JP6700671B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  As a game machine, there is a game machine that performs a hold (advance notice) effect (for example, see Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, the change pattern of the hold display is determined from a table in which the change order of “blue, yellow, red” or the like is preset.

JP, 2013-176661, A

  However, there is a problem that the data capacity is compressed by the above table.

  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 capable of reducing pressure on the data capacity.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine that performs a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine, etc.), and can be changed to a multi-stage presentation mode. Based on the predetermined effect determination means (for example, the prize winning effect determination process in FIG. 26) for determining the effect mode of the predetermined effect (for example, display color change effect) and the result determined by the predetermined effect determination means. A predetermined effect executing means (for example, the variable display start setting process in FIG. 34) capable of executing the variable display, a variable display means capable of executing the variable display, and a hold storage means capable of storing information regarding the variable display as hold information, On the basis of the start of variable display and a hold display unit that performs a hold display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage unit, a special image corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the change display is displayed in a predetermined area. And the special image display means for displaying the special image and the display mode of the special image during the execution of the variable display and the display mode of the special image are not changed, and the execution of the variable display is performed. A common effect that can be executed multiple times, and a success effect that changes the display mode of the special image to any of a plurality of types after executing the common effect or a failure effect that does not change the display mode of the special image The predetermined effect determining means includes at least a first timing (for example, a timing at which the hold is shifted) and a second timing after the first timing (for example, the hold is shifted). It is possible to determine that the effect mode is changed at a plurality of change timings including the timing of performing the predetermined effect and a timing different from the first timing, and the effect mode when starting the predetermined effect and the final effect mode. 27 (for example, by the winning/active time display color determination process in FIG. 27), the performance mode is determined based on the stage difference between the determined performance mode at the start and the final performance mode. A pre-change production before changing a change mode (for example, by the change mode determining process in FIG. 31) and changing the effect mode at one of the plurality of change timings at the one timing. A mode and a final production mode are determined based on a stage difference, and a common determination table is used regardless of the stage difference between the pre-change production mode and the final production mode. Ri determinable der with a third timing during execution of the one variable display, after the said third timing Of the plurality of timings including the fourth timing, the proportion of changing the display manner of the special image to which display manner is different depending on which timing the common effect is executed, and When the common effect is executed at four timings, the ratio of the successful effect executed is higher than when the common effect is executed at the third timing .

  With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce pressure on the data capacity.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the predetermined effect determination means displays an effect mode at the determined start time (for example, at the time of winning) (for example, a display color at the holding position displayed at the time of winning). Based on the final display mode (display mode of the display color in the active display area AHA) and the final (for example, active state) display mode (for example, the level-up table in FIGS. 32 and 33, FIG. 39 level down table) to determine the change at the first timing, and then refer to the lottery data to determine the change at the second timing.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce pressure on the data capacity.

(3) The gaming machines of (1) and (2) above can execute variable display, and hold storage means (for example, the first special feature shown in FIG. 11) that stores the variable display that has not started yet as the hold storage. (Figure reserve storage unit 151A, second special figure reserve storage unit 151B, the first start winning a prize command buffer 194A, the second starting prize command buffer 194B, etc.) shown in FIG. 21), the predetermined effect determination means, It is characterized in that the number of times the lottery data is referred to differs depending on the number of the reserved storages that are the change mode determination targets.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce pressure on the data capacity. The fact that the number of times the lottery data is referred to differs depending on the number of the held storages that are the determination targets of the change mode. For example, in the case of the fourth held storage, the number of times the level-up table is referred to. Is set to 3 times, in the case of the third hold storage, the level-up table is referred to twice, and in the case of the second hold storage, the level-up table is referred to once. In the case of the pending storage of, the number of times the level-up table is referred to is zero.

(4) In the gaming machines of (1), (2), and (3) above, even if the difference in the number of stages (for example, the level difference) between the production mode at the start and the final production mode is the same, Accordingly, the change mode of the effect mode is different.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the number of reserved storages. For example, the number of reserved storages (reserved positions) is set to 1 to 3 for each level difference, and the number of increased level differences is different at each of the reserved positions 1 to 3.

(5) In the gaming machines of (1), (2), (3), and (4), a special image (for example, active display AH and active display) including a digestion display (for example, active display AH) corresponding to variable display is provided. An image combined with the area AHA, etc.) can be displayed, and the display mode of the special image can be changed to a mode with a higher degree of expectation during variable display (for example, extra thick, star etc. shown in FIG. 43). 42, a specific effect (for example, suggestive effect) that suggests a change to a mode with a higher degree of expectation is shown at a plurality of timings (for example, timing 1 before the reach mode shown in FIG. 40 is shown in FIG. 42). It is characterized in that the degree of expectation that the display mode of the special image changes depends on which of the timings 2) after the reach is established is executed.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the execution timing of the specific effect.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in the present 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 fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern type and its EXT data. 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 fluctuation pattern classification|determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a data holding area for game control. It is a flowchart showing an example of a timer interrupt process for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a starting winning determination 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 flow chart which shows an example of special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol stop processing. It is the figure which shows the constitution example and the like of production control pattern. It is the block diagram etc which shows the constitution example of the data retention area for production control. It is a figure for demonstrating a change mode buffer. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of command analysis processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the winning a prize production decision processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of a winning/active time display color determination process. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination rate by a color determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination rate by a color determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the determination method of a change mode. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change mode determination processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination rate by a level up table. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination rate by a level up table. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of display color setting processing. It is a figure for explaining a concrete example of display color change production. It is a figure for explaining a concrete example of display color change production. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change mode determination processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination rate by a level down table. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment, showing a layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. On the game board 2, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball hitting launching device and driven into it.

  At a predetermined position on the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs, etc., and in a special figure game that is an example of a variable display game, a plurality of types that can identify each The special symbol which is the identification information of is displayed variably. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". To do. In addition, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns with different combinations of what is turned on and what is turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

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

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a rectangular shape. The type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same or may be different. Further, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be respectively configured to variably display numbers indicating "00" to "99", for example.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, respectively. In the decorative pattern display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions, such as three, for example, decorative patterns that are a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each are variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the image display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in the special figure game, in response to the start of one of the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B, The variation of the decorative pattern is started in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. After that, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result in the special symbol game, in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5. The fixed decorative design which is the variable display result of the decorative design is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, in the display area of the image display device 5, the special drawing game using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display device 4A, or the special special drawing using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the game, a plurality of types of distinguishable decorative patterns that can be identified are variably displayed, and a fixed decorative pattern that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that the identification information such as the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display is ended. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result, the variable speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The design may be displayed in a stopped state, and may be in a display state in which, for example, a slight shake or expansion/contraction occurs. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not definitely displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. Becomes It should be noted that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative pattern in a complete stop display for a time shorter than a predetermined time without causing a slight shake or expansion/contraction.

  The decorative patterns that are variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of patterns. A corresponding design number is attached to each of the decorative designs. For example, the symbol numbers “1” to “8” are attached to the alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”. The decorative design is not limited to eight types, and may be any type as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination and a combination causing a loss can be configured.

  After the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" are displayed until the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol numbers flow from top to bottom sequentially from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative design with the largest design number is displayed, the smallest design number follows. A decorative pattern is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, scroll display is performed from a large symbol number to a small symbol number, and a decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number is displayed. Subsequently, the decorative design with the largest design number may be displayed.

  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 are arranged. In the first starting prize winning memory display area 5HL, the first reserved display for displaying the first special figure reserved memory number in a identifiable manner is performed. That is, the number of the first special figure games that are currently being executed is displayed so that they can be specified. In the first start winning a prize memory display area 5HL, a second hold display for displaying the second special figure hold storage number in a identifiable manner is performed. That is, the number of the second special figure games that are currently being executed is displayed so that they can be specified.

  In the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL, the first hold display is performed right-justified. That is, when the number of holdings of the first special figure game is increased 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 is displayed. On the right side of the area 5HL (the center side of the display area of the image display device 5), a new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased first special figure hold information, and the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL is added. If there is another first hold display in the above, the new first hold is displayed on the left side of the other first hold display (if there are a plurality of other first hold displays, further left side of the leftmost first hold display). Add a display.

  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, the second hold display is performed in a left-justified manner. That is, 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 is displayed. A new second hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased second special figure hold information on the left side of the area 5HR (the center side of the display area of the image display device 5), and the second start winning a prize memory display area 5HR is added. If there is another second hold display in the above, the new second hold 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). Add a display.

  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". Further, in the first start winning a prize memory display area 5HL, the first hold display is performed by right-justification, and in the second start prize winning memory display area 5HR, the second hold display is performed by left-justification, but conversely the first start. In the winning storage display area 5HL, the left-justified first hold display may be performed, and in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, the right-justified second hold display may be performed, or the first start winning memory may be displayed. The display area 5HL and the second starting prize winning memory display area 5HR may be packed in the same direction to perform the hold display.

In addition, in the display area of the image display device 5, as a hold display area, in addition to the first starting winning prize memory display area 5HL and the second starting winning prize memory display area 5HR, the first starting winning prize memory display area 5HL and the second The hold display erased (moved) from the starting winning award memory display area 5HR (that is, the first special figure hold information that is consumed when the first start condition is satisfied, and the second special diagram hold information that is consumed when the second start condition is satisfied). Active display area AHA that displays a special image showing information including active display (also called display at the time of digestion, display this time) corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the variable display of decorative designs executed based on the special figure hold information (Also referred to as the display area at the time of exhaustion, the display area at the time of exhaustion, the current hold display area, the current hold display area, the active hold display area, the active hold display area, the active display area, the current display area, the current display area, the display time at the time of display, etc. .) is arranged, for example, between the first start prize winning memory display area 5HL and the second start prize winning memory display area 5HR.
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 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 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the active display, the active display frame surrounding the active display, the active display, or the active display of characters or images displayed around the active display frame or around the active display frame. The information according to is displayed by a special image.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, along with the start winning prize memory display areas 5HL and 5HR, the special symbol reserved memory number is displayed on the upper portion of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B in a identifiable manner. A 1-hold display device 25A and a second-hold display device 25B are provided. The first reserved display device 25A displays the number of the first special figure reserved memories so that it can be specified. The second reserved display device 25B displays the number of second special figure reserved memories so that it can be specified. The first special figure reservation storage number is the number of memories in which execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure reservation storage number is the number of memories in which execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display pending storage number obtained by adding the first special figure pending storage number and the second special figure pending storage number is also referred to as a total pending storage number in particular. When simply saying "the number of special figure reservation storages", it usually means a concept including all of the number of first special figure reservation storages, the number of second special figure reservation storages and the total number of reservation storages. In some cases.

  Below the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening as a starting region which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric 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 type accessory is provided, and a second starting winning opening is formed as a starting area different from the first starting area.

As an example, in the normal variable winning a prize ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, which makes it difficult for the game ball to pass through the second starting winning hole. It will be open. On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning port by the tilt control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state. It will be in an easily expanded and opened state. 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.
In this way, the second starting winning opening as the second starting area changes between an expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes and a normal open state in which the game ball hardly passes or cannot pass.

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

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 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 a prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, so that the game ball cannot pass through the special winning opening. .. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball easily passes through the special winning opening. To do. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass and is disadvantageous to the player. Instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass through the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass through the special winning opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed through the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes through the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the gaming ball passes through another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls will be paid out. Therefore, when 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 is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to pass the gaming ball through the special winning opening to obtain the winning ball, which is disadvantageous to the player. There are two states.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a normal symbol display device 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs and the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and is a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The ordinary pattern which is is variably displayed. Such variable display of ordinary symbols is referred to as a universal symbol game.

  Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure reservation indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reservations as the number of effective passage balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game balls, and a large number of obstacle nails. 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 of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general winning openings has been detected by a predetermined general winning ball switch. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting a sound effect and the like are provided at upper and left positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided in a peripheral portion of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hit ball operation handle operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball serving as a game medium toward a game area. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the elastic force of the game ball according to the amount of operation 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 hit ball launching device, and a touch ring.

  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 lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. A plate is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower plate is provided for holding 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 forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body. The stick controller 31A includes an operating stick held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position on the operating stick. The trigger button may be configured so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operating finger while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with the operating hand. 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 includes two transmissive photosensors arranged parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the side of the player who faces the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is configured to include four transmissive photosensors that are a combination of two transmissive photosensors 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's side. Just do it.

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the variable display of the ordinary symbol is executed on the ordinary symbol display device 20. After the universal figure starting condition for is satisfied, the ordinary symbol display device 20 is based on the establishment of the universal figure starting condition for starting the variable display of the ordinary symbol such as the ending of the previous universal figure game. The public figure game by is started.

  In this public figure game, after the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started, when the predetermined time which is the general figure change time has elapsed, the fixed normal symbol which is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, as a fixed ordinary symbol, if a specific ordinary symbol such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “universal 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 in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip that constitutes the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilted position is performed for a predetermined time. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when is passed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, after the game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is generated by the start winning detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied because the previous special figure game or the big hit game state has ended. In addition, the second starting condition is established by the occurrence of the starting winning which is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. 2 for the game ball that has passed through the second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B. Later, for example, the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied because the previous special figure game or the jackpot gaming state has ended.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after starting the variable display of the special symbol, when the variable display time as the special symbol variation time has elapsed, the variable display of the special symbol Derivative display of the finalized special symbol that results. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, the result is "big hit" as the specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, "Loss" Will be

  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 (round game) is executed a predetermined number of times. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, the special symbol indicating the number "3" or "7" is a big hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is a missing symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as the big hit symbol and the lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the 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 until the time elapses, or until a predetermined number of winning balls are generated. The special winning opening door with the special winning opening opened receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2. After that, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and one round is completed.

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

  Among the special symbols showing the number "3" or "7" which are big hit symbols, the special symbol showing the number "7" is a 16R certainty variation big hit symbol. After the special symbol showing the number "7" which is the 16R certainty variation big hit symbol as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game is derived, it is controlled to the 16R certainty variation big hit state. The 16R probability variation big hit state is a big hit game state in which a round is executed 16 times, and is a big hit game state controlled to a probability variation state (also referred to as a high probability state) and a time saving state after the end of the big hit game state. The probability variation state is a gaming state (one of advantageous states advantageous to the player) in which probability variation control (described later) is performed. The time saving state is a gaming state (one of advantageous states advantageous to the player) in which high opening control (described later) and time reduction control (described later) are performed.

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

  The upper limit time of each round (the time when the special winning opening is in the open state) is the same regardless of how many rounds (for example, 29.5 seconds for all of the first to 16th rounds). Or a different time depending on the number of rounds (for example, 29.5 seconds for the first to seventh rounds, 0.1 seconds for the eighth to sixteenth rounds, etc.). Good. In addition, the special winning opening may be opened once or more in one round (the special winning opening may be opened twice or more in one round).

  As the types of big hits that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has, 16R certainty big hits that are 16R certainty big hits and 16R regular big hits that are 16R normal big hits have been described, but in addition to or instead of the above big hits, The gaming machine 1 may include other types of jackpots. For example, there may be an 8R certainty big hit that is in the 8R certainty big hit state or an 8R normal big hit that is in the 8R regular big hit state. In the present embodiment, the 16R normal big hit is also referred to as a "first big hit", and the 16R probability variation big hit is also referred to as a "second big hit".

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

  The reach state is a display in which the decorative pattern that has been stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is continuously changing when the decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed constitutes a part of the big hit combination. The state, or the display state in which all or some of the decorative patterns are changing in synchronization while forming all or part of the big hit combination. Specifically, in some of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined jackpot combination are still displayed when stopped. In the remaining decorative pattern display area that is not stopped and displayed, the decorative pattern is changing, or in all or part of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". It is a display state in which the decorative pattern changes in synchronization while forming all or a part of the big hit combination.

  In response to the reach state, the changing speed of the decorative pattern is reduced, a character image different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or the display mode of the background image is changed. By reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, a rendering operation different from that before the reach state may be executed. Any one of the production operations such as the display of the character image or the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, the change of the variation mode of the decorative pattern, or a production operation such as a combination of some or all of these, It is called reach production display. In addition, in the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the voice output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation in the light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are the operation modes before being in the reach state. The operation mode different from that may be included.

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

  In the present embodiment, as an example, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. When the reach mode of super reach such as super reach α or super reach β appears, the variable display result is more likely to be a “big hit” than when the reach mode of normal reach appears.

  During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be the reach state, the variable display result may be a "big hit", etc. A variable display effect for notifying the player may be executed by a variable display mode of the decorative pattern or the like. In the present embodiment, variable display effects such as "slip" and "pseudo-run" can be executed. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” or “pseudo-relation” is executed is determined in accordance with the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. It should be noted that whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is executed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

  Unlike the reach effect or the variable display effects such as "slip" and "pseudo-relation" during the variable display of the decorative design, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, image display or voice output as a message, a lamp, etc. There is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative pattern may reach the reach state due to the effect operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative pattern such as lighting, or the reach effect by the super reach may be executed. That is, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “big hit”. The demonstration operation that is the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative pattern after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started in all of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. Need only be executed before reaching the reach state. Further, the notice effect for notifying that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include what is executed after the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state.

  As a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not started in the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. The fixed decorative pattern that is a non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a “non-reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “miss”.

As a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, when the special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is started and the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. Then, after the reach effect has been executed, or without the reach effect being 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” when the variable display result is “miss”.

  When the special symbol that is a big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. Later or without the reach effect being executed, the fixed decorative design that is a predetermined combination of big hits is stopped and displayed. Here, the fixed decorative symbols that are a combination of big hits are, for example, symbol numbers that are variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. Of the decorative patterns 1" to "8", any one of the decorative patterns having the same design number is displayed in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. It is only necessary that the lines are stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line.

  Depending on whether the special symbol derived as the finalized special symbol is the 16R probability variation big hit symbol or the 16R normal big hit symbol, the decorative symbols stopped and displayed as the big hit combination may be different. As an example, when the 16R probability variation big hit symbol is derived as a fixed special symbol, the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in the jackpot combination are selected for all of the decorative symbols “1” to “8” while the 16R symbol is selected. When the big jackpot design is usually derived as a fixed special design, the design symbols that are stopped and displayed in a big hit combination target the design symbols with even number "2", "4", "6", "8". It may be selected. In this case, any of the decorative symbols with odd number “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” is stopped and displayed in a big hit combination, so that it is decided that the 16R probability variation big hit state is achieved. Be informed. On the other hand, when any of the decorative symbols with the even number "2", "4", "6", "8" is stopped and displayed in the big hit combination, the 16R probability variation big hit state or the 16R normal big hit state is set. It becomes impossible or difficult for the player to recognize.

  When the 16R probability variation big hit symbol is displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, and the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” are stopped and displayed as the fixed decorative symbol. Is the period before the execution of the first round (the execution period of the fanfare production), the execution period of any round in the jackpot gaming state, the period between the rounds (interval period), the period after the execution of the last round (the ending production) Execution period), during the variable display after the end of the big hit game state (for example, during the variable display first executed after the end of the big hit game state), the fact that it is controlled to the probability change state (notification after the end of the big hit game state In the case of doing, an effect (promotion success effect) for notifying that it is controlled to the probability change state) may be executed.

