal" is executed, etc. There is a case where the fixed decorative pattern that is displayed is stopped. In other words, when the probability variation jackpot design is finally stopped and displayed in the special figure game, the decoration design which is the predetermined probability variation jackpot combination is finally stopped, and the decoration pattern which is the predetermined normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. There are cases where it will be done. The predetermined probability variation big hit combination is, for example, a combination in which the same type of probability variation symbols are lined up on the activated line and finally stopped and displayed. An example of the probability variation pattern is, among the eight types of decorative symbols with the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, four types of decorative symbols with the odd number “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7”. Is.

  Regardless of whether the fixed decorative pattern is a normal big hit combination or a probability variation big hit combination, the variable display mode in which the probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special drawing game is "big hit". In this case, it is referred to as a variable display mode of "probability change" (also referred to as "big hit type"). Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the "probable change" big hit type, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after that, stochastic variation control (probability change control) is performed together with time saving control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special figure display result) is a "big hit" in each special figure game is improved to be higher than in the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result becomes "big hit" after the end of the big hit game state and the big hit game state is controlled again. Like the time saving control, the probability variation control may be ended when the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit game state. In addition, even if the probability variation control is finished when the "probability variation falling" decision is made to end the probability variation control in the probability variation falling lottery that is executed each time the special figure game is started after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Good.

  When the time saving control is performed, the control for shortening the variation time of the regular symbol in the regular symbol game by the regular symbol display 20 (general symbol variation time) than in the normal state, or the variation of the regular symbol in each regular symbol game Control for improving the probability that the display result will be "Public hit" compared to that in the normal state, tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on that the variable display result is "Public hit" In order to make it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) through the second start winning port, such as a control for making the tilt control time for performing the tilt control longer than in the normal state, and a control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state. By increasing the possibility that the starting condition will be satisfied, control that is advantageous to the player is performed. In this way, the control that makes it easier for the player to enter the game ball into the second start winning port along with the time saving control is advantageous for the player, and is also called high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the expanded opening state is higher than that in the case where the high opening control is not performed. Therefore, the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the second special figure game can be executed frequently, so that the next variable display result can be obtained. The time until it becomes a "big hit" is shortened. The period in which the high opening control can be executed is also called a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period in which the time saving control is performed.

  The game state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also called a time saving state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a highly accurate state. The gaming state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a highly accurate high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time saving control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a highly accurate low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control may be referred to as a "probability variation state" in particular, and may be referred to as a time variation with probability reduction state in order to distinguish it from the high accuracy low base state. On the other hand, the certainty variation state in which only the certainty variation control is performed and neither the time saving control nor the high opening control is performed (the highly accurate low base state) may be referred to as the no-time saving certainty variation state in order to distinguish from the highly accurate high base state. The time saving state in which the time saving control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low accuracy high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control, nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low accuracy low base state. When at least one of the time saving control and the probability variation control is performed in the game state other than the normal state, the special figure game (second special figure game) can be frequently executed, and each special figure game (first special figure game) is executed. By increasing the probability that the variable display result in the "drawing game and the second special drawing game" will be a "big hit", it becomes an advantageous state for the player. A gaming state that is advantageous to the player and different from the jackpot gaming state is also called a special gaming state.

  As a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, when a short-term open round big hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number "5" is stopped and displayed, or a small hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number "2" is stopped and displayed. In this case, the variable display state of the decorative design may not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative designs predetermined as the opening opportunity may be stopped and displayed. In addition, as the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the short open round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. After a certain time, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

  Corresponding to the fact that the fixed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a short-term open round big hit symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is "big hit". It is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as "big hit type") of "attack probability" (also referred to as "attack probability jackpot" or "sudden probability big hit"). Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the "hit" big hit type, the short-term open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the time variation control and the probability variation control may be performed.

  As a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "2" is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is "small hit", and the small hit game state is controlled. After the end, the game state is not changed and the variable display result is continuously controlled to the game state before the "small hit". However, if the special drawing game in which the variable display result is "small hit" is executed, and the number of executions of the special drawing game in the special game state has reached a predetermined number, after the small hit game state ends, The special game state may end and the normal state may occur.

  The re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative design in which the fixed decorative design is the non-probable-variable big-hit combination or the probable-variable big-jack combination. For example, as a re-lottery effect, in the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, after the decorative designs that are normally a big hit combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, the same decorative designs are varied again to be changed to a probability variation big hit combination. Either of the decorative pattern (probability variation pattern) and the decorative pattern (normal pattern) that is usually a combination of big hits may be finally stopped and displayed as the fixed decorative pattern.

  After the fixed decorative pattern which is usually a big hit combination is derived and displayed, at the start of the big hit game state or during a round in the big hit game state, the next round is started after one of the rounds in the big hit game state ends. During the big hit, which is a certainty change notification production of whether to control to the certainty change state during the period from the end of the last round in the big hit game state to the start of the next variable display game, etc. Promotion production may be executed. It should be noted that a notification effect similar to the promotion effect during the big hit may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the big hit game state. The jackpot mid-promotion production that is executed after the final round in the jackpot gaming state is sometimes called "ending promotion production".

  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, and an interface board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 or the like of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly intended for a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function for inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and a sub-side control board including an effect control board 12 and the like. It has a function of outputting a control command as an example of the command information as a control signal and transmitting it, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. Moreover, the main board 11 performs lighting/extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) which comprises the 1st special symbol display device 4A and the 2nd special symbol display device 4B, and the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The variable display of predetermined identification information, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting/turning off/coloring of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a control function.

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

  The production 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, the speaker 8, and the game. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electric parts for production such as the effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the sound output operation from the speaker 8, and all or part of the lighting/extinguishing operation in the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. , Has a function of determining the control content for causing the electric parts for performance to execute a predetermined performance operation.

  The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs audio from the speaker 8 based on a command or control data from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit that executes audio signal processing is installed. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, and the like. It is equipped with a lamp driver circuit and the like for performing lighting/extinguishing driving.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main substrate 11. There is. It should be noted that the various switches may be any switches having an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as one called a sensor. In addition to the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23, the gaming machine 1 similarly has other switches (for example, a glass door (not shown) connected to the main board 11). ), a switch for detecting the open/closed state, a switch for detecting the open/closed state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting unauthorized vibration, and a switch for detecting unauthorized electromagnetic waves). Further, on the main board 11, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display device 20, the first holding display device 25A, the second holding display device 25B, the public figure holding display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification) and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of EXT data is "0". Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3 is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals composing the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

  In FIG. 3, a start mouth winning designation command (first start mouth winning designation command and second start mouth winning designation command), a reserved storage number notification command (first reserved storage number notification command and second reserved storage number notification command), It shows a setting example of the symbol designation command, the variation category command. In this embodiment, as the starting mouth winning designation command, a command B100H that is a first starting mouth winning designation command and a command B200H that is a second starting mouth winning designation command are prepared in advance. The subscript H indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The command B100H is the first special prize based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the first starting winning occurs. It is a command notifying that the first starting condition for executing the first special figure game by the symbol display device 4A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the second starting winning is generated. It is a command for notifying that the second starting condition for executing the second special figure game by the special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

  Further, as the reserved storage number notification command, a command C1XXH which is the first reserved storage number notification command and a command C2XXH which is the second reserved storage number notification command are prepared in advance. It should be noted that XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the reserved storage number notification command, different EXT data (for example, any of 00H to 04H) is set according to the number of reserved storages of special figure. The command C1XXH is a command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number in order to display the first special figure reserved storage number such that it can be specified in the first starting prize winning storage display area 5HL or the like. The command C2XXH is a command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number in order to display the special figure reserved storage number such that it can be specified in the second starting prize winning storage display area 5HR or the like.

  In the present embodiment, as the reserved storage information, a first starting opening winning award designating command and a second starting opening winning award designating command for designating whether the first starting winning opening is a winning start or the second starting winning opening is a starting winning. And the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command that specify the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number. It should be noted that when the number of reserved storages increases, the number of reserved storages addition designation command (first reserved storage count addition designation command or second designation (Reserved storage number addition designation command) is transmitted while the number of reserved storages decreases, the reserved storage count subtraction designation command (first It is also possible to transmit a 1-hold storage number subtraction designation command or a second hold storage number subtraction designation command).

  Instead of the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number may be transmitted. Further, a total reserved storage number addition designation command (total reserved storage number subtraction designation command) for notifying the increase (or decrease) of the total reserved storage number may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a command C4XXH which is a symbol designating command is prepared in advance. In the symbol designating command, different EXT depending on the determination result at the time of starting winning (determination result of whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, determination result of big hit type)” The data is set. Further, a command C6XXH which is a variation category command is prepared in advance. In the variation category command, different EXT data is set according to the determination result (variation category (also referred to as “variation pattern type”) determination result at the time of start winning. The variation category is a name when the variation patterns of decorative patterns are classified (aggregated) by type.

  In addition, in the production control command, in addition to the above-mentioned starting mouth winning designation command, the number of reserved memory notification command, the symbol designation command and the variation category command, the variation start in the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. The first variation start command to specify, the second variation start command to specify the variation start in the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B, each decorative symbol corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game Display area 5L, 5C, 5R variable pattern designation command to specify the variation pattern such as decorative design, variable display result notification command to specify the variable display result such as special design or decorative design, each decorative design display area In 5L, 5C, 5R, a symbol determination command that designates the final stop symbol, a gaming state designation command that designates the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a display of an effect image showing the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Hit start designation command (also referred to as "fanfare command") that specifies, the big winning opening opening notification command that notifies that it is the period when the big winning opening is in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state In the jackpot gaming state and the jackpot gaming state, a notification command after the jackpot opening that notifies that it is the period when the jackpot has changed from the open state to the closed state, at the end of the jackpot gaming state or the jackpot gaming state It suffices to include a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image.

  In the present embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 13(A)), when the start winning occurs, the variable display result is determined as "big hit" based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. Whether or not it is determined or whether or not it is determined to be a "small hit", and when it is determined to be a "big hit", the type of the big hit is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the type of the big hit, and the variation The variation category (variation pattern type) is determined based on the random number MR3 for category determination. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command and the variation category command, and control is performed to transmit to the effect control board 12. Based on the value set in the symbol designation command, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” and the big hit type. In addition to being recognizable, the variation category can be recognized based on the value set in the variation category command.

  The effect control commands such as the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are used when the effect control CPU 120 controls one or more effect devices (the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the game effect lamp 9, etc.). Used. Hereinafter, the effect control command used to control the image display operation in the image display device 5 is a display control command, the effect control command used to control the audio output from the speaker 8 is a voice control command, and the game effect lamp 9 emits light. The effect control command used to control the operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, extinguishing operation) is also referred to as a lamp control command. It should be noted that some of the effect control commands may be a display control command, a voice control command, and a lamp control command.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and has a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a program for game control to perform a control operation, and numerical data that indicates a random number value independently of the CPU 103 are updated. A random number circuit 104 for performing 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 the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. 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 variable data to the RAM 102. A variable data read operation for reading out, a reception operation in which the CPU 103 receives 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. The transmission operation of outputting various signals is 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 value data indicating various random number values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random number values counted on the main substrate 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, a random number value MR3 for determining the variation category, and a normal value. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the figure display result and the random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern are controlled to be countable. A random number value other than these may be used to enhance the game effect. The random number used to control the progress of such a game is also called a game random number.

  The random number circuit 104 may be any one that counts numerical data indicating a part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit, to update various numerical data by software, and thereby a part of the random number values MR1 to MR5. The numerical data shown may be counted.

  Next, the variation pattern of the decorative pattern will be described. Hereinafter, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "miss" is referred to as "loss variation pattern". The loss variation pattern corresponds to the "non-reach variation pattern ("non-reach variation pattern" "non-reach" when the variable display result of the variable display result is "loss" and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach". (Also referred to as "(miss) variation pattern")", or "variable display result of "variable", "reach variation pattern ("reach lost variation pattern") corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "reach" Also referred to as “”.

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

  In the non-reach variation pattern, a plurality of variation patterns having different variation times are prepared corresponding to the time saving control executed when the total number of reserved memories is large, or when the game state is the probability variation state or the time reduction state. Good. As a result, any one of the variation patterns is selected in accordance with the total number of pending storages and the gaming state, so that it is possible to control the variation time to be reduced according to the total number of pending storages and the gaming state.

  For the variation patterns including the reach effect such as the big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern, the variation patterns corresponding to the reach modes of the respective reach effects are prepared. A variation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach is executed is referred to as a “normal reach variation pattern”, and a variation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is performed is referred to as a “super reach variation pattern”.

  FIG. 5 shows a specific example of the fluctuation category and the fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment. In FIG. 5, the variation category “PA1” is a shortened/non-reach (miss) variation category. The variation category “PA2” is a non-reach (miss) variation category. The variation category “PA3” is a normal reach (miss) variation category. The variation category “PA4” is a super reach (loss) variation category. The variation category “PB3” is a normal reach (probably variable/non-probably variable) variation category. The variation category “PB4” is a super-reach (probable/non-probable) variation category. The variation category “PC1” is a non-reach (probability/small hit) variation category. The fluctuation category “PC2” is a normal reach (probability/small hit) fluctuation category. The variation category “PC3” is a super reach (probability/small hit) variation category. One or a plurality of fluctuation patterns belong to each fluctuation category.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, when the variable display result (special figure display result) is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change” or “probability”, the variable display result is “big hit”. When it is "small hit", when the variable display result is "miss", when the reach effect is not executed (the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode) ("non-reach"), the reach effect of the normal reach is When it is executed (“normal reach”), when the reach effect of super reach is executed (“super reach”), when the sliding effect is executed (“slip”), when the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed once (“Pseudo continuous fluctuation once”), when the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed twice (“Pseudo continuous fluctuation twice”), when the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed once (“Pseudo continuous fluctuation once”), A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to a combination such as a case where a pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gusset (“pseudo gusset”). To each variation pattern, the special figure variation time is set according to the content of the variation pattern.

  The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data 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, the ROM 101 includes data (for example, information specifying the content of the control command) forming a plurality of command tables used by the CPU 103 to transmit control signals which are various control commands from the main board 11, and a diagram. Data and the like forming a table as shown in FIG. 5 are stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, as the special figure display result decision table, a first special figure display result decision table 130A shown in FIG. 6(A) and a second special figure display result decision table 130B shown in FIG. 6(B). , Prepared in advance. In the first special symbol display result determination table 130A, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result in the first special symbol game (special symbol game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A is derived and displayed. Previously, whether to control the variable display result as a "big hit" in the big hit game state, or whether to control the variable display result as a "small hit" in the small hit game state, for determining the special figure display result 3 is a table that is referred to for making a decision based on the random number value MR1. In the second special symbol display result determination table 130B, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result in the second special symbol game (special symbol game using the second special symbol) by the second special symbol display device 4B is derived and displayed. Previously, whether to control the variable display result as a "big hit" in the big hit game state, or whether to control the variable display result as a "small hit" in the small hit game state, for determining the special figure display result 3 is a table that is referred to for making a decision based on the random number value MR1.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, the special figure is displayed according to whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the time saving state (low certainty state), or the certainty changed state (high certainty state). A numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR1 for result determination is assigned to the special figure display results of "big hit", "small hit", and "miss". In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, depending on whether the game state is the normal state or the time saving state (low certainty state) or the probability variation state (high certainty state), the disturbance for determining the special figure display result is displayed. The numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "miss".

  In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the game state is the definite change state (high accuracy state), it is the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state). More decision values than the above are assigned to the special jackpot display result of "big hit". Thereby, in the probability variation state (high accuracy state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as compared to the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state), the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and the big hit game The probability of being determined to control the state increases.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of "30000" to "30350") are assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determined value is not assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". With such a setting, since the "small hit" does not occur in the second special figure game, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is formed, for example, in a time saving state (low accurate high base state) or a positive change state (high accurate high base state). In the gaming state where the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a “small hit” where it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and prevent the deterioration of the game interest due to the extension of the game. ..

  It should be noted that in the second special figure display result determination table 130B and the first special figure display result determination table 130A, different predetermined range determination values may be assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determination value than that in the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". As a result, it is possible to avoid frequent occurrence of "small hit" in the game state in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning hole formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. Alternatively, the special figure display result may be determined by referring to a common special figure display result determination table common to the first special figure game and the second special figure game.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines one of a plurality of jackpot types based on the jackpot type determination random number MR2 when it is determined to control the jackpot game state by setting the special figure display result to "jackpot". Is a table that is referred to for. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A (special symbol game using the first special symbol) is executed, or the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type depending on whether (a special figure game using the second special figure) is executed is "non-probable change", "probable change", or "probable change". Is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpots.

  In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table 131, when the first special figure game is executed, that is, when the special figure to be changed (also referred to as a variable special figure) is the first special figure, the determination value of the predetermined range ( (Values in the range of “82” to “99”) are assigned to the jackpot type of “probability”, on the other hand, when the second special figure game is executed, when the variation special figure is the second special figure, No decision value is assigned to the jackpot type of "probability". With such a setting, since the "probability" is not obtained in the second special figure game, the prize ball can be obtained in the game state in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning hole formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. It is possible to avoid the occurrence of difficult “probability” and prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game due to the extension of the game.

  Note that different predetermined range determination values may be assigned to jackpot types of “probability” depending on whether the variation special map is the first special figure or the second variation special figure. .. For example, when the variation special map is the second special figure, a smaller determination value than that in the case where the variation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the jackpot type “probability”. As a result, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the "probability" in the gaming state in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning hole formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. Alternatively, the big hit type may be determined by referring to common table data when the variation special figure is the first special figure and the second special figure.

  The ROM 101 also stores a variation category determination table that is referred to when determining the variation category to be one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables in which the types of variation categories that can be determined in the variation category determination table, the respective determination rates, and the like are different from each other. In the variation category determination table, each variation category is assigned a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation category. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables that have different determination values (for example, the range of the determination value and the number of determination values) assigned to at least one variation category of the plurality of types of variation categories. There is. Instead of the plurality of variation category determination tables, one large variation category determination table including information of all variation category determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a fluctuation pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine the fluctuation pattern to be one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables that differ from each other in the types of variation patterns that can be determined in the variation pattern determination table, the respective determination rates, and the like. In the fluctuation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random value MR5 for fluctuation pattern determination is assigned to each fluctuation pattern. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of fluctuation pattern determination tables that have different determination values (for example, the range or the number of determination values) assigned to at least one of the plurality of types of variation patterns. There is. Note that instead of the plurality of fluctuation pattern determination tables, one large fluctuation pattern determination table including information of each fluctuation pattern determination table may be stored in the ROM 101.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). It In particular, at least the data according to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. Data according to the control state of the game control means, when the power is restored after the occurrence of a power outage, etc., the data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power outage (for example, a special figure Process flag). Further, the data according to the control state and the data showing the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data showing the progress state of the game.

  In such a RAM 102, a first special figure reservation storage unit, a second special figure reservation storage unit, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, It is provided with a universal figure holding storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, a game control counter setting unit, and a game control buffer setting unit. FIG. 8: is a figure which shows an example of the 1st special figure reservation storage part 151A and the 2nd special figure reservation storage part 151B.

  The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A is a special figure game in which the game balls have passed through (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the first starting winning has occurred, but the game has not yet started ( Hold data (first special figure hold information) of the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates a winning number into the first starting winning opening (detection order of game balls) with a reservation number, and a random number is generated by the CPU 103 based on passage (entry) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as reservation data (first special figure reservation information) until the number of storage reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is a special figure game in which the game ball has passed (entered) through the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B and the second starting winning has occurred, but has not yet started. The hold data (second special figure hold information) of (the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B associates a winning number into the second start winning opening (detection order of game balls) with a reservation number, and a random number is generated by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entry) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as reservation data (second special figure reservation information) until the number of storage reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

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

  The ordinary figure hold storage unit holds the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 by the gate switch 21, but has not been started by the ordinary symbol display device 20 yet. ) Is remembered. The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control timer setting unit is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

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

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

  To the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an information signal (video signal) indicating an effect image to the image display device 5, and for transmitting an information signal (effect sound signal) indicating a command to the sound control board 13 are transmitted. Wiring, wiring for transmitting an information signal (illumination signal) indicating a command to the lamp control board 14, and the like are connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the operation operation of the player to the stick controller 31A is detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game to the push button 31B. A wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection 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 in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling such a rendering operation is also referred to as a rendering random number.

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

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a gathering opportunity notice execution determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether to execute the gathering opportunity notice. In the gathering opportunity notice execution decision table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value for the gathering chance notice execution decision is determined according to whether the variable display result is “miss/small hit” or “big hit”. It is assigned to one of the determination results of “execution performed” to execute the advance notice of the gathering opportunity and “no execution” not to execute the advance notice of the gathering opportunity.

  Further, for example, the ROM 121 stores a group chance notice pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of group chance notice patterns. In this embodiment, when the variable display result is "miss" or "small hit" (during loss/small hit), the gathering chance notice pattern determination table is referred to, and when the variable display result is "big hit". A gathering chance notice pattern determination table referred to (at the time of a big hit) is prepared. In the gathering chance notice pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value for determining the gathering chance notice pattern is assigned to a determination result of any of the plurality of gathering chance notice patterns. Details of the meeting chance notice pattern will be described later. Instead of the plurality of gathering opportunity notice pattern determination tables, one large gathering chance notice pattern determination table including the information of all the gathering chance notice pattern determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  Further, for example, the ROM 121 stores a super-reach type determination table that is referred to for determining any one of the three types of super-reach α, super-reach β and super-reach γ. In this embodiment, there are prepared a super-reach type determination table that is referred to when the set opportunity notice is executed and a super-reach type determination table that is referred to when the set opportunity notice is not executed. Further, as a super reach type determination table that is referred to when the meeting opportunity notice is executed, a super reach type determination table that is referred to according to the number of successful button effects (1 to 4 times) is prepared. .. In the super-reach type determination table, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value for determining the super-reach type is assigned to the determination result of any one of super-reach α, super-reach β and super-reach γ. .. Instead of the plurality of super-reach type determination tables, one large super-reach type determination table including information of all the super-reach type determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  Further, for example, the ROM 121 stores a hold display mode determination table that is referred to in order to determine the display mode of the first hold display displayed in the first start prize winning storage display area 5HL to any one of a plurality of types. Has been done. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of pending display mode determination tables that differ from each other in the types of display modes that can be determined in the pending display mode determination table, the respective determination rates, and the like. In the hold display mode determination table, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first hold display is assigned to each display mode of the first hold display. Instead of the plurality of hold display mode determination tables, one large hold display mode determination table including information of all the hold display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  Further, for example, the ROM 121 stores a hold display mode determination table that is referred to for determining the display mode of the second hold display displayed in the second start prize winning storage display area 5HR to any one of a plurality of types. Has been done. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of pending display mode determination tables that differ from each other in the types of display modes that can be determined in the pending display mode determination table, the respective determination rates, and the like. In the hold display mode determination table, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the display mode of the second hold display is assigned to each display mode of the second hold display. Instead of the plurality of hold display mode determination tables, one large hold display mode determination table including the information of all the hold display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  Further, for example, the ROM 121 stores a holding effect execution presence/absence determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to execute a holding effect (also referred to as an action effect or an on-hold change effect). Specifically, in the hold effect execution presence/absence determination table, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining whether or not the hold effect is executed is determined whether the hold effect is executed or not. It is assigned. In the present embodiment, the holding effect refers to a pre-reading notice effect that changes the display mode of the hold display displayed in the first starting prize winning memory display area 5HL into a notice mode, and a second starting winning prize memory display area 5HR. This is a pre-reading notice effect that changes the display mode of the displayed hold display to the notice mode. There are a plurality of types of hold effects, and there is also a hold change effect in which a character or the like acts on the hold display in the display area of the image display device 5 to change the display mode of the hold display. In the hold change effect, there is a hold change effect where a character or the like acts on the hold display in the display area of the image display device 5 but does not change the display mode of the hold display.

