JP6709592B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, executes a variable display based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of the variable display, derives and displays a display result, and is preset as the display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player when the specified display result is derived and displayed.

As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a start condition is satisfied by winning the game medium in a prize area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a plurality of types of identification are made. Information (hereinafter, display pattern) is variably displayed on the variable display device (variable display), and whether or not a predetermined game value is given is determined based on the display result. There is a pachinko machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode, the player is in an advantageous state (big hit game state).

In such a gaming machine, when a pre-reading notice effect in which the hold display is a special mode is executed, the variable display corresponding to the hold display is displayed in a predetermined display area before and after the start of the variable display. It has been proposed that the display can be changed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2012-231895, A

In the technique described in Patent Document 1, the same change content may occur before and after the start of variable display. In this case, the change in the display becomes monotonous, which may make it difficult to improve the enjoyment of the game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that improves the interest of gaming.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention executes variable display based on establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display (for example, determination of No in steps S231 and S235). Derivative display of the display result, and when a specific display result that is predetermined as the display result (for example, a jackpot pattern or a fixed decorative pattern of a jackpot combination) is derived and displayed, an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot game state) (For example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), which is controlled by a game medium (for example, a game ball) when it passes through a starting region (for example, a first starting winning opening, a second starting winning opening). Extraction means for extracting numerical data (for example, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern) (for example, a step in the game control microcomputer 100) After executing S209) and the numerical data extracted by the extracting means are stored in a temporary storage area (for example, each register of the game control microcomputer 100), the variable display in which the start condition is not satisfied With respect to the above, as to the pending storage means (for example, the first special figure pending storage section or the second special figure pending storage section provided in the RAM 102) for storing the numerical data stored in the temporary storage area as the pending storage, the pending storage Hold display means for performing a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the means (for example, the first start winning a prize memory display area 5HR, the second start winning award memory display area 5HL, and the effect control CPU 120 for executing the processing of step S312. Etc.) and the specific display means (for example, active display area AHA) for performing the specific display corresponding to the variable display while digesting the hold display corresponding to the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied (step S326). Before the determination of the effect control CPU 120 or the like) to be executed, a determination means for determining whether or not to control the advantageous state (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes step S239), and the determination means. Changing the display mode of the hold display by the determination means (for example, the portion of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes step S405) and whether or not the hold display is controlled. A first change effect executing means (eg, a hold display change effect corresponding to the hold numbers "1" to "3") capable of performing For example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S343) and a second change effect that can change the display mode of the specific display by the specific display unit (for example, a pending display change effect during active display or an icon). Second change effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S345) for executing display change effect, and re-variable display from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed. Re-variable display executing means for executing a predetermined number of times , and the determining means determines whether or not the advantageous state is controlled based on the numerical data stored in the temporary storage area (for example, , The game control microcomputer 100 determines in step S405 whether or not it is a big hit by using the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the register), and the first change effect is executed. The display mode of the hold display that is displayed after being displayed includes a special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the specific display after the second change effect is executed (for example, the display of “secret”) (for example, the figure 27), the second change effect executing means can execute the second change effect for each re-variable display when the re-variable display is executed, and in the first re-variable display, The display mode of the specific display can be changed to a first mode that suggests that a variable display is executed or a second mode that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state. In the second re-variable display executed after the second time, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the third mode which suggests that it is more likely to be controlled to the advantageous state than the second mode. It can be changed.
According to such a configuration, the first change effect for changing the display mode of the hold display to the special mode can be executed, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