  When the 16R normal jackpot pattern is displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, and the decorative symbols with the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” are stopped and displayed as the fixed decorative symbol. Is the period before the execution of the first round (the execution period of the fanfare production), the execution period of any round in the jackpot gaming state, the period between the rounds (interval period), the period after the execution of the last round (the ending production) (Performance period of), during the variable display after the end of the big hit game state (for example, during the variable display that is first executed after the end of the big hit game state), the fact that it is not controlled to the probability change state (notify after the end of the big hit game state In this case, an effect (promotion failure effect) for notifying that the probability change state is not controlled) may be executed.

  After the probability variation big hit state (for example, 16R probability variation big hit state, etc.) of the jackpots (for example, 16R normal jackpot state, 16R probability variation big hit state, etc.) is finished, the probability variation control is performed so that the probability variation control is performed. Probability variation control is the probability that the variable display result of each special drawing game and decorative design will be a "big hit" (probability of being controlled to a big hit game state) from the normal state (normal game state, also called low certain low base state) Is also a control to improve. That is, by performing the probability variation control, in the variable display of each special figure game and the decorative pattern, the probability that the variable display result is "big hit" is higher than the normal state, and the probability of being controlled to the big hit game state is high. Become. The normal state is a gaming state (a gaming state in which the same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed) different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, a probability variation state, and a time saving state. Further, the time saving state is a game state in which high opening control (described later) and time saving control (described later) are performed. Hereinafter, the gaming state in which at least one of the high opening control and the time saving control is performed is referred to as a time saving state.

  Further, after the big hit state (for example, the 16R normal big hit state or the 16R sure variation big hit state, etc.) is finished, both the high opening control and the time saving control are performed in a time saving state. The high opening control is control for increasing the frequency of the normal winning ball device 6A being in the enlarged opening state as compared with the normal state. That is, by performing the high opening control, the frequency of the normal winning ball device 6A being in the expanded opening state is increased more than in the normal state, and the possibility that the second starting condition is satisfied is increased. Specifically, for example, in the high opening control, the control for shortening the variation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol game by the ordinary symbol display 20 than in the normal state, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol in each regular symbol game Tilt control for improving the probability of hitting "universal figure" as compared with that in the normal state, tilting for performing tilting control of the movable wing piece in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B based on that the variable display result is "universal figure hit" Any one of the control for making the control time longer than that in the normal state and the control for increasing the number of tilts than that in the normal state may be performed, or two or more controls may be performed. It may be performed. Further, the time saving control is control for shortening the variation time of the special symbol in the special figure game as compared with the normal state. That is, by performing the time saving control, the variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol game becomes shorter than that in the normal state, and the time until the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived and displayed becomes shorter. When both the high opening control and the time saving control are performed together, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established. Since the variation diagram time of the special figure game using the second special figure is shortened, the number of game balls that decreases until the variable display result becomes "big hit", and then the variable display result becomes "big hit" It is possible to save (compress, reduce) the time required to become.

  That is, after the normal big hit state is completed, the time is shortened. In other words, the time saving control and the high opening control are performed after the normal big hit state is completed. After the probability variation big hit state is completed, the probability variation state is controlled and the time saving state is controlled. In other words, after the probability variation big hit state is completed, the time variation control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control.

  The probability variation control, which is controlled after the probability variation big hit state ends, ends when the variable display result of the special figure game or the decorative pattern becomes "big hit" again.

  The high opening control and the time saving control which are controlled together with the probability variation control after the probability variation big hit state is terminated together with the probability variation control when the variable display result of the special figure game or the decorative pattern becomes "big hit" again. Further, in the high opening control and the time saving control which are normally controlled after the jackpot state is completed, the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times, and the variable display result of the special figure game and the decorative pattern becomes "big hit" again. When any of the above conditions is met first, the process ends.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that after the jackpot gaming state is finished, the time variation control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the jackpot gaming state has ended, one or two of probability variation control, time saving control, and high opening control may be performed, or neither control may be performed. For example, depending on the type of the big hit symbol, whether or not to perform the probability variation control after the big hit game state ends, whether to perform the high opening control, or whether to perform the time saving control may be different.

  It was explained that the jackpot gaming state, the high-probability high base state, the high-probability low base state, and the low-probability high base state are advantageous conditions advantageous to the player, but the advantageous conditions advantageous to the player are limited to this. Not done. For example, in the present embodiment, when a collision (sudden change), a small hit, etc. are provided, the collision, the small hit, etc. are included in the advantageous state advantageous to the player.

  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 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly intended for a setting function of random numbers used in a special drawing game, a function of 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. In addition, the main board 11 controls the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol by performing lighting/extinction control of each LED and the like constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. It also has a function to control the variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol indicator 20 by performing lighting/extinction/coloring control of the ordinary symbol indicator 20. ing.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for 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 or the like for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is 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 and the speakers 8L and 8R. And various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electric parts for production such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 effects all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the lighting/extinguishing operation in the game effect lamp 9 or the like. It is provided with a function of determining the control content for causing the electric component for use to execute a predetermined effect 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 causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output audio based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing 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 turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 or the like based on a command or control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected with wirings for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first starting opening switch 22A, the second starting opening switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have any configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as what is called a sensor. Anything you have is acceptable. 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. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used to control the image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control the voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9. It also includes a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has a 2-byte structure, for example, the first byte indicates MODE and the second byte indicates EXT. The first bit of MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of EXT data is "0". The command shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and another command may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals forming the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

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

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the variable display result is “miss” or “big hit”, or when the variable display result is “big hit” Different EXT data is set according to the result of the determination as to which of the plurality of big hit types. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result that the variable display result is “miss”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “first big hit” and the big hit type decided result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “second big hit” and the big hit type decided result.

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

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, the same EXT data as that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set depending on the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. .. In the special winning opening opening notification command and the special winning opening opening notification command, different EXT data may be set according to the number of times the round is executed in the 16R normal big hit state or the 16R sure variation big hit state, for example.

  The command B0XXH is a game state designation command that designates the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data is set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, the command B000H is the first game state designating command corresponding to the low accurate low base state, the command B001H is the second game state designating command corresponding to the low accurate high base state, and the command B002H is the high precision low. The third game state designation command corresponding to the base state, and the command B003H is the fourth game state designation command corresponding to the highly accurate high base state. In addition, in the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is supposed to be in a gaming state of a low-probability low base state, a low-probability high base state, or a high-probability high base state, and therefore corresponds to the high-probability low base state. The third game state designation command is not used.

  The command B100H is a first start opening winning a prize designating command for notifying the winning of the first starting winning opening. The command B200H is a second start winning combination designation command for notifying the winning of the second starting winning combination.

The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number such that it can be specified in the starting prize winning memory display area 5H or the like.
The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified in the starting prize winning storage display area 5H or the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Also, instead of the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, or in addition to the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, a total for notifying the total reserved storage number The reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted. That is, the total pending storage number notification command for notifying the increase or decrease of the total pending storage number may be used. When the total pending storage number notification command is transmitted instead of the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command, which of the first starting condition and the second starting condition is satisfied ( You may make it transmit the starting opening winning a prize designation|designated command which specifies which of the 1 starting winning opening and the 2nd starting winning opening). The satisfaction of the first start condition and the satisfaction of the second start condition are specified by the above-described first fluctuation start command, second fluctuation start command, or the like.

  In the present embodiment, in the starting winning determination process, it is determined in which numerical range the random number value MR1 (described later) for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the occurrence of the starting winning is included. Then, a value for designating the determination result of the random number value MR1 is set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, and control for transmitting to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 can recognize whether or not the variable display result is determined to be a "big hit" based on the EXT data of the symbol designating command.

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

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

  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 side of the main substrate 11, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the variation Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR4 for determining the pattern and the random number value MR5 for determining the figure display result is 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 154 shown in FIG. 11, to update various numerical data by software, thereby random number values MR1 to MR1. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

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

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

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

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

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

  As an example, a plurality of variation patterns are classified by the type of reach production, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which the variable display state of the decorative pattern does not reach the reach state, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with normal reach. , A variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach. Further, the variation patterns accompanied by super reach may be classified into different variation pattern types according to the content of the reach effect. Alternatively, it may be classified into different variation pattern types depending on whether or not a predetermined variable display effect such as pseudo-relation is executed. As another example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be classified according to the variable display time of the decorative pattern and the like. Some of the plurality of fluctuation pattern types may be configured to include a common fluctuation pattern. Of the pattern types shown in FIG. 6(A), as an example of a variation pattern involving super-reach, variation pattern types CA2-3 and CA3-3 are variations involving super-reach or super-reach with pseudo-links. It is a pattern. That is, it is shown that the variation pattern types CA2-3 and CA3-3 are the variation patterns with super-reach without pseudo-links or with super-reach with pseudo-links.

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

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

  The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data, table data, etc. used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. .. For example, the ROM 101 stores data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data forming a plurality of command tables used by the CPU 103 to transmit control signals as various control commands from the main board 11 and a plurality of fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. The table data and the like forming the fluctuation pattern table are stored.

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

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

  In the setting example of the special figure display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 7, in the gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed (“with probability variation control” in FIG. 7 ), the gaming state in which the probability variation control is not performed (“in the figure” More determination values are assigned to the special map display result of "big hit" than "no probability variation control"). As a result, in the probability variation state, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be a “big hit” is higher than in the probability variation state.

  In the present embodiment, whether the game is a special figure game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Instead, the special figure display result is determined by referring to the same table data in the special figure display result determination table 130. On the other hand, depending on whether it is a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, the special figure display result may be decided by referring to the respective table data in which the allocation of the decision value to the predetermined special figure display result is different. Thereby, in the case of the special figure game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A, and the special figure game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, the special symbol The determination rate of the display result can be different.

  FIG. 8 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 random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" and the jackpot game state is controlled. Is a table that is referred to for. In the jackpot type determination table 131, it is compared with the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination depending on whether the special symbol variably displayed in the special figure game is the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Numerical values are assigned to jackpot types such as “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”. As shown in FIG. 8, the jackpot type determination table 131 has table data for setting the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 to a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type. May be included.

  In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8, the jackpot type of “first jackpot” or “second jackpot” is determined according to whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. The assignment of the decision value to is different. As a result, when the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. In the case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied, The jackpot type can be set to different rates for determining "first big hit" or "second big hit".

In the present embodiment, as described above, two kinds of table data having different allocation of determination values to a plurality of types of jackpots are prepared, and whether the game is the special drawing game using the first special drawing or the second special drawing. The jackpot type is determined by referring to one of the two types of table data depending on whether it is a special figure game using, but the method for determining the jackpot type is not limited to this.
For example, whether it is a special figure game using the first special figure or a special figure game in which one kind of table data having the same determination value allocation to a plurality of types of jackpots is prepared and the first special figure is used. However, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to the same table data.

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

  When it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit", the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A determines the variation pattern type based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type in accordance with the big hit type determination result. The table is referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is determined according to whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”. , Variation pattern type CA3-1 to variation pattern type CA3-3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the proportion determined by each variation pattern type is different depending on which of the plurality of types is determined as the jackpot type. There is a part. For example, when the big hit type is the “first big hit” and when it is the “second big hit”, the assignment of the determination value to the variation pattern types CA3-1 to 3-3 is different. As a result, it is possible to change the proportions of the same variation pattern type, depending on the result of the determination as to which of the plurality of types of big hit types.

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

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

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

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time saving control) 132C, the variation pattern type to which the determined value is assigned or the same variation pattern type is assigned. The number of decision values is different. As a result, it is possible to determine a variation pattern type that is different from when the game state is in one game state and when it is in the other game state. Further, the variation pattern type can be determined at a determination rate according to the gaming state.

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

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM 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, part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved for a predetermined period. In particular, at least data according to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Further, 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.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 11, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. There is. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 11 includes a first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, a second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, a general figure reservation storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. It is provided with a control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155.

  The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A is a variable display reservation data (reservation information) which has not been started yet although the game winning ball has passed through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the starting winning has occurred. Memorize As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates with the reservation number in the winning order to the first starting winning opening, and the CPU 103 causes the random number circuit 104 or the like to determine whether the first starting condition is satisfied when the game ball passes. Numerical data indicating the extracted random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, etc. are set as the pending data, and the number of storage is a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until you reach. The pending data thus stored in the first special figure pending storage unit 151A indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is pending, and the predetermined data is determined based on the variable display result in this special figure game. It becomes the pending storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a game value is given.

  The second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores the hold data of the special figure game in which the game ball has passed through the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B but the starting winning has not been started yet. To do. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B associates with the reservation number in the winning order to the second starting winning opening, and the CPU 103 causes the random number circuit 104 or the like to determine whether the second starting condition is satisfied when the game ball passes. Numerical data indicating the extracted random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the like are set as the reserved data, and the number thereof reaches a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until you reach it. The hold data thus stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is on hold, and is determined based on the variable display result in this special figure game. It becomes the pending storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a game value is given.

  The general figure reservation storage unit 151C stores the reservation information of the general figure game which has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20, although the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the public figure reservation storage unit 151C is associated with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passage gate 41, and based on the passage of the game balls, the CPU 103 extracts the general figure display result from the random number circuit 104 or the like. Numerical data or the like indicating the random number value MR5 for use as reserved data is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value.

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores, for each of the plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the ON state or the OFF state.

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

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

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

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

  The I/O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 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, a display control unit 123 that executes a process for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and a random number that updates the numerical value data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120. 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 variation data read operation for reading various temporarily stored variation data, a reception operation in which the production control CPU 120 receives an input of various signals from the outside of the production control board 12 via the I/O 125, and the production control CPU 120 performs I/O. A transmission operation of outputting various signals to the outside of the production control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

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

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

  In the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random number values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used to control such a production operation is also referred to as a production random number.

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

  As an example, the ROM 121 stores an effect control pattern table in which a plurality of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations by various effect devices are stored. The effect control pattern is made up of data or the like indicating the control content corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the effect control pattern table, for example, a special figure change time effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns may be stored.

  The special figure variation time production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, in the period from the start of variation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation display of the confirmed special symbol which is the special figure display result. , Decorative display variable display operation, effect display operation in reach effect, etc., or various effect display operations without variable display of decorative design, and the like, and the like, and the like, and the like, which are configured to include data indicating the control contents of various effect operations. The advance notice effect control pattern is composed of data or the like indicating the control content of the effect operation that is the advance notice effect executed corresponding to the advance notice patterns prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations (for example, various notification effects, various promotion effects, etc.) that are executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and show the control contents thereof. It is composed of data etc.

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

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes 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. Also, the register setting of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, the interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at every predetermined time, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. 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 the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 12 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, and thereby the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, and the second starting port via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information, etc. supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step). S13).

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

  Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation of the ordinary symbol display device 20 by executing the ordinary symbol process process, and enables the variable display of the ordinary symbol and the tilting action setting of the movable wing piece in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. To do.

  After executing the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 executes a command control process to transmit a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (step S17). As an example, in the command control processing, effect control among 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 provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. After setting the control data to the output port for transmitting the production control command to the substrate 12, set the predetermined control data to the output port of the production control INT signal to turn on the production control INT signal for the predetermined time. From the above, it is possible to transmit the effect control command 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. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. In the special symbol process process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of FIG.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first determines the first based on the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether the starting opening switch 22A is turned on (step S201). When it is determined in step S201 that the first starting opening switch 22A is turned on (step S201; YES), the CPU 103 determines that the first special figure hold storage number (the first special figure game hold number) is a predetermined value. It is determined whether or not the upper limit value (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) is reached (step S202). The CPU 103 may 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 154, for example.

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

  When it is determined in step S201 that the first starting opening switch 22A is not turned on (step S201; NO), when it is determined in step S202 that the first special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value, or ( (Step S202; YES), after executing the processing of step S209, the CPU 103 outputs a 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. Based on, it is determined whether or not the second starting opening switch 22B is on (step S203). When it is determined in step S203 that the second starting opening switch 22B is on (step S203; YES), the CPU 103 determines that the second special figure pending storage number (second special figure game pending number) is a predetermined value. It is determined whether or not the upper limit value (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) is reached (step S204). The CPU 103 may 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 154, for example.

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

  When it is determined in step S203 that the second starting opening switch 22B is not turned on (step S203; NO), or when it is determined in step S204 that the second special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value, (Step S204; YES), the process of steps S210, S211, and S212 is not performed, and the start winning determination process is ended.

  According to the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 14, even if 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.

  In the start winning determination process described above, the big hit determination is performed regardless of whether it is in the low base state or the high base state, but in the low base state, the big hit determination at the time of the start winning is targeted for the first special figure hold. Alternatively, in the high base state, the jackpot determination at the time of winning the starting prize may be performed for the second special figure suspension. In this way, when the big hit determination is not performed, the command for pre-reading by the effect control board 12 such as the symbol designating command and the variation category command is not transmitted, so the effect control board 12 displays the display color described later. Since an effect that requires prefetching such as a change effect cannot be performed, the reserved display color is displayed in a normal color (white).

  FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing an example of the process for starting winning a prize (steps S208 and S211). In the process for winning the start prize shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first updates the special figure reservation storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value 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 154, may be updated so as to be incremented by 1.

  Subsequent to the processing 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 154, the random number value 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 pattern type are extracted (step S217). Numerical data indicating each random number value thus extracted is stored by being set as reservation information at the head of an 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", Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S218, the CPU 103 makes settings for transmitting a starting mouth winning designation command according to the starting mouth buffer value (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, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed, the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. Is transmitted to the production control board 12.

  Following the process of step S219, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process (step S220). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sends a holding storage number notification command corresponding to the starting opening buffer value (a first holding storage number notification command when the starting opening buffer value is "1", and a first holding storage number notification command when the starting opening buffer value is "2"). (2) Hold storage number notification command) is set (step S221). 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. Set. The reservation storage number notification command (first reservation storage number notification command, second reservation storage number notification command) set in this way is, for example, after the special symbol process processing is completed, the command for the game control timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. It is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the control processing (step S17) being executed. It should be noted that both the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted regardless of the starting port buffer value. Also, instead of the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, or in addition to the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, a total for notifying the total reserved storage number You may make it transmit a reservation storage number notification command.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of a random number determination process at the time of winning (step S220). In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first identifies the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (step S401). In the process of step S401, the CPU 103 identifies whether or not it is the big hit game state by checking the state of the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Specifically, the CPU 103 specifies that the jackpot gaming state is when the jackpot flag is on, and identifies that it is not the jackpot gaming state when the jackpot flag is not on (when it is off). Further, in the processing of step S401, the CPU 103 identifies whether or not the time saving state is achieved by, for example, checking the state of the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Specifically, the CPU 103 specifies that the time saving flag is in the time saving state when the time saving flag is in the on state, and specifies that it is not in the time saving state when the time saving is not in the on state (when it is in the off state). Further, in the process of step S401, the CPU 103 may specify whether or not the probability variation state is confirmed by confirming the state of the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Specifically, the CPU 103 may specify that the probability variation state is the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is in the on state, and may determine that the probability variation state is not the state when the probability variation flag is not the on state (when the probability variation flag is the off state).