  Further, for example, the ROM 121 stores an active display change effect execution determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to execute an active display change effect (success effect) that changes a special image including an active display. Specifically, in the active display change execution presence/absence determination table, a numerical value that is compared with a random value (not shown) for determining whether or not the active display change effect is executed is determined whether or not the active display change effect is performed. (Decision value) is assigned.

  In the present embodiment, the active display change effect is an effect (main notice effect) that changes the special image into a notice mode. In other words, it is an effect (main announcement effect) in which the active display, the active display frame surrounding the active display, and the like are changed to a notice mode. As described above, in the active display change effect, the common effect, the success effect executed when changing the special image after executing the common effect (also referred to as active display change effect), and the common effect are executed. A failure effect (also referred to as an active display change gaze effect) that is executed later when the special image is not changed is included. The success effect is an effect that acts on the special image in the display area of the image display device 5 to change the display mode of the special image. On the other hand, the failure effect is an effect that does not change the display mode of the special image by not affecting the special image in the display area of the image display device 5, or a special effect that affects the special image in the display area of the image display device 5. It is an effect that does not change the display mode.

  In addition, the active display change effect includes a first system change effect that changes the special image mode to one of a plurality of modes and a special image mode that changes the second system. And the 2nd system change production which changes to any one of a plurality of modes is included. The first system change effect includes a common effect, a success effect, and a failure effect corresponding to the first system change effect, and the second system change effect corresponds to the second system change effect. , Common production, success production, and failure production. In the present embodiment, the first system change effect is an effect that changes the display mode of the active display (active display displayed as a special image) in the special image, and the second system change effect is the special image. The effect is to change the display mode of the active display frame (active display frame displayed as a special image) inside.

  Further, for example, the ROM 121 is referred to for determining the execution timing (timing of which timing in the variation, etc.) of the first system change effect, which is one of the active display change effects. A system change performance execution timing determination table is stored. In the first system change effect, the rate at which the successful effect related to the first system change effect is executed varies depending on the execution timing of the first system change effect. Further, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of effect execution timing determination tables for the first system change effect, which are different from each other in the types of execution timings that can be determined in the execution timing determination table of the first system change effect, the respective determination rates, and the like. May be. In this execution timing determination table of the first system change effect, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the execution timing of the first system change effect is assigned to each execution timing. There is. Further, in place of the execution timing determination tables of the plurality of first system change effects, one large execution timing determination table of the first system change effects is stored in the ROM 121, which includes information of the execution timing determination tables of all the first system change effects. May be stored.

  In addition, for example, the ROM 121 is referred to for determining the execution timing of the second system change effect, which is one of the active display change effects (the timing at which the change is executed). A system change performance execution timing determination table is stored. In the second system change effect, the rate at which the successful effect related to the second system change effect is executed varies depending on the execution timing of the second system change effect. Further, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of second system change effect effect execution timing determination tables that differ from each other in the types of execution timings that can be determined in the second system change effect execution timing determination table and the respective determination rates. May be. In the execution timing determination table of the second system change effect, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the execution timing of the second system change effect is assigned to each execution timing. There is. Further, in place of the plurality of second system change effect execution timing determination tables, one large second system change effect execution timing determination table including information of all the second system change effect execution timing determination tables is stored in the ROM 121. May be stored.

  It should be noted that the ROM 121 has a plurality of first system changes in which types of execution timings that can be determined in the execution timing determination table of the first system change effect and the execution timing determination table of the second system change effect, and respective determination ratios thereof are different from each other. The effect execution timing determination table of the effect and the execution timing determination table of the second system change effect may be stored as one large active display change effect execution timing determination table. In the execution timing determination table of the active display change effect, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the execution timing of the first system change effect and the second system at each execution timing. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the execution timing of the change effect, or a random number value (not shown) for determining the execution timing of both the first system change effect and the second system change effect A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with may be assigned. Further, instead of the execution timing determination tables of a plurality of active display change effects, one large active display change effect execution timing determination table including information of the execution timing determination tables of all active display change effects is stored in the ROM 121. Good.

  Further, for example, the ROM 121 stores an active display change effect pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of effect patterns (effect modes) of the active display change effect. Specifically, in the effect pattern determination table of the active display change effect stored in the ROM 121, a random value (not shown) for determining the effect pattern of the active display change effect for each effect pattern of the active display change effect. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with is assigned.

  It should be noted that the ROM 121 may store a hold change effect execution timing determination table that is referred to in order to determine the execution timing of the hold change effect (timing such as how many times the change is executed). Further, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of hold change effect execution timing determination tables in which types of execution timings that can be determined in the hold change effect execution timing determination table and respective determination rates are different from each other. In the hold change effect execution timing determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the execution timing of the hold change effect may be assigned to each execution timing. Further, instead of the plurality of hold change effect execution timing determination tables, one large hold change effect execution timing determination table including information of all hold change effect execution timing determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  The ROM 121 is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of effect patterns (effect modes) of the above-mentioned set opportunity announcement and other main announcement effects of the active display change effect. The table may be stored. In this case, specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of main notice effect pattern determination tables that differ from each other in the types of main notice effect patterns that can be determined in the main notice effect pattern determination table, the respective determination rates, and the like. The main notice effect pattern determination table may be assigned a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the main notice effect pattern for each of the main notice effect patterns. . Instead of the plurality of main notice effect pattern determination tables, one large main notice effect pattern determination table including information of all the main notice effect pattern determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  It should be noted that the ROM 121 may store a hold change effect pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine an effect pattern (effect form) of the hold change effect from any of a plurality of types. In this case, in the ROM 121, in the hold change effect pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the hold change effect pattern is assigned to each hold change effect pattern. Just do it.

  It should be noted that the ROM 121 may store a hold change gasse effect execution presence/absence determination table that is referred to for determining whether to execute the hold change gasse effect. In this case, in the hold change gasse effect execution presence/absence determination table, a numerical value (not shown) that is compared with a random value (not shown) for determining whether or not the hold change gasse effect is executed is determined whether or not the hold change gasse effect is executed. (Determined value) may be assigned.

  It should be noted that the ROM 121 may store a hold change gasse effect execution timing determination table that is referred to in order to determine the execution timing of the hold change gasse effect (timing such as how many times the change is executed). . In this case, the ROM 121 only needs to store a plurality of hold change gasse effect execution timing determination tables that differ from each other in the types of execution timings that can be determined in the hold change gasse effect execution timing determination table and the respective determination rates. . In this hold change gasse effect execution timing determination table, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the execution timing of the hold change gasse effect may be assigned to each execution timing. . It should be noted that, instead of the plurality of hold change gasse effect execution timing determination tables, one large hold change gasse effect execution timing determination table including information of all the hold change gasse effect execution timing determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  It should be noted that the ROM 121 may store a hold change gasse effect pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine the effect pattern (effect form) of the hold change gasse effect to one of a plurality of types. In this case, in the ROM 121, in the hold change gasse effect pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the hold change gasse effect pattern is stored in each of the hold change gasse effect pattern. It may be assigned.

  Further, in the ROM 121, an active display mode determination table (also referred to as a “digest display mode determination table”) that is referred to for determining the display mode of the active display displayed in the active display area AHA to any one of a plurality of types. (Referred to) may be stored. In this case, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of active display display mode determination tables that differ from each other in the types of display modes that can be determined in the active display display mode determination table, the respective determination rates, and the like. In the display mode determination table of active display, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the display mode of active display may be assigned to each display mode of active display. That is, in the ROM 121, a plurality of display modes of active display having different determination values (for example, a range or number of determination values) assigned to at least one display mode among a plurality of types of active display. It suffices if the decision table is stored. Instead of the display mode determination tables for a plurality of active displays, one large active display mode determination table including information of all active display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  In addition, in the ROM 121, data that forms a plurality of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the game effect lamp 9, etc.). Are remembered. The production control pattern is created from process data including production control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) and end code associated with the production control process timer determination value, for example. It is configured. By setting the effect control pattern, various variable display operations such as a decorative pattern, notice effects (including pre-read notice effects), etc. are realized.

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, and effect control are provided as areas for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The counter setting part and the effect control buffer setting part are provided.

  The effect control flag setting unit has a plurality of types of statuses that can be updated in accordance with effect operation states such as effect image display states on the screen of the image display device 5 and effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11. A flag is provided. The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations such as the operation of displaying effect images on the screen of the image display device 5. The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations.

  In the present embodiment, the data forming the first start-up winning prize reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 9A is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. The first start prize-winning reception command buffer 194A is provided with a storage area (area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value of the total number of reserved memories (eg, “4”). . When there is a start winning prize to the first start winning a prize mouth, a starting mouth winning designation command (first starting mouth winning designation command), a symbol designating command, a variation category command, a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command) 4) is set as one set and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the first start winning prize reception command buffer 194A, of these commands, a storage area is ensured so that a symbol designating command, a variation category command, and a first reserved storage number notification command can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the time of the first start winning a prize from the beginning in the empty area of the first start winning award reception command buffer 194A. At the time of the first start winning a prize, the command transmission is performed in the order of the first starting award winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the first reserved storage number notification command. Therefore, if the command reception is normally performed, as shown in FIG. 9A, in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”, the starting mouth winning designation command, the symbol designation command, and the variation The category command and the first reserved storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 9A, the commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “3”.

  The commands stored in the first start prize-winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 9A are deleted one by one each time the variable display of the decorative design is started in synchronization with the first special figure game, Subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (winning order of commands). Specifically, when the variable display of the decorative design is started in synchronization with the first special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number of the commands associated with the first starting opening winning award designation command is displayed. One stored command (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the first start mouth prize designation command) Commands) are shifted while maintaining the winning order (size relationship of buffer numbers).

  For example, when the variable display of the decorative design is started in synchronization with the first special drawing game in the storage state shown in FIG. 9A, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. , The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “3” becomes the buffer number “2”. Be shifted.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the data forming the second start-winning-at-win command command buffer 194B as shown in FIG. 9B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. The second start prize-winning reception command buffer 194B is provided with a storage area (area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value of the total number of reserved memories (eg, “4”). .. When there is a starting winning prize to the second starting winning a prize mouth, a starting mouth winning designation command (second starting mouth winning designation command), a symbol designating command, a variable category command, a reserved storage number notification command (a second reserved storage number notification command) 4) is set as one set and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the second start winning award reception command buffer 194B, a storage area is secured so that a symbol designating command, a variation category command, and a reserved storage number notification command among these commands can be stored in association with each other.

  In addition, regarding the storage of the second start winning combination designation command, the symbol designating command, the variable category command and the reserved storage number notification command, the deletion of the command, the shift of the command, etc., at the time of the first starting prize shown in FIG. 9A. Since it is the same as the reception command buffer 194A, description thereof will be omitted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, data forming the first prefetching notice buffer 194C as shown in FIG. 9C is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. The first look-ahead notice buffer 194C is provided with a storage area (area corresponding to buffer numbers "1" to "4") corresponding to each data forming the first start prize-winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, the first read-ahead notice buffer 194C stores the determination content regarding the read-ahead notice effect related to each holding information determined by the effect control CPU 120 and the like in association with the buffer numbers "1" to "4". To be done. When the hold data (1 set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the first start-up winning command buffer 194A of FIG. 9A due to the start of variable display of the decorative pattern, In the first prefetching notice buffer 194C, the contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted. Further, due to the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the reserved data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is received in another buffer in the first start winning prize reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 9A. When the number is shifted to a number, the contents associated with the buffer number in the first prefetching notice buffer 194C are also shifted to the other buffer number.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the data forming the second prefetching notice buffer 194D as shown in FIG. 9D is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. The configuration of the second pre-reading notice buffer 194D, the storage of the determination contents regarding the pre-reading notice production, the deletion of the stored contents, and the like are the same as those of the first pre-reading notice buffer 194C shown in FIG. 9C. The description is omitted.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 displays on the image display device 5 based on the control of the effect control CPU 120 (for example, based on a display control command from the effect control CPU 120). A video signal of the effect image is output and the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), 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 port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the performance control board 12. It is configured to include and. For example, from the output port of the I/O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a control signal (sound effect signal) transmitted to the audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 are transmitted. A control signal (lighting signal) or the like is output. The control signal is supplied as a serial signal.

  The image display device 5 includes a display panel such as a liquid crystal panel and a driver circuit that drives the display panel. The video signal supplied from the display control unit 123 to the image display device 5 via the I/O 125 under the control of the effect control CPU 120 is input to the driver circuit. The driver circuit drives the display panel based on the input video signal to display the image represented by the video signal on the display panel. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

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

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing which is game control main processing. When the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 makes necessary initialization after setting interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, the RAM 102 is cleared, for example. 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 initialization is completed, interrupts are enabled and loop processing is entered. 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 such game control main processing receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it sets the interrupt disabled state and executes predetermined game control timer interrupt processing. 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. 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.

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

  In the special symbol process process included in the game control timer interrupt 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 special symbol display devices 4A, 4B. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform the control of the display operation in, the setting of the opening/closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7, and the like 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 and the variation pattern are 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 it is not, the general-purpose game is stored on hold (for example, the random number value MR4 is extracted and stored in the RAM 102), or the variable display result of the general-purpose game is determined by using the storage on hold (the 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 (eg segment LED lighting, extinguishing, etc.) on the ordinary symbol display device 20 according to the variation pattern to display the variable symbol of the ordinary symbol. The execution is performed to derive and display the variable display result of the universal figure game, and when the variable display result is a universal figure, a process of opening the normal variable winning ball device 6B is performed. By executing the normal symbol process processing each time the timer interrupt occurs, the execution of the normal symbol game, the open state of the normal variable winning ball device 6B for the predetermined period, and the like 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 the special symbol process process or the normal symbol process process, the transmission setting of the control command (effect control command etc.) is set to the command transmission table (preliminarily set in the ROM 101 for each command) according to the effect control command to be transmitted. .) is stored in the ROM 101 (for example, the value of the storage address is stored in the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102) and the like. Of the output ports included in the I/O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer (for example, a value indicating a storage address in the ROM 101) or the like. After setting the control data to the output port for transmitting the effect control command, predetermined control data is set to the output port of the effect control INT signal to turn the effect control INT signal on for a predetermined time and then to the off state. By doing so, it is possible to transmit the effect control command (effect control command for which transmission is set) based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after setting the interrupt enable state.

  FIG. 10 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. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 10 as the start winning determination process. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S208 and step S211 of FIG. 11 as the processing for starting winning. FIG. 13A is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S220 of FIG. 12 as the winning random number determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines the first based on the detection signal from the first starting port switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether the starting opening switch 22A is turned on (step S201). At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is turned on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure reservation storage number (the first special figure game reservation number) is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, as the upper limit storage number). It is determined whether or not it is "4") (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reservation storage number by reading the first reservation storage number count value, which is the stored value of the first reservation storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit, for example. In step S202, when the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit is set to "1" (step). S207).

  When the first starting opening switch 22A is off in step S201 (step S201; No), when the first special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), After executing the processing of step S209, based on the detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the second starting port switch 22B. It is determined whether or not is on (step S203). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 22B is turned on (step S203; Yes), the second special figure reservation storage number (second special figure game reservation number) is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, as the upper limit storage number). It is determined whether or not it is "4") (step S204). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reservation storage number by reading the second reservation storage number count value, which is the stored value of the second reservation storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit, for example. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S204 (step S204; No), for example, the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit is set to "2" (step). S210).

  After executing the processing of step S207, the processing for starting winning (FIG. 12) is executed (step S208), the value stored in the starting opening buffer is “0 (initialized)” (step S209), and the processing of step S203. Proceed to. After the process of step S210 is executed, the process for starting winning a prize (FIG. 12) is executed (step S211), the value stored in the starting mouth buffer is set to "0 (initialization)" (step S212), and the winning a prize determination process is started. To finish. Thereby, even when the first winning opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect the starting winning of the game ball, the processing based on the respective detections can be completed. Moreover, when the 2nd starting opening switch 22B is OFF in step S203 (step S203; No), and when the 2nd special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit in step S204 (step S204; Yes). The start winning determination process ends.

  In the start winning process (steps S208 and S211) shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first updates the special figure reservation storage number corresponding to the start mouth buffer value stored in the start mouth buffer by adding 1 ( Step S215). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the first reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second suspension storage count value is incremented by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory number count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied. Further, the second reserved storage number count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. Subsequent to the processing of step S215, the total pending storage number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S216). For example, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit, may be updated so as to be incremented by one.

  After executing the process of step S216, the CPU 103 selects from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determining. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category are extracted (step S217). Then, the numerical data indicating each extracted random number value is stored by setting it as reservation information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure reservation storage unit 151 corresponding to the starting port buffer value (step S218). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", 2 Numerical data indicating random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the special figure reservation storage unit 151B. At this time, when the CPU 103 sets the numerical data in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, the CPU 103 controls the first reservation indicator 25A to specify the first special figure reservation storage number incremented by one. The 1 hold display is displayed on the 1st hold display 25A (for example, the number of LEDs to be turned on is increased by 1). Further, when the numerical data is set in the second special figure pending storage unit, the CPU 103 controls the second pending display 25B to specify the second special figure pending storage number incremented by one. The second hold indicator 25B is caused to perform display (for example, the number of lit LEDs is increased by 1). The processing of the first hold display and the second hold display may be performed in step S215, for example.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S218, the transmission setting of the starting mouth winning designation command according to the starting mouth buffer value is performed (step S219). For example, when the starting mouth buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting mouth winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. The setting for transmitting the first starting opening winning award designation command to 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, by storing the storage address of the second starting opening winning award designation command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, the effect control board 12 is notified. The setting for transmitting the second start opening winning award designation command is performed. The start opening winning award designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing command control processing after the special symbol process processing is completed.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S219, a winning random number determination processing is executed (step S220). After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the reservation storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reservation storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Settings are performed (step S221). The reservation storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing command control processing after the special symbol process processing is completed. After the processing of step S221 is executed, the starting winning award processing is ended.

  In the winning random number determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first checks the state of a time saving flag or a probability variation flag provided in, for example, a game control flag setting unit or the like, and thereby the pachinko gaming machine 1 The current game state in is identified (step S401). The CPU 103 specifies that the probability variation state is in the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies that it is in the time reduction state when the probability variation flag is off and the time saving flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is necessary to specify that it is in a normal state.

  Following the processing of step S401, the starting mouth buffer value (“1” or “2”) and the current data are displayed from the table data forming the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result is selected corresponding to the gaming state (step S402). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the first special figure display result determination table 130A is set in the usage table. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second special figure display result determination table 130B is set in the usage table. Then, it is determined whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S217 of FIG. 12 is within the predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the jackpot determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special jackpot display result of "big hit" in the special figure display result determination table data selected in the process of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and each value. It suffices to be able to determine the presence or absence of a decision value that matches the random number value MR1 by comparing the decision values one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination values included in the big hit determination range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number MR1 and the minimum or maximum value of the big hit determination range. It suffices to be able to determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random number value MR1 is determined to be a “jack” (a jackpot start determination). it can.

  When it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; No), it is determined whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is within the predetermined small hit determination range (step S403). S404). The CPU 103 executes the same process as in the case of the big hit determination range for the decision value assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit" in the special figure display result determination table data selected in the process of step S402. Therefore, it is sufficient to determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the small hit determination range. When it is determined in step S404 that it is not within the small hit determination range (step S404; No), a symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “miss” is given to the effect control board 12. Settings for transmission are performed (step S405).

  When it is determined in step S404 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S404; Yes), a symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is given to the effect control board 12. Settings are made for transmission (step S407).

  When it is determined in step S403 that the jackpot is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the variation special map (“first special map” corresponding to “1” or “second special map” corresponding to “2”) specified in correspondence with the starting opening buffer value. From the table data forming the jackpot type determination table 131, the jackpot type determination table data is selected. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is determined. The setting for transmitting the symbol designating command according to the determination result by the process of step S409 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S410).

  After performing any of the processes of steps S405, S407, and S410, the variation category is determined (step S412). That is, the variation category is determined to be one of the plurality of types shown in FIG. In the process of step S412, the CPU 103 determines a plurality of variation category determination tables stored in the ROM 101 (a plurality of types of variation categories having different types of variation categories that can be determined in the variation category determination table, respective determination rates, etc.). Table), select any variable category determination table to be set as a use table.

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

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of selection of the variation category determination table. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the variation category determination table. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, five types of variation category tables (“C-TBL1” to “C-TBL5”) are prepared. FIG. 14 is a selection for selecting one of the five variation category determination tables (“C-TBL1” to “C-TBL5”) of FIGS. 15A to 15E. Here is an example.

  In the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” of FIG. 15A, a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation category is assigned to a plurality of types of variation categories PA1 to PA4. The variation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 15B, the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. 15C, the variation category determination table “C-TBL4” in FIG. The same applies to the variation category determination table “C-TBL5” in FIG.

  In the setting example of the variation category determination tables of FIGS. 15A to 15C, when the special figure display result is “miss”, when the number of pending storages is large, compared to when the number of pending storages is small, The decision rate of the shortened/non-reach (miss) variation category (variation category “PA1”) is increased. Specifically, the determination rate “64%” of the variation category “PA1” in the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” selected when the special figure display result is “miss” and the number of pending storages is “4”. > When the special map display result is “miss” and the number of pending storage is “3” or “2”, the determination rate “4%” of the variation category “PA1” in the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” > The determination rate of the variation category “PA1” in the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” selected when the special figure display result is “miss” and the number of pending storages is “1” is “0%”.