(2) Alternatively, in order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention executes the variable display based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of the variable display (for example, determination of No in steps S231 and S235). Then, the display result is derived and displayed, and when a specific display result predetermined as the display result (for example, a jackpot pattern or a fixed decorative design of a combination of jackpots) is derived and displayed, an advantageous state advantageous to the player (eg, jackpot). A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is controlled to a gaming state, etc., in which a gaming medium (for example, a game ball) has passed through a starting region (for example, a first starting winning opening, a second starting winning opening). Extraction means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100) for extracting numerical data (for example, 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 value MR3 for determining the variation pattern) And the numerical data extracted by the extraction means are stored in a temporary storage area (for example, each register included in the game control microcomputer 100), and then the start condition is not satisfied. With respect to the variable display, a hold storage unit (for example, a first special figure hold storage unit or a second special figure hold storage unit provided in the RAM 102) that stores the numerical data stored in the temporary storage area as a hold storage; Hold display means for performing a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means (for example, first start winning prize memory display area 5HR, second starting prize winning memory display area 5HL, and effect control for executing the processing of step S312. CPU 120 for display) and specific display means (for example, active display area AHA) for performing the specific display corresponding to the variable display while digesting the hold display corresponding to the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied. CPU120 for effect control for executing processing), a determination means for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for executing step S239), and a determination for the determination means. Before, change the display mode of the hold display by the determination means (for example, the portion that executes step S405 in the game control microcomputer 100) and the hold display means that determines whether or not the advantageous state is controlled. First change effect execution means (for example, step S343 of FIG. 3) that executes a first change effect (for example, hold display change effect) that can be performed. CPU120 for effect control for executing processing) and second change effect execution for executing a second change effect (for example, icon display change effect) capable of changing the display mode of the specific display by the specific display means. means (for example, such as presentation control CPU120 for executing the processing of step S345), the re-variable display execution means for a predetermined number of times of execution of the re-variable display until the variable display displayed from the start results are derived displayed, the The determination means determines whether or not the advantageous state is controlled based on the numerical data stored in the temporary storage area (for example, the game control microcomputer 100, in step S405, The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the register is used to determine whether or not the jackpot is a big hit), and the display mode of the specific display displayed after the second change effect is executed is , Including a special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display after the first change effect is executed (for example, display of “chance”, “NEXT”, and “heat”) (see, for example, FIG. 28 ). The second change effect executing means can execute the second change effect for each re-variable display when the re-variable display is executed, and in the re-variable display for the first time, the second change effect is displayed. It is possible to change the display mode to the first mode that suggests that the re-variable display is performed or the second mode that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state, and after the first number of times. In the second-time re-variable display executed, the display mode of the specific display may be changed to the third mode which suggests that the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the second mode. It is possible.
With such a configuration, the second change effect that changes the display mode of the specific display to the special mode can be executed, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved .

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2), the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special map) and the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special map) are executed. A possible variable display execution means (for example, a portion that executes steps S110 to S113 in the game control microcomputer 100) is provided, and the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information are performed. A common storage area (for example, a game control flag setting unit, game control) as a storage area for data (for example, a big hit flag, data indicating a result of determination of a big hit type) used when executing variable display A buffer setting unit) may be provided (for example, a portion of the control-use microcomputer 100 that executes steps S241 and S243).
In such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the necessary storage area by using the data storage area in common.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the first change effect execution means shares a common effect mode with the second change effect executed by the second change effect execution means ( For example, the first change effect may be executed in a predetermined mode including display of the effect image CH1) (see, for example, FIGS. 26 and 27).
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by paying attention to which of the hold display and the specific display changes.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above, the first change effect execution means changes the display mode of the hold display and does not change the display mode of the hold display. And a first common effect (for example, an effect effect that displays an effect image of the character CH1) and a first successful effect that changes the display mode of the hold display after executing the first common effect ( For example, a hold display change effect by a hold display change pattern) or a first failure effect that does not change the display mode of the hold display (for example, a hold display change effect when there is no hold display change pattern) can be executed. The second change effect executing means commonly executes a second common effect (for example, an effect image of the character CH1 is displayed when the display mode of the specific display is changed and when the display mode of the specific display is not changed. And a second success effect that changes the display mode of the specific display after executing the second common effect (for example, icon display change effect by an icon display change pattern) or the display mode of the specific display. It is possible to execute a second failure effect that does not change (for example, an icon display change effect when there is no icon display change pattern), and the second change effect executing means causes the first change effect executing means to perform the first failure. Of the effects and the first success effects, the second success effects may be executed at a rate higher than the rate at which the first success effects are executed (for example, FIG. 15(B), FIG. 24(A). See)).
In such a configuration, it is possible to easily change the display mode of the specific display corresponding to the variable display, and to suppress the deterioration of the entertainment of the variable display.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above, the second change effect execution means provides the second change effect from the start of the variable display to the display and display of the display result. It may be executable a plurality of times (see, for example, FIG. 23B and FIG. 29).
In such a configuration, the expectation for the variable display can be maintained.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6), when the first change effect execution unit executes the first change effect, and when the second change effect execution unit changes the second value. When the change effect is executed, a restriction effect (for example, the effect image SV1 for display restriction is displayed) that restricts at least a part of the hold display by the hold display means and the specific display by the specific display means. You may provide the limit production|generation means (for example, refer FIG. 30(B)) which performs a limitation production|generation).
In such a configuration, the interest in the game can be improved by focusing on which display changes.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is 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 flowchart showing an example of a random number determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of a variation pattern at the time of loss. It is a figure which shows the example of setting of various commands. 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 explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a hold display data storage part. It is a flow chart which shows an example of reservation display setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of hold display change production and display change presence or absence. It is an explanatory view showing an example of setting a hold display change pattern and a change effect timing pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a hold display change pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a hold display change pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a change production timing pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a change production timing pattern. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example of change effect setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of an icon display change pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of an icon display change pattern. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. It is the figure which shows the production execution example. It is the figure which shows the production execution example. It is the figure which shows the production execution example. It is the figure which shows the production execution example. It is the figure which shows the production execution example. It is the figure which shows the production execution example.

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 in the present embodiment, showing a layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. In the game board 2, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball hitting launch device and is driven into it.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot-matrix LED (light emitting diode), etc., and is identified in the special symbol game as an example of the variable display game. Special symbols (also called "special symbols") that are possible plural types of identification information (special identification information) are variably displayed (variably displayed). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is a number indicating "0" to "9" or a symbol indicating "-", or a lighting pattern of each segment that is not limited to numbers or symbols. Variable display of multiple types of special symbols composed of etc. Below, the special symbols that are variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as "first special symbols", and the special symbols that are variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also referred to as "second special symbols". ..

A plurality of types of special symbols that are variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may have a symbol number for identifying each. As an example, the special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is given "0" as the symbol number, and "1" to "9" may be given as the symbol numbers for a plurality of types of lighting patterns. ..

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen 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, which is a plurality of variable display portions such as three, for example, decorative patterns that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each are variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

As an example, on the screen of the image display device 5, decorative pattern display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right” 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 design (for example, vertical scroll display) is started in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas. After that, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The fixed decorative design (final stop design) that is the display result is stopped and displayed.

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

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

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

The first hold display section 5HR displays a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the first special figure. The second hold display section 5HL displays a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the second special figure. 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. The first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number are included, but the total reserved storage number is excluded).

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

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

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

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

You may make it provide the display which displays the special figure reservation storage number with the 1st reservation display part 5HR and the 2nd reservation display part 5HL, or instead of the 1st reservation display part 5HR and the 2nd reservation display part 5HL. .. In the example shown in FIG. 1, along with the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, the number of special figure hold storage can be specified at the top of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B for displaying are provided. The first reserved 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. For example, the first pending display unit 25A and the second pending display unit 25B correspond to the upper limit value (eg, “4”) in each of the first special figure pending storage number and the second special figure pending storage number (for example, 4). Individual LEDs).

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

As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning port. Not closed. On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilted position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning port. ) Can be opened. The normal variable winning ball device 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) the second starting winning port, while the solenoid 81 is in the on state. It may be configured such that the game ball is less likely to enter (pass) than in the open state. In this way, the normal variable winning ball device 6B has a first variable state such as an open state or an expanded open state in which the game ball can pass (enter) the second start winning port, and the game ball cannot pass (enter). It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a closed state or a normally open state in which passage (entry) is difficult.