  Following the processing of step S401, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is currently in the jackpot gaming state (step S402). That is, it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming state is specified in the process of step S401. When it is determined in step S402 that the jackpot is not in the gaming state (step S402; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is currently in the time saving state (step S403). That is, it is determined whether or not the time saving state is specified in the process of step S401.

  When it is determined in step S402 that the game is in the big hit state (step S402; YES), and when it is determined in step S403 that it is in the time saving state (step S403; YES), the CPU 103 determines that the starting mouth buffer value is It is determined whether it is "2" (step S404). That is, it is determined whether or not it is the second starting prize (starting prize in which the variation special map is the second special map). When it is determined in step S404 that the starting opening buffer value is not "2" (step S404; NO), the winning random number determination process ends.

  When it is determined in step S403 that the time saving state is not set (step S403; NO), or when it is determined that the starting opening buffer value is “2” in step S404 (step S404; YES), the CPU 103 The table data of the special figure display result determination table is set (selected) (step S405). Specifically, in the low probability state, the CPU 103 determines that the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 7 shows table data of “no probability variation control” (values in the range of “8001” to “8437” are “big hits”). When the high accuracy state is set, the table data (“8001” to “with probability variation control”) is displayed from the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. The table data which is assigned to the special figure display result in which the value in the range of "11277" is "big hit" is set.

  Note that, for example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the first special map display result determination table is used, and when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second special drawing display result is used. By using the determination table, the determination ratio of “big hit” may be different between the special figure game using the first special figure and the special figure game using the first special figure.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S405, the CPU 103 sets the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S217 of the starting winning process shown in FIG. 15 within the predetermined jackpot determination range. It is determined whether or not there is (step S406). For example, the CPU 103 compares the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 with the individual determination values assigned to the special jackpot display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result determination table data set in step S405. Then, it is determined whether or not there is a determination value that matches the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1. Alternatively, the CPU 103 uses the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 and the minimum value (lower limit value) of the determination values assigned to the special jackpot display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result determination table data set in step S405. ) And the maximum value (upper limit value) may be compared to determine whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is within the range between the minimum value and the maximum value of the determination value.

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

  It should be noted that the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine in which the type of the big hit is determined based on the random number value MR2 or the like for determining the big hit type. A predetermined area. Hereinafter, a gaming machine (V-probability variation type gaming machine) of a mode in which the type of jackpot is determined depending on whether or not there is a winning of a V attacker or the like may be used. In the V probability variation type gaming machine, the gaming state after the jackpot is not finalized until the V round in which there is a possibility of winning the V attacker or the like is finished. Therefore, in the case of the V-probability variation type gaming machine, when the current gaming state is the jackpot gaming state, a method of determining whether or not to be a jackpot based on the gaming state after the jackpot is a problem.

  As a method of determining whether or not to be a big hit based on the game state after the end of the big hit when the current game state is the big hit game state in the V probability variation type gaming machine, for example, the following four methods are available. is there. The first method is a method of not determining before the V round, but determining whether or not to be a big jackpot after the V round when the gaming state after the end of the jackpot is determined. The second method is a big hit based on the open time of the V attacker or the like, which is determined by a random number value (for example, a random number value corresponding to the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type in the present embodiment) before the big hit game state is entered. This is a method of determining whether or not For example, when two types of opening times T1 and T2 (T1<T2) are prepared and the opening time is T1, the gaming state after the jackpot is estimated to be the normal state (that is, "probability variation control"). Set the table data of "no"), determine whether or not it is a big hit, when the open time is T2, the gaming state after the end of the big hit is estimated as a probability variation state (that is, the table of "with probability variation control") Set the data) and judge whether or not it will be a big hit. In the third method, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is in either the normal state or the probability variation state in the gaming state (that is, the table data of "no probability variation control" is set. In this case, even if the table data "with probability variation control" is set), if the judgment results are the same, the numerical data is used for the judgment. The fourth method is a method of uniformly determining the game state after the jackpot as a normal state (that is, setting table data of "no probability variation control"), and determining whether or not the jackpot is won.

  If it is determined in step S406 that the jackpot is within the jackpot determination range (step S406; YES), the jackpot type determination random number MR2 extracted in step S217 of the starting winning process shown in FIG. 15 is indicated. The jackpot type is determined based on the numerical data (step S407). Specifically, first, the CPU 103 uses the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8 to specify a fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” or “2” corresponding to “1”) specified by the starting opening buffer value. Table data corresponding to the "second special figure" corresponding to. Subsequently, the CPU 103 compares, for example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type with the determination value of each big hit type in the big hit type determining table data set according to the variation special figure. Then, the jackpot type that matches the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 may be determined.

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

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

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

  According to the flowcharts of FIG. 14 to FIG. 16, when the first start prize is generated (except when it is the big hit game state or the time saving state), the first start mouth prize designation command is set to be transmitted in step S219, In step S408 or step S409, the symbol designation command is set to be transmitted, in step S414 the variable category command is set to be transmitted, and in step S221 the first reserved memory number notification command is set, and the game control timer shown in FIG. The four commands are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control processing (step S17) of the interruption processing. However, when the first start prize is generated in the big hit game state or the time saving state, the first start mouth prize designation command is set to be transmitted in step S219, and the first reserved memory number notification command is set in step S221. By executing the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 12, the above two commands are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  Further, according to the flowcharts of FIGS. 14 to 16, when the second start winning is generated, the second start mouth winning designation command is set to be transmitted in step S219, and the symbol designation command is set to be transmitted in step S408 or step S409. Then, the variable category command is set to be transmitted in step S414, the second reservation storage number notification command is set in step S221, and the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 12 is executed. By doing so, the above four commands are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 of FIG. 13, the CPU 103 selects any of the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. 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, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol based on the presence or absence of the reservation data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special symbol reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not the special drawing game is started by the display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, whether or not to control the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as the "big hit" to the big hit game state, It is decided before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is set in correspondence with the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. .. 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 fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this fluctuation pattern setting process, a plurality of fluctuation pattern types are used by using numerical data indicating a random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern type determination, based on a pre-determined result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. And a process of determining the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types by using numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern based on the determination result of the variation pattern type. There is. 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".

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

  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 setting process 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 from the start of the variation of the special symbol It includes the process of measuring For example, each time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation time timer value which is the stored value of the special symbol variation time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153 is subtracted from or added to 1. , Regardless of whether it is a special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B The elapsed time is measured by the timer. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of step S112 is the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure may be controlled 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 and displayed. It includes the process of setting. Then, in the special symbol normal process (step S110), when it is determined to control the big hit game state, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, if it is determined in the special symbol normal process (step S110) that the big hit game state is not controlled, the value of the special symbol 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, the waiting time until the end of the execution time of the fanfare effect (the effect that notifies the start of the big hit game state, also called the big hit start effect) executed on the side of the effect control board 12 (the big hit start) It includes a process of waiting until a time presentation waiting time elapses, a process of starting execution of a round in a big hit game state, and setting a big winning opening to an open state. When the setting for opening the special winning opening is made, 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, 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 the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, after the process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed, 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". In this post-big hit opening process, it is determined whether the number of executions of the round in which the special winning opening is opened has reached the maximum winning opening maximum number, or the maximum winning opening maximum has been reached. In this case, processing for making settings for transmitting a hit end command is included. Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the maximum winning opening number maximum value, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5". On the other hand, when the maximum winning opening maximum value is reached, the value of the special figure 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, the waiting time until the end of the execution time of the ending effect (the effect that notifies the end of the big hit game state, the big hit end effect) executed on the side of the effect control board 12 (the big hit end) It includes a process of waiting until the time effect waiting time), a process of making various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time saving control, and the like. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

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

  When the 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 data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a fluctuation random number buffer or the like and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to 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 updated by subtracting 1 from the second special figure pending storage number. The reservation data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number "1" in the unit 151B are shifted upward by one entry (step S233). In the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be updated so that the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter is decremented by 1. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of 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). The first special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved storage number count value stored by the first reserved storage number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is "0". Good. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure pending storage number is "0", and the first special figure pending storage number is "0". It is determined whether or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

  When the number of the 1st 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 1st special figure reservation storage unit 151A. Numerical data indicating a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out as data (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a fluctuation random number buffer or the like and temporarily stored.

  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 the first special figure reserved storage number is decremented by 1. The reservation data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number “1” in the unit 151A are shifted upward by one entry (step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 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 determining whether the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is “big hit” or “miss”, The graphic display result determination table 130 is selected and set (step S239). Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is compared with the decision value assigned to each special figure display result of "big hit" and "miss". Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “miss” (step S240). At this time, for example, by confirming the state of a probability variation flag (described later) provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like, it is possible to specify whether or not the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified. Good.

  After the special figure display result is determined in step S240, it is determined whether 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 152 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 jackpot type determination random number value MR2 stored in the random number buffer for variation is the “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”. Depending on which of the determination values assigned to the type matches, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S244).

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

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not a "big hit" (step S241; NO), after executing the processing of step S245, a pre-determined result of whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, and further, a big hit Corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the game state, the determined special symbol is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol display result corresponds to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “miss”, and the lost symbol becomes “ The special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when the special figure display result is determined to be a "big hit" in step S241, the big hit symbol "3" or "7" that corresponds to the big hit type determination result in step S244 is selected. Any of the special symbols indicating numbers is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, in accordance with the determination result that the big hit type is "first big hit", the special symbol indicating the number "3" which is the 16R big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. In addition, in accordance with the determination result that the big hit type is "the second big hit", the special symbol indicating the number "7" which is the 16R big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After setting the confirmed special symbol in step S246, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S247), 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), after performing a predetermined demo display setting (step S248), the special symbol Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, whether or not a production control command for designating a demonstration display by displaying a predetermined production image on the image display device 5, for example, has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. To judge. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the fluctuation pattern may be extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154 when the process of step S269 is executed, or the first start winning prize. In the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, the random number values MR1 to MR3 are extracted along with the random number values MR1 to MR3. It may be stored as the hold information.

  After the variation pattern is determined in step S269, the special figure variation time which is the variable display time of the special symbol is set (step S270). Specifically, the CPU 103 may set the special figure change time according to the change pattern determined in step S269 as the timer initial value of the special figure change time timer. Since the timer value of the special figure variation time timer is decremented by 1 for each timer interrupt, the value set as the timer initial value is a value based on the interrupt cycle T. For example, if the interrupt cycle is Tms, the number of interrupts generated per second is 1000/T (times), and the timer initial value for one second is 1000/T. For example, if the interrupt cycle T is 4 ms, the timer initial value for 1 second is "250". Regarding the timer initial values of other timers on the main board 11 side (for example, the special figure confirmation display time timer, etc.) and the timer initial values of each timer on the effect control board 12 (for example, operation non-reception time timer, etc.) It is the same.

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

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

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

  When the special figure finalizing display flag is off in step S291 (step S291; NO), the CPU 103 performs setting for deriving and displaying the finalized special symbol (step S292). Subsequently, the CPU 103 makes settings for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control board 12 (step S293). Then, CPU103 sets the special figure fixed display time which is the stop display time of the fixed special symbol (step S294). Specifically, the CPU 103 has a predetermined special figure finalization display time as a timer initial value of the special figure finalization display time timer value stored in the special figure finalization display time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. Should be set. In the present embodiment, the time related to the fluctuation pattern is the special figure fluctuation time, and the special figure fixed display time is the time not related to the fluctuation pattern (for example, a fixed time). The special figure confirmation display time may also be the time related to the variation pattern. For example, the total time of the special figure change time and the special figure fixed display time is set as the time corresponding to the change pattern, and the timer initial value of the special figure change time timer and the timer initial value of the special figure fixed display time timer are set according to the change pattern. May be set.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S294, the CPU 103 sets the special symbol finalized display flag to the on state (step S295), and then ends the special symbol stop processing.

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

  When the special figure finalization display time has elapsed in step S296 (step S296; YES), the special figure finalization display flag is cleared and turned off (step S297), and then it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. A determination is made (S298). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S298; YES), a big hit start effect waiting time is set (step S299). Specifically, as a timer initial value of the big hit start effect waiting time timer value which is the stored value of the big hit start effect waiting time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, a predetermined big hit start effect waiting time Should be set.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S299, the CPU 103 makes settings for transmitting the hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S300). For example, in the process of step S300, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for sending the hit start designation command according to the big hit type buffer value is transmitted in the transmission command buffer. It may be stored in the buffer area designated by the pointer.

  Following the processing of step S300, the CPU 103 sets the jackpot start time flag provided in, for example, the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like to the on state (step S302). Subsequently, the CPU 103 makes settings for ending the time saving state or the probability variation state (step S303). In the process of step S303, for example, the process of clearing the time saving flag and the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 to turn them off, and the time saving counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 are cleared. It is only necessary to execute a process of initializing the count value of time saving count to "0".

  In the present embodiment, the time saving flag is set to the on state when the high opening control and the time saving control are performed in the time saving state, and is cleared when the time saving state ends to be turned off. That is, the fact that the time saving flag is on indicates that the gaming state is a time saving state, and high opening control and time saving control are performed. Further, the probability variation flag is set to the ON state when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, and is cleared to the OFF state when the probability variation state ends. That is, the probability variation flag being in the ON state indicates that the game state is the probability variation state, and the probability variation control is performed. Further, the time saving counter is a counter for counting the remaining number of special figure games in which time saving control and high opening control are performed.

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

  When the big hit flag is off in step S298 (step S298; NO), it is determined whether or not to end the time saving state (step S306). For example, in the process of step S306, when the time saving flag is ON, the time saving count value stored in the time saving counter is updated by subtracting, for example, 1. It is determined whether the updated hour/hour count value matches the hour/hour end determination value (for example, “0”). It may be determined that the time saving state is not ended when the updated time saving count value does not match the time saving end determination value, and it may be determined that the time saving state is ended when the updated time saving count value does not match. When it is determined that the time saving state is to be ended, the time saving flag is cleared to be turned off, and the time saving state (time saving control, high opening control) is ended.

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

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

  FIG. 20A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as special figure variation time effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, for example, effect control process timer judgment value, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, end code, etc. It may be configured from control data for controlling various effect operations, and the content of various effect controls, effect control switching timing, and the like may be set in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data that specifies the content of operation control of a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value to be compared with the stored value (effect control process timer value) of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM built in the effect control microcomputer 120. Then, the determination value corresponding to the execution period of each effect operation is preset. Instead of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, and a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120. Data indicating the switching timing of the effect control may be set in correspondence with predetermined control content or processing content such as that.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during the variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that specifies the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating a voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating an output mode of a sound effect or the like linked to the variable display operation of the decorative pattern during the variable display of the decorative pattern. There is. That is, the voice control data is data that specifies the voice output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. That is, the lamp control data is data that specifies the lighting operation of the light emitter. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating the period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is effectively detected, the control content of the effect operation when the operation is effectively detected, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that specifies the effect operation according to the operation on the operation unit. It should be noted that these control data need not be included in all the effect control patterns, and an effect control pattern configured to include some control data according to the content of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG.20(B) is a figure for demonstrating the various production|presentation operation performed according to the content of the production control pattern. The effect control CPU 120 determines the control content of the effect operation according to various control data included in the effect control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches any of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative pattern is displayed in a mode specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character is displayed. Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image or a background image on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the voice control data, and control is performed to blink the light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Then, during the operation valid period designated by the operation detection control data, the operation for the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is accepted and the control for determining the effect contents is performed. It should be noted that dummy data may be set in the data corresponding to the effect parts that are not control targets even if they correspond to the effect control process timer determination value.

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

The effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern or the like indicated by the variation pattern designating command, for example, when variably displaying the decorative pattern.
Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern when, for example, starting execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect or a big hit effect. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data forming the applicable effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the applicable effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and the read position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, each time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any one of the production control process timer determination values, and if they match, the production operation according to various corresponding control data. Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 advances the control of the effect device according to the contents of the process data #1 to the process data #n included in the effect control pattern. In each process data #1 to process data #n, the display control data #1 to display control data #n and the voice control associated with the effect control process timer determination value #1 to the effect control process timer determination value #n. Data #1 to voice control data #n, lamp control data #1 to lamp control data #n, operation detection control data #1 to operation detection control data #n indicate control contents of effect operation in the effect device, and effect control. The effect control execution data #1 to effect control execution data #n that specify the execution of

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

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 21A, for example, is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The production control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 21(A) includes a production control flag setting unit 191, a production control timer setting unit 192, a production control counter setting unit 193, and a production control buffer setting unit 194. There is.

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the data forming the first start-up winning prize command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 21B and the second start-up winning prize command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 21C is the effect control buffer setting unit 194. Is stored in a predetermined area of. The first start prize-winning command buffer 194A is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the first special figure reservation storage number. The second start prize-winning command buffer 194B is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the second special figure reservation storage number.

  When the first start winning a prize occurs (when there is a start winning a prize in the first starting winning a prize), four commands of a first starting award winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variation category command, a first reserved memory number notification command Becomes one set and is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Specifically, when the first start prize is generated, the command transmission is performed in the order of the first start mouth prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the first reserved storage number notification command. However, in a predetermined game state (big hit game state, time saving state), when there is a start winning a prize to the first starting prize hole, as shown in FIG. 14 to FIG. The two commands of the one-reserved storage number notification command form one set, which is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, and the symbol designating command and the variation category command are not transmitted.

  When the second start prize is generated (when there is a start prize in the second start prize hole), there are four commands of the second start prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the second reserved memory number notification command. Becomes one set and is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Specifically, at the time of occurrence of the second start winning, as shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, the command in the order of the second starting winning combination designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the second reserved storage number notification command. The transmission is done.

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

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands received at the time of the start winning in the empty area of the first start winning command buffer 194A or the second starting winning command buffer 194B according to the reception order. For example, when the CPU 120 for effect control receives the first start winning combination designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the first reserved memory number notification command in response to the occurrence of the first start winning, the first start. At the beginning of the empty area in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4” of the command buffer 194A at the time of winning, the symbol designating command, the variation category command, and the first reserved storage number notification command are stored in that order. In addition, the production control CPU 120 receives the second start winning combination designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the second reserved storage number notification command in response to the occurrence of the second start winning, and then performs the second start. At the beginning of the free area in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers "1" to "4" of the winning command buffer 194B, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the second reserved storage number notification command are stored in this order.

  The commands stored in the first start prize-winning command buffer 194A and the second start prize-winning command buffer 194B are deleted from the one stored in the first storage area every time the variable display of decorative symbols is started. Then, the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 21B, when variable display of a new decorative design is started in response to the start of the special drawing game using the first special drawing, it is stored in the buffer number “1”. Command is deleted, each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and the commands of the buffer numbers “3” and “4” are Each command stored in the area corresponding to each is shifted to the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “2” and “3”.