  In addition, in the setting example of the variation category determination table in FIGS. 15A to 15C, when the special figure display result is “miss”, the super reach (miss) is generated regardless of whether the number of pending storage is large or small. ) Of the variation category (variation category “PA4”) is fixed. Specifically, in any of the variation category determination table "C-TBL1", the variation category determination table "C-TBL2", and the variation category determination table "C-TBL3", the variation category variation category "PA4" is determined. The ratio is “3%”.

  In addition, in the setting example of the variation category determination table of FIGS. 15A to 15C, the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the variation category determination table “C- In either case of "TBL3", there is a determined value of the random number value MR3 that corresponds to the same (common) variation category (the same variation category is determined). That is, if the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a certain value, it is either the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, or the variation category determination table “C-TBL3”. Also, the same variation category is determined. For example, when the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a value in the range of "97" to "99", the variation category "PA4" is determined in any of the above variation category determination tables.

  Further, when the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a value in the range of "89" to "96", the variation category "PA3" is determined in any of the above variation category determination tables. Further, when the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a value in the range of “64” to “69”, the variation category “PA2” is determined in any of the above variation category determination tables. As a result, if the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a certain value (a value in each range described above), it is determined that the reach, the super reach, the super reach α, or the super reach β is performed in advance. It can be easily determined. Therefore, it is possible to notify them before the variable display corresponding to the start winning, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. In the setting examples of FIGS. 15A to 15C, when the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a value in the range of “0” to “69”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, In either of the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” and the variation category determination table “C-TBL3”, the variation category “PA1” or “PA2” is determined. With this, it is possible to easily determine in advance that at least the reach is not reached.

  After executing the process of step S412, in order to transmit one of the variation category commands shown in FIG. 13B to the effect control board 12, depending on the determination result (determination result) of the process of step S412. After performing the setting (step S413), the winning random number determination process is ended.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 103 selects any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit. Then run.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit" is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Done. In the special symbol normal processing, 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. The special symbol normal processing will be described later.

  The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". This fluctuation pattern setting processing includes processing for determining the fluctuation pattern as one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. 5, a first fluctuation start command (or second fluctuation start command), a fluctuation pattern designation command, and a variable display result notification command. It includes a send setting process for sending etc. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2". The setting of the fluctuation pattern will be described later.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, the process for setting for changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts changing It includes the process of measuring. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value that is the stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit is subtracted from or added to 1, and the first It is the first special figure game by the special symbol display device 4A (special figure game using the first special figure), or the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B (special figure using the second special figure) Whether the game) or not, a common timer measures the elapsed time. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of step S112 may be a process of controlling the variation of the special symbol in the first special figure game or the second special figure game by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

  The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the variation of the special symbol is stopped on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped (displayed). It includes a process for making settings for the setting. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting section is turned on, and if the big hit flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". It On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

  The big hit opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". In this big hit opening pre-processing, based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit", etc., there is processing to start the execution of the round in the big hit game state and set the big winning opening to the open state. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened may be set depending on whether the big hit type is "non-probable change", "probable change", or "probable change". As an example, the big hit type corresponds to "non-probability change" or "probability change", the upper limit of the period for which the special winning opening is opened is set to "29 seconds", and the maximum winning number is the maximum number of times to execute the round. By setting the number of times the mouth is opened to "15 times", it is sufficient to set the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, in response to the jackpot type "Sudden", the upper limit of the period for which the special winning opening is opened is set to "0.1 seconds", and the number of opening of the special winning opening that is the upper limit of the number of rounds By setting "15 times", the short-term open big hit state may be set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

  The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, and the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the open state from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6". ..

  The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This big hit opening post processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round to open the special winning opening has reached the maximum winning opening maximum number of times, reached the maximum winning opening maximum value In this case, a process for making settings for transmitting a big hit end designation command is included. When the number of rounds executed has not reached the maximum winning opening maximum number, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the maximum winning opening maximum number is reached, the special drawing is opened. The value of the process flag is updated to "7".

  The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". In this big hit ending process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect is executed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state by the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the game effect lamp 9, and the like. It includes a process of waiting until the elapse, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time saving control in response to the end of the big hit game state. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

  The small hit opening pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". The small hit opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the big winning opening in the small hit game state based on the variable display result being "small hit". As an example, when the variable display result is "small hit", the upper limit of the period for which the special winning opening is open is set as in the case where the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability". It is only necessary to set "0.1 seconds" and to set the number of times of opening the special winning opening to "15 times" to set the small hitting game state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9".

  The small hitting open process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small hit opening process is the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening was opened, and the timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time etc. A process for determining whether or not it is included is included. When returning the special winning opening to the closed state, a process of stopping the supply of the drive signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82 may be executed. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10".

  The small hit ending process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". In this small hitting end processing, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which a production operation for informing the end of the small hitting game state is executed by the production device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the game effect lamp 9 or the like elapses. It includes a process to wait until. Here, when the small hit game state ends, the state of the probability variation flag and the time saving flag are not changed, and the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 10 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol reservation storage number is “0” (step S231). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second special figure game is held. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is "0".

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

  Following the process of step S232, the second special figure pending storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the second pending storage number counting value, and the second special figure pending storage number is also updated The reservation data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151B are shifted upward by one entry. Yes (step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter. At this time, the value of the variable special map designation buffer, which is the value stored in the variable special figure designation buffer, is updated to "2" (step S234).

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is "0" in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether the first special figure reservation storage number is "0" (step S235). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first special figure game is held. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit reads the first reserved storage number count value stored in the first reserved storage number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is "0". Good.

  In this way, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the number of second special figure pending storage is “0”, so that the first special figure game and the second special figure game are executed. When the figure game and the special game are suspended, the second special figure game is executed with priority over the first special figure game. It should be noted that the second special figure game is not limited to the mode (so-called special figure 2 priority digestion) executed with priority over the first special figure game, and the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) ) Is entered (passed) by the game ball and the special prize game (first special prize game, second special prize game) is executed in the order in which the start prize (first start prize, second start prize) is generated. It may be done (so-called winning order digestion). In this case, it suffices to provide a table for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winning is generated, and to determine which of the first special figure game and the second special figure game is to be executed from the stored data. Alternatively, the second special figure game and the first special figure game may be executed in parallel (so-called simultaneous fluctuation).

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

  Following the process of step S236, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the first reserved storage number count value and updated, and the first special figure reserved storage is also updated. The reservation data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A are shifted upward by one entry. Yes (step S237). Further, in the processing of step S237, the game control counter setting unit may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter. At this time, the fluctuation special map designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

  After performing either of the processing of steps S234 and S238, as a use table for deciding whether the special figure display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol is "big hit" or "miss", Similar to the processing of step S402 shown in FIG. 13A, the special figure display result determination table data is selected (step S239). That is, in the process of step S402, the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B is set in the use table according to the starting opening buffer value (“1” or “2”). In the process of step S239, if the variation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the first special figure display result determination table 130A is set in the use table, and the variation special figure designation buffer value is "2". In this case, the second special figure display result determination table 130B may be set in the use table. Then, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “miss”. By comparing with the value, it is determined which of the "big hit", the "small hit" and the "miss" is given to the special figure display result (step S240).

  After the special figure display result is determined in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "big hit" (step S241). Then, when it is determined that the "big hit" (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set to the ON state (step S242). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type to any of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 thus set, the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for variation is changed to "indeterminate change", "probable change", or "probability". Depending on which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type matches, one of the plurality of jackpot types is determined (step S244).

  In accordance with the jackpot type thus determined, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (step S245), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is "non-probable change", the big hit type buffer value may be "0", if it is "probable change", it may be "1", and if it is "probable", it may be "2".

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not a "big hit" (step S241; No), it is determined whether the special figure display result is a "small hit" (step S246). Then, when it is determined that it is a "small hit" (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set to the on state (step S247).

  If it is determined in step S246 that it is not a "small hit" (step S246; No), or after performing any of the processing of steps S245 and S247, whether to control to the big hit game state or the small hit game state Predetermination result of whether or not, further, corresponding to the determination result of the big hit type in the case of a big hit game state, set a fixed special symbol (step S248).

  After setting the confirmed special symbol in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and the special symbol normal process is ended. . If the number of stored memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in step S235 (step S235; Yes), a predetermined demo display setting is performed (step S250), Special symbol normal processing ends. In this demo display setting, for example, a production control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined production image on the image display device 5 is controlled from the main board 11. It is determined whether it has been transmitted to the board 12. At this time, if it has been transmitted, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo designation command is performed, and then the demo display setting ends.

  In the fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 103 selects the random number value MR3 for fluctuation category and fluctuation pattern from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for determination is extracted.

  As described above, when there is a determination value of the random number value MR3 corresponding to the same variation category in each of the variation category determination tables corresponding to the number of pending storages, it corresponds to the same variation category. When the random number MR3 that matches the determination value is extracted at the time of winning, the number of pending storage is different between when the winning random number determination process (step S220) is executed and when the variation pattern setting process (step S111) is executed. Even if there is a large difference, in the variation pattern setting process, the same variation category as in the winning random number determination process is determined. For example, in the specific examples of the variation category determination tables “C-TBL1” to “C-TBL3” described above, if the random number value MR3 extracted at the time of winning is, for example, in the range of “97” to “99”, the storage is suspended. Regardless of the number, the variation category “PA4” is determined by the winning random number determination process and the variation pattern setting process. In the process of step S111, it is preferable to determine the variation category by using the variation category determination random value MR3 stored as the pending data, but the CPU 103 newly determines the variation category determination random value MR3. The variation category may be determined by using the newly extracted random number value MR3 for determining the variation category.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 uses the newly extracted random value MR3 for determining the variation category to determine the variation category, as in step S412. That is, as shown in FIG. 14, the variation category determination table to be used is selected from the plurality of variation category determination tables shown in FIG. 15 based on the special figure display result and the number of pending storages, and the selected variation category determination is performed. The variation category is determined based on the table and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category. Then, the CPU 103 selects one of the plurality of fluctuation pattern determination tables stored in the ROM 101, which is the fluctuation pattern determination table to be set as the usage table, based on the fluctuation category that is the determination result. Subsequently, the CPU 103 selects one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns based on the fluctuation pattern determination table set as the usage table and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for the fluctuation pattern determination. To decide.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of setting the determination ratio of the variation pattern. It is assumed that the ROM 101 stores nine types of fluctuation pattern determination tables corresponding to the fluctuation categories. FIG. 17A is a setting example of the determination rate of the variation pattern by the variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA1 (shortening/non-reach loss)” among the nine types described above. FIG. 17B is an example of setting the determination rate of the variation pattern by the variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA2 (non-reach (miss))” among the above nine types. FIG. 17C is a setting example of the determination rate of the variation pattern by the variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA3 (normal reach (loss))” among the above nine types. Hereinafter, the same applies to FIGS. 17D to 17I.

  Next, the 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 also the CTC (counter/timer) mounted on the effect control board 12. Circuit) register setting. After that, it is determined whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, a production control flag setting unit) is turned 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 generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable 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 substrate 11 via the relay substrate 15 receives a control signal to be a production control command. Take in. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. 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 reception buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed. In the effect control process processing, various effects such as a display operation of an effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation of a light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and the like. With respect to the control content of the production operation using the device, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to 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. Then, the determination as to whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on is executed again.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of effect control process processing. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prize time effect determination process (step S150). FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S150 of FIG. 18 as the winning effect determination process.

  In the prize effect determination process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first stores the contents stored in the start winning command buffer (first start winning command buffer 194A or second start winning command buffer 194B). It is checked (step S151), and it is determined whether or not the first start mouth winning designation command is received as a new received command (step S152). When it is determined in step S152 that the first start winning combination designation command has not been received (step S152; No), the contents stored in the second start winning combination reception command buffer 194B are checked (step S153), and a new It is determined whether or not the second start opening winning award designation command is received as the received command (step S153). When it is determined in step S154 that the second start mouth winning award designating command is not received (step S154; No), the winning effect determination process is ended.

  When it is determined in step S152 that the first start opening winning award designation command is received (step S152; Yes), it is determined whether or not the current game state is the time saving state (step S155). When it is determined in step S155 that the time saving state is not set (step S155: NO), the first hold effect determination process is executed (step S160). The first hold effect determination process includes a process of determining a display mode (also referred to as a display mode during addition) of the hold display when the additional display is performed in the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL. In addition, when executing the hold change effect or the hold change change effect for the hold display at the time of additionally displaying in the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL, whether the hold change effect or the hold change effect effect is executed in the step. A process of deciding whether or not to execute, a process of deciding the execution timing of the holding effect when it is decided to execute the holding effect, and the like may be performed.

  First, the determination process for determining the display mode of the hold display when the additional display is performed in the first starting prize winning memory display area 5HL will be described. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display. It is assumed that the ROM 121 stores six types of hold display mode determination tables according to the variation category. FIG. 20(A) shows the display of the hold display by the hold display mode determination table selected when the change category is “PA1 (shortened/non-reach loss)” or the change category “PA2 (non-reach (miss))”. It is a setting example (H-TBL1) of the determination ratio of the aspect. FIG. 20B is a setting example (H-TBL2) of the determination rate of the display mode of the hold display by the hold display mode determination table selected when the variation category is “PA3 (normal reach (miss))”. FIG. 20C is a setting example (H-TBL3) of the determination rate of the display mode of the hold display by the hold display mode determination table selected when the variation category is “PA4 (super reach (miss))”. .

  FIG. 20D is a setting example (H-TBL4) of the determination rate of the display mode of the hold display by the hold display mode determination table selected when the variation category is “PB3 (normal reach (probably changed/non-probably changed))”. Is. FIG. 20(E) shows an example of setting the determination rate of the display mode of the hold display by the hold display mode determination table selected when the variation category is “PB4 (super reach (probability change/non-probability change))” (H-TBL5 ). FIG. 20F shows the pending display by the pending display mode determination table selected when the variation category is “PC1 (non-reach (probable/small hit)) to PC3 (super reach (probable/small hit))”. It is a setting example (H-TBL6) of the determination rate of a display mode.

  According to FIG. 20, for example, in the case of reach, as compared with the case of non-reach, red and yellow are more easily determined, and blue and white (initial color) are less likely to be determined. Also, in the case of reach, red or yellow is easier to determine when it is hot reach (for example, super reach) than when it is not hot reach (for example, normal reach), and it is difficult to determine blue or white. ing. Alternatively, according to FIGS. 14, 15 and 20, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, red or yellow is easier to be determined than when the special figure display result is “miss”, and blue or It is difficult to determine the white color. In other words, the display mode of red and yellow has a higher expectation that a hot effect will be executed and the expectation that it will be a big hit than the display modes of blue and white. More specifically, in the order of red, yellow, blue, and white, the degree of expectation that a hot effect will be executed and the degree of expectation that a big hit will increase.

  That is, in the first hold effect determination process (step S160), the effect control CPU 120, based on the change category specified by the change category command transmitted from the main board 11, the plurality of hold display modes shown in FIG. The hold display mode determination table to be used is selected from the determination tables, and based on the selected hold display mode determination table and the random number value for determining the display mode of the hold display, additional display is performed in the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL. The display mode (display mode at the time of addition) of the hold display to be made is determined.

  After executing the first hold effect determination process (step S160), the effect control CPU 120 stores the determination content of the first hold effect determination process based on the determination result of the first hold effect determination process (step S161). .. Specifically, for example, the effect control CPU 120 sets the display mode of the hold display in the first hold effect determination process to the first start winning prize reception command buffer 194A corresponding to the first start winning prize buffer number. The determination content (display mode at the time of addition) of the first hold effect determination processing is stored in association with the buffer number of the prefetching announcement buffer 194C.

  Note that the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the hold change effect in the first hold effect determination process, and when it is determined to execute the hold change effect, the determination content of the hold effect determination process (hold change). Corresponding to the buffer number in the first start winning award reception command buffer 194A corresponding to the execution timing when executing the effect, the execution timing when executing the pending change gase effect, the execution timing when executing the pending change) Corresponding to the buffer number of the 1 pre-reading notice buffer 194C, the determination content of the pending effect determination process (information indicating that the pending change effect is executed (for example, flag), information indicating that the pending change event effect is executed (for example, Flag), information indicating that the hold change is to be executed (for example, flag), and information specifying the hold display that is changed by the hold effect as the hold display of the target (that is, the hold display by the first start winning) (for example, , A buffer number of the first read-ahead notice buffer 194C corresponding to the buffer number of the first start winning prize in the first start winning prize reception command buffer 194A).

  In this case, for example, in the first hold effect determination process at the time of the first start winning prize for the third special figure hold memory number 3, the additional display mode "white", hold effect "execution (hold change effect execution)" If the execution timing is “next variation”, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the buffer number of the first start prize in the first start prize-winning reception command buffer 194A (for example, the buffer number “3”). The display mode “white” at the time of addition is stored in association with the buffer number (buffer number “3”) of the first prefetching advance notice buffer 194C corresponding to the execution timing “next variation”. 1 Start prize winning notification that the pending change effect is executed in association with the buffer number (buffer number “1”) of the first look-ahead notice buffer 194C corresponding to the buffer number (buffer number “1”) in the command buffer 194A The indicated information and the buffer number “3” may be stored.

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the hold change effect in the first hold effect determination process, the buffer in the first start winning prize reception command buffer 194A corresponding to the execution timing of the first hold effect determination process. Only the information for specifying the target hold display (hold display due to the first start winning) may be stored in association with the buffer number of the first prefetching notice buffer 194C corresponding to the number (the hold change effect is executed). It is not necessary to store the information indicating that).

  After performing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 displays the hold display determined in the first hold effect determination process (step S160) (the first start prize in the first start winning combination reception command buffer 194A). Based on the display mode at the time of addition stored in association with the buffer number of the first read-ahead notice buffer 194C corresponding to the buffer number of No. Hold addition processing is executed (step S162). More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 causes the first start winning award storage display area 5HL to display the hold display in the additional display mode stored in association with the buffer number of the first prefetching notice buffer 194C described above. By setting the control pattern as the usage pattern and transmitting the display control command specified by the display control data included in the set effect control pattern to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, the first hold effect The hold display in the display mode at the time of addition determined in the determination processing is added to the first start prize winning memory display area 5HL. Then, the winning effect determination process is ended.

  When it is determined in step S154 that the second start opening winning award designation command is received (step S154; Yes), it is determined whether or not the current game state is the time saving state (step S156). When it determines with it being in a time saving state in step S156 (step S156: YES), a 2nd hold effect determination process is performed (step S163). The second hold effect determination process includes a process of determining a display mode (also referred to as a display mode during addition) of the hold display when the additional display is performed in the second starting prize winning memory display area 5HR. In addition, when executing the hold change effect or the hold change change effect for the hold display when additionally displaying in the second start winning prize memory display area 5HR, whether the hold change effect or the hold change effect effect is executed in the step. A process of deciding whether or not to execute, a process of deciding the execution timing of the holding effect when it is decided to execute the holding effect, and the like may be performed.

  In addition, the processing of each of step S163, step S164, and step S165 related to the second starting mouth winning is similar to the processing of each of step S160, step S161, and step S162 related to the first starting mouth winning, Since it is possible to read "first" in each step as "second" and read the code corresponding to the read, the description is omitted.

  When it is determined in step S155 that it is in the time saving state (step S155; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the display mode of the first hold display additionally displayed in the first start prize winning memory display area 5HL to the initial color (white). ) Is determined, and the first hold display in a white display mode is associated with the same buffer number as the buffer number corresponding to the stored content in the first start prize-winning reception command buffer 194A, and the first start prize storage display area is displayed. 5HL is added (step S166). Then, the winning effect determination process is ended.

  In addition, when it is determined in step S156 that the time saving state is not set (step S156; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the display mode of the second hold display additionally displayed in the second start prize winning memory display area 5HR to the initial color ( (White) and associates it with the same buffer number as the buffer number corresponding to the stored content in the second start prize-winning reception command buffer 194B, and displays the second hold display in the white display mode as the second start prize storage display. It is added to the area 5HR (step S166). Then, the winning effect determination process is ended.

  After executing the winning effect determination process of step S150 shown in FIG. 18, any of the following processes of steps S170 to 177 depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit or the like, for example. Select and execute.

  The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" which is the initial value. This variable display start waiting process is performed based on whether the first variation start command (or second variation start command), variation pattern designation command, variable display result notification command, etc. transmitted from the main board 11 are received. It includes a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of a decorative pattern on the display device 5. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1".

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". This variable display start setting process corresponds to the 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. Process to determine the fixed decorative symbol according to the variation pattern of the special symbol and the type of the display result to perform variable display and other various staging operations, and the first hold display or the second hold display is shifted to be active. A process of displaying a special image representing information corresponding to the active display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display in the display area AHA, various effects and effect modes of various effects (for example, a set opportunity that is a main notice effect) It includes processing for determining a notice, super-reach type, active display change effect, effect mode of the active display change effect, and the like. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2".

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the production process during variable display, the effect control CPU 120, based on the production control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process, corresponding to the timer value in the production control process timer provided in the production control timer setting unit. , Various control data are read out, and various effect control (for example, variable display control of decorative design during variable display of decorative design) is performed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a video signal (effect image) to the image display device 5 for display on the screen based on the read control data, and outputs an effect sound signal to the voice control board 13. Then, various effect controls such as control for outputting effect sound from the speaker 8 and control for outputting an illumination signal to the lamp control board 14 to turn on/off/blink the game effect lamp 9 are executed.

  After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Then, the fixed decorative design as the final stopped design resulting in the variable display of the decorative design is completely stopped and displayed. If the fixed decorative pattern is completely stopped and displayed in response to the end code being read from the effect control pattern, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed Even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used, the final display pattern can be autonomously derived and displayed on the side of the production control board 12 to confirm the variable display result. When the fixed decorative design is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

  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 and the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is "6" which is a value corresponding to the big hit medium effect processing. To update. On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received, if the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the effect processing in the small hit. Is updated to "4". 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 the initial value. Update to "0".

  The effect process during small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". In the effect processing during the small hit, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, reads various control data based on the setting contents, and in step S172. Similar to the variable display during effect processing, various effect controls in the small hitting gaming state are executed by outputting a video signal, effect sound signal, electric decoration signal, or the like. Further, in the small hitting mid-stage effect process, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5" which is a value corresponding to the small hitting end effect. .