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

  FIG. 22A is a diagram showing the correspondence between the values stored in the change mode buffer and the display colors. In the present embodiment, a display color change effect that changes the display colors of the hold display and the active display is performed as the predetermined effect. In this display color change effect, the display color of the hold display and the active display is any one of six display colors of white, blue, yellow, green, red, and rainbow. The degree of expectation is low, and the closer to a rainbow that confirms a big hit, the higher the expectation of a big hit. The change mode buffer is a buffer for holding a value indicating this display color. As shown in FIG. 22A, "1" corresponds to white, "2" corresponds to blue, and " "3" corresponds to yellow, "4" corresponds to green, "5" corresponds to red, and "6" corresponds to rainbow. Further, "0" is a value when the hold display or the active display is hidden. In addition, the jackpot expectation degree by a certain effect is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of a big hit)×(probability of being a big hit)/{(probability of that effect being performed at the time of a big hit)×(probability of being a big hit) It is calculated by + (probability that the effect is executed at times other than when the jackpot is hit) x (probability that the jackpot is not hit). In addition, when a certain effect is always executed as a "big hit", the big hit expectation degree of the effect is "1". The same is true for the degree of expectation of super reach by a certain production.

  FIG. 22B is a diagram for explaining the name indicating the holding position. As shown in FIG. 22(B), the names of the positions of the hold display displayed in the first start winning a prize memory display area 5HL are "special figure 1 hold 1", "special figure 1 hold 2", in order from the right. "Special map 1 hold 3" and "Special map 1 hold 4". Similarly, the names of the positions of the hold display displayed in the second start winning prize memory display area 5HR are, in order from the left (not the right), "special map 2 hold 1", "special map 1 hold 2", and "special map". 1 hold 3” and “special map 1 hold 4”. In addition, "Special Drawing 1 Hold 1" or "Special Drawing 2 Hold 1" is saved 1, "Special Drawing 1 Hold 2" or "Special Drawing 2 Hold 2" is held 2, "Special Drawing 1 Hold 3" or "Special In some cases, "FIG. 2 hold 3" is abbreviated as "protection 3," "special figure 1 hold 4" or "special figure 2 hold 4" is abbreviated as "hold 4. It may be further simplified and expressed as 1, 2, 3, 4.

  FIG. 22C is a diagram showing a first start winning a prize change mode buffer. The first start prize winning change mode buffer holds a value indicating a display color for each combination of "current holding position" and "current and future holding positions". Note that, in FIG. 22C, the holding positions are omitted and are represented by 1, 2, 3, and 4.

  FIG. 22D is a diagram showing a second start winning a prize change mode buffer. As in FIG. 22C, the second start-winning-winning change mode buffer holds a value indicating a display color for each combination of the “current holding position” and the “current and future holding positions”. In FIG. 22D, the holding positions are omitted and are represented by 1, 2, 3, and 4. As described above, since the first start winning a prize change mode buffer and the second start winning a prize change mode buffer have the same structure, the change mode buffer will be described using the first start winning a prize change mode buffer.

  First, when the “current holding position” is “1”, there are two values, a value indicating the display color in “1” which is the “current holding position” and a value indicating the display color in the active display area AHA. As long as the value can be held, two areas are provided corresponding to the "current and future holding positions". The display colors are displayed in the order of "1" for "current and future holding positions" and "active" for "current and future holding positions". Therefore, the example of FIG. 22C shows that the display mode changes in the order of yellow and green.

  When the "current hold position" is "2", a value indicating the display color at "2" which is the "current hold position" and a value indicating the display color at "1" which is the next hold position Since it suffices to hold three values, that is, a value indicating the display color in the active display area AHA, three areas are provided corresponding to the “current and future holding positions”. The order in which the display colors are displayed is as follows: "current and future holding position" corresponds to "2", "current and future holding position" corresponds to "1", "current" The "holding position from now on" has a display color corresponding to "active". In the example of FIG. 22C, it is shown that the display mode changes in the order of white, white, and red.

  When the “current hold position” is “3”, a value indicating the display color at “3” which is the “current hold position” and a value indicating the display color at “2” which is the next hold position Since it is sufficient to hold four values, a value indicating the display color in the next holding position "1" and a value indicating the display color in the active display area AHA, it corresponds to the "current and future holding positions". Then, four regions are provided. The display colors are displayed in the order of "current and future holding positions" corresponding to "3", "current and future holding positions" corresponding to "2", "current" The "holding position from now on" has a display color corresponding to "1", and the "present and future holding position" has a display color corresponding to "active". In the example of FIG. 22C, it is shown that the display mode changes in the order of blue, blue, green, and green.

  When the "current holding position" is "4", a value indicating the display color at "4" which is the "current holding position" and a value indicating the display color at "3" which is the next holding position , A value indicating the display color at the next holding position "2", a value indicating the display color at the next holding position "1", and a value indicating the display color in the active display area AHA. Since it is only necessary to hold one value, five areas are provided corresponding to the "current and future holding positions". The display colors are displayed in the order of "current and future holding position" corresponding to "4", "current and future holding position" corresponding to "3", "current Display color corresponding to "2" in "holding position from now on", display color corresponding to "1" in "current and future holding position", display color corresponding to "active" in "current and future holding position" Becomes In the example of FIG. 22C, since no prize has been won, 0 indicating non-display is held in the five areas.

  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 effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 23 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12. Set the installed CTC registers. Then, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to an ON state each time a predetermined time elapses, based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and stands by.

  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 has elapsed. 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 order. 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 effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte and the second byte are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command reception buffer. 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 in step S72 (step S72; YES), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the off state (step S73), and the command analysis process is executed (step S74). In the command analysis processing executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading thereof is performed. Settings and controls corresponding to the issued effect control commands are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, the effect control process process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process process of step S75, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting effect in an emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and effect. With respect to the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices, such as the drive operation in the model, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

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

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the command analysis process (step S74).
In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the stored content of the effect control command reception buffer, and thereby receives the command received from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. It is determined whether there is any (step S501).
When it is determined that there is no received command (step S501; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the command analysis process.

  When it is determined in step S501 that there is a received command (step S501; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is the first starting mouth winning designation command (step S502). ..

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

  When it is determined in step S502 that it is not the first starting mouth winning designation command (step S502; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received command is the second starting mouth winning designation command. Yes (step S504). When it is determined in step S504 that the command is the second start opening winning award designation command (step S504; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the second reserved storage number notification waiting time (step S505). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may set the command reception control timer to a predetermined timer initial value as the reception waiting time of the second reserved storage number notification command.

  When it is determined in step S504 that the received command is not the second start winning combination designation command (step S504; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is the symbol designation command (step S506). ). When it is determined in step S506 that the received command is not the symbol designating command (step S506; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a variation category command (step S507). When it is determined in step S507 that the received command is not the variable category command (step S507; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is the first reserved storage number notification command (step S508). ). When it is determined in step S508 that the command is the first reserved memory number notification command (step S508; YES), the first reserved memory number notification waiting time is set by, for example, initializing the timekeeping operation by the command reception control timer. Is cleared (step S509).

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

  When it is determined to be a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506 (YES)), or when it is determined to be a variation category command in step S507 (step S507 (YES)), step S503, step S505, After performing any one of the processes of step S509 and step S511, the effect control CPU 120 outputs the received command to the free space in the first start-winning prize reception command buffer 194A or the second start-winning prize reception command buffer 194B. It is stored in the empty area in step S512 (step S512). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120, when the received command is the first start mouth prize designation command, or the start mouth prize designation command immediately before the received command is the first start mouth prize designation command. In this case (when the second starting mouth winning designation command is not received after receiving the first starting winning award designation command), the received command is stored in the empty area in the first starting winning award receiving command buffer 194A, When the received command is the second starting mouth winning designation command, or when the starting mouth winning designation command immediately before the receiving command is the second starting mouth winning designation command (the second starting mouth winning designation command is received If the first start winning combination designation command is not received after that), the received command is stored in the empty area of the second start winning combination reception command buffer 194B. Following the process of step S512, the process returns to the process of step S501.

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

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process executed in step S75 of FIG. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prize time effect determination process (step S150). In this winning-time effect determination process, there is a process of checking the stored contents (starting-time winning command) in the starting winning-time receiving command buffer (first starting winning-time command buffer 194A or second starting winning-time command buffer 194B), and It includes a process of determining whether or not to execute the reading notice effect, an effect mode (for example, a display mode of the hold display), a process of newly additionally displaying the hold display in the starting winning prize memory display area 5H, and the like. After that, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit.

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

  The variable display start setting process of step S171 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". For example, in the variable display start setting process, in response to the start of the special drawing game, variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 and other various effect operations are performed in accordance with the variation pattern. A process of determining a production control pattern and the like is performed. After performing the above processing, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2".

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

  The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". For example, in the special figure winning waiting process, a process of stopping the fixed decorative design is performed. When it is a big hit, the process of setting the fanfare effect is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4". When the game is lost, a process for controlling the game state is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0".

  The jackpot start process of step S174 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". For example, in the jackpot start process, a process of executing a fanfare effect and a process of setting an in-opening effect executed when the special winning opening is open are performed. After performing the above process, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5".

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

  The post-round processing of step S176 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". For example, in the post-round process, a process of executing the closing production, and a process of setting the opening production when the final round is not performed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "5". In the final round, the ending effect is set and the value of the effect process flag is updated to "7".

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

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

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

  When the new received command is the first start mouth winning award designation command (step S903; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs the winning-time/active-time display color determination process in the special figure 1 (step S904). This winning/active time display color determination process is the same as the presentation mode (display in the display color at the hold position displayed at the time of winning) when the predetermined effect (display color change effect) is started (at the time of winning). This is a process of determining a performance mode (when active) (display in a display color in the active display area AHA). In the following description, the display color at the hold position displayed at the time of winning will be referred to as the winning display color, and will be referred to as the active display color of the display color in the active display area AHA.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the change mode determination process in FIG. 1 (step S905). This change mode determination process is a process of determining the change mode of the effect mode based on the determined effect mode at the start and the final effect mode.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the hold addition process of displaying the hold display in the first start prize storage display area 5HL in the prize display color determined by the prize/active display color determination process (step S906). The winning effect determination process is ended.

  Returning to step S903, if the new received command is not the first start mouth winning designation command (step S903; NO), it is determined whether the new received command is the second start mouth winning designation command (step S907). If the new received command is not the second start opening winning award designation command (step S907; NO), the process is ended.

  When the new received command is the second starting mouth winning award designation command (step S907; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs the winning-time/active-time display color determination process in the special figure 2 (step S908).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the change mode determination process in the special figure 2 (step S909). Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs the hold addition process of displaying the hold display in the second start prize storage display area 5HR in the winning display color determined in the winning/active display color determination process (step S906), The winning effect determination process is ended.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the winning/active time display color determination processing executed in steps S904 and 908 of FIG. In the winning/active time display color determination process, the effect control CPU 120 performs the process by referring to the color determination table based on the EXT data in the variation category command. Details of the color determination table will be described after the description of this flowchart.

  First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the EXT data in the variation category command indicates non-reach (miss) (step S521). The variation pattern types (EXT data in parentheses) corresponding to non-reach (miss) are CA1-1(00), CA1-2(01), CA1-3(02), CA1-4(03), CA1-. 5(04) and CA1-6(05), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the EXT data in the variation category command indicates non-reach (loose) when the EXT data corresponds to any of the above values. judge. Note that CA1-6 is a variation pattern type with pseudo-relation, and therefore CA1-1 to CA6 are two non-reach (loss) variation patterns of non-reach (without pseudo-relationship) and non-reach (with pseudo-relation). It is a variation pattern type including.

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

  When the EXT data in the variation category command does not indicate non-reach (miss) (step S521; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the EXT data in the variation category command indicates normal reach (loss). (Step S523). Since the variation pattern types (EXT data in parentheses) corresponding to normal reach (miss) are CA2-1 (06) and CA2-2 (07), the CPU 120 for effect control sets the EXT data to any of the above values. When it corresponds, it is determined that the EXT data in the variation category command indicates normal reach (loss). Note that CA2-2 is a variation pattern type with pseudo-relation, so CA2-1 and 2-2 are variations that include two normal-reach (loss) variation patterns of normal reach (without pseudo-relation) and normal reach (with pseudo-relation). It is a pattern type.

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

  When the EXT data in the variation category command does not indicate normal reach (loss) (step S523; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the EXT data in the variation category command indicates super reach (loss). (Step S525). Since the variation pattern type (EXT data in parentheses) corresponding to super reach (miss) is CA2-3 (08), the effect control CPU 120 makes a positive determination when the EXT data corresponds to the above value. .. It should be noted that CA2-3 is a variation pattern type including variation patterns of two super-reach (miss) of super-reach (without pseudo-relation) and super-reach (with pseudo-relation).

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

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

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

  When the EXT data in the variation category command does not indicate normal reach (big hit) (step S527; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the EXT data in the variation category command indicates normal reach (big hit, pseudo continuous). Is determined (step S529). Since the variation pattern type (EXT data in parentheses) corresponding to normal reach (big hit, with pseudo-repeating) is CA3-2 (0A), the effect control CPU 120 causes the production control CPU 120 to execute the EXT data corresponding to the above value. Make an affirmative decision.

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

  When the EXT data in the variation category command does not indicate normal reach (big hit, with pseudo-repeating) (step S529; NO), the EXT data in the variation category command is CA3-3(0B) (super reach (big hit), or super). Reach (big hit, with pseudo continuous) is indicated, so the CPU 120 for effect control sets the color determination table TBL-AC as a color determination table for determining the display color (step S531). , And proceeds to step S532.

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

  The above-described winning-time/active-time display color determination process is a process commonly performed in steps S904 (special figure 1) and step S908 (special figure 2) in the winning effect production decision process. Also, in both the special figure 2 and the special figure 2, the color decision tables set in the winning/active time display color decision processing are the same color decision tables, but different color decision tables are set in the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. You can In this case, for example, the color determination table set in the special figure 2 may be a color determination table in which color change is more likely to occur than the color determination table set in the special figure 1. In addition, "the color is easily changed" means that, for example, the difference between the value of the winning display color and the value of the active display color is large. In general, the holding of the special figure 2 hold is performed earlier than the holding of the special figure 1 hold. Therefore, by using the color determination table in which the color change is easily performed, the player can keep the tempo one after another. Since the change in color (that is, the change in expectation) can be enjoyed, interest can be improved.

  Further, the player may be allowed to set the color determination table to be set. Specifically, the player can set any one of the three presentation modes of “no color change”, “color change is difficult to perform”, and “color change is easy to perform”. By being settable by the player in this way, it is possible to meet various tastes that differ depending on the generation and taste of the player, so that the interest of many players can be improved. In addition, "no color change" means that the display color at the time of winning is the same as the display color at the time of active. As one of the settings of "no color change", a setting that the display color is only white (that is, a normal display color) may be provided. In addition, "hard to change colors" means that the difference between the value of the winning display color and the value of the active display color is small, for example.

  28 and 29 are diagrams showing an example of the determination ratio by the color determination table used in the winning/active time display color determination process of FIG. 27.

  The determination rate based on the color determination tables shown in FIGS. 28 and 29 indicates the determination rate for determining the combination of the winning display color and the active display color. The color determination table is stored in the ROM 121. Further, the color determination table shown in FIG. 28 is a color determination table used at the time of losing, and the color determination table shown in FIG. 29 is a color determination table used at the time of big hit.

  FIG. 28A is a diagram showing the determination rate by the color determination table TBL-HA. TBL-HA is a color determination table that is set when the variation category command indicates CA1-1 to CA6 (variation pattern type including non-reach (without pseudo-relation) and non-reach (with pseudo-relation)).

  In the color determination table TBL-HA, the determination rate that the display color at winning is white and the display color at active is white is 70%. The determination rate that the display color at winning is white and the display color at active is blue is 5%. The determination rate that the winning display color is white and the active display color is yellow is 4%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is white and the display color when active is green is 3%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is white and the display color when active is red is 1%. The determination rate that the display color at winning is white and the display color at active is rainbow is 0%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HA, the determination rate that the winning display color is blue and the active display color is blue is 4%. The determination rate that the display color at winning is blue and the display color at active is yellow is 3%. The determination rate that the winning display color is blue and the active display color is green is 2%. The determination rate that the winning display color is blue and the active display color is red is 1%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is blue and the display color when active is rainbow is 0%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HA, the determination rate that the winning display color is yellow and the active display color is yellow is 2%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is yellow and the display color when active is green is 1%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is yellow and the display color when active is red is 1%. The determination rate that the display color at winning is yellow and the display color at active is rainbow is 0%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HA, the determination rate at which the winning display color is green and the active display color is green is 1%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is green and the display color when active is red is 1%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is green and the display color when active is rainbow is 0%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HA, the determination rate at which the winning display color is red and the active display color is red is 1%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is red and the display color when active is rainbow is 0%. The determination rate that the display color at winning is rainbow and the display color at active is rainbow is 0%.

  FIG. 28B is a diagram showing a determination ratio based on the color determination table TBL-HB. TBL-HB is a color determination table that is set when the variation category command indicates CA2-1, 2 (variation pattern type including normal reach (without pseudo continuous) and normal reach (with pseudo continuous)).

  In the color determination table TBL-HB, the determination rate that the display color at winning is white and the display color at active is white is 30%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is white and the display color when active is blue is 15%. The determination rate that the winning display color is white and the active display color is yellow is 10%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is white and the display color when active is green is 6%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is white and the display color when active is red is 1%. The determination rate that the display color at winning is white and the display color at active is rainbow is 0%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HB, the determination rate that the winning display color is blue and the active display color is blue is 10%. The determination rate that the display color at winning is blue and the display color at active is yellow is 7%. The determination rate that the winning display color is blue and the active display color is green is 4%. The determination rate that the winning display color is blue and the active display color is red is 1%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is blue and the display color when active is rainbow is 0%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HB, the determination rate that the winning display color is yellow and the active display color is yellow is 5%. The determination rate that the winning display color is yellow and the active display color is green is 3%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is yellow and the display color when active is red is 1%. The determination rate that the display color at winning is yellow and the display color at active is rainbow is 0%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HB, the determination rate that the winning display color is green and the active display color is green is 2%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is green and the display color when active is red is 1%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is green and the display color when active is rainbow is 0%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HB, the determination rate at which the winning display color is red and the active display color is red is 1%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is red and the display color when active is rainbow is 0%. The determination rate that the display color at winning is rainbow and the display color at active is rainbow is 0%.

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

  In the color determination table TBL-HC, the determination rate that the winning display color is white and the active display color is white is 2%. The determination rate that the display color at winning is white and the display color at active is blue is 3%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is white and the display color when active is yellow is 9%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is white and the display color when active is green is 9%. The determination rate that the winning display color is white and the active display color is red is 10%. The determination rate that the display color at winning is white and the display color at active is rainbow is 0%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HC, the determination rate that the winning display color is blue and the active display color is blue is 1%. The determination rate that the winning display color is blue and the active display color is yellow is 8%. The determination rate that the winning display color is blue and the active display color is green is 8%. The determination rate that the display color at winning is blue and the display color at active is red is 9%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is blue and the display color when active is rainbow is 0%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HC, the determination rate at which the winning display color is yellow and the active display color is yellow is 7%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is yellow and the display color when active is green is 7%. The determination rate that the winning display color is yellow and the active display color is red is 8%. The determination rate that the display color at winning is yellow and the display color at active is rainbow is 0%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HC, the determination rate that the winning display color is green and the active display color is green is 6%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is green and the display color when active is red is 7%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is green and the display color when active is rainbow is 0%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HC, the determination rate that the display color at winning is red and the display color at active is red is 6%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is red and the display color when active is rainbow is 0%. The determination rate that the display color at winning is rainbow and the display color at active is rainbow is 0%.

  In this way, in the case of losing, the display color does not become a rainbow during winning and during active. Although the display color is displayed with a low expectation as a whole, the interest is improved by displaying with a display color with a high expectation according to the reach mode.

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

  In the color determination table TBL-AA, the determination rate that the display color at winning is white and the display color at active is white is 1%. The determination rate that the winning display color is white and the active display color is blue is 1%. The determination rate that the winning display color is white and the active display color is yellow is 1%. The determination rate that the display color at winning is white and the display color at active is green is 2%. The decision rate that the display color when winning is white and the display color when active is red is 5%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is white and the display color when active is rainbow is 4%.

  In the color determination table TBL-AA, the determination rate at which the winning display color is blue and the active display color is blue is 1%. The determination rate that the display color at winning is blue and the display color at active is yellow is 2%. The determination rate that the winning display color is blue and the active display color is green is 4%. The determination rate that the display color at winning is blue and the display color at active is red is 6%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is blue and the display color when active is rainbow is 5%.

  In the color determination table TBL-AA, the determination rate at which the winning display color is yellow and the active display color is yellow is 3%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is yellow and the display color when active is green is 5%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is yellow and the display color when active is red is 7%. The determination rate that the display color at winning is yellow and the display color at active is rainbow is 6%.

  In the color determination table TBL-AA, the determination rate that the winning display color is green and the active display color is green is 7%. The determination rate that the winning display color is green and the active display color is red is 8%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is green and the display color when active is rainbow is 7%.

  In the color determination table TBL-AA, the determination rate that the winning display color is red and the active display color is red is 8%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is red and the display color when active is rainbow is 8%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is rainbow and the display color when active is rainbow is 9%.

  Note that the color determination table TBL-AA is a color determination table that is set when a normal reach is a big hit. However, in order to improve the unexpectedness, the color determination table TBL-AA is replaced by the color determination table TBL-AA shown in FIG. The color determination table TBL-HA may be set. Generally, the player enjoys the effect with the degree of expectation according to the display color, but the big hit (and the normal reach) with the display color having almost no expectation has a great impact on the player. By showing the player that there is a possibility of a big hit even with such a low-expectation production, it becomes possible to maintain the player's interest even with a low-expectation production.

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

  In the color determination table TBL-AB, the determination rate that the winning display color is white and the active display color is white is 1%. The determination rate that the winning display color is white and the active display color is blue is 1%. The determination rate that the winning display color is white and the active display color is yellow is 1%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is white and the display color when active is green is 3%. The determination rate that the winning display color is white and the active display color is red is 4%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is white and the display color when active is rainbow is 5%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HA, the determination rate that the winning display color is blue and the active display color is blue is 1%. The determination rate that the winning display color is blue and the active display color is yellow is 1%. The determination rate that the winning display color is blue and the active display color is green is 4%. The determination rate that the display color at winning is blue and the display color at active is red is 5%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is blue and the display color when active is rainbow is 6%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HA, the determination rate that the winning display color is yellow and the active display color is yellow is 2%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is yellow and the display color when active is green is 5%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is yellow and the display color when active is red is 6%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is yellow and the display color when active is rainbow is 7%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HA, the determination rate that the display color when winning is green and the display color when active is green is 6%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is green and the display color when active is red is 7%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is green and the display color when active is rainbow is 8%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HA, the determination rate that the winning display color is red and the active display color is red is 8%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is red and the display color when active is rainbow is 9%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is rainbow and the display color when active is rainbow is 10%.

  FIG. 29C is a diagram showing the determination rate by the color determination table TBL-AC. TBL-AC is a color determination table that is set when the variation category command indicates CA3-3 (variation pattern type including super reach (big hit) and super reach (big hit, with pseudo continuous)).

  In the color determination table TBL-AC, the determination rate that the winning display color is white and the active display color is white is 1%. The determination rate that the winning display color is white and the active display color is blue is 1%. The determination rate that the winning display color is white and the active display color is yellow is 1%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is white and the display color when active is green is 1%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is white and the display color when active is red is 3%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is white and the display color when active is rainbow is 4%.

  In the color determination table TBL-AC, the determination ratio that the winning display color is blue and the active display color is blue is 1%. The determination rate that the winning display color is blue and the active display color is yellow is 1%. The determination rate that the winning display color is blue and the active display color is green is 2%. The determination rate that the display color at winning is blue and the display color at active is red is 6%. The determination rate that the display color at winning is blue and the display color at active is rainbow is 7%.

  In the color determination table TBL-AC, the determination rate at which the winning display color is yellow and the active display color is yellow is 1%. The determination rate that the winning display color is yellow and the active display color is green is 3%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is yellow and the display color when active is red is 7%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is yellow and the display color when active is rainbow is 8%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HC, the determination rate that the winning display color is green and the active display color is green is 4%. The determination rate that the winning display color is green and the active display color is red is 8%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is green and the display color when active is rainbow is 9%.

  In the color determination table TBL-HC, the determination rate that the winning display color is red and the active display color is red is 9%. The determination rate that the display color when winning is red and the display color when active is rainbow is 11%. The determination rate that the display color at winning is rainbow and the display color at active is rainbow is 12%.

  In this way, in the case of a big hit, the display color at the time of winning or active may become a rainbow. Further, although the display color is displayed with high expectation as a whole, the interest is improved by displaying with display color with higher expectation according to the reach mode.

  In the respective color determination tables described above, each of the winning display color and the active display color is determined by the ratio of FIGS. 28 and 29, so that each of the display colors has a winning display color and an active display color. A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR6 for determining the display color may be assigned. The random number value MR6 may be updated, for example, in the effect random number updating process (step S76).

  In addition to the color determination tables described above, for example, when the winning display color is green, the reach determination color determination table, and when the winning display color is red, the super reach determination color determination table is determined. May be used. In this way, by associating the display color with another effect mode such as reach effect (for example, character effect etc.), it is possible to improve the interest until the hold is shifted to the active display area.

  Next, prior to the description of the change mode determination processing executed in steps S905 and 909 of FIG. 26, an outline of the change mode determination method will be described. FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining a method of deciding a change mode in the case of winning in each pattern in which the number of holdings is 0 to 3. Note that, in FIG. 30, the special figure 1 is taken as an example, but the same applies to the case of the special figure 2. Further, in the present embodiment, the display color when the hold is shifted is determined by referring to a level-up table (lottery data) described later. Note that “decision” shown in FIG. 30 indicates that the display color has already been determined.

  First, the case of winning with 0 hold will be described with reference to FIG. In the case of winning with 0 held, since the display color has already been determined by the winning/active time display color determination process, it is not necessary to determine the variation mode by the variation mode determination process. In addition, in the present embodiment, when the number of winnings is 0, the player first displays the winning display color in the holding 1 first, then shifts to the active display area AHA, and displays the active display color. Therefore, for example, when the winning display color is blue and the active display color is green, the active display area AHA is first displayed in blue and then in the active display area AHA.

  A case of winning one prize on hold will be described with reference to FIG. If you win with one hold, the display color at the time of winning/active is determined as the display color at the time of winning, and the display color at the active display area AHA is determined at the time of active. Since it is determined as the display color, it is necessary to determine the display color on the screen 1. Therefore, as shown by the arrow, by referring to the level-up table once in order to change the display color of the display 1 from the display color of the display 2, the display color at all holding positions is determined.

  The case of winning with two reserved pieces will be described with reference to FIG. If two prizes are held, the display color at the time of winning/active is determined by the display color determination process at the time of winning/active, and the display color at the active display area AHA is determined at the time of active. Since it is determined as the display color, it is necessary to determine the display color of the display 2 and the display 1. Therefore, as indicated by the arrow, in order to change the display color of the display 3 from the display 3 to the display of the display 2, the level-up table is referred to, and then the display color from the display 2 to the display of the display 1 is displayed. By referring to the level-up table again in order to change it (twice in total), the display colors at all holding positions are determined.

  A case of winning with three reserves will be described with reference to FIG. If three prizes are held, the display color at the time of winning/active time is determined as the display color at the time of winning/active, and the display color at the active display area AHA is set at the time of active. Since it is determined as the display color, it is necessary to determine the display color of the display 3, the display 2, and the display 1. Therefore, as shown by the arrow, in order to change the display color of the display 4 from the display 4 of the display 4, the level-up table is referred to, and the display color of the display 2 of the display 3 is changed from the display color of the display 3. In order to change the display color of HOLD 2 from the display color of HOLD 1 in order to change the display color of HOLD 1 and the display color of HOLD 1 again (3 times in total), all the holding positions can be changed. The display color in is determined.

  As described above, the number of times the level-up table is referred to differs depending on the number of the pending storages that are the change mode determination targets. Specifically, in the case of the fourth hold storage, the level-up table is referenced three times, and in the case of the third hold storage, the level-up table is referenced twice. In the case of the first pending storage, the level-up table is referred to once, and in the case of the first pending storage, the level-up table is referred to zero.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 30, when the display color of the hold 1 is determined with reference to the level-up table in the hold 2, the display colors of all the holding positions are determined.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the change mode determination process executed in steps S905 and 909 of FIG. The effect control CPU 120 substitutes the value of the winning display color determined by the winning/active display color determining process into x and the value of the active display color into y (step S541).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 substitutes a value obtained by subtracting x from y into d in order to obtain a level difference (step difference) (step S542). Next, the reserved position at the time of winning is substituted into s (step S543). For example, when three holds are displayed at the time of winning and the holding position at the time of winning is hold 4, "4" is substituted.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not s=1 (step S544). When s=1 (step S544; YES), the change mode determination process ends. This is because if s=1, as shown in FIG. 30A, the display color is already determined in the winning/active time display color determination process.

  When s=1 is not satisfied (step S544; NO), the effect control CPU 120 substitutes s-1 for the loop counter k (step S545). The loop counter k corresponds to the holding position k, and the display color is determined from the winning display color to the active display color by decreasing k. Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a big hit (step S546). Whether or not it is a big hit can be determined by the EXT data of the variable category command. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S546; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the level-up table (big hit) as a table for determining the change mode (step S547), and proceeds to step S549.

  When it is determined that there is a loss (step S546; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the level-up table (loss) as a table for determining the change mode (step S548), and proceeds to step S549. Different level-up tables are provided for big hits and loses, but in each case, from the level difference d, the loop counter k (holding position k), and the random number value MR7 (not shown) for determining the number of ups, It is a table for determining the number of up U.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines the number of ups U from the level difference d, the loop counter k (holding position k), and the random number value MR7 by using the set level-up table (step S549), and increases based on the determination result. The number U is determined (step S550). The up number U is the up number from the display color at the holding position k+1 to the display color at the holding position k after the shift.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 substitutes x+U for x and y−x for the level difference d (step S551). x in which x+U is substituted represents the value of the display color at the holding position k and is held in the change mode buffer shown in FIG. The level difference d in which y−x is substituted indicates the level difference between the display color at the holding position k and the active display color.

  The effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from k (step S552). As a result, the holding position after the shift is set to k. Further, since k is decreased, it is understood that the display color is determined from the time of winning to the time of active.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not k=0 (step S553). When k=0 is not satisfied (step S553; NO), the process returns to step S549. If k=0 (step S553; YES), the change mode determination process ends. As described above, the loop counter k is a counter for determining the display color at the holding position k, so that k being 0 indicates the display color at the holding position 0, that is, the active display area AHA. However, since the active display color has already been determined, the processing has ended.
In step S551, when d=0 (that is, the level difference is 0), the display color values at all the holding positions k for which the display color is not determined are set to x, and steps S550 to S550 are performed. The process of step S553 may be omitted.

  As described above, in the change mode determination process of FIG. 31, the lottery data is referred to at the first timing based on the winning display color and the active display color determined by the winning/active display color determination process. After determining the change, the change at the second timing is determined by referring to the lottery data.

  Here, the first timing and the second timing are timings at which the hold is shifted, and the first and second timings are determined in the order in which the display color is determined. In the case of FIG. 31, since the display color is determined from the winning display color to the active display color, the first timing is the timing that comes before the second timing as the order in which the hold is exhausted.

Further, in the change mode determination process shown in FIG. 31, it is possible to determine the change mode of the effect mode depending on whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, when the condition "whether or not it is a big hit" is satisfied as a predetermined condition, a level-up table (big hit) is set, and when the above condition is not satisfied, a level-up table (big hit) is set. Since (Loss) is set, it is possible to determine the change mode of the effect mode depending on whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied.
Further, as shown in step S549, since the number of ups is determined from the level difference, the holding position, and the random number value, more variation is obtained as compared with the case where only the level difference is used or the case where only the holding position is used. A rich production can be executed.

  Next, the level-up table will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33. The determination rate based on the level-up table shown in FIGS. 32 and 33 indicates the determination rate for determining the number of ups from the level difference, the holding position, and the random number value MR7. This level-up table is stored in the ROM 121. The level-up table shown in FIG. 32 is a level-up table used at the time of a big hit, and the level-up table shown in FIG. 33 is a level-up table used at the time of losing.

  As shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, the level-up table includes a level difference, a holding position, and the number of ups. The level difference is the level difference from the active display color. In this embodiment, since there are six display colors from white to rainbow, the level difference is 5 at the maximum and the level difference is 0 at the minimum. Further, since the holding position is the number of ups for determining the display color at the holding position, in the case of the holding position 3, for example, (4→3) from the holding position 4 indicates the number of ups. ..

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

  Further, when the level difference is 5 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate at which the number of ups is 0 is 16%. When the level difference is 5 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate at which the number of ups is 1 is 16%. When the level difference is 5 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate that the number of ups is 2 is 17%. When the level difference is 5 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate that the number of ups is 3 is 17%. When the level difference is 5 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate at which the number of ups is 4 is 17%. When the level difference is 5 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate that the number of ups is 5 is 17%.

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

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

  Further, when the level difference is 4 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate at which the number of up is 0 is 20%. When the level difference is 4 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate that the number of ups is 1 is 20%. When the level difference is 4 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate that the number of ups is 2 is 20%. When the level difference is 4 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate that the number of ups is 3 is 20%. When the level difference is 4 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate that the number of ups is 4 is 20%.

  Further, when the level difference is 4 and the holding position is 3, the determination rate at which the number of ups is 0 is 56%. When the level difference is 4 and the holding position is 3, the determination rate that the number of ups is 1 is 25%. When the level difference is 4 and the holding position is 3, the determination rate that the number of ups is 2 is 12%. When the level difference is 4 and the holding position is 3, the determination rate that the number of ups is 3 is 5%. When the level difference is 4 and the holding position is 3, the determination rate that the number of ups is 4 is 2%.

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

  When the level difference is 3 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate at which the number of ups is 0 is 25%. When the level difference is 3 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate at which the up number is 1 is 25%. When the level difference is 3 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate that the number of ups is 2 is 25%. When the level difference is 3 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate that the number of ups is 3 is 25%.

  Further, when the level difference is 3 and the holding position is 3, the determination rate at which the number of ups is 0 is 66%. When the level difference is 3 and the holding position is 3, the determination rate that the number of ups is 1 is 23%. When the level difference is 3 and the holding position is 3, the determination rate at which the number of ups is 2 is 8%. When the level difference is 3 and the holding position is 3, the determination rate that the number of ups is 3 is 3%.

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

  Further, when the level difference is 2 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate at which the number of up is 0 is 33%. When the level difference is 2 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate at which the number of up is 1 is 33%. When the level difference is 2 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate that the number of ups is 2 is 34%.

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

  Further, when the level difference is 1 and the holding position is 1, the determination rate at which the number of ups is 0 is 10%. When the level difference is 1 and the holding position is 1, the determination rate that the number of ups is 1 is 90%. Further, when the level difference is 1 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate at which the number of ups is 0 is 50%. When the level difference is 1 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate at which the number of ups is 1 is 50%. Further, when the level difference is 1 and the holding position is 3, the determination rate at which the number of ups is 0 is 90%. When the level difference is 1 and the holding position is 3, the determination rate that the number of ups is 1 is 10%.

  When the level difference is 0, the determination rate at which the number of ups is 0 is 100% at any holding position. In the description of FIG. 31, when the level difference becomes 0, it has been described that the processing of steps S550 to S553 may be omitted. In this case, however, in the level up table (big hit), Since the table having the "difference" of "0" is not necessary, the pressure on the capacity can be further reduced.

  As described above, in the determination rate based on the level-up table (big hit), the closer the holding position is to the active display area AHA, the greater the determination rate of the large number of ups. That is, as the holding position is closer to the active display area AHA, the number of levels is greatly increased, and the jackpot is even bigger. In this way, immediately before the change of the decorative pattern due to the holding, the expectation of the player is sharply increased and a big hit occurs. Therefore, the display color change effect according to the present embodiment has a large impact on the player. Is becoming

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

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

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

  Further, when the level difference is 4 and the holding position is 1, the determination rate at which the number of ups is 0 is 56%. When the level difference is 4 and the holding position is 1, the determination rate that the number of ups is 1 is 25%. When the level difference is 4 and the holding position is 1, the determination rate that the number of ups is 2 is 12%. When the level difference is 4 and the holding position is 1, the determination rate that the number of ups is 3 is 5%. When the level difference is 4 and the holding position is 1, the determination rate at which the number of ups is 4 is 2%.

  Further, when the level difference is 4 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate at which the number of up is 0 is 20%. When the level difference is 4 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate that the number of ups is 1 is 20%. When the level difference is 4 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate that the number of ups is 2 is 20%. When the level difference is 4 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate that the number of ups is 3 is 20%. When the level difference is 4 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate that the number of ups is 4 is 20%.

  Further, when the level difference is 4 and the holding position is 3, the determination rate at which the number of ups is 0 is 2%. When the level difference is 4 and the holding position is 3, the determination rate that the number of ups is 1 is 5%. When the level difference is 4 and the holding position is 3, the determination rate that the number of ups is 2 is 12%. When the level difference is 4 and the holding position is 3, the determination rate that the number of ups is 3 is 25%. When the level difference is 4 and the holding position is 3, the determination rate that the number of ups is 4 is 56%.

  Further, when the level difference is 3 and the holding position is 1, the determination rate at which the number of ups is 0 is 66%. When the level difference is 3 and the holding position is 1, the determination rate that the number of ups is 1 is 23%. When the level difference is 3 and the holding position is 1, the determination rate that the number of ups is 2 is 8%. When the level difference is 3 and the holding position is 1, the determination rate that the number of ups is 3 is 3%.

  When the level difference is 3 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate at which the number of ups is 0 is 25%. When the level difference is 3 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate at which the up number is 1 is 25%. When the level difference is 3 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate that the number of ups is 2 is 25%. When the level difference is 3 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate that the number of ups is 3 is 25%.