  The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "5". In this small hitting end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and reads out various control data based on the setting contents, and in step S172. Similar to the variable display during production process, various production controls at the end of the small hitting game state are executed by outputting a video signal, a production sound signal, an illumination signal, or the like. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0".

  The big hit midfield effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In the big hit mid-hit effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, effect control patterns corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit game state, reads various control data based on the setting contents, and performs variable display in step S172. Similar to the medium effect process, by outputting a video signal, effect sound signal, electric decoration signal, etc., various effect controls in the big hit game state are executed. Further, in the big hit midfield effect process, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "7" which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving the hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example.

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, and reads out various control data based on the setting contents, and during variable display in step S172. Similar to the effect process, by outputting a video signal, effect sound signal, electric decoration signal, etc., various effect controls 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".

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 18 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 21, first, the effect control CPU 120 reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “missed”. It is determined whether or not (step S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “miss” (step S522; Yes), the specified fluctuation pattern is read by, for example, reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern specification command transmitted from the main board 11. Is a non-reach variation pattern (that is, "PA1-1" "PA2-1" "PA2-2" "PA2-3" in FIG. 5) corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach". It is determined whether there is any (step S523).

  When it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols which is the final stop symbol forming the non-reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left confirmed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left fixed design determination table, the left fixed decorative design to be stopped and displayed in the "left" decorative design display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 of the fixed decorative design is determined.

  Next, the numerical data indicating the random number for determining the right fixed symbol updated by the random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit is extracted, and the predetermined right fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is displayed. By referring to the determined decorative design, the right fixed decorative design to be stopped and displayed in the "right" decorative design display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, it may be determined such that the design number of the right fixed decorative design is different from the design number of the left fixed decorative design by the setting in the right fixed design determination table. Then, the numerical data indicating the random number value for medium determination symbol determination updated by the random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit is extracted, and the predetermined medium determination symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is displayed. By referring to the determined decorative design, the medium fixed decorative design stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative design display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is not the non-reach variation pattern (step S523; No), the combination of the fixed decorative symbols which is the final stop symbol forming the reach combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left/right fixed symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left and right finalized symbol determination table, the left and right decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the finalized decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. Decorative designs with the same design number are determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random value for medium-decision symbol determination that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit is extracted, and a predetermined medium-determination symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. By doing so, the middle fixed decorative design to be stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative design display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 among the fixed decorative designs is determined.

  Here, in the case where the fixed decorative design is a big hit combination, as in the case where the design number of the medium fixed decorative design is the same as the design number of the left fixed decorative design and the right fixed decorative design, an arbitrary value is set. By adding or subtracting (for example, "1") to the symbol number of the medium fixed decorative design, the fixed decorative design may be a reach combination instead of a big hit combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium fixed decorative design, a difference (design difference) between the left fixed decorative design and the right fixed decorative design is determined, and the medium fixed decorative design corresponding to the determined difference may be set. ..

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is not "miss" (step S522; No), if the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable", or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is "small hit" or other cases (step S526). When it is determined to be a "probability" or a "small hit" (step S526; Yes), for example, a final decoration to be the final stop symbol corresponding to the "probable" or "small hit" such as the opening opportunity. The combination of symbols is determined (step S527). In this case, numerical data indicating a random number value for chance chance determination, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit, is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table prestored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the combination, it is only necessary to determine the combination of the fixed decorative patterns forming any of the opening chances.

  When it is determined in step S526 that it is a "non-probable change" or a "probable change" other than "probability" or "small hit" (step S526; No), the final decorative design which is the final stop design forming the big hit combination is set. The combination is determined (step S528). As an example, in the process of step S528, first, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the jackpot confirmed symbol which is updated by the random counter or the like of the effect control counter setting unit is extracted, and subsequently, the predetermined value stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the jackpot determination symbol determination table, etc., the symbols that are stopped and displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 Decide the decorative pattern with the same number. At this time, depending on whether the big hit type is "non-probable change" or "probable change", whether or not promotion effect during the big hit, and the like, a different decorative pattern may be determined as a fixed decorative pattern. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, one of the plurality of types of normal symbols is selected to be determined as a fixed decorative symbol that constitutes the non-probable variation jackpot combination. Good. Further, when the jackpot type is "probable variation", any one of the decorative patterns is selected from a plurality of types of regular symbols or probabilistic variation symbols, and a definite variation jackpot combination or a definite variation jackpot combination is formed. You can decide. At this time, when it is determined to be a fixed decorative design of a non-probable variation big hit combination, the notification that the probability variation state is controlled in the re-lottery effect during variable display is not given, and it is executed corresponding to the big jackpot game state. It is only necessary to be informed that it is controlled in the probable state by a promotion effect during a big hit. On the other hand, when the confirmed decorative pattern of the probability variation big hit combination is determined, in the re-lottery effect during variable display, or without executing the re-lottery effect, a notification that the probability variation state is controlled is given.

  After performing any one of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, the collective chance announcement determination process is performed (step S529). In step S529, for example, the presence/absence of a meeting opportunity announcement and the meeting opportunity announcement pattern for executing the meeting opportunity announcement are determined.

  FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing an example of the meeting chance announcement determination process executed in step S529 of FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 so that the designated variation pattern is the normal reach variation pattern or the super reach variation pattern. A variation pattern in which a reach effect such as a reach variation pattern is executed (that is, “PA3-1”, “PA3-2”, “PA4-1” to “PA4-4”, “PB3-1”, “PB3” in FIG. 5). -2", "PB4-1" to "PB4-4", "PC2-1", "PC2-2", "PC3-1" to "PC3-3") or not (step) S601). Note that in step S601, it may be determined whether or not it is a super reach variation pattern. By doing so, it is possible to execute the advance notice of the meeting opportunity only when the reach effect of the super reach is executed. Further, without performing the process of step S601, it may be possible to execute the advance notice of the gathering opportunity even when the variation pattern is a variation pattern other than the variation pattern in which the reach effect is executed (variation pattern in which the reach effect is not executed).

  When it is determined in step S601 that the reach effect is the variation pattern (step S601; Yes), it is determined to execute the advance notice of the gathering opportunity (step S602). In step S<b>602, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a collective chance announcement execution that is updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, and is stored and prepared in the ROM 121 in advance. Whether or not the gathering chance notice is executed may be determined by referring to the gathering chance notice execution determination table or the like.

  FIG. 23 shows an example of the structure of the gathering opportunity notice execution decision table. In this embodiment, for example, when the variable display result is “big hit”, “execution is performed” is determined at a higher rate than when the variable display result is “miss/small hit”. In addition, when the variable display result is “Loss/Small hit”, it may be determined to “Execution” at a higher rate than when the variable display result is “Big hit”, and the variable display result is “Big hit”. ”Or “Loss/Small hit” may be determined to be “executed” at a common rate. In addition, “execution is possible” may be determined at different rates depending on the type of jackpot (whether it is “probability change”, “non-probability change” or “probability”). In addition, the advance notice of the gathering opportunity may not be executed in the case of “probability” or “small hit”.

  After executing the processing of step S602, it is determined whether or not to execute the advance notice of the meeting opportunity (step S603). When it is determined in step S603 that the advance notice of the gathering opportunity is to be executed (603; Yes), the advance notice pattern of the gathering opportunity is determined (step S604). In step S604, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the set chance announcement pattern, which is updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, and is stored and prepared in the ROM 121 in advance. The gathering chance notice pattern may be decided by referring to the gathering chance notice pattern decision table or the like.

  In this embodiment, as an example, the execution timing of the advance notice of the gathering opportunity is set in advance in the advance notice pattern of the gathering opportunity such that the advance notice of the gathering opportunity is executed when the variable display is started. Therefore, even in the variable display in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed, the set opportunity notice is not executed at the start of the re-variable display, but the set chance advance is executed at the start of the first-time variable display. In the case of the variable display in which the pseudo-continuous change (effect) is executed, the set chance notice may be executed at the start of the re-variable display. For example, when the variable display in which the pseudo-continuous variation (effect) is executed is started, one of the predetermined timings including the start of the first variable display and the start of the re-variable display is set as the execution timing of the group chance notice. You can decide. Further, the execution timing of the advance notice of the gathering opportunity may be a timing when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the variable display or the re-variable display.

  FIG. 24 shows an example of the structure of the gathering opportunity notice pattern determination table. FIG. 24(A) shows a configuration example of a group chance notice pattern determination table that is referred to when the variable display result is “miss” or “small hit” (during loss/small hit), and FIG. ) Shows an example of the configuration of a set chance notice pattern determination table that is referred to when the variable display result is “big hit” (during big hit). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, fifteen gathering chance notice patterns “CHPT-1” to “CHPT-15” are set. The notice of the meeting opportunity is an effect of executing the button effect four times as described above. The gathering chance notice pattern includes the effect results of the first to fourth button effects.

  The gathering chance announcement pattern “CHPT-1” shown in FIG. 24 is a pattern in which the effect result is “success” (displayed with “◯” in the figure) from the first button effect to the fourth button effect. In the group chance notice pattern “CHPT-2”, the effect result is “success” from the first button effect to the third button effect, and the effect result is “failure” in the fourth button effect (“in the figure,” It is a pattern which is indicated by “×”). For the gathering chance notice pattern “CHPT-3”, the effect result is “success” from the first button effect to the second button effect, and the effect result is “failure” from the third button effect to the fourth button effect. In the button effect, the effect result is “successful”. In the group chance notice pattern “CHPT-4”, the effect result is “success” from the first button effect to the second button effect, and the effect result is “failure” from the third to fourth button effect. It is a pattern. Similarly, for other patterns such as the group chance notice patterns “CHPT-5” to “CHPT-15”, the result of the first to fourth button effects is “success (◯)” or “failure”. (X)” is preset.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the group chance notice pattern “CHPT-1” is a pattern in which the “success” button effect is executed four times (“failure” button effect is executed zero times). In the group chance notice patterns “CHPT-2”, “CHPT-3”, “CHPT-5”, and “CHPT-9”, the “success” button effect is executed three times (“failure” button effect is executed once). It is a pattern to be. Meeting chance notice patterns “CHPT-4”, “CHPT-6”, “CHPT-7”, “CHPT-10”, “CHPT-11”, and “CHPT-13” have two “Success” button effects. It is a pattern that is executed (the button production of "failure" is performed twice). For the group chance notice patterns "CHPT-8", "CHPT-12", "CHPT-14", and "CHPT-15", the "success" button effect is executed once ("failure" button effect is executed three times). It is a pattern to be.

  In the configuration example of the set chance notice pattern determination table (at the time of loss/small hit) of FIG. 24A, 0 of 200 set values (for example, values in the range of “0” to “199”) are set. 30 pieces are assigned to the chance announcement pattern “CHPT-1”, 30 pieces are assigned to the gathering opportunity announcement pattern “CHPT-2”, 24 pieces are assigned to the gathering opportunity announcement pattern “CHPT-3”, and 84 pieces are given to the gathering opportunity announcement. It is assigned to the pattern “CHPT-4”. Similarly, a predetermined number of decision values are assigned to other patterns such as the gathering chance announcement patterns “CHPT-5” to “CHPT-15”.

  In the configuration example of the gathering chance notice pattern determination table (at the time of a big hit) of FIG. 24B, 25 of the decided values (for example, a value in the range of “0” to “199”) are 25 gathering chance notice patterns. "CHPT-1" is assigned, 20 are assigned to the gathering chance notice pattern "CHPT-2", 33 are assigned to the gathering chance notice pattern "CHPT-3", and 68 are given to the gathering chance notice pattern "CHPT." -4". Similarly, a predetermined number of decision values are assigned to other patterns such as the gathering chance announcement patterns “CHPT-5” to “CHPT-15”.

  With the configuration of the gathering opportunity notice pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 24(A) and 24(B), the number of successful button effects in the gathering chance notice is more than once, twice, three times, and more than three times. When it is four times, the variable display result is highly likely to be a "big hit". That is, as the number of successful button productions in the advance notice of the gathering chance increases, the variable display result becomes “big hit” and the possibility of being controlled to the big hit game state becomes higher. In this embodiment, as an example, when the number of successful button effects in the advance notice of a gathering opportunity is 4, the variable display result is 100% likely to be a “big hit”. Thereby, the player can be made to pay more attention to the button effect in the advance notice of the gathering opportunity.

  If the number of successful button effects is 4, the variable display result may be “big hit” less than 100%. For example, in the gathering chance notice pattern determination table (at the time of losing/small hit) of FIG. 24A, a predetermined number of decision values are assigned to the gathering chance notice pattern “CHPT-1”, and the number of successful button effects in the gathering chance notice When the number of times is 4, the variable display result may be set to 90%, 80%, 70%, or the like.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of a button effect success rate and a jackpot probability at the time of button effect success, which is formed by the configuration of the gathering chance announcement pattern determination table shown in FIG. FIG. 25(A) shows an example of the button effect success rate. As shown in FIG. 25(A), the button effect success rate in the advance notice of the set opportunity executed in the variable display in which the variable display result is “miss” or “small hit” (button effect success rate at the time of lose/small hit). Is "94%" for the first button effect, "73%" for the second button effect, "28%" for the third button effect, and "24%" for the fourth button effect. In addition, the button effect success rate (button effect success rate at the time of big hit) in the set chance notice executed in the variable display in which the variable display result is "big hit" is "88%" in the first button effect and the second time. The button effect is "81%", the third button effect is "36%", and the fourth button effect is "45%". In this way, the button effect success rate is different depending on which of the four button effects. Therefore, the successful button effect is executed at a different rate depending on which of the button effects from 1 to 4 times.

  Further, for example, the success rate of the fourth button effect is higher in the big hit than in the lost/small hit. In this way, when the variable display result is "big hit" and is controlled to the big hit game state, the variable display result is "miss/small hit" and is at a higher rate than when it is not controlled to the big hit game state. Successful button production will be executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 25(A), the first button effect success rate at the time of loss/small hit or large hit is higher than the button effect success rate at the second time and thereafter. For example, regardless of whether the variable display result is a loss, a small hit, or a big hit, the first button effect success rate is "B1" and the second button effect success rate is "B2". It is assumed that the third button effect success rate is “B3” and the fourth button effect success rate is “B4”. For example, the relationship of the button effect success rates is B1>B2>B3>B4. That is, the first button effect success rate is the highest, the second button effect success rate is the second highest, the third button effect success rate is the second highest, and the fourth button effect success rate is the lowest. . Therefore, the button effect for the first time is executed as the button effect for which the effect result is “success” at a higher rate than the button effects for the second time and thereafter.

  Note that the relationship between the button effect success rates is not limited to the above relationship as long as the first button effect success rate "B1" is the highest. The relation of the button rendering success rate is, for example, B1>B2>B3=B4, B1>B=B3>B4, B1>B2=B3=B4, and B3 and B4 are replaced in these relational expressions. The relational expression of B2 and B3 may be exchanged, and the relational expression of B2 and B4 may be exchanged.

  FIG. 25(B) shows an example of the jackpot probability when the button effect is successful. As shown in FIG. 25B, the jackpot probability when the effect result is “success” in the first button effect (when the first button effect is successful) is “P1”, and the second button effect is achieved. When the effect result is "success" (when the second button effect is successful), the jackpot probability is "P2", and when the effect result is "success" in the third button effect (the third button effect). The jackpot probability when the button effect is successful is “P3”, and the jackpot probability when the effect result is “success” in the fourth button effect (when the fourth button effect is successful) is “P4”. To do. The relationship of these jackpot probabilities is, for example, P4>P1>P3>P2. That is, the jackpot probability at the time of successful button production of the fourth time is the highest, the probability of big hit at the time of successful button production of the first time is next highest, and the jackpot probability at the time of successful button production of the third time is next highest. The chance of a big hit when the production is successful is lowest.

  Note that the respective jackpot probabilities and the relationships between the jackpot probabilities are the determination ratio of “executed” in the set chance notice execution determination table shown in FIG. 23 and the set chance notice patterns in the set chance notice pattern determination table shown in FIG. It will be different by changing the decision rate. For example, “execution” is made in the set chance announcement execution determination table shown in FIG. 23 so that P4>P3>P2>P1, P4=P1>P3>P2, P4>P1=P3=P2, and the like. The jackpot probability may be set by changing the determination rate to be performed or the determination rate of each of the gathering chance notice patterns in the gathering chance notice pattern determination table shown in FIG. The relationship of the jackpot probability is not limited to the one in which the jackpot probability at the time of successful button production of the fourth time is the highest, but at the time of successful button production other than the fourth time (at the time of successful button production of the first, second or third time). It may be the one with the highest jackpot probability. Further, regardless of which one of the first to fourth button effects, the jackpot probability at the time of successful button effects may be set to be uniform.

  After executing the process of step S604 shown in FIG. 22 or when it is determined in step S601 that the reach pattern is not the fluctuation pattern (the reach pattern is not executed) (No in step S601), The gathering opportunity notice determination process ends. If it is determined in step S601 that the reach effect is not a changing pattern (step S601; No), it may be decided to execute a preliminary gathering opportunity notice. For example, a character may appear on the image display device 5 after the start of the meeting opportunity announcement, but the button image due to the button effect ends without being displayed even once. Any effect may be used as long as it ends at the timing before the button effect is started.

  After executing the process of step S529 shown in FIG. 21, as the process of determining the type of reach effect of super reach, the process of determining the type of super reach is executed (step S530). In step S530, for example, when the variable display (variable display based on the super reach variation pattern) in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is started, among the reach effects of a plurality of types (three types in this embodiment), Which of the following is to be executed is determined. In this embodiment, the super reach variation pattern includes a plurality of variation patterns having different special figure variation times as shown in FIG. 5, and a plurality of types of reach effects can be set for each of these variation patterns. (3 types) are provided. That is, any one of a plurality of types of reach effects can be set for one variation pattern in a plurality of super reach variation patterns. In this embodiment, the type of reach effect for normal reach is one type that is set in advance.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the super-reach type determination processing executed in step S530 of FIG. In the super-reach type determination processing shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variation pattern designating command transmitted from the main board 11 so that the designated variation pattern is the super-reach variation pattern. (I.e., "PA4-1" to "PA4-4", "PB4-1" to "PB4-4", "PC3-1" to "PC3-3" in FIG. 5) are determined. (Step S651). In step S651, it may be determined whether or not the variation pattern includes the normal reach variation pattern and the super reach variation pattern (variation pattern in which the reach effect is executed). In this way, it is possible to determine not only the type of reach effect of super reach, but also the type of reach effect of normal reach. In this case, any one of a plurality of types of reach effects can be set for one variation pattern in the plurality of normal reach variation patterns.

  When it is determined in step S651 that the variation pattern is the super reach variation pattern (step S651; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is an advance notice of a gathering opportunity (step S652). When it is determined in step S652 that the gathering opportunity notice has been executed (step S652; Yes), the number of successful button effects in the gathering opportunity notice is specified (step S653). Specifically, the number of successful button effects is specified by determining which of the gathering chance notice patterns shown in FIG. 24 is the gathering chance notice pattern determined in step S604.

  For example, in the case of the gathering opportunity notice pattern "CHPT-1," it is specified that the number of successful button effects is "4 times", and the gathering opportunity notice patterns "CHPT-2", "CHPT-3", and "CHPT-" are specified. If it is "5" or "CHPT-9", it is specified that the number of successful button effects is "3 times", and the gathering chance notice patterns "CHPT-4", "CHPT-6", "CHPT-7", If "CHPT-10", "CHPT-11", and "CHPT-13", it is specified that the number of successful button effects is "2 times", and the group chance notice patterns "CHPT-8" and "CHPT-" are specified. If "12", "CHPT-14", and "CHPT-15", the number of successful button effects is specified to be "1".

  After executing the processing of step S653, the type of super reach is determined (step S654). In step S654, the super-reach type determination table according to the number of successful button effects specified in step S653 is set as a use table, and the set super-reach type determination table is referred to, so that super-reach α, super-reach It determines which of the three types of reach effects such as β and super reach γ.

  FIG. 27 shows an example of determining the type of super reach. FIG. 27A shows an example of determining the type of super reach when the number of successful button effects is “4 times”. FIG. 27B shows an example of determining the type of super reach when the number of successful button effects is “3 times”. FIG. 27C shows an example of determining the type of super reach when the number of successful button effects is “2 times”. FIG. 27D shows an example of determining the type of super reach when the number of successful button effects is “1 time”. FIG. 27E shows an example of determining the type of super reach when the notice of the gathering opportunity is not executed (when the notice of the gathering opportunity is not executed). The example of determining the type of super reach shown in FIG. 27E is a super reach type determination table that is referred to when the advance notice of the gathering opportunity is not executed (a super reach type determination table that is referred to in step S655 described later). This is an example of determining the type of super reach when using.

  In the super reach type determination table corresponding to the number of successful button effects “1 time” to “4 times”, as shown in FIGS. It is set that the rate of determination as "reach type" is high and the rate of determination of "super reach α" as type of super reach is high as the number of successful button productions is small. .. As described above, the larger the number of successful button effects in the set opportunity announcement, the higher the possibility that the variable display result will be "big hit" and the big hit game state will be controlled. Therefore, when the reach effect of "super reach γ" is executed in the variable display, the jackpot gaming state is at a higher rate than when the reach effect of "super reach α" or "super reach β" is executed. Is more likely to be controlled to, and when the "Super Reach β" reach effect is executed in the variable display, it is higher than when the "Super Reach α" reach effect is executed. At a high rate, the chances of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state are increasing. In other words, the "reach production" with a high expectation for a big hit is in order of "super reach γ", "super reach β", and "super reach α".

  When it is determined in step S652 shown in FIG. 26 that the gathering opportunity notice has not been executed (step S652; No), the type of super reach when the gathering opportunity notice is not executed is determined (step S655). In step S655, the super-reach type determination table corresponding to the time when the gathering opportunity notice is not executed is set as a use table, and by referring to the set super-reach type determination table, the super-reach α, the super-reach β, and the super-reach γ are set. Decide which one of the three types of reach production. In the super-reach type determination table corresponding to the non-execution time of the meeting opportunity announcement, for example, as shown in FIG. 27(E), the determination rate increases in the order of “super-reach γ”, “super-reach β”, and “super-reach α”. Is set. The order of the determination ratio in this case is not limited to the order described above. For example, the order may be “super reach α”, “super reach β”, “super reach γ” and the like. Further, the determination rates of “super reach γ”, “super reach β”, and “super reach α” may all be the same (equal), and “super reach γ”, “super reach β”, and “super reach α” Any two of the determination rates may be the same.

  After performing the processes of steps S654 and S655, or when it is determined in step S651 that the pattern is not the super reach variation pattern (step S651; No), the super reach type determination process ends.