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

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

  Further, when the level difference is 2 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate at which the number of ups is 0 is 34%. When the level difference is 2 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate at which the number of up is 1 is 33%. When the level difference is 2 and the holding position is 2, the determination rate that the number of ups is 2 is 33%.

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

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

  When the level difference is 0, the determination rate at which the number of ups is 0 is 100% at any holding position. Note that, in the description of FIG. 31, it is described that the processing of steps S550 to S553 may be omitted when the level difference becomes 0, but in this case, “level” in the level-up table (miss) is described. Since the table having the "difference" of "0" is not necessary, the pressure on the capacity can be further reduced.

  As described above, in the determination rate based on the level-up table (miss), the rate of determination of the larger number of ups is larger as the position is closer to the hold position at the time of winning. That is, the number of levels is set to increase immediately after winning the prize. In this way, by increasing the expectation of the player early, it is possible to make a gap, so that the interest of the player can be improved.

  As shown in the determination rate by the level-up table (big hit) and the level-up table (miss) described above, even if the difference (level difference) in the number of stages between the winning display color and the active display color is the same, the pending storage The manner of changing the manner of effect differs depending on the number of pieces. This is because the level-up table is provided with holding positions 1 to 3 for each level difference, and the number of ups at the holding positions 1 to 3 is different.

  In each of the above level-up tables, the number of ups is compared with the random number value MR7 for determining the number of ups for each of the level difference and the holding position, as determined by the ratios in FIGS. 32 and 33. It is sufficient that a numerical value (judgment value) is assigned. The random number value MR7 may be updated, for example, in the effect random number updating process (step S76).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 reads "EXT" in the variable display result notification command received in the variable display start waiting process in step S170 to determine whether or not there is a "miss". It is determined (step S701). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not there is a "miss" based on the variable display result notification command received in the variable display start waiting process of step S170. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 is the first variable display result notification command for notifying that the variable display result notification command received in the variable display start waiting process of step S170 is that the variable display result is “miss”. If there is, it is determined to be “miss”. That is, if the first variable display result notification command is received in the variable display start waiting process (step S170), the effect control CPU 120 determines that there is a "miss". On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 notifies the variable display result notification command received in the variable display start waiting process of step S170 that the variable display result is the first big hit (16R normal big hit) If it is the command or the third variable display result notification command for notifying that the variable display result is the second big hit (16R probability variation big hit), it is determined not to be "miss". That is, if the second variable display result notification command or the third variable display result notification command is received in the variable display start waiting process (step S170), the effect control CPU 120 determines that there is no "miss".

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

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

  When it is determined in step S702 that the pattern is not the non-reach variation pattern (step S702; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the fixed decorative symbols which are the final stop symbols forming the reach combination (step S704). , And proceeds to step S706. As an example, in the process of step S706, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left and right fixed symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the predetermined left and right finalized symbol determination table, etc., the left and right decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the finalized decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The decorative pattern with the same design number is determined. Furthermore, numerical data indicating a random number value for medium-decision symbol determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a 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 to be stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative design display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 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. Is added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium fixed decorative design so that the fixed decorative design does not become a big hit combination but a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium final decorative design, the difference between the left final decorative design and the right final decorative pattern may be determined, and the medium final decorative pattern corresponding to the difference may be set.

  When it is determined in step S701 that the special figure display result is not "miss" (step S521; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the fixed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols forming the jackpot combination. (Step S705), the process proceeds to step S706. As an example, in the process of step S706, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the jackpot finalized symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determination symbol determination table or the like, the display is 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. The decorative design with the same design number is determined. 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 design may be determined to be a fixed decorative design. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is "non-probable variation", any one of a plurality of normal symbols is selected as a decorative design to be determined as a definite decorative pattern that constitutes the non-probable variation jackpot combination. Good. Further, when the jackpot type is "probability variation", one of the decorative designs is selected from a plurality of types of normal designs or probability variation designs, and a definite variation jackpot combination or a definite variation jackpot combination is formed. You can decide.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect control pattern setting processing (step S706). In the effect control pattern setting process of step S706, a process of setting an effect control pattern based on the variation pattern, that is, an effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. Includes a process for setting as a usage pattern.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a display color setting process (step S707). FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the display color setting process executed in step S707 of FIG. In the display color setting process shown in FIG. 35, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first variation start command is received in order to determine whether the special symbol for starting the variation is the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2. Yes (step S721).

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

  If the first variation start command has not been received (step S721; NO), it means that the second variation start command has been received. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120, after the shift in the second start winning a prize memory display area 5HR. The display color of the hold and active display is set (step S724). Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs shift processing for shifting the second winning variation mode buffer (step S725), and ends the display color setting processing.

  A specific example of the display color setting in steps S722 and 724 described above will be described with reference to FIG. 22C for the first winning variation mode buffer. What is common to all holding positions is that when the holding position after the shift is n (=0, 1, 2, 3 (“0” is an active display area)), “the holding position after the shift is n The display color is that the "current and future holding positions" of the row in which the "current holding position" is "n+1" is the display color of "n"... (α)".

  Hereinafter, based on the content described in (α), the display colors when n is changed from 0 to 3 will be described in order from 0. When n=0, the display color at the "holding position 0 after shift" is the display color of "0" at the "current and future holding positions" of the row in which the "current holding position" is "0+1". Therefore, green is set as the display color at the holding position 0 (=active display area).

  When n=1, the display color at the "holding position 1 after shift" is the display color of "1" for the "current and future holding positions" in the row where "current holding position" is "1+1". Therefore, white is set as the display color at the holding position 1.

  When n=2, "the display color at the reserved position 2 after the shift is the display color of "2" at the "current and future reserved positions" in the row of "2+1" in the "current reserved position". Therefore, blue is set as the display color at the holding position 2.

  When n=3, the display color at the holding position 3 after the shift is the display color of "3" at the "current and future holding positions" in the row of "3+1" in the "current holding position". However, since 0 is held at that position, the hold display is hidden at the hold position 3.

  As described above, in the case of the first prize variation mode buffer shown in FIG. 22C, the display color of the hold 2 after shifting is blue (2), the display color of the hold 1 is white (1), and the active display is Green (4) is set as the display color.

  Next, a specific example of the shift process will be described with reference to FIG. 22C for the first winning variation mode buffer. What is common to all holding positions is that when the "current holding position" is n (=2, 3, 4), "the line where "current holding position" is n is "current holding position". Is copied to the row of n−1 as it is (however, the value at the right end of the row is excluded)... (β)” is shift processing. The reason is “excluding the value at the right end of the row” is “the right end of the row. This is because the “value of” is the current display color and is not necessary after the shift.

  Hereinafter, the shift process when n is changed from 2 to 4 will be sequentially described from 1 based on the content described in (β).

  When n=2, the line whose "current holding position" is "2" is copied as it is to the line whose "current holding position" is "1" (however, the value at the right end of the line (=1 ( White)) is excluded)”. The line whose "current holding position" is "2" is "5 (red)", "1 (white)", "1 (white)", and the right end of the line. Since the value of "1" is "1 (white)", "5 (red)" and "1 (white)" are copied as they are to the line where "current holding position" is "1". As a result, in the line where the "current holding position" is "1", "5 (red)" is copied to the "active" of the "current and future holding position", and the "current and future holding position" is copied. "1 (white)" is copied to "1".

  When n=3, the line whose “current holding position” is “3” is copied as it is to the line whose “current holding position” is “2” (however, the value at the right end of the line (=2( Blue)) is excluded)”. The line with “3” in the “current holding position” is “4 (green)”, “4 (green)”, “2 (blue)”, “2 (blue)”. Since the value at the right end of the line is “2 (blue)”, “4 (green)”, “4 (green)”, “2 (blue)”, and “current holding position” are “ It is copied as is to the line "2". As a result, in the line where the "current holding position" is "2", "4 (green)" is copied to the "active" of the "current and future holding position", and the "current and future holding position" is copied. "4 (green)" is copied to "1", and "2 (blue)" is copied to "2" of "current and future holding positions".

  When n=4, "the line whose "current holding position" is "4" is copied as it is to the line whose "current holding position" is "3" (however, the value at the right end of the line is excluded)" Since all the rows whose “current holding position” is “4” are “0”, “0” is held in all the rows whose “current holding position” is “3”.

  When the shift processing up to n=4 is completed, the line whose “current holding position” is “4” is cleared by 0 indicating non-display. With the above, the shift process is completed.

Returning to FIG. 34, after the display color setting process, the effect control CPU 120 performs the hold digestion process (step S708). 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.

  In addition, in the hold exhaustion process, if there is a hold display in addition to the hold display (active display) to be exhausted in the first start prize winning memory display area 5HL, the effect control CPU 120 first starts the other hold display. If there is a hold display in addition to the active display in the second start prize storage display area 5HR, the other hold display is shifted in the second start prize storage display area 5HR. A predetermined effect (display color change effect) can be executed by the holding down process in step S708 and the display color setting process in step S707 described above.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120, as the initial value of the decorative pattern change time timer value that is the stored value of the decorative pattern change time timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, the decorative pattern change time timer according to the above change pattern. The value is set (step S709), the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" corresponding to the effect display during variable display (step S172) (step S710), and the variable display start setting processing is ended.

  Next, a specific example of the display color change effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 and 37. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an example of an effect in the case of changing to white (holding 4), yellow (holding 3), green (holding 2), red (holding 1), and rainbow (active). In any of the effect examples, it is assumed that the effect is in the first start winning award memory display area 5HL, and the first start mouth winning award designating command is received in the effect determination process during winning. In addition, in the description of FIGS. 36 and 37, the display color is expressed in the format of (active, hold 1, hold 2, hold 3, hold 4) in accordance with the format of the change mode buffer shown in FIG. For example, when the display color changes in the order of white (hold 4), yellow (hold 3), green (hold 2), red (hold 1), and rainbow (active), (rainbow←red←green←yellow← Express it as white). 36 and 37, the arrow "↓" in the image display device 5 indicates that the decorative design is changing.

  First, in FIG. 36, the effect determination process at the time of winning until the display colors are determined in the order of white (hold 4), yellow (hold 3), green (hold 2), red (hold 1), rainbow (active) The flow will be described. First, in the winning effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 receives the first start opening winning instruction command (step S903; YES). Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs a winning/active time display color determination process (special figure 1) (step S904). In the winning/active time display color determination processing, it is assumed that the EXT data of the variation category command indicates normal reach (big hit).

  In this case, the effect control CPU 120 is not non-reach (miss) (step S521; NO), not normal reach (miss) (step S523; NO), not super-reach (miss) (step S525; NO), Since it is determined to be a normal reach (big hit) (step S527; YES), TBL-AA is set (step S528). Then, the effect control CPU 120 makes a determination based on the random number value MR6 (step S523), and stores 1 (white) as the winning display color and 6 (rainbow) as the active display color in the start winning change mode buffer (step). S534). Specifically, in the row where the “current holding position” is “4”, 6 (rainbow) is held in the area where the “current and future position” is “active”, and the “current and future position” is 1 (white) is held in the area of "4".

  Next, in the change mode determination process, the effect control CPU 120 substitutes 1 into x and 6 into y (step S541). Then, the effect control CPU 120 substitutes 5 (=6-1) for the level difference d (step S542). Next, since the payout hold position is hold 4, the effect control CPU 120 substitutes 4 for s (step S543).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines s≠1 because s=4 (step S544; NO), and substitutes 3 (=4-1) for k (step S545). Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is a big hit (step S546; YES), and sets a level-up table (big hit) (step S547).

  In the level-up table, the effect control CPU 120 determines the up-number U by the random number value MR7 in the rows corresponding to the level difference d=5 and the holding position k=3 (step S549). In the case of this example, since white changes to yellow, it is assumed that the up number 2 determined by the random number value MR7 at a rate of 13% is determined. The effect control CPU 120 determines the up number U to be 2 (step S550). This shows the number of increases from Protect 4 to Protect 3.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 substitutes 1+2 (=x+U) for x and 6-3 (=y-x) for the level difference d (step S551). The value x thus obtained indicates the display color of the display 3, and the level difference d indicates the difference from the value of the active display color after the level up. Then, x (=3) is held in the area where the “current and future position” is “3” in the row whose “current holding position” is “4”.

  The effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from k (=3) and substitutes 2 into k (step S552). Then, the effect control CPU 120 returns to step S549 because k≠0 (step S553; NO).

  In step S549 again, the effect control CPU 120 determines the up number U by the random number value MR7 in the row corresponding to the level difference d=3 and the holding position k=2 in the level up table (step S549). In the case of this example, since the color changes from yellow to green, it is assumed that the up number 1 determined by the random value MR7 at a rate of 25% is determined. The effect control CPU 120 determines the up number U to be 1 (step S550). This shows the number of increases from Protect 3 to Protect 2.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 substitutes 3+1 (=x+U) for x and 6-4 (=y-x) for the level difference d. The x thus obtained represents the display color of the display 2, and the level difference d represents the difference from the value of the active display color after the level up. Then, x (=4) is held in the area where the “current and future position” is “2” in the row whose “current holding position” is “4”.

  The effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from k (=2) and substitutes 1 into k (step S552). Then, the effect control CPU 120 returns to step S549 because k≠0 (step S553; NO).

  In step S549 again, the effect control CPU 120 determines the up number U by the random number value MR7 in the line corresponding to the level difference d=2 and the holding position k=1 in the level up table (step S549). In the case of this example, since the color changes from green to red, it is assumed that the up number 1 determined by the random value MR7 at a rate of 18% is determined. The effect control CPU 120 determines the up number U to be 1 (step S550). This shows the number of increases from Protect 2 to Protect 1.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 substitutes 4+1 (=x+U) for x and 6-5 (=y-x) for the level difference d. The value x thus obtained represents the display color in display 1, and the level difference d represents the difference from the value of the active display color after the level up. Then, x (=5) is held in the area where the “current and future position” is “1” in the row whose “current holding position” is “4”. As a result, the display colors of HOLD 1 to HOLD 3 are determined, and the display color at the time of active and the display color at the time of winning are already determined, so all change modes (rainbow ← red ← green ← yellow ← white) are determined. Will be done.

  The effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from k (=1) and substitutes 0 into k (step S552). Then, the effect control CPU 120 ends the change mode determination process because k=0 (step S553; YES). As a result, as shown in FIG. 36(A), first, a white display is carried out on the screen 4.

  When the variable display start setting process is started in the state where all the change modes are determined in this way, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process from step S701 and performs the display color setting process of step S706. In the display color setting process, the effect control CPU 120 sets the display color after the shift to 3 (yellow) (step S722). Then, of the contents (rainbow ← red ← green ← yellow ← white) stored in the row of "current holding position" "4", "contents other than white (rainbow ← red ← Shifting is performed by copying (green←yellow) to the line whose "current holding position" is "3" (step S723).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 finishes the variable display start setting process by performing the hold digestion process (step S708) and the like, and when the decorative pattern changes, the effect control 3 turns yellow as shown in FIG. 36(B). Will be displayed on hold.

  When this variation ends and the variable display start setting process starts again, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process from step S701 and performs the display color setting process of step S706. In the display color setting process, the effect control CPU 120 sets the display color after the shift to 4 (green) (step S722). Then, of the contents (rainbow ← red ← green ← yellow) stored in the row of "3" at the "current holding position", "contents excluding yellow (rainbow ← red ← green)" by the shift processing described above. Is copied to the line whose "current holding position" is "2" to shift (step S723).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 finishes the variable display start setting process by performing the hold digestion process (step S708) and the like, and when the decorative pattern changes, as shown in FIG. Will be displayed on hold.

  When this variation ends and the variable display start setting process starts again, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process from step S701 and performs the display color setting process of step S706. In the display color setting process, the effect control CPU 120 sets the display color after the shift to 5 (red) (step S722). Then, of the contents (rainbow ← red ← green) stored in the row where the "current holding position" is "2", the contents except the green (rainbow ← red) are changed to the "current Shifting is performed by copying to the row whose "holding position" is "1" (step S723).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display start setting process by performing the hold digestion process (step S708) and the like, and when the decorative pattern changes, the red color is displayed on the screen 1 as shown in FIG. 36(D). Will be displayed on hold.

  When this variation ends and the variable display start setting process starts again, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process from step S701 and performs the display color setting process of step S706. In the display color setting process, the effect control CPU 120 sets the display color after the shift to 6 (rainbow) (step S722). Then, the content (rainbow←red) stored in the row whose “current holding position” is “1” is cleared to 0 by the above-described shift processing (step S723).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 terminates the variable display start setting process by performing the hold digestion process (step S708) and the like, and when the decorative pattern changes, as shown in FIG. 36(E), the active display area AHA. Is active in the rainbow.

  Next, a description will be given of the flow of the winning-stage effect determination process until the display color is determined in the order of red←red←red←green←green in FIG. First, in the winning effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 receives the first start opening winning instruction command (step S903; YES). Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs a winning/active time display color determination process (special figure 1) (step S904). In the winning/active time display color determination process, it is assumed that the EXT data of the variation category command indicates non-reach (miss).

  In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines TBL-HA (step S528) because it is determined to be non-reach (miss) (step S521; YES). Then, the effect control CPU 120 makes a determination based on the random number value MR6 (step S523), and stores 4 (green) as the winning display color and 5 (red) as the active display color in the starting winning change mode buffer (step). S534). Specifically, 5 (red) is held in the area where "current and future position" is "active" in the row where "current hold position" is "4", and "current and future position" is 4 (green) is held in the area of "4".

  Next, in the change mode determination process, the effect control CPU 120 substitutes 4 into x and 5 into y (step S541). And CPU120 for production control substitutes 1 (=5-4) for level difference d (Step S542). Next, since the payout hold position is hold 4, the effect control CPU 120 substitutes 4 for s (step S543).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines s≠1 because s=4 (step S544; NO), and substitutes 3 (=4-1) for k (step S545). Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines that there is a loss (step S546; NO), and sets the level-up table (loss) (step S548).

  The effect control CPU 120 determines the number of up U by the random number value MR7 among the rows corresponding to the level difference d=1 and the holding position k=3 in the level up table (step S549). In the case of this example, since the color changes from green to green, it is assumed that the up number 0 determined by the random value MR7 at a rate of 10% is determined. The effect control CPU 120 determines the up number U to be 0 (step S550). This shows the number of increases from Protect 4 to Protect 3.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 substitutes 4+0 (=x+U) for x and 5-4 (=y−x) for the level difference d. The value x thus obtained indicates the display color of the display 3, and the level difference d indicates the difference from the value of the active display color after the level up. Then, x (=4) is held in the area of "3" in the "current and future position" of the row in which the "current holding position" is "4".

  The effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from k (=3) and substitutes 2 into k (step S552). Then, the effect control CPU 120 returns to step S549 because k≠0 (step S553; NO).

  In step S549 again, the effect control CPU 120 determines the number of up U by the random number value MR7 in the row corresponding to the level difference d=1 and the holding position k=2 in the level up table (step S549). In the case of this example, since the color changes from green to red, it is assumed that the up number 1 determined by the random value MR7 at a rate of 50% is determined. The effect control CPU 120 determines the up number U to be 1 (step S550). This shows the number of increases from Protect 3 to Protect 2.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 substitutes 4+1 (=x+U) for x and 5-5 (=y-x) for the level difference d. The x thus obtained represents the display color of the display 2, and the level difference d represents the difference from the value of the active display color after the level up. Then, x (=5) is held in the area where the "current and future position" is "2" in the row where the "current holding position" is "4".