  After executing the process of step S530 shown in FIG. 21, the holding digestion process is executed (step S531). Specifically, the active display corresponding to the fluctuation is displayed in the active display area AHA (in other words, the special image including the active display corresponding to the fluctuation is displayed). For example, when the variation of the decorative design is started in conjunction with the first special drawing game (when the variable display of the decorative design this time is linked to the first special drawing game), the first start winning prize memory display area The active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the 5HL is displayed in the active display area AHA (the special image including the active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the first start winning a prize memory display area 5HL). Is displayed). More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 moves the active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the first start prize winning memory display area 5HL to the active display area AHA to display the active display pattern. Is set as a usage pattern, and the display control command specified by the display control data included in the set effect control pattern is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. An active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the area 5HL is displayed in the active display area AHA. The active display in the active display area AHA may be displayed in the same mode as the hold display, or may be displayed in a display mode corresponding to the hold display but different from the hold display. The same applies when the variation of the decorative design is started in conjunction with the second special figure game.

  Further, in the process of step S531, the effect control CPU 120, when there is a hold display in addition to the hold display (active display) to be exhausted in the first starting prize winning memory display area 5HL, first displays the other hold display. When the start winning award memory display area 5HL shifts, and when the second starting award memory display area 5HR has a hold display in addition to the active display, the other hold display is shifted in the second start award memory display area 5HR.

  After executing the process of step S531, the active display change effect determination process is executed (step S532). The active display change effect determination process includes a process of determining whether or not to execute the active display change effect for the active display corresponding to the variation, a process of determining the type of the active display change effect at the time of execution, and a process of executing the process. The process for determining the effect mode of the active display change effect, the process for determining the execution timing of the active display change effect when executing, and the like are included. Details will be described later.

  After executing the process of step S532, the effect control pattern to be the usage pattern is selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S533). In step S533, for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, the contents determined (set) in steps S529 to S532 (execution decision of the group chance notice, determination of the group chance notice pattern, execution of the active display change effect) Determination, active display change effect type determination, active display change effect effect mode determination, active display change effect execution timing determination, etc.). One of the patterns may be selected and set as the usage pattern.

  After executing the process of step S533, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit is set corresponding to the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command, for example (step S534). Subsequently, a variable display start setting process for setting a change of the decorative pattern or the like in the image display device 5 is executed (step S535).

  For example, the display control command specified by the display control data, which is included in the effect control pattern set as the usage pattern in the process of step S533, is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The voice output from the speaker 8 is started by setting to start the variation of the decorative pattern on the screen and transmitting the effect sound signal specified by the sound control data included in the effect control pattern to the sound control board 13. The game effect lamp 9 is started to emit light by, for example, transmitting the electric decoration signal designated by the lamp control data included in the effect control pattern to the lamp control board 14.

  After the processing of step S535 is executed, the command stored in the first start winning prize reception command buffer 194A or the second starting winning prize reception command buffer 194B is consumed (step S536). Specifically, when the variable display of the decorative design is started in synchronization with the first special figure game, the effect control CPU 120 selects the most command from the commands associated with the first start prize-winning reception command buffer 194A. The command (1 set) stored in the area corresponding to the smaller buffer number is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (the first start mouth winning designation) The command associated with the command is shifted while maintaining the winning order.When the variable display of the decorative design is started in synchronization with the second special figure game, it is stored in the second start winning command reception command buffer. Command (1 set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the existing commands, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command is deleted. , Shift while maintaining the winning order.

  Further, in the process of step S536, the information stored in the first prefetching notice buffer 194C or the second prefetching notice buffer 194D provided in the RAM 122 or the like is also deleted or shifted according to the deletion or shift of the command. . After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (step S537), and the variable display start setting processing is ended.

  Here, the active display change effect determination process (step S532) will be described in detail. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of active display change effect determination processing. In the active display change effect determination process shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the active display change effect is executed with respect to the active display corresponding to the variation, and when it is determined to execute the active display change effect. The type of active display change effect is determined (step S701). In step S701, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for active display change effect execution determination updated by, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and is stored in the ROM 121 in advance and prepared. Whether or not to execute the active display change effect and the type of the active display change effect may be determined by referring to the active display change effect execution determination table.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of setting the determination ratio by the active display change effect execution determination table. This setting example is a setting example of whether or not to execute the active display change effect and the determination rate of the type of the active display change effect (which active display change effect is to be executed). In the active display change effect execution determination table, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining whether or not to execute the active display change effect is “executed” and “not executed”, respectively. Are assigned at a determined rate as shown in FIG. Further, in the "execution" of the active display change effect execution determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value for determination (not shown) is "first system change effect" and "second system change effect". Each of the "system change effect" and the "first system change effect and the second system change effect" is assigned at a determination rate as shown in FIG. In addition, the first system change effect includes a plurality of types of effect modes having similar effect modes. The second system change effect includes a plurality of types of effect modes having similar effect modes. Specifically, the first system change effect is an effect that affects the display mode of the active display, and the second system change effect is an effect that affects the display mode of the active display frame. The target that acts on the second system change effect is different.

  It should be noted that “execution available” and “first system change effect” indicate that the first system change effect is performed as an active display change effect, and “execution enabled” and “second system change effect” indicate the second system change effect. This means that it is performed as an active display change effect, and “execution present”, “first system change effect and second system change effect” means that both the change effects of the first system change effect and the second system change effect are changed by active display change. Indicates that the performance will be performed. Further, "no execution" represents that the active display change effect is not performed. Further, the fluctuation pattern PA1-X represents the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 shown in FIG. 5, and the fluctuation pattern PA2-X is one of the fluctuation patterns PA2-1, PA2-2, PA2-3 (PA2 shown in FIG. −1 to PA2-3), the variation pattern PA3-X represents one of the variation patterns PA3-1 and PA3-2 (PA3-1 to PA3-2) illustrated in FIG. 5, and the variation pattern PA4-X. Represents one of the fluctuation patterns PA4-1, PA4-2, PA4-3, PA4-4 (PA4-1 to PA4-4) shown in FIG. The same applies to the fluctuation patterns PB3-X and PB4-X. Note that, as shown in FIG. 29, the fluctuation patterns PC1-X, PC2-X, and PC3-X are not set. Therefore, in this embodiment, the active display change effect is not executed in the variable display based on these change patterns. The active display change effect may be executed even in the variable display based on the above-described change pattern.

  According to FIG. 29, when the variation pattern (variable display pattern) of the variation (variable display) designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation patterns PA1-X and PA2-X, “no execution” is determined. The ratio is 100%, which means that neither the first system change effect nor the second system change effect is executed. That is, when the variation is non-reach (miss), the active display change effect is not executed.

  Further, when the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation specified by the fluctuation pattern designating command is the fluctuation patterns PB3-X and PB4-X, compared to the fluctuation patterns PA3-X and PA4-X, "execution" is executed. The rate of being decided as "nothing" is low. In other words, the rate at which the active display change effect is executed when the "big hit" in the change is higher than the rate at which the active display change effect is executed when the "lost" in the change is performed. That is, when the active display change effect is executed, the degree of expectation of a “big hit” is higher than when the active display change effect is not executed.

  In addition, when the fluctuation patterns of the fluctuation specified by the fluctuation pattern designating command are the fluctuation patterns PB3-X and PB4-X, compared to the fluctuation patterns PA3-X and PA4-X, The ratio determined as "1 system change effect and 2nd system change effect" is high. For example, in the case of the variation pattern PB3-X, the ratio determined as "first system change effect and second system change effect" when "execution is performed" is about 57% (40÷70). On the other hand, in the case of the variation pattern PA3-X, the proportion determined as “first system change effect and second system change effect” when it is determined as “execution performed” is about 33% (10÷30). Is. Further, the "first system" depending on whether the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command is the fluctuation pattern PA3-X to PA4-X or the fluctuation pattern PB3-X to PB4-X. As for the difference (or ratio) of the ratios determined as "change effect and second system change effect", the change pattern of the change specified by the change pattern specifying command is any of the change patterns PA3-X to PA4-X. Or a variation pattern PB3-X to PB4-X, which is larger than the difference in the ratio determined as the "first system change effect" or the "second system change effect". For example, when it is the variation pattern PB3-X, the ratio determined as "first system change effect and second system change effect" and when it is the variation pattern PA3-X, "first system change effect and second system change effect". While the difference with the proportion determined as "production" is 30% (40%-10%), the proportion and variation pattern determined as "first system change presentation" when the variation pattern is PB3-X. When it is PA3-X, the difference from the rate determined as the "first system change effect" is 5% (15%-10%). That is, when the first system change effect and the second system change effect are executed, the degree of expectation of a "big hit" is higher than when not.

  Further, when the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation designated by the fluctuation pattern designating command is the fluctuation patterns PA4-X and PB4-X, compared with the case where the fluctuation patterns PA3-X and PB3-X are “executed”. The rate at which “no” is decided is low. In other words, the rate at which the active display change effect is executed when the change reaches the super reach is higher than the rate at which the active display change effect is executed when the change reaches the normal reach. That is, when the active display change effect is executed, the degree of expectation of super-reach is higher than when the active display change effect is not executed.

  Similarly, when the first system change effect and the second system change effect are executed, the degree of expectation of super-reach is higher than when not.

  That is, in step S701, the effect control CPU 120 causes the active display change effect execution determination table, the random value for active display change effect execution determination, and the variation pattern of the variation (variable display) designated by the variation pattern designation command. Depending on (variable display pattern), whether or not to execute the active display change effect, and when executing the active display change effect, which of the plurality of active display change effects is executed is executed. Decide what to do.

  It should be noted that the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the active display change effect, and when it is determined to be “executed”, the “first system change effect”, the “second system change effect”, and the “first effect”. Either the system change effect or the second system change effect" may be determined.

  After executing the processing of step S701, it is determined whether or not the active display change effect is executed (step S702). When it is determined in step S702 that the active display change effect is executed (step S702; Yes), the effect mode of the active display change effect to be executed is determined (step S703). In step S703, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for effect mode determination that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, for example, and the active display prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121. The effect mode of the active display change effect may be determined by referring to the change effect mode determination table or the like.

  FIG. 30A is a diagram showing a setting example of an effect mode of the first system change effect when the first system change effect is executed as the active display change effect. FIG. 30B is a diagram showing a setting example of an effect mode of the second system change effect when the second system change effect is executed as the active display change effect. In addition, FIG. 30C is a setting example of an effect mode of the first system change effect and the second system change effect when both the first system change effect and the second system change effect are executed as the active display change effect. FIG.

  In the ROM 121, there are four types of active display change effect patterns as effect modes of the first system change effect corresponding to the change patterns PA3-X, PA4-X, PB3-X, PB4-X shown in FIG. It is assumed to be remembered. Further, the ROM 21 has three types of active display change effect patterns as effect modes of the second system change effect corresponding to the change patterns PA3-X, PA4-X, PB3-X, PB4-X shown in FIG. It is assumed to be remembered. Further, the ROM 21 has 12 types of first system change effects and second system change effects as effect modes according to the fluctuation patterns PA3-X, PA4-X, PB3-X, PB4-X shown in FIG. It is assumed that the active display change effect pattern is stored.

  The first system change effect is an effect effect that fuels a change in the display mode of the active display targeting the active display, for example, an effect effect that incites a change in the display shape of the active display. In this embodiment, as an example, the default active display has a display shape of “sphere”.

  In FIG. 30A, in the active display change effect pattern “BP1”, if the display shape of the active display corresponding to the variation is “sphere” by default, the display shape of the active display is “sphere”. It is a production pattern of a failure production that does not change as it is (active display change gaze production). According to the illustrated example, when the reach is not hot (for example, normal reach), the determination rate is higher than when the reach is hot (for example, super reach). Further, when the variation pattern is “miss” (for example, the variation pattern PA3-1), the determination rate is higher than that of the variation pattern (for example, the variation pattern PB3-1) that is “big hit”.

  The active display change effect pattern "BP2" is an effect effect that changes the display shape of the active display corresponding to the variation from the default display shape of "sphere" to the display shape of the active display of "triangle". It is a pattern. According to the illustrated example, when the variation pattern is “miss” (for example, the variation pattern PA4-1), the determination ratio is higher than that of the variation pattern (for example, the variation pattern PB4-1) that is “big hit”. It's getting higher. Further, when the reach is hot (for example, super reach), the determination rate is higher than when the reach is not hot (for example, normal reach).

  The active display change effect pattern "BP3" is a success effect effect in which the display shape of the active display corresponding to the change is changed from the default display shape "sphere" to the display shape of the "pentagon" active display. It is a pattern. According to the illustrated example, when the variation pattern is “big hit” (for example, the variation pattern PB3-1), the determination ratio is higher than that of the variation pattern (for example, the variation pattern PA3-1) that is “miss”. It's getting higher.

  The active display change effect pattern “BP4” is an effect effect that changes the display shape of the active display corresponding to the change from the default display shape of “sphere” to the active display shape of “star”. It is a pattern. According to the example shown in the figure, when the reach is hot (eg, super reach), the determination rate is higher than when the reach is not hot (eg, normal reach). When the variation pattern is “big hit” (for example, variation pattern PB4-1), the determination rate is higher than that of the variation pattern (for example, variation pattern PA4-1) that is “miss”.

  The second system change effect is an effect effect that fuels a change in the display mode of the active display frame for the active display frame, for example, an effect effect that incites a change in the line thickness of the active display frame. In this embodiment, as an example, the default active display frame has a line thickness of “normal”.

  In FIG. 30B, the active display change effect pattern “CP1” is a failure effect (active display change gust effect) effect pattern in which the line thickness of the active display frame is not changed as “normal”. According to the illustrated example, when the reach is not hot (for example, normal reach), the determination rate is higher than when the reach is hot (for example, super reach). Further, when the variation pattern is “miss” (for example, the variation pattern PA3-1), the determination rate is higher than that of the variation pattern (for example, the variation pattern PB3-1) that is “big hit”.

  The active display change effect pattern "CP2" is a success effect effect pattern in which the line thickness of the active display frame is changed from "normal" to "middle thick". According to the illustrated example, when the variation pattern is “miss” (for example, the variation pattern PA4-1), the determination rate is higher than that of the variation pattern (for example, the variation pattern PB4-1) that is “big hit”. It's getting higher. Further, when the reach is hot (for example, super reach), the determination rate is higher than when the reach is not hot (for example, normal reach).

  The active display change effect pattern "CP3" is a success effect effect pattern in which the line thickness of the active display frame is changed from "normal" to "extremely thick". According to the illustrated example, when the variation pattern is the “big hit” (for example, the variation pattern PB3-1), the determination rate is higher than that of the variation pattern that is the “miss” (for example, the variation pattern PA3-1). It's getting higher. Further, when the reach is hot (for example, super reach), the determination rate is higher than when the reach is not hot (for example, normal reach).

  The first system change effect and the second system change effect are an action effect that fuels a change in the display mode of the active display by the above-described first system change effect, and an active display that surrounds the active display by the above-described second system change effect. It is an action effect that performs both an action effect that fuels a change in the display mode of the frame.

  In FIG. 30C, the active display change effect pattern “AP1” is a failure effect (active) in which the display shape of the active display remains “sphere” and the line thickness of the active display frame remains “normal”. It is an effect pattern of display change gaze effect). According to the illustrated example, when the reach is not hot (for example, normal reach), the determination rate is higher than when the reach is hot (for example, super reach). Further, when the variation pattern is “miss” (for example, the variation pattern PA3-1), the determination rate is higher than that of the variation pattern (for example, the variation pattern PB3-1) that is “big hit”.

  The active display change effect pattern “AP2” is a success effect effect pattern in which the display shape of the active display remains “sphere” and the line thickness of the active display frame is changed from “normal” to “middle thick”. Is. According to the illustrated example, when the variation pattern is “miss” (for example, the variation pattern PA4-1), the determination ratio is higher than that of the variation pattern (for example, the variation pattern PB4-1) that is “big hit”. It's getting higher. Further, when the reach is not hot (for example, normal reach), the determination rate is higher than when it is the heat reach (for example, super reach).

  Further, the active display change effect pattern “AP3” is a success effect effect pattern in which the display shape of the active display remains “sphere” and the line thickness of the active display frame is changed from “normal” to “extreme”. is there. When the variation pattern is “big hit” (for example, variation pattern PB3-1), the determination rate is higher than that for the variation pattern (for example, variation pattern PA3-1) that is “miss”.

  The active display change effect pattern “AP4” is an effect pattern of an effect mode in which the display shape of the active display is changed from “sphere” to “triangle” and the line thickness of the active display frame is not changed as “normal”. is there. The active display change effect pattern “AP5” is an effect mode in which the display shape of the active display is changed from “sphere” to “triangle” and the line thickness of the active display frame is changed from “normal” to “middle thick”. Is the production pattern. The active display change effect pattern “AP6” is an effect mode in which the display shape of the active display is changed from “sphere” to “triangle” and the line thickness of the active display frame is changed from “normal” to “extremely thick”. It is a production pattern.

  In addition, the active display change effect pattern “AP7” is an effect effect that changes the display shape of the active display from “sphere” to “pentagon” and does not change the line thickness of the active display frame as “normal”. It is a pattern. The active display change effect pattern “AP8” is an effect mode in which the display shape of the active display is changed from “sphere” to “pentagon” and the line thickness of the active display frame is changed from “normal” to “middle thick”. Is the production pattern. The active display change effect pattern "AP9" is an effect mode in which the display shape of the active display is changed from "sphere" to "pentagon" and the line thickness of the active display frame is changed from "normal" to "extremely thick". It is a production pattern.

  In addition, the active display change effect pattern “AP10” is an effect in which the display shape of the active display is changed from “sphere” to “star” and the line thickness of the active display frame is not changed to “normal”. It is a pattern. The active display change effect pattern “AP11” is an effect mode in which the display shape of the active display is changed from “sphere” to “star” and the line thickness of the active display frame is changed from “normal” to “middle thick”. Is a production pattern of. The active display change effect pattern “AP12” is an effect mode in which the display shape of the active display is changed from “sphere” to “star” and the line thickness of the active display frame is changed from “normal” to “extremely thick”. It is a production pattern.

  That is, in step S703, the effect control CPU 120 causes the active display change effect mode determination table, the random number value for effect mode determination, and the variation pattern (variable display) of the variation (variable display) designated by the variation pattern designation command. Display pattern), the active display change effect pattern is determined as the effect mode of the active display change effect when executing the active display change effect.

  After the processing of step S703 is executed, it is specified whether or not the advance notice of the gathering opportunity is executed (step S704). Then, the timing of executing the active display change effect is determined according to the presence or absence of the advance notice of the meeting opportunity (step S704). In step S704, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the active display change effect execution timing, which is updated by, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and is stored in the ROM 121 in advance and prepared. The timing for executing the active display change effect may be determined by referring to the active display change effect execution timing determination table that has been generated.

  FIG. 31(A) is a diagram showing an example of setting the execution timing of the first system change effect (active display change effect) in the case where the set opportunity notice is not executed. FIG. 31B is a diagram showing an example of setting the execution timing of the first system change effect when executing the advance notice of the meeting opportunity. In addition, in this embodiment, a plurality of (for example, four) execution timings are set as the execution timings of the first system change effect. Timing 1 is, for example, the timing at which the first system change effect is executed at the start of the change, and timing 2 is the time at which the first system change effect is executed at the time of pseudo continuous change (at the start of the revariable display). The timing 3 is a timing at which the first system change effect is executed when the reach is established in the fluctuation, and the timing 4 is the timing when the reach is established (during the reach) in the change. It is time to execute.

  In addition, the variation patterns PA3-1 and PA3-2 classified into “successful expectation level “small”” indicate that the expectation level at which the successful performance is executed is “small”, and “successful expectation level “medium”. The fluctuation patterns PA4-1 to PA4-4 classified into “” indicate that the degree of expectation that the success effect is executed is “medium”, which is higher than the above-mentioned degree of success expectation “small”. In addition, the variation patterns PB3-1 and PB3-2 classified into “successfulness expectation “large”” are “large” in which the expectation that the successful performance is executed is higher than the success expectation “medium”. In the variation patterns PB4-1 to PB4-4, which are classified into the “expected success degree “maximum””, the expected degree that the successful performance is executed is “maximum”, which is higher than the above expected success degree “large”. It means that.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 30, the change patterns PA3-1 and PA3-2 are active display change effect patterns BP1 that are failure effects of the first system change effect, and active display changes that are failure effects of the second system change effect. The ratio of the effect pattern CP1 and the active display change effect pattern AP1, which is a failure effect of the first system change effect and the second system change effect, is higher than the rates of other active display change effect patterns. Therefore, the degree of success expectation that the success effect can be executed is low, and is classified into the “success expectation degree “small” as described above.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 30, the variation patterns PA4-1 to PA4-4, PB3-1 to PB3-2, PB4-1 to PB4-4 other than the variation patterns PA3-1 and PA3-2 are the first system. Active display change production patterns BP2 to BP4 that are successful productions of change productions, active display change production patterns CP2 to CP3 that are successful productions of second system productions, and success of first system productions and second system productions The rate of being determined as the active display change effect patterns AP2 to AP12, which is an effect, is higher than the rate of being determined as the other active display change effect patterns, and the success expectation level at which the successful effect can be executed is a variation pattern. It is higher than that of PA3-1 and PA3-2.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 31(A), the variation pattern (variable display pattern) of the variation (variable display) designated by the variation pattern designation command is not the pseudo continuous variation PA3-1, PA4-1. , PA4-2, PB3-1, PB4-1, PB4-2, it means that the first system change effect is not executed at the timing 2.

  According to the setting example shown in FIG. 31(A), when the hot reach (eg, super reach) is set, the timing (eg, timing 1) is decided earlier than when the reach is not hot (eg, normal reach). The percentage of decisions made is high. Further, in the case of the variation pattern of “big hit”, the determination rate determined at the later timing (eg, timing 4) of the first system change effect is higher than that of the variation pattern of “miss”. . Further, after the reach is established (for example, timing 3 and timing 4), the degree of expectation of successful production is higher than that before the reach is established (for example, timing 1 and timing 2). In addition, after the temporary stop of the variable display in the pseudo continuous fluctuation (for example, timing 3 and timing 4), the expectation of successful production is higher than that before the temporary stop of the variable display in the pseudo continuous fluctuation (for example, timing 1). There is. With such a setting, the ratio of execution of the success effect is different depending on which of the timings 1 to 4 during execution of the variable display is executed as the common effect of the active display change effect.

  Further, in the setting example shown in FIG. 31B, the variation pattern (variable display pattern) of the variation (variable display) designated by the variation pattern designation command is not the pseudo continuous variation, PA3-1, PA4. -1, PA4-2, PB3-1, PB4-1, PB4-2, the first system change effect is not executed at the timing 2, and further, for all the variation patterns, the first system at the timing 1 This indicates that the change effect is not executed. As described above, the advance notice of the meeting opportunity is within the period from the start of the variable display to the execution of the reach effect (in the variable display in which the pseudo continuous variation is executed, the first re-variable after the variable display is started. It is an effect that is executed before the display is executed). Therefore, according to the setting example shown in FIG. 31(B), when the group opportunity notice is executed, the first system change effect is executed after the group opportunity notice, that is, at the timing after the group opportunity notice ends. Will be done. In the variable display in which the pseudo-continuous variation (effect) is executed, if the set opportunity notice is enabled at the start of the re-variable display, all the variation patterns are changed to the first system change effect at timing 2. Should not be executed.

  As described above, in step S705, the effect control CPU 120 causes the active display change effect execution timing determination table, the random value for determining the active display change effect execution timing, and the change (the variable that is specified by the motion pattern specification command). The display () change pattern (variable display pattern) determines the execution timing of the active display change effect when the active display change effect is executed.

  In addition, when the timing 2 is determined, further, depending on the number of times of temporary stop of the variable display in the pseudo continuous variation, for example, at the start of the first revariable display or the start of the second revariable display, The timing at each start of revariable display may be determined as the execution timing of the first system change effect. Further, as the execution timing of the first system change effect, the timing at each start of the re-variable display may be included in advance in the active display change effect execution timing determination table. Further, the timing 2 at the time of pseudo continuous fluctuation may be after the reach is established. For example, the execution timing is set so that the timing 2 at the time of pseudo continuous variation is set after the timing 3 at the time of reach establishment in FIG. You may. Further, timings other than the above four timings may be set as the execution timings of the first system change effect.

  In addition, the effect mode of the first system change effect when executing the first system change effect as the active display change effect shown in FIG. 30 and the execution timing of the first system change effect shown in FIG. 31 are associated with each other. It may be stored in the ROM 121 as one table. The description of the execution timing of the second system change effect and the execution timing of executing both the first system change effect and the second system change effect will be omitted. It is set similarly to the execution timing of the change effect.

  A setting example (not shown) by the active display change effect execution timing determination table for determining the execution timings of the second system change effect and the first system change effect and the second system change effect is as shown in FIG. This may be the same as or different from the setting example by the active display change effect execution timing determination table for determining the execution timing of the first system change effect.

  In addition, when it is determined to execute the "first system change effect and the second system change effect" in FIG. 29, the execution timings of the first system change effect and the second system change effect are as shown in FIG. Using the setting example of the determination rate by the execution timing determination table, it may be collectively determined to execute the first system change effect and the second system change effect at the same timing, or the first system change effect and the first system change effect. The two system change effects may be collectively determined so that the respective execution timings may be different execution timings. Further, when it is determined to execute the "first system change effect and the second system change effect" in FIG. 29, the respective execution timings of the first system change effect and the second system change effect are as shown in FIG. The execution timing of each of the first system change effect and the second system change effect may be separately determined by using a setting example of the determination rate based on the effect execution timing determination table.

  After performing the process of step S705 illustrated in FIG. 28 or when it is determined in step S702 that the active display change effect is not performed (step S702; No), the active display change effect determination process ends.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 18 as the variable display effect process. In the production effect during variable display shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed, based on, for example, the timer value of the production control process timer. Step S551). As an example, in the processing of step S551, when the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and the end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, etc. First, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  When the variable display time has not elapsed in step S551 (step S551; No), it is determined whether or not it is the gathering chance notice execution period for executing the gathering chance notice (step S552). The gathering chance notice execution period may be set in advance in the effect control pattern (aggregation notice notice control pattern) selected (determined) in the process of step S533 shown in FIG. 21, for example. If it is during the meeting opportunity announcement execution period (step S552; Yes), the meeting opportunity announcement operation control for executing the meeting opportunity announcement is performed (step S553). In the process of step S553, various commands created based on the setting of the gathering chance announcement control pattern are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image such as a character is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on or blinked. Alternatively, it is only necessary to turn off the lights, or to combine a part or all of these to execute the advance notice of the gathering opportunity in a predetermined effect device. Details of the gathering opportunity notice operation control will be described later.

  When it is determined in step S552 that it is not the gathering opportunity notice execution period (step S552; No), after executing the process of step S553, it is the active display change effect execution period for executing the active display change effect. It is determined whether there is any (step S554). The active display change effect execution period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern (active display change effect control pattern) selected in the process of step S533 shown in FIG. 21, for example. If it is the active display change effect execution period (step S554; Yes), active display change effect operation control for executing the active display change effect is performed (step S555). In the process of step S555, various commands created based on the setting of the active display change effect control pattern are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on, blinking, or turned off. It is sufficient that the predetermined display device can execute the pending display change effect by combining the above or a part or all of them.

  Whether it is the reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect when it is determined in step S554 that it is not the active display change effect execution period (step S554; No) or after the process of step S555 is executed. It is determined whether or not (step S560). The reach production execution period may be predetermined in the production control pattern determined according to the variation pattern, for example. When it is determined in step S560 that the reach effect execution period is reached (step S560; Yes), reach effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S561).

  When it is determined in step S561 that it is not in the reach effect execution period (step S560; No), after executing the process of step S561, for example, the setting in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern is performed. Based on the other, the effect operation control for executing the effect in the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative pattern is performed (step S562). It should be noted that a group chance announcement operation control for executing a group opportunity announcement (step S553), an active display change effect operation control for executing an active display change effect (step S555), and a reach effect for executing a reach effect. The order in which the operation control (step S561) and the other effect operation control (step S562) are executed (the order in which it is determined whether or not it is the execution period of each effect) may be any order. In the example shown in FIG. 32, the active display change effect is executed after the gathering opportunity notification operation control, but for example, the gathering opportunity notification operation control may be executed after the active display change effect.

  When the variable display time has elapsed in step S551 (step S551; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S571). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command has not been received (step S571; No), the variable display effect production process is terminated and stands by. After the variable display time has elapsed, if the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command, the predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may do it.

  When the design decision command is received in step S571 (step S571; Yes), for example, by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, in the variable display of the decorative design. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop design (fixed decorative design) that is the display result (step S572). At this time, a predetermined fixed time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S573). Further, after updating the value of the effect process flag to "3" which is a value corresponding to the special figure waiting process (step S574), the variable display effect process is ended.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S553 of FIG. 32 as the gathering opportunity notification operation control. In the gathering opportunity notification operation control shown in FIG. 33, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether it is the start timing of the gathering opportunity notification (step S851). In step S851, for example, when the performance control process timer value matches the timer determination value for starting the advance notice of the gathering opportunity set in the effect control pattern, it may be determined to be the start timing of the advance notice of the gathering opportunity. When it is determined in step S851 that it is the start timing of the advance notice of the gathering opportunity (step S851; Yes), display control is performed to display the title image of the advance notice of the gathering opportunity on the image display device 5 (step S852).

  After executing the process of step S852 or when it is determined in step S851 that it is not the start timing of the advance notice of the gathering opportunity (step S851; No), it is determined whether it is the display timing of each character (step S853). . The display timing of each character may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern (aggregation chance notice control pattern) selected in the process of step S533 shown in FIG. When it is determined in step S853 that it is the display timing of each character (step S853; Yes), display control for displaying each character is performed (step S854). In step S854, for example, if it is the display timing of the first character that appears before the first button effect is executed, display control that causes the first character to appear on the image display device 5 is performed, and the second button effect is displayed. If it is the display timing of the second character to appear before the execution of, the display control of causing the second character to appear on the image display device 5 is performed. Further, if it is the display timing of the third character to appear before the third button effect is executed, display control for causing the third character to appear on the image display device 5 is performed, and the fourth button effect is executed. When it is the display timing of the fourth character to appear before the display, the display control of causing the fourth character to appear on the image display device 5 is performed.

  After executing the process of step S854 or when it is determined in step S853 that it is not the display timing of each character (step S853; No), it is determined whether it is the start timing of each button effect period (step S855). ). In step S855, for example, when the effect control process timer value matches the button determination start timer determination value set in the effect control pattern, it may be determined to be the start timing of the button effect period. When it is determined in step S855 that it is the start timing of the button effect period (step S855; Yes), the setting for starting the operation valid period is performed (step S856). Accordingly, when the button effect is executed, first, the operation valid period may be started so that the predetermined operation on the operation means such as the push button 31B can be effectively detected. Further, in step S856, the setting for displaying the button image showing the push button 31B on the image display device 5 is performed. When it is determined in step S855 that it is not the start timing of the button effect period (step S855; No), it is determined whether or not it is the operation valid period (step S857).

  After performing the process of step S856 or when it is determined in step S857 that the operation is in the effective period (step S857; Yes), effect operation control for executing the effect during the operation effective period is performed (step S858). . For example, in the process of step S858, various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like in order to execute the effect during the operation valid period.

  After executing the process of step S858, it is determined whether or not there is an operation detection in which a predetermined instruction operation by the player, such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B, is detected (step S859). At this time, when it is determined that there is no operation detection (step S859; No), it is determined whether or not to end the operation valid period based on, for example, the setting of the effect control process timer value and the effect control pattern (step S859). S870).

  When it is determined that the operation is detected in step S859 (step S859; Yes), or when it is determined that the operation valid period is ended in step S870 (step S870; Yes), the operation valid period is ended. Is set (step S871). By executing the process of step S871, the button image is erased from the image display device 5 in a predetermined operation mode. Even if the push button 31B is not pressed by the player (step S870; Yes), the button image may be erased in the same operation mode as when the push button 31B is pressed by the player (step S859; Yes). .

  After the processing of step S871 is executed, it is determined whether or not the effect result in the button effect is successful (step S872). In step S872, for example, from the value of the button effect execution counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit, it is specified how many times the button effect of this time is the button effect, and the gathering chance notice pattern determined in step S604 is referred to. By doing so, it may be determined whether or not the effect result of the button effect this time is successful. When it is determined in step S872 that the effect result in the button effect is successful (step S872; Yes), the set of characters to be moved to the set display area in the image display device 5 is displayed. Display control is performed (step S873).

  In this embodiment, as described above, the button effect is executed four times in the advance notice of the meeting opportunity. In step S873, when the first character appears in the image display device 5 in step S854, control is performed to move the first character to the collective display area in the image display device 5, and in step S854. When the second character appears in 5, the control for moving the second character to the collective display area in the image display device 5 is performed, and in the case where the third character appears in the image display device 5 in step S854, When the control for moving the third character to the set display area in the image display device 5 is performed and the fourth character is made to appear on the image display device 5 in step S854, the fourth character is set in the image display device 5. Control to move to the display area is performed.

  For example, when the effect results of all the button effects in the advance notice of the set opportunity are successful, four characters from the first character to the fourth character will be set in the set display area in the image display device 5. When the effect results of the three button effects in the advance notice of the gathering opportunity are successful, three characters from the first character to the fourth character are gathered in the gathering display area in the image display device 5. When the effect result of the two button effects in the advance notice of the gathering opportunity is successful, two characters from the first character to the fourth character are gathered in the gathering display area in the image display device 5. In addition, when the production result of one button production in the advance notice of the set opportunity is successful, one of the first to fourth characters will be set up in the set display area in the image display device 5. .

  After executing the process of step S873 or when it is determined in step S872 that the effect result in the button effect is not successful (failure) (step S872; No), it is determined in step S857 that the operation is not valid. If it is determined (step S857; No), if it is determined in step S870 that the operation valid period is not terminated (step S870; No), the gathering chance announcement operation control is terminated.

  Next, how the various effects are executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 37. 34 and 35 are diagrams showing an example of the effect screen when the advance notice of the gathering opportunity is executed. When the notice of the gathering opportunity starts, for example, as shown in FIG. 34(A), a title image TG such as “Announcement of the gathering opportunity” is displayed on the image display device 5. The advance notice of the gathering opportunity is executed when the variable display of the decorative design is performed in the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". At this time, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R move from the center of the image display device 5 to the upper right. Then, as shown in FIG. 34B, the character CHA as the first character appears on the image display device 5, and the character CHA stands still near the center of the image display device 5. Subsequently, the first button effect is executed. When the first button effect is started, a button image BG that prompts the player to operate the push button 31B is displayed as shown in FIG. 34(C).

  When the player presses the push button 31B, the effect result of the button effect is displayed. As described above, the result of the button effect includes “success” (when the button effect succeeds) and “failure” (when the button effect fails). When the effect result of the button effect is successful, the character CHA moves to the collective display area provided at the upper left of the display area of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 34(D1). After that, the character CHA continues to be displayed in the group display area until the group opportunity notice ends. When the effect result of the button effect is unsuccessful, the character CHA leaves (is erased) from the display area of the image display device 5 without moving to the collective display area as shown in FIG. 34(D2).

  When the first button presentation is completed, the character CHB as the second character appears on the image display device 5, and the character CHB stands still near the center of the image display device 5. Subsequently, the second button effect is executed. The second button effect is similar to the first button effect. When the second button effect is finished, the character CHC as the third character appears on the image display device 5, and the character CHC stands still near the center of the image display device 5. Subsequently, the third button effect is executed. The third button effect is similar to the first button effect. For example, when the first to third button effects are completed and the effect results of the button effects so far are successful, the button effect is provided at the upper left of the display area of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. The character CHA, character CHB, and character CHC are displayed in the aggregate display area.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35B, the character CHD as the fourth character appears on the image display device 5, and the character CHD stands still near the center of the image display device 5. Subsequently, the fourth button effect is executed. When the fourth button effect is started, a button image BG that prompts the player to operate the push button 31B is displayed as shown in FIG. When the player presses the push button 31B, the effect result of the button effect is displayed. When the effect of the button effect is successful, the character CHD moves to the collective display area as shown in FIG. 35 (D1). In this way, when the effect result of the first to fourth button effects among the first to fourth button effects is successful, in the collective display area provided in the upper left of the display area of the image display device 5, The character AHA, the character AHB, the character AHC, and the character AHD are displayed together. When the effect result of the button effect is unsuccessful, the character CHD moves out of the display area of the image display device 5 (is erased) without moving to the collective display area as shown in FIG. 35(D2). In this way, when the effect result of the first to third button effects among the first to fourth button effects is successful, in the collective display area provided in the upper left of the display area of the image display device 5, The character AHA, the character AHB, and the character AHC are displayed together.

  36 to 37 are diagrams showing an example of the effect screen when the active display change effect is executed.

  (A) to (d) of FIG. 36(A) and (e) to (g) of FIG. 37(A) show scenes of the image display device 5 arranged in time series. The same applies to (a) to (d) of FIG. 36(B) and (e) to (g) of FIG. 37(B). 36 and 37, the arrow "↓" in the image display device 5 indicates that the decorative design is changing. 36(A) and FIG. 37(A) show success effects of the first system change effect and the second system change effect, and are shown in (C) of FIG. 30 as effect modes of the active display change effect. It is assumed that the active display change effect pattern AP12 (changed (thickness “extremely thick”), changed (shape “star”)) is set. FIG. 36(B) and FIG. 37(B) show failure effects of the first system change effect and the second system change effect, and the active display shown in (C) of FIG. 30 as an effect mode of the active display change effect. It is assumed that the change effect pattern AP1 (no change (shape “sphere”), no change (thickness “normal”)) is set.

  In the scene of (a) of FIG. 36(A), the active display area AHA has an active display AH (when the variable display is started, the hold display corresponding to the variable display is moved to the predetermined active display area AHA. Display) is displayed, and the hold display H1, the hold display H2, and the hold display H3 are displayed in the first start prize winning memory display area 5HL. It is to be noted that the active display AH is executed and the fixed decorative design (“3”, “9”, “4”) is stopped and displayed.

  In the scene of (b) of FIG. 36(A), the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H1 displayed in the first start prize winning memory display area is displayed in the active display area AHA, and the active display corresponding to the hold display H1 is displayed. This is the scene where the variable display of AH is started. For example, it is assumed that the variation in (b) of FIG. 36(A) is a variation in which the first system change effect and the second system change effect are executed as the active display change effect. 36(A)(c) shows the first system change effect and the second system change effect immediately after the variable display is started in the scene of FIG. 36(A)(b) (for example, timing 1 in FIG. 31). Is an example of when is executed. In (c) of FIG. 36(A), three graphics (star Z1, triangle Z2, pentagon Z3) are displayed as a graphic group Y1 in the upper right portion of the image display device 5 as the first system change effect, and the second system change is performed. As an effect, an arrow Y2 in which the character "intense heat" is drawn is displayed in the upper left portion of the image display device 5. 36(B)(a) to FIG. 36(B)(c) are also similar to FIG. 36(A)(a) to FIG. 36(A)(c). That is, from (b) of FIG. 36(A) to (c) of FIG. 36(A) and from (b) of FIG. 36(B) to (c) of FIG. 36(B), the first system change It is a common effect that is commonly executed for the success effect and the failure effect in the effect and the second system change effect.

  In the scene of (d) of FIG. 36(A), the graphic group Y1 which is the first system change effect displayed in the scene of (c) of FIG. 36(A) moves toward the lower part of the image display device 5. However, the triangle Z2 disappears, the star Z1 and the pentagon Z3 continue to move, and the arrow Y2 that is the second system change effect displayed in the scene of (c) of FIG. 36(A) indicates the image display device 5. It is a scene in which it moves toward the lower part of and collides with the active display frame AHW. In the scene of (e) of FIG. 37(A), after the arrow Y2 collides with the active display frame AHW, the line thickness of the active display frame AHW changes as a display mode of "extremely thick". From the scene of (d) of 36(A), the graphic group Y1 which is the first system change effect further moves toward the lower part of the image display device 5, and out of the star Z1 and the pentagon Z3 forming the graphic group Y1, This is a scene where the pentagon Z3 disappears and only the star Z1 continues to move.

  The scene (f) of FIG. 37(A) is a scene in which the star Z1 remaining without disappearing in the graphic group Y1 further moves toward the bottom of the image display device 5 and collides with the active display AH. is there. The scene of (g) of FIG. 37(A) is a scene in which the display shape of the active display AH is changed to “star” after the collision with the star Z1. In the scene of (g) of FIG. 37(A), the variable display state of the decorative pattern is the reach state.

  On the other hand, in the scene of (d) of FIG. 36B, the arrow Y2, which is the second system change effect displayed in the scene of (c) of FIG. 36B, moves toward the bottom of the image display device 5. Then, the scene is moving to the lower portion of the image display device 5 without colliding with the active display frame AHW. Further, in the scene of (e) of FIG. 36B, the graphic group Y1 which is the first system change effect is further moved toward the lower part of the image display device 5 from the scene of (d) of FIG. 36B. Of the star Z1 and the pentagon Z3 forming the graphic group Y1, the pentagon Z3 disappears, and only the star Z1 continues to move. In the scene (f) of FIG. 37(B), the star Z1 remaining without disappearing in the graphic group Y1 further moves toward the lower part of the image display device 5, but disappears before colliding with the active display AH. It is a scene. The scene of (g) of FIG. 37(B) is a scene in which the display shape of the active display AH is displayed as "sphere" because the star Z1 disappears without collision. In the scene of (g) of FIG. 37(B), the variable display state of the decorative pattern is the reach state.

  36 to 37, the execution timing of the active display change effect (first system change effect, second system change effect) is "timing 1". Even when the execution timing of the active display change effect is any of “timing 2” to “timing 4”, the same active display change effect as described above is executed only with the different execution timing. In addition, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 36 to 37, the case where the first system change effect and the second system change effect are executed as the active display change effect is shown, but the first system change effect is performed as the active display change effect. Alternatively, when the second system change effect is executed, it corresponds to each effect in the examples shown in FIGS. 36 to 37.

  It should be noted that the degree of expectation that the success effect can be executed differs depending on the timing at which the active display change effect (first system change effect, second system change effect, first system change effect, and second system change effect) is executed. If there is an active display change effect executed at the first timing and an active display change effect executed at the second timing later than the first timing in the change, success in the active display change effect executed at the second timing. There is a high degree of expectation that the performance can be executed.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, within the period from the start of the variable display to the execution of the reach effect (in the variable display in which the pseudo continuous variation is executed, Within the period from the start of the variable display to the execution of the first re-variable display), it is possible to execute a group opportunity notice that the button effect is executed four times, and as an effect result of the button effect, the image display device is displayed. “Success” in which the character appearing in 5 moves to the collective display area and “failure” in which the character appearing in the image display device 5 does not move to the collective display area are set. Then, as the number of times of “success” as the effect result of the button effect increases, the possibility of being controlled to the big hit game state increases. Further, as shown in FIG. 24 and FIG. 25(A), the first button effect success rate at the time of loss/small hit or big hit is higher than the button effect success rate at the second time and thereafter. Therefore, the button effect for the first time is executed as a button effect for which the effect result is “success” at a higher rate than the button effects for the second time and thereafter. In this way, since the effect result of the first button effect in the advance notice of the gathering opportunity is likely to be “success”, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the button effect.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25(A), the button effect in the advance notice of the gathering opportunity executed in the variable display in which the variable display result is “miss” or “small hit”. The success rate (loss/small button hit success rate) is "94%" for the first button effect, "73%" for the second button effect, "28%" for the third button effect, and 4 The button production for the second time is "24%". In addition, the button effect success rate (button effect success rate at the time of big hit) in the set chance notice executed in the variable display in which the variable display result is "big hit" is "88%" in the first button effect and the second time. The button effect is "81%", the third button effect is "36%", and the fourth button effect is "45%". In this way, the button effect success rate is different depending on which of the four button effects. Therefore, the player can be made to pay attention to each button effect in the advance notice of the meeting opportunity.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25(A), the success rate of the fourth button effect is higher at the time of the big hit than at the time of losing/small hitting. . In this way, when the variable display result is "big hit" and is controlled to the big hit game state, the variable display result is "miss/small hit" and is at a higher rate than when it is not controlled to the big hit game state, Successful button production is executed. Therefore, the player can be made to pay attention to the last button effect (fourth button effect) in the notice of the gathering opportunity.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, three types of reach effects such as super reach α, super reach β, and super reach γ are set as reach effects for super reach, and FIG. 27A to FIG. As shown in (D), a super-reach type determination table is prepared according to the number of successful button effects "1 time" to "4 times". As shown in FIGS. 27(A) to 27(D), the higher the number of successful button effects, the higher the rate of determination of “super reach γ” as the type of super reach, and the lower the number of successful button effects, As a type of super reach, the ratio determined as “super reach α” is set to be high. Therefore, a specific super-reach such as super-reach γ or super-reach α is executed at a different rate depending on the number of times the “success” button effect is executed in the group-chance notice, so that the player can be notified in the group-chance notice. You can draw attention to each button effect.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-mentioned embodiment, the variable display means (for example, the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol) (for example, the first and second special symbol display devices 4A, 4B or the like). And a special image corresponding to the variable display (for example, active display AH or active display frame AHW surrounding active display AH) in a predetermined area (for example, active display) during execution of variable display. A special image display means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of step S531) that can be displayed in the area AHA, when changing the display mode of the special image during execution of the variable display, and the special image. Common effect that is executed when the display mode is not changed (for example, in the first system change effect, the effect before the graphic group Y1 collides with the active display, and in the second system change effect, the arrow Y2 And effects such as the effect until it collides with the active display frame surrounding the active display) and a success effect that changes the display mode of the special image after executing the common effect (for example, in the first system change effect, the graphic group is changed to the active display). In the production in which any one of the shapes "star" of Y1 collides and changes to the display mode of the star, or in the second system variation production, the arrow Y2 collides with the active display frame and the line thickness of the active display frame Does not change the display mode of the special image, the display mode of the special image, or the effect of changing the display mode of the active display or the active display frame by executing both the first system change mode and the second system change mode. Failure effect (for example, in the first system change effect, an effect that disappears before the graphic of any shape “star” of the graphic group Y1 collides with the active display and the display mode of the active display does not change, or the second system In the change effect, the arrow Y2 disappears before the arrow Y2 collides with the active display frame, and the line thickness of the active display frame is not changed, or the first system change effect and the second system change effect are generated. Change effect executing means (for example, an active display change effect, etc.) capable of executing both the active display and/or the effect that does not change the display mode of one or both of the active display frames (for example, step The effect control CPU 120 for executing the processing of S555) and the like, and the change effect executing means at any timing among a plurality of timings (for example, timing 1 to timing 4) during execution of the variable display. Common The success effect is executed at a different ratio (for example, the ratio shown in FIG. 31) depending on whether the effect is executed.