  The effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from k (=2) and substitutes 1 into k (step S552). Then, the effect control CPU 120 returns to step S549 because k≠0 (step S553; NO).

  In step S549 again, the effect control CPU 120 determines the up number U from the random value MR7 in the row corresponding to the level difference d=0 and the holding position k=1 in the level up table (step S549). In the case of this example, since the level changes from red to red, the level-up difference is 0. Therefore, the up-number 0 is determined regardless of the random number value MR7. The effect control CPU 120 determines the up number U to be 0 (step S550). This shows the number of increases from Protect 2 to Protect 1.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 substitutes 5+0 (=x+U) for x and 5-5 (=y−x) for the level difference d. The value x thus obtained represents the display color in display 1, and the level difference d represents the difference from the value of the active display color after the level up. Then, x (=5) is held in the area where the “current and future position” is “1” in the row whose “current holding position” is “4”. As a result, the display colors of HOLD 1 to HOLD 3 have been determined, and the active display color and the winning display color have already been determined, so all change modes (red, red, green, green, green) have been determined. Will be done.

  The effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from k (=1) and substitutes 0 into k (step S552). Then, the effect control CPU 120 ends the change mode determination process because k=0 (step S553; YES). As a result, as shown in FIG. 37(A), first, the green is held and displayed on the guard 4.

  When the variable display start setting process is started in the state where all the change modes are determined in this way, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process from step S701 and performs the display color setting process of step S706. In the display color setting process, the effect control CPU 120 sets the display color after the shift to 4 (green) (step S722). Then, of the contents (red ← red ← red ← green ← green) stored in the row where "current holding position" is "4", the contents except the right end green (red ← Shifting is performed by copying (red ← red ← green) to the line whose "current holding position" is "3" (step S723).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 finishes the variable display start setting process by performing the hold digestion process (step S708) and the like, and when the decorative pattern changes, as shown in FIG. Will be displayed on hold.

  When this variation ends and the variable display start setting process starts again, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process from step S701 and performs the display color setting process of step S706. In the display color setting process, the effect control CPU 120 sets the display color after the shift to 5 (red) (step S722). Then, of the contents (red ← red ← red ← green) stored in the row where the "current holding position" is "3", the contents except green by the shift processing described above (red ← red ← red) Is copied to the line whose "current holding position" is "2" to shift (step S723).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 finishes the variable display start setting process by performing the hold digestion process (step S708) and the like, and when the decorative pattern changes, the display 2 is displayed in red as shown in FIG. 37(C). Will be displayed on hold.

  When this variation ends and the variable display start setting process starts again, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process from step S701 and performs the display color setting process of step S706. In the display color setting process, the effect control CPU 120 sets the display color after the shift to 5 (red) (step S722). Then, of the contents (red ← red ← red) stored in the row where the "current holding position" is "2", the contents (red ← red) excluding the red at the right end by the shift processing described above are " Shifting is performed by copying to the line where the "current holding position" is "1" (step S723).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display start setting process by performing the hold digestion process (step S708) and the like, and when the decorative pattern changes, the red color is displayed on the screen 1 as shown in FIG. 37(D). Will be displayed on hold.

  When this variation ends and the variable display start setting process starts again, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process from step S701 and performs the display color setting process of step S706. In the display color setting process, the effect control CPU 120 sets the display color after the shift to 5 (red) (step S722). Then, the content (red←red) stored in the row where the “current holding position” is “1” is cleared to 0 by the shift processing described above (step S723).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 terminates the variable display start setting process by performing the hold digestion process (step S708) and the like, and when the decorative pattern changes, as shown in FIG. 37(E), the active display area AHA. Is displayed in red as active.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a modification of the change mode determination process of FIG. In the change mode determination process of FIG. 31, the display colors from the winning display color to the display 1 are determined in sequence, but in the modification of the change mode determination process of FIG. 38, the display colors are reversed from the active display color. To decide.

  The effect control CPU 120 substitutes the value of the winning display color determined in the winning/active display color determination processing into x and the value of the active display color into y (step S561).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 substitutes a value obtained by subtracting x from y into d in order to obtain a level difference (step difference) (step S562). Next, the reserved position at the time of winning is substituted into s (step S543). For example, when three holds are displayed at the time of winning and the hold position is hold 4, "4" is substituted.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not s=1 (step S564). When s=1 (step S564; YES), the change mode determination process ends. This is because if s=1, as shown in FIG. 30A, the display color is already determined in the winning/active time display color determination process.

  When it is not s=1 (step S564; NO), the effect control CPU 120 substitutes 1 into the loop counter k (step S565). The loop counter k corresponds to the holding position k, and the display color is determined from the active display color to the winning display color by increasing k. Further, in FIG. 31, since the display color is sequentially determined from the holding position close to the winning holding position, s-1 is substituted for k, but in this modification, the display color is sequentially determined from the holding 1. Therefore, 1 is substituted for k.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a big hit (step S566). Whether or not it is a big hit can be determined by the EXT data of the variable category command. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S566; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the level down table (big hit) as a table for determining the change mode (step S567), and proceeds to step S569.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a determination rate based on a level down table (big hit). The determination rate based on the level down table (big hit) shown in FIG. 39 indicates the determination rate for determining the down number from the level difference, the holding position, and the random number value MR7. This level down table (big hit) is stored in the ROM 121.

  The level down table includes level differences, holding positions, and down numbers. The level difference is the level difference from the display color at the time of winning. In this embodiment, since there are six display colors from white to rainbow, the level difference is 5 at the maximum and the level difference is 0 at the minimum. Further, the holding position is the number of downs for determining the display color at the holding position. Therefore, for example, in the case of the holding position 2, the number of downs (1→2) from the holding position 1 is shown. . The reserved position 0 indicates the active display area AHA.

  As described above, the level down table (big hit) is a table in which the “up number” in the level up table (big hit) shown in FIG. 32 is changed to “down number”. It is the same number as "number". In the case of the level down table (miss) (not shown), the "up number" in the level up table (miss) shown in FIG. 33 is changed to the "down number". Is the same numerical value as the "up number", and therefore, the illustration and description of the level-up table (miss) are omitted.

  When it is determined that there is a loss (step S566; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the level down table (loss) as a table for determining the change mode (step S568), and proceeds to step S569.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines the down number D from the level difference d, the loop counter k, and the random number value MR7 using the set level down table (step S569), and determines the down number D based on the determination result. (Step S570). As described above, since the loop counter k is a counter for determining the display color at the holding position k, the down number D is the down number when shifting from the holding position k-1 to the holding position k. is there.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 substitutes y-D for y and y-x for the level difference d (step S571). y in which y-D is substituted indicates the value of the display color at the holding position k and is held in the change mode buffer shown in FIG. Further, the level difference d in which y−x is substituted indicates the level difference between the display color at the holding position k and the display color at winning.

  The effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to k (step S572). As a result, the holding position after the shift is set to k. Further, since k is increased, it can be seen that the display color is determined from the active time to the winning time.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not k=s (step S573). When k=s is not satisfied (step S573; NO), the process returns to step S569. When k=s (step S573; YES), the change mode determination process ends. As described above, the loop counter k is a counter for determining the display color at the holding position k, so that k is s indicates the display color at the holding position s, that is, the winning holding position. However, since the display color at the winning hold position has already been determined, the processing is ended.
In step S571, when d=0 (that is, the level difference is 0), the display color values at all holding positions k for which the display color is not determined are set to y, and steps S550 to S550 are performed. The process of step S553 may be omitted.

  The first timing and the second timing in the change mode determination process of FIG. 38 will be described. As described above, the first color and the second color are determined in the order in which the display color is determined. In the case of FIG. 38, since the display color is determined from the active display color to the winning display color, the first timing is the timing that comes after the second timing as the order in which the hold is exhausted.

  As described above, in the change mode determination process of FIG. 38, the lottery data is referred to at the first timing based on the winning display color and the active display color determined by the winning/active display color determination process. After determining the change, the change at the second timing is determined by referring to the lottery data.

  In the modification, the flow of change mode determination processing until the display color is determined to be white (hold 4), yellow (hold 3), green (hold 2), red (hold 1), and rainbow (active) in FIG. Will be described. The effect control CPU 120 substitutes 1 into x and 6 into y (step S561). And CPU120 for production control substitutes 5 (=6-1) for level difference d (Step S562). Next, since the payout hold position is hold 4, the effect control CPU 120 substitutes 4 for s (step S563).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines that s≠1 because s=4 (step S564; NO), and substitutes 1 for k (step S565). Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is a big hit (step S566; YES), and sets the level down table (big hit) (step S567).

  The effect control CPU 120 determines the down number D by the random number value MR7 among the rows corresponding to the level difference d=5 and the holding position k=1 in the level down table (step S569). In this example, since the rainbow turns red, it is assumed that the down number 1 determined by the random value MR7 at a rate of 4% is determined. The effect control CPU 120 determines the down number D to be 1 (step S570). This indicates the number of downs from the active display area AHA to the storage 1.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 substitutes 6-1 (=y-D) for y and 5-1 (=y-x) for the level difference d (step S571). The y thus obtained represents the display color of the display 1, and the level difference d represents the difference from the value of the display color at the time of winning after the down. Then, y (=5) is held in the area where the "current and future position" is "1" in the row where the "current holding position" is "4".

  The effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to k (=1) and substitutes 2 into k (step S572). Then, the effect control CPU 120 returns to step S569 because k≠s (step S573; NO).

  In step S569 again, the effect control CPU 120 determines the down number D by the random number value MR7 among the rows corresponding to the level difference d=4 and the holding position k=2 in the level down table (step S569). In the case of this example, since the color changes from red to green, it is assumed that the down number 1 determined by the random value MR7 at a rate of 20% is determined. The effect control CPU 120 determines the down number D to be 1 (step S570). This indicates the number of downs from keep 1 to keep 2.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 substitutes 5-1 (=y-D) for y and 4-1 (=y-x) for the level difference d (step S571). The y thus obtained represents the display color of the display 2, and the level difference d represents the difference from the value of the display color at the time of winning after the down. Then, y (=3) is held in the area where the "current and future position" is "2" in the row where the "current holding position" is "4".

  The effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to k (=2) and substitutes 3 into k (step S572). Then, the effect control CPU 120 returns to step S569 because k≠s (step S573; NO).

  In step S569 again, the effect control CPU 120 determines the down number D by the random number value MR7 among the rows corresponding to the level difference d=3 and the holding position k=3 in the level down table (step S569). In the case of this example, since green changes to yellow, it is assumed that the down number 1 determined by the random number value MR7 at a rate of 23% is determined. The effect control CPU 120 determines the down number D to be 1 (step S570). This indicates the number of downs from Protect 2 to Protect 3.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 substitutes 4-1 (=y-D) for y and 3-1 (=y-x) for the level difference d (step S571). The y thus obtained represents the display color of the display 3, and the level difference d represents the difference from the value of the display color at the time of winning after the down. Then, y (=3) is held in the area where the “current and future position” is “3” in the row whose “current holding position” is “4”. As a result, the display colors of HOLD 1 to HOLD 3 are determined, and the active display color and the winning display color have already been determined. Will be done.

  In the above-described embodiment, the active display color does not change, but the active display color or the active display shape may be changed. In addition, a special image including an active display (display during digestion corresponding to the variable display) can be displayed, and the display mode of the special image can be changed to a mode with a higher expectation during the variable display. A special effect that suggests a change to a higher aspect (hereinafter, referred to as "indication effect") has different expectation that the display aspect of the special image changes depending on which of a plurality of timings is executed. May be.

  This will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a display operation example in the image display device 5. Specifically, (a) to (d) of FIG. 40(A) and (e) of FIG. 41(A) show each scene in the image display device 5 arranged in time series. The same applies to (a) to (d) of FIG. 40(B) and (e) of FIG. 41(B). In addition, FIG. 40(A) and FIG. 41(A) show an effect (success effect) when a special image in which the active display AH and the active display area AHA are combined is changed to a mode with a higher degree of expectation. 40(B) and FIG. 41(B) show an effect (failure effect) when the special image has not changed to a mode with higher expectations.

  In (a) of FIG. 40(A), after the change of the decorative design is started, the fixed decorative design (“3”, “9”, “4”) is stopped and displayed, and the active display area AHA is displayed. Is displayed, and the hold display H1, the hold display H2, and the hold display H3 are displayed in the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL.

In the scene of (b) of FIG. 40(A), the effect control CPU 120 displays in the active display area AHA the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H1 displayed in the first start winning a prize memory display area 5HL, and holds it. It is an example when the variable display of the active display AH corresponding to the display H1 is started.
FIG. 40(A) (c) is an example when the suggestive effect is executed at the timing (hereinafter, referred to as “timing 1”) immediately after the variable display is started in the scene of FIG. 40(A) (b). Is. In (c) of FIG. 40(A), an arrow Y<b>1 in which the characters “intense heat” are drawn is displayed in the upper left portion of the image display device 5 as a suggestive effect. 40(A) to FIG. 40(B) (c) are similar to FIG. 40(A) to (a) to FIG. 40(A) (c).
That is, (b) of FIG. 40(A) to (c) of FIG. 40(A) and (b) of FIG. 40(B) to (c) of FIG. 40(B) show success and failure. It is a common effect that is executed in common with the effect.

  Then, in the scene of (d) of FIG. 40(A), the arrow Y1 displayed in the scene of (c) of FIG. 40(A) moves toward the lower part of the image display device 5, and the active display area AHA is displayed. It is a scene that is colliding with.

In the scene of (e) of FIG. 41(A), after the arrow Y1 collides with the active display area AHA in the scene of (d) of FIG. 40(A), the line thickness of the active display area AHA becomes thicker. The display mode of "extremely thick" has changed. This "thick" display mode has a higher expectation than the normal display mode. In this way, the display mode of the special image can be changed to a mode with higher expectations during variable display.
In the next scene (e) of FIG. 41(A), the decorative design in the decorative design display area 5L and the decorative design in the decorative design display area 5R are in the reach mode.

On the other hand, in the scene of (d) of FIG. 40(B), the arrow Y1 displayed in the scene of (c) of FIG. 40(B) moves toward the lower part of the image display device 5, and the active display area AHA The scene is moving to the lower part of the image display device 5 without colliding with.
In the scene of (e) of FIG. 41B, the arrow Y1 disappears without colliding with the active display area AHA in the scene of (d) of FIG. 40B, so that the line thickness of the active display area AHA is This is a normal display mode and has not changed.
In the next scene (e) of FIG. 41(B), the decorative design in the decorative design display area 5L and the decorative design in the decorative design display area 5R are in the reach mode.

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

  In (a) of FIG. 42(A), after the change of the decorative design is started, the fixed decorative design (“3”, “9”, “4”) is stopped and displayed, and the active display area AH is displayed. Is displayed, and the hold display H1, the hold display H2, and the hold display H3 are displayed in the first start winning prize memory display area 5HL.

In the scene of (b) of FIG. 42(A), the effect control CPU 120 displays the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H1 displayed in the first start prize winning memory display area 5HL in the active display area AHA, and holds it. It is an example when the variable display of the active display AH corresponding to the display H1 is started.
42(A)(c), reach is established after the variable display is started in the scene of FIG. 42(A)(b), and the decorative pattern in the decorative pattern display area 5L and the decorative pattern display area 5R are displayed. This is a scene in which the decorative pattern is in the reach mode.
The scene of (d) of FIG. 42(A) is an example when the suggestive effect is executed at the timing 2 after the reach is established. In (d) of FIG. 42(A), an arrow Y2 in which the character "intense heat" is drawn is displayed in the upper left portion of the image display device 5 as a suggestive effect.
42(A) to FIG. 42(B) (d) are the same as FIG. 42(A) to FIG. 42(A) (d).
That is, (b) of FIG. 42(A) to (d) of FIG. 42(A) and (b) of FIG. 42(B) to (d) of FIG. 42(B) show success and failure. It is a common effect that is executed in common with the effect.

  Then, in the scene (e) of FIG. 42(A), the arrow Y2 displayed in the scene (d) of FIG. 42(A) moves toward the lower portion of the image display device 5 to display the active display area AHA. It is a scene that is colliding with.

  In the scene (f) of FIG. 43A, the line thickness of the active display frame AHW is “extremely thick” after the arrow Y2 collides with the active display frame AHW in the scene (e) of FIG. Has changed as a display mode. Further, the active display AH is changed from a circle to a "star" display mode. The display mode of "star" in "extremely thick" is a mode with a high degree of expectation as compared with the display mode of only "extremely thick". For example, at the time of a big hit, the determination rate of the display mode of "extremely thick" and "star" is 70%, the determination rate of the display mode of only "extremely thick" is 30%, and at the time of loss, the display mode of "star" with "extreme thick" Is set to 30%, and the determination rate of the display mode only for "extra thick" is set to 70%. In this way, it is expected that the display mode of the special image will change depending on which of a plurality of timings (timing 1 and timing 2) the specific effect suggesting a change to a mode with a higher degree of expectation is executed. The degree is different.

On the other hand, in the scene of (e) of FIG. 42(B), the arrow Y2 which is the second system change effect displayed in the scene of (d) of FIG. 42(B) moves toward the lower part 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.
In the scene (f) of FIG. 43B, the arrow Y2 disappears without colliding with the active display frame AHW in the scene (e) of FIG. 42B, so that the line thickness of the active display area AHA is There is no change in the display mode as it is. Further, the active display AH remains in the circle display mode and does not change.

  Furthermore, the suggestion effect at the timing 1 and the suggestion effect at the timing 2 may be different in the determination rate of the success effect. For example, at the time of a big hit, the decision rate of success effect by the suggestion effect by the timing 2 is 90%, the decision rate of success effect by the suggestion effect of the timing 1 is 10%, and at the time of losing, the suggestion effect by the timing 1 is successful effect. Is 90%, and the suggestion effect at the timing 2 is 10%.

  In the embodiments of FIGS. 40 to 43 described above, the display mode of the active display is changed. However, as an example of changing the display mode of the active display, an active display such as a character hitting the active display with a hammer is performed. There is one that changes the display mode of the active display by some action on.

  In this case, regarding the success effect in which the display mode of the active display is changed by the action or the failure effect that is not changed, the determination rate of the success effect in the suggestion effect at the timing 1 is set to 30%, and the suggestion effect at the timing 2 is performed. In this case, the decision rate for successful production is 70%. On the other hand, the determination rate at which the suggestive effect at the timing 1 is a failure effect is 70%, and the determination rate at which the suggestive effect at the timing 2 is a failure effect is 30%. By defining the determination ratio in this way, the display mode of the special image can be changed depending on which of the timing 1 and the timing 2 the suggestive effect that suggests the change to the mode with higher expectations is executed. The varying expectations can be different.