  With such a configuration, the gaming machine can focus attention on the execution timing of the common effect that fuels whether the display mode of the active display AH or the active display frame AHW corresponding to the variable display is changed. In addition, the gaming machine can improve the player's expectation by paying attention to the execution timing.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31B, the variation pattern (variable display pattern) of the variation (variable display) designated by the variation pattern designation command is simulated. In the case of the fluctuation patterns PA3-1, PA4-1, PA4-2, PB3-1, PB4-1, PB4-2 which are not continuous fluctuations, the timing 2 is not determined, and the timing 1 for all fluctuation patterns It is not decided by. The notice of the meeting opportunity is within the period from the start of the variable display to the execution of the reach effect (in the variable display in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed, the first re-variable display is executed after the variable display is started. It is a performance that is executed within the period until the time). Therefore, when the advance notice of the gathering opportunity is executed, the active display change effect (first system change effect or the like) is executed at the timing after the advance notice of the gathering opportunity, that is, after the end of the advance notice of the gathering opportunity. As a result, it is possible to prevent the aspect of the gathering opportunity notice (the number of successful button effects) from being predicted before the gathering opportunity notice is executed.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-mentioned embodiment, and it is possible to solve at least one problem in the related art, and the part described in the above-mentioned embodiment It may be provided with the structure of.

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In the above-described embodiment, the gathering chance notice pattern is determined using the gathering chance notice pattern determination table shown in FIG. The gathering chance notice pattern determination table shown in FIG. 24 includes gathering chance notice patterns “CHPT-9” to “CHPT-15” whose effect result from the first button effect is “failure”. Therefore, when one of the group chance notice patterns “CHPT-9” to “CHPT-15” is determined, the effect result from the first button effect is “failure”. However, the effect result of the first button effect may always be "success". For example, the gathering chance notice pattern may be determined using the gathering chance notice pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 38(A) and (B). FIG. 38A shows an example of the structure of a group chance notice pattern determination table that is referred to when the variable display result is “miss” or “small hit” (during loss/small hit), and FIG. ) Shows an example of the configuration of a set chance notice pattern determination table that is referred to when the variable display result is “big hit” (during big hit). In the gathering chance notice pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 38A and 38B, gathering chance notice patterns "CHPT-9" to "CHPT-15" that result from the first button effect are "failure". It is not included, and only the group chance notice patterns “CHPT-1” to “CHPT-8” whose effect result from the first button effect is “success” are included. By determining the gathering chance notice pattern using such a gathering chance notice pattern determination table, the effect result of the first button effect is always “success”. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the button effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, the set opportunity notice is a notice effect for notifying that the jackpot gaming state will be controlled, but is not limited to a notice that the jackpot gaming state is controlled. For example, the advance notice of the gathering chance is changed to a state in which a reach effect (a reach effect including a normal reach and a super reach, or a reach effect of either a normal reach or a super reach) is executed, or a sudden change state is reached after the jackpot gaming state ends. It may be any notice production that gives a notice that the player is controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, such as being controlled or being controlled to a small hitting game state. Further, in slot machines and the like to be described later, the advance notice of a gathering opportunity should be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus, a big bonus, an assist time (AT), a challenge time (CT), and a replay time. It is sufficient if it is a notice production that gives notice. Then, as the number of times the successful button effect is executed in the advance notice of the gathering opportunity, the possibility that the player is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player may increase. In this case as well, the first button effect may be executed as a button effect with a high effect result as compared with the second and subsequent button effects.

  In the above-described embodiment, the set opportunity notice has been described as an effect in which the button effect is executed a specific number of times such as four times within a specific period such as a period from the start of the variable display to the execution of the reach effect. .. However, the specific period is not limited to the period from the start of the variable display to the execution of the reach effect, and the advantageous period is notified before the notification that the advantageous state is advantageous for the player is given. Any period may be used as long as it is a period in which a specific effect (in the above-described embodiment, “announcement of a gathering opportunity”) for notifying the expectation of being in a state can be executed. For example, if the advance notice of the gathering is a notification that the variable display of the decorative pattern is in the reach state, the reach state (or the non-reach state) is started after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started for a specific period. It may be a period before it becomes, or a part of it. If the notice of the gathering opportunity is a notice that the variable display result will be a “big hit”, the specific period is the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the time before the fixed decorative design is stopped and displayed. Alternatively, it may be a part of the period. If the advance notice of the chance to gather is a notification that it will be in a probable state after the jackpot gaming state ends, the specific period is a period from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the end of the jackpot gaming state, or , It may be a part of the period. In addition, as a pre-reading notice effect, the advance notice of the gathering opportunity will be in the reach state in the variable display of the decorative pattern, the variable display result will be "big hit", the sudden change state after the big hit game state is finished, etc. If it is foretold, the specific period is a period over a plurality of variable displays (for example, an execution period of a plurality of variable displays executed before the variable display of the target, a variable display of the target and before the variable display of the target). Variable display execution period), a period during the reach state, a period during the big hit game state, a period during the variable display and the big hit game state, and the like.

  Further, the specific number of times (the number of times of executing a predetermined effect such as a button effect) is not limited to four, and may be two or more times. For example, the button effect may be executed a plurality of times such as twice, three times, and five times in the advance notice of the meeting opportunity.

  In the above-described embodiment, as the notice effect, the notice of the opportunity to gather the characters to gather is set to be executable, but the notice effect is not limited to the one in which the characters gather. For example, the notice effect is such that items, points, meters, etc. displayed on the image display device 5 are accumulated, or that the number of lamps provided outside the image display device 5 is increased, the image display device 5 A movable member provided outside may be operated in a stepwise manner, or the number of movable members operating may be increased. Further, the notice effect may be such that characters, items, points, meters, etc. are accumulated in a sub-image display device different from the image display device 5. The process of accumulating items, points, meters, etc., the process of increasing the number of lit lamps, the process of gradually moving the movable members, the process of increasing the movable members to be operated, etc. are executed in step S873 of FIG. 33, for example. Good.

  In the above embodiment, the button effect that displays a predetermined effect result in accordance with the operation of the push button 31B by the player is set to be executable in the advance notice of the gathering opportunity, but the effect in the advance notice of the gathering opportunity is not limited to the button effect. . The effect in the advance notice of the gathering opportunity may be, for example, an effect in which a predetermined effect result is displayed according to a tilting operation of the stick controller 31A by the player, a push/pull operation of the trigger button of the stick controller 31A, or the like. It may be an effect in which a predetermined effect result is displayed without being operated by the player.

  Further, when the movable member is operated as a result of a predetermined effect (button effect, etc.) through the operation of the push button 31B, the stick controller 31A, etc. by the player, a specific effect including the predetermined effect (e.g. advance notice of a gathering opportunity). After execution of, the movable member different from the movable member (hereinafter, referred to as the first movable member) to be operated in the predetermined effect as an effect for notifying the possibility of being controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (advantage expectation level). (Hereinafter, referred to as the second movable member) may be operated. For example, when the effect result of the button effect in the above embodiment is “success”, the first movable member is operated, and when the effect result is “failed”, the first movable member is not operated. Then, the second movable member may be operated according to the number of times the first movable member has operated. When the first movable member operates even once, the second movable member may be operated at a rate of 100%, or the second movable member may be operated at a predetermined rate other than 100%. Further, the second movable member may be operated only when the first movable member operates four times.

  In the above embodiment, the result of the predetermined effect such as the button effect has been described as "success" or "failure". The result of the predetermined effect may be neither "success" nor "failure", for example, "unknown". In this case, the possibility of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state may differ depending on the number of times of “success” and the number of times of “unknown”. For example, among the effect results of four button effects, when “success” is twice and “unknown” is twice, “success” is twice and “unknown” is zero times. It may be controlled to a jackpot gaming state at a high rate. Further, when the gathering chance button is finished, the effect result which is “unknown” may be changed to “success” or “failure”.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, after the group chance announcement determination process is performed in step S529, the super reach type determination process is performed in step S530. That is, after determining the success number of button effects in the advance notice of the gathering opportunity by determining the advance notice pattern of the gathering opportunity, the type of super reach is determined according to the number of successes of the button effects. However, the order of these processes may be changed. In this case, for example, in step 601 shown in FIG. 22, the determined type of super-reach may be specified, and the processing from step S602 may be executed according to the specified type of super-reach. When the type of super reach is specified, that is, when the variation pattern designated by the main board 11 is a super reach variation pattern, a process of determining whether or not to execute the gathering opportunity notice in step 602 is performed. Instead, the processing for determining the gathering opportunity notice pattern in step S604 may be performed by always executing the gathering opportunity notice.

  In the above-described embodiment, the type of super reach is determined on the side of the effect control board 12, but the type of super reach may be determined on the side of the main board 11. For example, as the variation category determination table, a table including variation categories corresponding to three types of reach effects such as super reach α, super reach β, and super reach γ may be stored in advance in the ROM 101. Then, at the start of variable display, a variation pattern designation command including information indicating the type of super reach may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In this case, on the side of the effect control board 12, the gathering chance notice pattern may be determined according to the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  In the above embodiment, the gathering chance notice pattern determination table is stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared, and the 15 gathering chance notice patterns “CHPT-1” to “CHPT-15” set in the gathering chance notice pattern determination table are prepared. By determining any of the above, the effect result (“success” or “failure”) of the button effect 1 to 4 times is determined. However, the effect result of the button effect does not have to be determined by determining the group chance advance notice pattern. For example, for each button effect, a lottery for determining the effect result may be performed to determine the effect result of the button effect one to four times. For example, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the first button effect success rate is 95%, the second button effect success rate is 80%, and the variable display result is “miss/small hit”. In such a case, a lottery table for each button effect is stored in advance in the ROM 121 so that the first button effect success rate is 90%, the second button effect success rate is 75%, and so on. You may keep it. Further, even when the result of the first button effect is always "success", each button effect without using the set chance notice pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 38(A) and (B). For, the lottery for determining the effect result may be performed to determine the effect result of the button effect one to four times. Since the effect result of the first button effect is always "success", the effect result of the first button effect does not need to be selected by lottery.

  In the above embodiment, the advance notice of the gathering opportunity is explained as the notice effect for the executed variable display, but the advance notice of the gathering opportunity may be a pre-reading notice regarding the variable display of the target. For example, when the effect category CPU transmitted from the main board 11 specifies normal reach or super reach in the winning effect determination process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 (command shown in FIG. 13B). In the case of C602H to C605H, C607H, and C608H), the gathering chance notice determination process (the process of deciding the execution of the gathering chance notice or the gathering chance notice pattern) shown in FIG. 22 may be executed. In this case, the variable display (timing) for executing the advance notice of the meeting opportunity may be determined. The effect control CPU 120 may execute the group chance notice as the prefetch notice before the variable display of the target is started. For example, when the variable display before the variable display of the target and the variable display for executing the advance notice of the gathering opportunity is started, the effect control CPU 120, in step S533 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. It is only necessary to select the effect control pattern including the gathering chance notice pattern. The meeting opportunity notification as a pre-reading notification may be a continuous notification effect that is continuously executed over variable display executed a plurality of times.

  In the above-described embodiment, in step S856, the setting for displaying the button image representing the push button 31B on the image display device 5 is performed, and the button image BG as shown in FIG. Displayed on. The display mode of the button image is not limited to one type, and may be a plurality of types. For example, a white button image and a red button image may be set as the display mode of the button image. In this case, when the red button image is displayed on the image display device 5, the button effect success rate may be higher than when the white button image is displayed. By setting in this way, the player's expectation can be suitably increased.

  The display mode of the hold display does not have to be the display mode showing the degree of expectation for the big hit as shown in FIG. 20, but a normal mode which is a normal (default, initial color) display mode and a special mode different from the normal mode And a first special aspect and a second special aspect that are different from the normal aspect and the special aspect. This will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 39, 40 and 41.

  For example, instead of the determination rate of the display mode of the hold display shown in FIG. 20, another setting example of the determination rate of the display mode of the hold display shown in FIG. 39 may be used. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing another example of setting the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display.

  Comparing FIG. 39 and FIG. 20, it is different in that a part of the determination ratio for “white” in each of the hold display mode determination tables in FIG. 20 is assigned to “gray” in FIG. 39. Specifically, the determination ratio for "white" in each of the pending display mode determination tables is 4:1 for the "white" and "gray" determination ratios for each of the pending display mode determination tables of FIG. This is a setting example in which the determination ratio is assigned as described above. In this setting example, “white” is a display mode (normal mode) of normal hold display, and “gray” is a special mode different from the normal mode. The special mode has the same degree of expectation for the big hit as the normal mode, but when the "gray" hold display becomes the active display, the percentage of executing the active display change effect that changes the display mode of the active display is This is a display mode indicating that it is high.

  Further, in the setting example, unlike the normal mode and the special mode, the expectation level for the big hit is different (for example, the expectation degree for the big hit is higher than the normal mode and the special mode), which is the first special mode, or the normal mode. Different from the aspect and the special aspect, the expectation for the big hit is different (for example, the expectation for the big hit is higher than the first special aspect), which is the second special aspect, or unlike the normal aspect and the special aspect, it is for the big hit. The third special aspect such as red, which has a different expectation degree (for example, the expectation degree for a big hit is higher than the second special aspect), may be included.

  When the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display shown in FIG. 39 is used, the active display change effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 40 may be used instead of the active display change effect execution determination table shown in FIG. Here, the setting example of the determination rate based on the active display change effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 29 and the setting example of the determination rate based on the active display change effect execution determination table shown in FIG. The difference is that the setting example of the determination ratio by another active display change effect execution determination table is referred to depending on whether the display mode is the special mode.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram showing another example of setting the determination rate by the active display change effect execution determination table. Specifically, FIG. 40(A) is a setting example of the determination rate by the active display change effect execution determination table that is referred to when the display mode of the active display corresponding to the variation is not the special mode (gray), FIG. 40(B) is a setting example of the determination rate by the active display change effect execution determination table that is referred to when the display mode of the active display corresponding to the variation is the special mode (gray). Each of the setting examples shown in FIGS. 40(A) and 40(B) is similar to the setting example shown in FIG. 29, whether or not to execute the active display change effect, and when executing the active display change effect. It is an example of setting the determination rate of the effect mode of the active display change effect.

  In the setting examples shown in FIGS. 40A and 40B, the active display change effect execution determination table is a numerical value that is compared with a random value (not shown) for determining whether or not to execute the active display change effect. The “determined value” is assigned to each of “executed” and “not executed” at a determined ratio as shown in each of FIG. 40(A) and FIG. 40(B). In addition, in the “execution” of the active display change effect execution determination table, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with a random value (not shown) for determining whether or not to execute the active display change effect is “first system change effect. , "Second system change effect", and "First system change effect and second system change effect", respectively, at the determination ratios shown in FIGS. 40(A) and 40(B), respectively. It is assigned.

  According to FIG. 40, when the variation pattern (variable display pattern) of the variation (variable display) designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation patterns PA1-X and PA2-X, "no execution" is 100. %, which means that none of the first system change effect, the second system change effect, the first system change effect, and the second system change effect is executed. Further, when the active display change effect is executed (in the case of “execution performed” in FIG. 40(A) and FIG. 40(B)), when the hot reach (eg, super reach) is reached, the reach that is not hot (eg, normal reach). ), the rate of execution of the first system change effect is higher than that of the second system change effect. Further, when the variation pattern is “big hit”, the ratio of the first system change effect to be executed is higher than that to the second system change effect, as compared to when the variation pattern is “miss”. Further, when the hot reach (for example, super reach) is performed, the ratio of execution of both the first system change effect and the second system change effect is higher than when the reach is not hot (for example, normal reach). ing. Further, when the variation pattern is “big hit”, the ratio of execution of both the first system change effect and the second system change effect is higher than when “variable”.

  Further, depending on whether or not the active display corresponding to the change is in the special mode, the determination rate of whether or not the active display change effect is executed is different. If the active display corresponding to the change is in the special mode, the change is The determination rate at which the active display change effect is executed is higher than that in the case where the active display corresponding to is not a special mode.

  In addition, a case where the special mode as shown in FIG. 29 is not considered, a case where the special mode as shown in FIG. 40A is considered, and the active display corresponding to the variation is not the special mode, and FIG. Considering the special mode as shown in Fig. 40 and comparing each of the case where the active display corresponding to the variation is the special mode and the case of each, the determination rate by the active display change effect execution determination table shown in Fig. 40A, The determination rate according to the active display change effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 29 and the determination rate according to the active display change effect execution determination table shown in FIG.

  The figure group Y1 displayed as the first system change effect may be determined such that the degree of expectation for a big hit changes depending on the combination of figures forming the figure group Y1. This will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example of setting the determination rate by the first system detailed pattern determination table when executing the first system change effect. In each setting example shown in FIG. 41, the first system detailed pattern determination table of the first system change effect includes, for example, ten types of first system detailed patterns SHP1 corresponding to combinations of three figures of a triangle, a pentagon, and a star. ~ SHP10 is included. This first system detailed pattern is the case where only the first system change effect is executed (when it is determined to be one of the active display change effect patterns BP1 to BP4 in FIG. 30A), and the first system change effect. It is referred to when both the second system change effect is executed (when any one of the active display change effect patterns AP1 to AP12 in FIG. 30C is determined).

  In this first system detailed pattern, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the first system detailed pattern is assigned at a determination rate as shown in FIG. 41 according to the active display change effect pattern. Has been.

  It is assumed that the ROM 121 stores the first system detailed patterns as the production modes of the ten types of first system change productions corresponding to the 16 types of active display change production patterns shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 41, the first system detailed pattern "SHP1" is an effect pattern when all the three figures forming the figure group Y1 are formed of triangles. According to the illustrated example, AP1 to AP3 and BP1 have a high determination rate determined when the reach is not hot (for example, normal reach) in FIG. 30, and when the reach is not hot (for example, normal reach), The determination rate determined by the first system detailed pattern SHP1 is higher than that when hot reach (for example, super reach) is performed. Further, the active display change effect pattern determined in FIG. 30 determines the display mode of the active display corresponding to the fluctuation, and the first system detail that can be the display mode of the active display corresponding to the determined fluctuation. The pattern is determined.

  Similarly, the first system detailed pattern "SHP2" is an effect pattern when the three figures configuring the figure group Y1 are pentagons, triangles, and triangles, and the first system detailed pattern "SHP3" is a figure. The three patterns that form the group Y1 are pentagons, pentagons, and triangles, and the first system detailed pattern "SHP4" is a three-pattern graphic that forms the group Y1 of pentagons, pentagons, and pentagons. The first system detailed pattern "SHP5" is a production pattern when the three figures forming the figure group Y1 are composed of stars, triangles, and triangles. The detailed pattern "SHP6" is an effect pattern when the three figures forming the figure group Y1 are formed of stars, pentagons, and triangles, and the first system detailed pattern "SHP7" forms the figure group Y1. One figure is an effect pattern when it is composed of a star, a pentagon, and a pentagon. In the first system detailed pattern “SHP8”, the three figures that form the figure group Y1 are composed of stars, stars, triangles, and triangles. The first system detailed pattern "SHP9" is an effect pattern when three figures forming the figure group Y1 are composed of stars, stars, and pentagons, and the first system detailed pattern "SHP10". "Is an effect pattern when all of the three figures forming the figure group Y1 are formed of stars. According to the illustrated example, the degree of expectation that the success effect can be executed varies depending on the combination of the graphics forming the graphic group Y1.

  In addition, in the case of considering the special mode as shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, when the active display change effect is executed for the active display corresponding to the hold display displayed in the special mode, the common effect described above is generated. , May be executed as a suggestion effect suggesting a success effect and a failure effect, or a suggestion effect suggesting an active display change effect for an active display corresponding to a hold display displayed in a special mode (for example, success effect and failure effect. A suggestion effect suggesting a common effect executed in common with the effect) may be executed in the same or different manner.

  In addition, when considering the special mode as shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, the active display change effect with respect to the active display has been described. However, the display mode of the hold display displayed in the starting winning prize memory display area 5H is a special mode. In some cases, the hold change effect executed in the same or different effect mode as the active display change effect may be performed on the hold display displayed in the special mode.

  Note that, in FIG. 41, in the figure group Y1 initially displayed (combined), the figure to be erased in the common effect may be erased from the figure in the display mode of active display with low expectation. For example, when the first system detailed pattern SHP6 is determined as the success effect, the display mode after the success effect is executed in the figure group including the three figures of “star”, “pentagon”, and “triangle” Of the two other than the figure (eg, “pentagon”), the figure with low expectations (eg, “triangle”) is deleted first, and then the figure with low expectations (eg, “star”) is deleted. However, if it is a failure production, in the figure group consisting of three figures of “star”, “pentagon”, and “triangle”, “triangle”, “pentagon”, and “star” in that order It may be deleted.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, the plurality of timings at which the common effect may be executed may include before and after the reach display mode forming a part of the specific display result is displayed.

  With such a configuration, the gaming machine can improve the player's expectation before and after the reach display mode is displayed (before and after the reach is established).

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, the common effect is provided at a second timing after the first timing of the variable display, as compared with the case where the common presentation is performed at the first timing of the variable display of the identification information being executed. When executed, the success effect may be executed at a higher rate.

  With such a configuration, the player's expectation can be improved over a longer period from the first half to the second half of the variable display of the identification information being executed.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, a pre-decision means (for example, in the processing of step S412 by the CPU 103, a special figure display result and a pending storage) are determined before the display result of the variable display is determined and displayed or not. 15 is selected from among the plurality of variation category determination tables shown in FIG. 15, and the variation category is determined based on the selected variation category determination table and the variation category determination random value MR3. Stored in the holding storage means before the determination of the special figure display result or the jackpot type) and the determination of the pre-determination means in the winning random number determination processing of step S220). Specific determination means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display based on the hold information is the specific display result (for example, in the special symbol normal process of step S110, the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit”). Or a process of deciding whether or not to make a "small hit" before the variable display result is derived and displayed), and a plurality of types of hold displays corresponding to the hold information determined by the specific determination means. One of the display modes of the effect display means capable of executing the pending notice effect displayed in any one of the display modes, and the suggestion effect execution means capable of executing the suggestion effect indicating whether or not the display mode of the hold display changes. The display mode of the hold display includes a normal mode, a special mode different from the normal mode, and a first special mode and a second special mode which are modes different from the normal mode and the special mode, and The effect execution means displays the hold display corresponding to the hold information which is the determination target of the specific determination means in different ratios in the first special mode or the second special mode according to the determination result of the specific determination means. Further, it is possible to change and display the hold display in the first special mode or the second special mode at a plurality of timings, and in the suggestion effect executing means, the hold display is the special mode. When it is displayed, the suggestion effect may be executed more frequently than when the hold display is not displayed in the special mode.

  With such a configuration, when the display mode of the hold display is displayed in a special mode, the frequency of execution of the suggestive effect can be increased, and thus the player's expectation can be increased.

  In the above description, the active display change effect for the active display has been described, but the hold change effect, which is the same effect mode as the active display change effect, is executed for the hold display displayed in the starting winning prize memory display area 5H. You may.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, after the hold display is displayed in the special mode, the common effect described above is executed as a suggestive effect that suggests a successful effect and a failed effect, for example, so that the execution ratios are different, for example, , It may be higher, or after the hold display is displayed in a special mode, suggestive effect suggesting an active display change effect with respect to the active display corresponding to the hold display (for example, common in success effect and failure effect. For example, the suggestion effect suggesting the common effect to be executed may be set to be different so that the execution ratios of executing the same effect or different modes are different. In addition, when the display mode of the hold display displayed in the starting winning prize memory display area 5H as shown in FIG. 39 and FIG. 40 is the special mode, the active display change effect is displayed with respect to the hold display displayed in the special mode. For example, the execution ratio of executing the pending change effect executed in the same or different effect mode may be different, for example, higher.

  In the above description, the main notice effects such as the group chance notice and the active display change effect are explained. The same change may be executed, or the main notice effect may be executed with the same change when other notice effects such as the main notice effect and the prefetch notice effect are not affected. Here, when there is no effect, when the plurality of notice effects (main notice effect, pre-read notice effect) are executed in the change, the execution time for executing each notice effect is sufficient in the special figure change time of the change. Or when a plurality of notice effects (main notice effect, pre-read notice effect) are executed in the variation, it is difficult for the player to see due to the effect mode of each notice effect.

  In the above description, the active display change effect for the active display has been described. It is a decorative pattern when the display mode of the hold display is changed or when the decorative pattern is composed of a total of 9 types of eight types of alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" and one character image. It may be a production mode in which the character pops out of the character image and the action production is performed on the hold display of the target.

  In the above description, the display mode at the time of addition of the hold display has been described. However, in the case of determining whether to change the display mode of the hold display displayed in the display mode at the time of addition and changing the display mode of the hold display. Alternatively, the display mode of the hold display may be determined based on the setting example of the display mode determination table of the hold display as shown in FIG. 20 or FIG. 39, and the timing of changing the display mode of the hold display may be determined. The timing of changing the display mode of the hold display may be a predetermined timing such as the next change.

  In the above description, as the first system change effect, an effect mode in which the display mode of the active display is changed by a figure group configured by a combination of a plurality of figures, and as the second system change effect, the display mode of the active display frame by the arrow However, it is not limited to a figure or an arrow. Good.

  Note that, in the above description, an example in which the display mode of the additionally displayed hold display (display mode at the time of addition) is white has been described, but as in the setting example based on the hold display mode determination table as shown in FIGS. In addition, for example, the display mode of the hold display is determined so that it is additionally displayed in any of four colors (eg, red, yellow, blue, white) or five colors (eg, red, yellow, blue, white, gray). Alternatively, the display mode of the hold display may be determined so as to be additionally displayed by the display mode of 3 colors or less or 6 colors or more, or the color of the hold display or the display mode of the hold display. The display mode of the hold display may be determined to be additionally displayed by letters or symbols, or the hold display may be additionally displayed depending on the shape of the hold display (for example, heart shape, star shape, character type, etc.). The display mode may be determined, or the display mode of the hold display may be determined so as to be additionally displayed by the movement of the hold display (for example, the motion pattern of the character in the character-type hold display).

  In the above description, the active display may be erased from the image display device 5 immediately before the final stop of the decorative design, or the active display may be erased when the variation of the decorative design in the decorative design display area 5L is stopped. Alternatively, the active display may be erased after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of fluctuation.

  In the above description, after the common effect is performed on the active display displayed in the active display area AHA, the success of changing the display mode of the special image including the active display corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the variable display is successful. An example of executing the failure effect that does not change the display mode of the special image including the active display corresponding to the effect and the hold display corresponding to the variable display has been described, but among the hold displays displayed in the starting winning memory display area 5H. After performing the common effect that is commonly executed for both the success effect and the failure effect for any of the above, a success effect that changes the display mode of the hold display and a failure effect that does not change the display mode of the hold display are executed. You may.

  In addition, after performing a success effect or a failure effect on any of the hold displays displayed in the starting winning prize memory display area 5H, the hold display becomes the variable display, and the hold display corresponding to the variable display is performed. A success effect or a failure effect may be further performed on the special image including the active display. In this case, for example, when there is a start winning a prize to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, in step 160 or step 163 in FIG. 19, each of the hold displays displayed in the starting winning memory display area 5H is displayed. On the other hand, the success/failure effect execution/non-execution on the hold display, the effect mode, the execution timing for executing the effect, the display mode of the hold display, etc. are determined according to the variation category, and the active display corresponding to each hold display is determined. When a special image representing information including an active display is displayed, success/failure performance is executed, a performance mode, a display mode of the special display, etc. are determined according to the variation category and the like, as shown in FIG. The determination content may be stored in the first prefetching notice buffer 194C or the second prefetching notice buffer 194D.

  In the above description, as an example, the second system change effect of the effect mode by the arrow Y2 in which the character “intense heat” is drawn has been described, but the character may not be drawn in the arrow Y2, and other Characters may be drawn, characters, etc. may be drawn. In addition, when there are a plurality of types of effect forms as the second system change effect, the success effect is determined depending on which of the second system change effects the effect mode of the plurality of types of second system change effects is selected. The degree of expectation of execution may be different. In addition, the second system change effect may be an effect that suggests a display mode of the special image after the successful effect execution by the effect mode of the second system change effect.

  Further, for example, when the display mode of the active display displayed in the active display area AHA is a special mode, the hold change effect is executed for any of the hold displays displayed in the starting winning award memory display area 5H. Alternatively, if any of the hold displays displayed in the starting prize winning memory display area 5H includes a hold display that is displayed in a special manner, any of the hold displays displayed in the starting winning prize memory display area 5H, or The hold change effect or the active display change effect may be executed for the active display.

  For example, either the first system change effect or the second system change effect may be an effect that changes the color of the active display in the display mode of the active display. In this case, for example, like the first system change effect that changes the shape and the second system change effect that changes the thickness of the line of the active display frame, it is displayed in the hold display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H. The display mode of the active display so that the display mode is a color having a higher expectation of a big hit than the color of the hold display (for example, yellow or red in the case of the hold display displayed in blue) You can change the color in.

  For example, the active display color included in the special image displayed in the active display area AHA has different expectations for the success effect, for example, each of the active display colors shown in FIGS. An example of setting the determination rate of the effect mode set as in (C) may be used, or the success effect for the active display is executed by the color of the active display included in the special image displayed in the active display area AHA. It is also possible to use a setting example of the determination rate of the display mode in which the determination rate of the display mode of the active display such as the color of the active display after the setting is different.

  For example, in the example of setting the determination rate by the active display change effect execution determination table in FIG. 29, 45% (such as the ratio “active” and “unexecuted” of the active display change effect of the variation pattern “PA4-X” ( "Existence" and "Execution not" like 55% for the first system change effect 15%, the second system change effect 10%, the first system change effect and the second system change effect 20%) to 55%, respectively. 29, the ratio of “executed” and “not executed” as in the variation pattern “PA1-X” in FIG. 29 is 0% to 100%. The ratio according to may be set such that one of the plurality is set as 0%.

  For example, in the probability variation control, a specific area may be provided in advance in the special winning opening, and the gaming machine may be controlled to the probability variation state based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area. For example, based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, by being assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types such as "non-probable variation", "probable variation", and "probability", the game ball enters a specific area within the special winning opening. It may be a gaming machine that controls the gaming state to be easy and controls the gaming ball to a probable variation state based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed through this specific area.

  Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, "at a different ratio depending on which one of the button effects from one to four times", or "the variable display result becomes "big hit" and is controlled to the big hit game state. Sometimes, the variable display result is "miss/small hit" at a higher rate than when not being controlled to the big hit game state", "Active at any of timing 1 to timing 4 during execution of variable display" In the case of making various kinds of decisions, the decision result of any one of a plurality of decision results, such as "the ratio of executing the successful effect differs depending on whether the common effect of the display change effect is executed". The ratio of the decision result of 1 being higher than the ratio of the decision result of 1 may include that the ratio of the decision result of 1 is 100%. It may be 0%. When the ratio of 1 is 100%, the ratio of other determinations is 0%. Further, when the rate of the other determination result is 0%, the rate of the 1 determination result is a predetermined rate other than 100% but not 0%. In this case, the ratio (predetermined ratio) of 1 determination result is higher than the ratio (0%) of other determination results.

  In the above-described embodiment, the main board 11 determines whether or not it is a “big hit”, such as executing the winning random number determination processing in the start winning determination processing executed on the main board 11. I do. And the command which designates the said decision result is transmitted to the production control board 12. Also, on the side of the effect control board 12, the execution of the pre-reading notice is determined based on the command from the main board 11. However, the main board 11 is not limited to the one that determines whether or not a “big hit” occurs. For example, the main board 11 side 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 side is a "big hit" based on the command from the main board 11. Whether or not the pre-reading notice may be executed may be determined according to the result of the determination. That is, in determining the execution of the pre-reading notice, the determination process regarding the target of the pre-reading notice may be executed by either the main board 11 or the effect control board 12.

  Other than that, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the process shown in the flowchart, various performance operations including the performance image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5 depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications are possible within the range not specified.

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

  That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area provided in the game area, a variable display means is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and deriving and displaying the display result. This is a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means. However, when the gaming score is not 0, the gaming score is used in the gaming machine. A game is played by hitting the game ball enclosed in the game area, the game score is subtracted according to the hitting of the game ball, and the game score is awarded when the game ball wins the prize area provided in the game area. The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine that adds. Such a game machine has a game recording medium insertion slot for inserting a game recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of the game value that can be used for adding game points is recorded, and a game recording medium. It may be provided with a game recording medium processing means for reading the record information recorded in the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion slot.

  The special design and the decorative design are not limited to those variably displayed as a plurality of types of identification information. For example, the special symbol display device (the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B) is configured by using a plurality of LEDs, during the variable display of the special symbol, specified among the plurality of LEDs ( Only the single LED is repeatedly turned on and off, and the other LEDs are kept turned off. Then, when the variable display result is “miss”, by keeping the LED that repeatedly turned on and off emits light with a predetermined emission color, or by keeping the light off, the special symbol is displayed. Stop display. At this time, the other LEDs remain off. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the special symbol is stopped and displayed by a predetermined lighting pattern in which some or all of the LEDs are lit. As described above, while the special symbol and the decorative symbol are variably displayed, the specific (single) symbol is switched between the display and the non-display, while the other symbols are kept in the non-display state. Good. Then, as the final stop design (fixed special design or fixed decorative design) that is the variable display result of the special design or the decorative design, any one of a plurality of types of designs may be derived and displayed (stop display).

  Further, in the above description, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer (effect control CPU 120) of the change pattern indicating the change time and the change mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence/absence of pseudo-relation, 1 is set when the change is started. Although an example of transmitting one fluctuation pattern command is shown, the fluctuation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 (CPU 103) determines whether the first command indicates presence/absence of pseudo-relation, presence/absence of sliding effect, etc. before reaching (when not reaching). To the so-called second stop time) and a command indicating the change mode, and the second command indicates the type of the reach and the presence/absence of the re-lottery effect, etc. after reaching the reach (when the reach is not reached). May transmit a command indicating a variation time or a variation mode after the so-called second stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of two commands, and the effect control microcomputer selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined time has passed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt). (In) the second command may be transmitted. It should be noted that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the variation pattern by using two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as a variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, as an example of the gaming machine, the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the function of variably displaying the special symbol and the decorative symbol and the function of displaying various effect images has been described. However, at least some of the configurations and functions of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above-described embodiment can be applied to other gaming machines such as slot machines.

  In the slot machine, a predetermined game using a medal or the like as a game medium is played, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. Note that the game is not limited to one using a medal as a game medium, and a game that allows a predetermined game to be executed by using points (credit or the like) corresponding to the number of medals may be used. For example, the number of bets (eg, “1” or “3”, depending on the number of medals inserted from a predetermined insertion slot provided at a predetermined position on the front surface of the slot machine casing, the credit accumulated as data, and the like. )) is set. Thereafter, based on the predetermined start switch detecting a predetermined operation (for example, pressing operation) on the start lever by the player, each of the "left", "middle", and "right" reels included in the symbol display device The rotation is started, and variable display of symbols (variable display game) is started.

  When the operation of the start lever is detected and the variable display is started, some or all of the game random numbers updated by the random number circuit or the like are extracted. The game random numbers extracted at this time may include an internal lottery random number value used for determining whether or not to allow a predetermined winning combination to occur. The internal lottery is performed by referring to the predetermined winning determination table based on the random number value for the internal lottery extracted in this way, the current game state, and the like. When the internal lottery is won, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the game control microcomputer.

  The types of roles are broadly divided into small roles involving the addition of medals and points, re-playing roles that allow the next game to start without the need to set the number of bets, and special roles involving the transition of the gaming state. There is a winning combination depending on the game state. Of the winnings of each role, the winning of the small role and the re-playing role is valid only in the game for which the winning is determined, but the winning of the special role includes the roles that are allowed to occur by the internal lottery. Is valid until. In other words, once the winning of the special role is permitted, even if the winning of the special role cannot be generated in each game, the winning is carried over to the next game. However, in a game (bonus game) in a predetermined game state such as a regular bonus, the winning of the special role may not be carried over to the next game.

  After the variable display of the symbols by the rotation operation of each reel is started, the "left", "middle", and "right" stop switches detect a predetermined operation (for example, pushing operation) by the player, The rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped, and the symbols are stopped and displayed on the pay line. In the symbol display device of the slot machine, a plurality of winning lines, such as 5 (3 in the upper middle lower stage and 2 in the diagonal line) or 4 (2 in the upper middle stage and 2 in the diagonal line) are predetermined, A predetermined number of pay lines are activated according to the setting of the number of bets. Then, by stopping the rotation of all the reels, one game ends, and a winning may be generated due to a combination of symbols stopped on any activated winning line.

  The gaming state in the slot machine includes, for example, a regular bonus, a big bonus, and a normal gaming state. In the regular bonus game state, small winning combinations such as JAC, cherry, watermelon, and bell are defined as winning combinations, and are targeted for a lottery in the internal lottery. In the big bonus, small wins such as cherry, watermelon and bell, and special wins such as regular bonus (or JACIN) are defined as winning prizes in a predetermined small win game. It is targeted for lottery in the internal lottery. In the normal game state, small wins such as cherry, watermelon and bell, replay wins such as replay, and special wins such as big bonus and regular bonus are preset as winning prizes. It is targeted for lottery in the lottery.

  When the winning of a special role that is a big bonus occurs in the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus. With the big bonus, a predetermined game called a small winning game can be played. The big bonus ends when the total number of medals given to the player during the big bonus becomes equal to or more than a prescribed number (for example, 360 at maximum). When the winning of a special character that is a regular bonus occurs in the small winning combination game in the normal gaming state or the big bonus, the gaming state shifts to the regular bonus. The regular bonus ends when 12 games are exhausted or when 8 games are won (any type of winning combination is possible), whichever comes first. In the regular bonus in the normal gaming state, the regular bonus may be ended when the total number of medals given to the player is equal to or more than a specified number. When the total number of medals given to the player in the big bonus is equal to or more than the specified number in the regular bonus in the big bonus, the regular bonus is also ended together with the big bonus. The slot machine may directly give medals as prize game media, or may give points corresponding to the number of medals as prize game media.

  In the slot machine, when the game state has transitioned to a special game state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, the player can obtain more medals than the normal game state, which is more advantageous for the player than the normal game state. It becomes a game state. The special game state is not limited to regular bonuses and big bonuses, and it can be expected that the player will get more medals than the normal game state. Good. As a game state that is more advantageous to the player than such a normal game state, for example, an operation that satisfies the derivation condition of the notification target winning that occurs on condition that the reel derivation condition (for example, stop order or stop timing) is satisfied. By limiting the assist time (AT) to be notified of the procedure or the pull-in range of at least one reel, the symbols displayed when the stop switch is operated are controlled so as to easily stop, and the game is played. The game state in which the probability that the occurrence of a particular winning prize (eg, replay winning prize or single bonus winning prize) is allowed is increased by the challenge time (CT) that allows the person to derive a combination of winning prizes by pushing. (A so-called replay time or a concentrated state) and the like, and a gaming state in which these are combined may be used.

  The medal used as a game medium in such a slot machine and the record information of the points given corresponding to the number of coins may have a valuable value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the number, for example. .. Alternatively, the record information of these medals and points, although not exchangeable for special prizes or general prizes, may have valuable value that can be used for another game in the slot machine.

  Further, the gaming value that can be granted in the slot machine is not limited to the awarding of medals and points as the prize game medium, and for example, controlling to a regular bonus, a big bonus, or another special gaming state, a special gaming state. It is included in a game situation that is advantageous to the player, for example, the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed in is the first number (eg, “50”) that is greater than the second number (eg, “25”). May be.

  For example, the front door of the slot machine is provided with an image display device capable of displaying various effect images. Two speakers for outputting sound effects are provided on the upper left and right sides of the slot machine. In addition, a game effect lamp is provided at a predetermined position on the front door of the slot machine. A predetermined game value such as a transition of the game state to a special game state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus can be added to the effect operation by the image display device, the speaker, the game effect lamp, etc. included in such a slot machine. It suffices to include a notice production that gives notice of sex. The CPU of the effect control microcomputer provided in the slot machine determines whether or not to execute the notice effect based on the result of the internal lottery, for example, when the variable display of the symbols is started, and the notice effect in the case of executing the notice effect. Determine the mode. At this time, using the preliminary announcement decision data and the numerical data indicating the random number value for the preliminary announcement decision extracted from the random number circuit of the effect control microcomputer, the extracted random number value and the presence/absence of the preliminary announcement effect, It suffices to compare the notice determination value assigned to the performance mode, and determine the mode of no notice or the notice performance corresponding to the determination value that matches the random number value or the determination value range including the random number value.

  The notice production that can be executed in such a slot machine may include the notice of the meeting opportunity in the above embodiment.

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the process shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device for executing a predetermined effect such as a meeting opportunity notice, the voice output operation in the speaker, the game effect lamp, and the like. Various effect operations including the lighting operation in the decorative LED 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 prizes 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 distributed and provided by a removable recording medium to a computer device included in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, it may be distributed by being preinstalled in a storage device included in a computer device or the like. 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 is not limited to that executed by mounting a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the hardware resources of other devices may be directly used on the network connected via a communication line. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5HL ... 1st start winning prize memory display area 5HR ... 2nd starting winning prize memory display area 5H ... Starting prize Memory display area 6A ... Ordinary prize winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8 (8L, 8R) ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Voice control board 14... Lamp control board 15... Relay board 20... Ordinary symbol display 21... Gate switch 22A... 1st starting opening switch 22B... 2nd starting opening switch 23... Count switch 25A... 1st hold indicator 25B... 2nd hold display Device 25C ... Ordinary figure hold display device 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 35A ... Controller sensor unit 35B ... Push sensor 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122... RAM
103... CPU
104, 124... Random number circuits 105, 125... I/O
110... Switch circuit 111... Solenoid circuit 120... Production control CPU
123... Display control unit AH... Active display AHW... Active display frame AHA... Active display area BG... Button images CHA to CHD... Character TG... Title image

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that variably displays and can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
A specific effect execution unit capable of executing a specific effect of executing a predetermined number of times within a specific period during one variable display of the predetermined effect,
The effect mode of the predetermined effect includes at least an advantageous mode suggesting that the player is advantageous, and an disadvantage mode suggesting that the player is disadvantageous,
In the specific effect, when the number of times the predetermined effect of the advantageous aspect is executed is the second number, which is more than the first number, the possibility that the advantageous state is controlled becomes higher, and
The specific effect execution means executes the first predetermined effect in the specific effect at a higher rate than a predetermined effect after the first predetermined effect, according to the advantageous aspect,
It is possible to display a specific image capable of specifying the number of times the predetermined effect of the advantageous aspect is executed among the predetermined number of predetermined effects in the specific effect.
It is possible to display the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display,
It is an effect different from the specific effect, and it is possible to execute a notice effect that gives advance notice of being controlled to the advantageous state by changing the display mode of the corresponding display to a special mode.
A gaming machine characterized by that.