  By applying the embodiment described above, it is possible to determine the change mode of the active display color at the time of winning, and also to determine the change mode of the active display color corresponding to the change at the start of the change of the decorative pattern. it can. Note that this embodiment may be applied only when determining a change mode in which the display color at the time of active changes from white to blue to red, for example, a plurality of times. On the contrary, the present embodiment may be applied only when determining a change mode in which the color of the hold display, which does not include the active display color, changes a plurality of times. In any case, it is possible to reduce the pressure on the data capacity as compared with the related art.

(1) As described above, the gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) according to the above-described embodiment determines a predetermined production (for example, a display color change production) of a predetermined production determination means (for example, the winning of FIG. 26). Time effect determination process and the like) and a predetermined effect execution means capable of executing the predetermined effect (for example, variable display start setting processing of FIG. 26), and the predetermined effect determination means at least at the first timing (for example, It is possible to determine to change the performance mode at a plurality of change timings including a hold shift timing and the like) and a second timing (for example, hold shift timing and a timing different from the first timing). After determining the effect mode and the final effect mode when the predetermined effect is started (for example, by a winning/active time display color determination process), the determined effect mode at the start and the final effect mode are determined. It is characterized in that a change mode of the effect mode is determined (for example, by a variable display start setting process) based on the effect mode.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce pressure on the data capacity.

  In the present embodiment, the first timing and the second timing for changing the presentation mode are the timings at which the hold is shifted, but the first timing and the second timing are not limited to this. For example, the display color may be changed during display at a certain holding position or during display in the active display area AHA.

  Further, the target to be changed is not limited to the hold display color and the active display color, but may be the content displayed on the image display device 5 or the action by the accessory. Specifically, the color of the character, the background color, the character, or the accessory in the effect that gradually changes on the image display device 5 can be targeted. When changing the character color, the background color, the character, and the character effect, the effect mode at the time of starting the predetermined effect (for example, the color of the character or the background color displayed first, the first mode of the character or the character effect). ) And the final effect mode (for example, the color and background color of the character finally displayed, the final mode of the character or character), and then the determined effect mode and the final effect mode. A change mode of the effect mode is determined based on the dynamic effect mode.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the predetermined effect determination means is in an effect mode (for example, a display color at the hold position displayed at the time of winning) at the determined start time (for example, at the time of winning). Based on the display etc.) and the final (for example, active time) effect mode (display in the display color in the active display area AHA), the lottery data (for example, the level-up table in FIGS. 32 and 33, the figure 39 level down table) to determine the change at the first timing, and then refer to the lottery data to determine the change at the second timing.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce pressure on the data capacity.

  In the present embodiment, all the display colors from the display color at the winning holding position to the active display color are determined at the time of winning, but the display color after the shift may be determined at the time of shifting. Specifically, for example, when the winning hold position is HOLD 4, the display color of HOLD 3 is determined when shifting from HOLD 4 to HOLD 3, and the display color of HOLD 2 is determined when shifting from HOLD 3 to HOLD 2. The display color of the holder 1 is determined when the holder 2 is shifted from the holder 2 to the holder 1. By doing so, for example, a change mode in which the number of holdings when shifting is taken into consideration can also be realized. For example, when the hold is lost and there is a big hit in the subsequent hold, it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively disturbed by not changing to a color with a high expectation.

In the present embodiment, after determining the display color at the time of winning and the display color at the time of active, the display color at other holding positions is determined using the level-up table, but only the display color at the time of winning is determined, Other hold positions and active display colors may be determined using the level-up table. For example, only the display color at the time of winning at Protect 4 is determined, the number of upgrades from Protect 4 to Protect 3 is determined using the level-up table, the number of upgrades from Protect 3 to Protect 2 is determined, and from Protect 2 The number of ups to keep 1 is determined, and the number of ups from keep 1 to active display area AHA is determined.
On the contrary, when the display color is determined from the active display color to the winning display color, after determining the active display color, other hold positions and winning display colors are determined using the level down table.

  In the present embodiment, the winning display color and the active display color are determined by one color determination table, but the winning display color and the active display color may be determined by different tables. ..

  In the present embodiment, the case where the maximum number of reservations is four has been described, but the number is not limited to four. For example, when the maximum number of holdings is eight, the "holding position" of the level-up table is shown in FIG. 32 or the like from holding 1, holding 2, holding 3 to holding 1, holding 2, holding 3, holding 4, holding 5, Keep 6 and keep 7. Even when the maximum number of holdings is eight, since the color determination table determines the winning time and the active time, the color determination table shown in FIG. 28 and the like can be used as it is. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to easily and flexibly cope with the number of reservations.

  The determination rate based on the color determination table shown in FIGS. 28 and 29 and the determination rate based on the level-up table shown in FIGS. 32 and 33 are merely examples, and are appropriately changed according to the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible. Furthermore, the determination rate based on the color determination table or the determination rate based on the level-up table may be dynamically changed. A simple example of dynamically changing the level-up table (big hit) and the level-up table (miss) is to replace the level-up table every predetermined time.

  In addition to the determined proportions shown in the level-up table (level-down table) in the present embodiment, the number of ups is increased only when shifting from the holding 1 to the active display area AHA as compared with the time of losing during the big hit. It may be a determined ratio. On the contrary, the determination ratio may be such that the up number is increased only when shifting from the holding 1 to the active display area AHA in the case of losing, as compared with the case of the big hit.

  Further, the determination ratio may be set such that the number of ups is reduced only when shifting from the holding 1 to the active display area AHA during the big hit compared with the time of losing. On the contrary, the determination rate may be set to reduce the up number only when shifting from the holding 1 to the active display area AHA as compared with the case of the big hit.

  Furthermore, the determination rate may be such that the jackpot is gradually increased (for example, it is increased step by step) when the big hit is made compared to when the big hit is lost. On the contrary, when the player loses the game, the determination rate may be such that it gradually increases as compared with the time of the big hit.

  Further, the determination rate may be set so that the jackpot is increased on average as compared with the loss at the time of a big hit. In addition, when the difference between the value of the display color at the time of winning and the value of the display color at the time of active is “6”, it means that the value of the display color at the time of winning is increased by two, for example. This means that the difference from the active display color value is divided by the number of shifts to increase the value. On the contrary, when the player loses the game, the determination rate may be set so as to increase on average as compared with the time of the big hit.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the display color does not change to a display color having a lower expectation than the current display color, but the display color having a lower expectation, for example, green → white → rainbow, when compared to the case of losing at the time of a big hit. Alternatively, the determination rate may be temporarily changed to. On the contrary, the determination ratio may be such that the display color is temporarily changed to a display color having a lower expectation when the player loses the game than when the player hits the jackpot. A mode in which the display color is temporarily changed to have a low expectation can be realized by providing a negative up number to the up number. By having a determination rate that temporarily changes to such a display color having a low degree of expectation, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in determining the display color at winning. Specifically, when the active display color is green, it is possible to set the winning display color to red.

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

  The row arrangement of the level-up table (big hit) shown in FIG. 32 is h[0], h[1],..., H[N] (N is a level difference), and the row arrangement of the level-up table (miss) is shown. Is k[0], k[1],..., k[N] (N is a level difference), the array of rows of the level-up table (miss) of FIG. h[N], h[N-1],..., H[0]. That is, k[j]=h[N-j]. Therefore, in the present embodiment, substantially one level-up table can be realized, so that the pressure on the data capacity can be further reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the display color is changed at the time of shifting, but it may be changed at another timing. For example, a new change timing is added between the timing of shifting from HOLD 4 to HOLD 3 and the timing of shifting from HOLD 3 to HOLD 2. That is, the display color is changed at the position of the storage 3. In this case, this can be realized by using a table in which the "holding position" of the level-up table shown in FIGS. 32 and 33 is subdivided.

(3) The gaming machines of (1) and (2) above can execute variable display, and hold storage means (for example, the first special feature shown in FIG. 11) that stores the variable display that has not started yet as the hold storage. (Figure reserve storage unit 151A, second special figure reserve storage unit 151B, the first start winning a prize command buffer 194A, the second starting prize command buffer 194B, etc.) shown in FIG. 21), the predetermined effect determination means, It is characterized in that the number of times the lottery data is referred to differs depending on the number of the reserved storages that are the change mode determination targets.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce pressure on the data capacity. As shown in FIG. 30, in the case of the fourth hold storage, the number of times to refer to the level-up table is three, and in the case of the third hold storage, the number of times to refer to the level-up table is two. In the case of the second reserved storage, the level-up table is referred to once, and in the case of the first reserved storage, the level-up table is referred to zero. In this way, by making the number of times the level-up table is referred to differ depending on the number of the pending storage (that is, depending on the holding position), useless reference can be prevented.

(4) In the gaming machines of (1), (2), and (3) above, even if the difference in the number of stages (for example, the level difference) between the production mode at the start and the final production mode is the same, It is characterized in that the changing mode of the effect mode is different according to the holding position (that is, depending on the holding position).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the number of reserved storages. For example, the number of reserved storages (reserved positions) is set to 1 to 3 for each level difference, and the number of increased level differences is different at each of the reserved positions 1 to 3. As shown in step S549 described above, in the present embodiment, the number of ups is determined from the level difference, the holding position, and the random number value, but when only the level difference is used, when the level difference is the same, all the effects are the same. Therefore, as compared with the case where only the level difference is used, it is possible to execute the effect rich in variation.

(5) In the gaming machines of (1), (2), (3), and (4), a special image (for example, active display AH and active display) including a digestion display (for example, active display AH) corresponding to variable display is provided. An image combined with the area AHA) can be displayed, and the display mode of the special image can be changed to a mode with a higher degree of expectation (for example, extra-thick, star, etc.) during variable display. A specific effect (for example, suggestive effect) that suggests a change to a highly frequent mode is provided at a plurality of timings (for example, a timing before the reach mode shown in FIG. 40 and a timing after the reach is established as shown in FIG. 42). It is characterized in that the degree of expectation that the display mode of the special image changes depends on the timing of 2).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the execution timing of the specific effect. Further, regarding the change of the effect mode such as the execution timing of the specific effect, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to reduce the pressure on the data capacity as compared with the case of using a table in which the effect modes such as the change order are preset. ..

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of a game machine, but the present invention sets a predetermined bet number by inserting a medal, and a plurality of types according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped in response to the player's operation of the stop button, if the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, the specified number of medals will be paid out to the player. It is also possible to do so.

  Specifically, in the effect displayed on the image display device of the slot machine, “egg (first game)→chick (second game)→chicken (third game)”, “egg (first game)→chicken (2nd game)”, there is an effect that is performed over several games. However, at least the first timing is the effect mode of the predetermined effect by the character, the background, or the accessory displayed on the image display device that is performed over these several games. (For example, operation buttons such as effect buttons, MAXBET button, start lever, and stop switch provided on the slot machine) and second timing (for example, effect button, MAXBET button, start lever, stop provided on the slot machine) At a plurality of change timings including operation timings of switches and the like and timings different from the first timing), it is decided to change by referring to the above-mentioned level-up table.

  Then, using the color determination table, the effect mode when starting the predetermined effect (for example, the color and background color of the character initially displayed, the first mode of the accessory) and the final effect mode (for example, the final After determining the color and background color of the characters to be displayed, and the final mode of the character, the change mode of the mode of performance is changed based on the determined mode of performance at the start and the final mode of performance. decide.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, two level-up tables, a big hit and a loss, are provided, but in the case of a slot machine, a level-up table is provided for each big bonus, regular bonus, AT, RT, ART, etc. You can

  In addition, the maximum number of pachinko machines that can be held is eight, but slot machines have long continuous effects such as 32G (precursor). The longer the number of consecutive productions, the dramatically increased the capacity for storing the table in which the change order as in the conventional case is set. Therefore, the longer the number of consecutive productions, the greater the effect of the present embodiment. Is effective for.

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

  It should be noted that "the effect content has been set by the player" means, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 that the player can set "suppressing" the effect related to holding of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Is set”. When the predetermined condition is "to be suppressed", the method of determining the effect content is switched depending on whether "to suppress" is set or not.

  A level up table (level down table) in which the number of ups (downs) of the level up table (level down table) is different depending on whether or not the above-described predetermined condition is satisfied may be used.

  In the case of determining the change mode for each of various predetermined conditions in this manner, a table having a large capacity has to be prepared for each of various predetermined conditions in the conventional technique. Since a table having a smaller capacity is used in comparison, the pressure on the data capacity can be further reduced.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the device configuration, the data configuration, the process shown in the flowchart, the image display device 5, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device. It is possible to arbitrarily change and correct various performance operations including the display operation of the display 20 and the general-drawing reservation display 25C without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  For example, in the present embodiment, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the big hit game state is controlled and the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened. That is, the derivation display of the big hit symbol is an advantageous condition for leading an advantageous state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player. Further, in the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened and the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, but in other cases, the special variable winning ball device 7 is also opened. May be opened. For example, the special variable winning ball device 7 may be in an open state by providing a collision probability (sudden variation) that is controlled when the collision confirmation symbol is displayed in a derived manner. Further, the special variable winning ball device 7 may be opened by providing a small hit that is controlled when the small hit symbol is displayed in a derived manner.

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

  Further, in the above embodiment, the big hit pattern is controlled on the basis of the big hit symbols being displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, but the big hit game state is controlled. The embodiment to be performed is not limited to this. For example, a specific area is provided in the vicinity of the second start winning opening or inside the second starting winning opening, and the big hit game state is controlled based on the fact that the game ball has entered (passed) into the specific area. You can stay in it.

  In the above embodiment, a mode in which a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9 or symbols are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is shown, but the variable display is not limited to such a mode. For example, the special symbol that is variably displayed may be different from the special symbol that is derived and displayed as the variable display result. In other words, special symbols that are not included in the changing plural types of special symbols may be displayed as a variable display result, or may not be specially derived and displayed as a variable display result among the changing plural types of special symbols. May be included. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and a mode in which the variable display is executed using only one type of special symbol may be adopted. As a variable display using one kind of special symbol, for example, the one kind of special symbol may be blinked (lighting/lighting off may be alternately repeated). That is, the variable display may be repeated lighting and extinguishing. And, even in this case, the special symbol of the one type may be displayed (lit) at the end, or the symbol different from the one type may be displayed at the end. May be The same applies to the variable display of other symbols (for example, ordinary symbols, decorative symbols, etc.).

  For example, in the above, the “ratio” is not limited to the relationship such as A:B=70%:30% or A:B=30%:70%, but is such as A:B=100%:0%. It is a concept that also includes relationships (that is, a concept that includes allocation such that one is 100% and the other is 0%). In addition, when the ratio of A is higher than that of B, it is a concept including a case where A is 100% and B is less than 100%, and a case where B is 0% and A is larger than 0%. is there.

  Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of a change pattern indicating a change time and a change mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence or absence of pseudo-relation, one change at the time of starting the change. Although an example of transmitting the pattern designation command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-relation and whether or not there is a sliding effect, etc. A command indicating the change time and change mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence/absence of re-lottery production, etc., after the reach (so-called the first case if the reach is not reached). You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation|variation time and the fluctuation mode of (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 notifies the variation time by each of two commands, and the production control board 12 selects the specific variation mode executed at each timing. Good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed 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 fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern designation command.

  In the above embodiment, a random number determination table (display result determination table, jackpot type determination table, and variation category determination table) is stored in the main board 11, and the random numbers extracted in the main board 11 at the time of winning the start prize. Based on the numerical values (MR1 to MR3), the main board 11 refers to the random number determination table, and determines the random number (determines whether or not to be a big hit, determines the variation category, and, in the case of a big hit, The example in which the performance control board 12 receives the determination result determined by the main board 11 and executes the pre-reading notice production based on the received determination result has been described. The manner of executing the read-ahead notice effect is not limited to this. For example, the random number value determination table is stored in the effect control board 12, and the random number value itself is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (for example, an effect control command capable of specifying the random value from the main board 11). Is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the effect control board 12 receives the random number value itself extracted in the main board 11, and refers to the random number value determination table based on the received random value to obtain the random value. The pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on the judgment result of the judgment process. That is, the random number value determination process may be performed in the effect control board 12. Further, the determination processing of the random number value may be performed by both the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. For example, the effect control board 12 may receive a part of the random number values and perform the random number value determination process, and may also receive the determination result determined by the main board 11. Specifically, for example, the effect control board 12 receives a random number value (MR1 and MR2), determines whether or not to be a big hit, and if it is a big hit, determines the type of big hit, and at the same time, outputs the random number value. You may make it receive the determination result of the variation category determined by the main board 11 based on (MR3). That is, the effect control board 12 can execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main board 11.

  Further, the random numbers may not be synchronized by changing the update timing of each random number or by changing the update range of each random number.

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

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

  In addition, for example, by using a frequency that is a game value of a size specified by information recorded on a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, a game score for use in a game is given and is also 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 gaming area by using the gaming score or the gaming score provided by the prize for the game.

  Further, in the above description, a game machine that uses a game medium is taken as an example, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes, and a game medium such as a game ball. It is also possible to apply to an enclosed game machine that encloses a game and gives a score when the condition for giving a prize is satisfied.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium, and the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by being pre-installed in the storage device included in. 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 gaming machine 2 Gaming board 3 Frame for gaming machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 5H Start winning prize memory display area 6A Normal winning ball device 6B Normal variable winning ball device 7 Special variable Prize winning ball device 8 Speaker 9 Lamp 11 Main board 12 Production control board 13 Voice control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Normal pattern display 21 Gate switch 22A First start opening switch 22B Second starting opening switch 23 Count switch 100 Game Control microcomputer 101 ROM
102 RAM
103 CPU
104 random number circuit 105 I/O
120 CPU for production control
121 ROM
122 RAM
123 Display Control Unit 124 Random Number Circuit 125 I/O

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A gaming machine for playing a game,
A predetermined effect determination unit that determines an effect mode of a predetermined effect that can be changed to a plurality of stages of effect modes;
Based on the determination result by the predetermined effect determination means, a predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect,
Variable display means capable of executing variable display,
Holding storage means capable of storing information regarding variable display as holding information;
Hold display means for performing hold display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means,
Special image display means for displaying a special image corresponding to the pending display corresponding to the variable display in a predetermined area based on the start 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 during execution of the variable display, and can be executed multiple times during the execution of the variable display. And a performance executing means capable of executing a success performance that changes the display mode of the special image to any of a plurality of types after executing the common performance or a failure performance that does not change the display mode of the special image,
Equipped with
The predetermined effect determination means,
A first timing even without low, it can be determined that changing the representation embodiment a plurality of change timings and a second timing later than the first timing,
After determining the representation embodiment and the final effect is produced when starting Jo Tokoro effect, based on the phase difference between the representation embodiment and the final effect is produced at the start that the determined, the effect is produced variants Decide
The effect is produced to vary in one of the timing of the previous SL plurality of change timings, determined on the basis of the phase difference between the previous representation embodiment changes before changing the timing of the one, the final representation embodiment,
Before Symbol changes before representation embodiment, also step difference between the final representation embodiment is a any stage difference, Ri determinable der using a common decision table,
One of the plurality of timings including the third timing during execution of one variable display and the fourth timing after the third timing, the special image is selected depending on which timing the common effect is executed. When the common effect is executed at the fourth timing, the ratio of changing the display mode of the display effect to the display mode is different from that when the common effect is executed at the third timing. A gaming machine characterized by a high success rate .

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