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

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 or different from each other. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or one that gives points corresponding to the number of game balls that become prize balls.

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

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the OFF state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through (enters) the special winning opening. become unable. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the on state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through (enters) the special winning opening. ) It becomes easy to do. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes between an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state where the game ball cannot pass (entry) and is disadvantageous to the player. To do. Instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the special winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23 shown in FIG. 2, for example. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening which has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball passes through another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls will be paid out than when you pass (enter). Therefore, 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 for the player to obtain a winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball into the special winning opening, which makes it difficult for the player. It becomes a disadvantageous second state.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a normal symbol display device 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs and the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and is a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The ordinary pattern (also called "general drawing" or "normal drawing") is variably displayed (variable display). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a normal figure game (also called "normal figure 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 and a large number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. Further, as the winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that the 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 sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided in the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

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

A stick controller 31A that can be held by a player and tilted is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operating stick held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operating stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operating hand is applied when the player holds the operating stick). There is. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation with a predetermined operating finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand (for example, the left hand). It may be configured as follows. It suffices that a trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push/pull operation with respect to the trigger button is built in the operation rod.

A controller sensor unit 35A including a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit is two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the side of the player who faces the pachinko gaming machine 1. Pair) and four transmission type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) that are arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side. It may be configured to include a photo sensor.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back surface of the game board or the like of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, etc. are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting a game ball and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door.

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 production electric parts such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are mounted. That is, the production control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the lighting/extinguishing operations in the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, and the like. It is provided with a function of determining the control contents for causing the electric parts for production, such as a section, to execute a predetermined production 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 based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, the LED for decoration, and the like. It is equipped with a lamp driver circuit and the like for driving to turn on/off.

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

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. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification) and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). It may be set in advance so that the first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1" and the first bit of the EXT data is "0".

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

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101 to read fixed data, the CPU 103 writes variable data to the RAM 102 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. The transmission operation of outputting various signals is also performed.

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

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

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, in the ROM 101, table data forming a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns are configured. The table data and the like to be stored are stored. In the RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are rewritably temporarily stored.

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

As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, whereby processing for controlling 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. Wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control substrate 13, in the production control board 12. To the lamp control board 14, wirings for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data are connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the operation action of the player for the stick controller 31A is detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game for the push button 31B. A wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that an operation action of a person is detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

In the effect control board 12, numerical data indicating various random number values used for controlling the effect operation are counted updatable by, for example, a random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. .. The random number used to control such a rendering operation is also referred to as a rendering random number. As an example, on the side of the effect control board 12, it is possible to count numerical data indicating various random number values for effect determination, such as a random number value for determining a stop symbol in the variable display of decorative symbols and a random number value for determining an announcement effect. Controlled by.

In the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, various data tables used for controlling the effect operation are stored in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data forming a plurality of determination tables and determination tables prepared for the production control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings, pattern data forming various production control patterns, and the like. Remembered The production control pattern is created from process data including production control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) and end code associated with the production control process timer determination value, for example. It is configured. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

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

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game is played using a game ball as a game medium, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined ball is shot based on the player's predetermined operation (for example, rotation operation) of a ball operation handle installed on the lower right of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A game ball as a game medium is shot toward the game area by a launch motor or the like provided in the device. When the game ball flowing down the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening (first starting area) formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the game ball is switched by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied because of the detection. Then, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, the last special figure game or the jackpot gaming state has ended, the special figure game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. To be done.

Moreover, when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening (second starting area) formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. As a result, the second starting condition is satisfied. Then, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, by ending the previous special drawing game or the jackpot gaming state, the special drawing game using the second special drawing by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. To be done. However, when the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second starting winning port.

Based on that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 is satisfied. After that, based on the fact that the universal figure start condition for starting the variable display of the regular symbols is satisfied, such as the previous universal figure game ending, the regular figure display 20 starts the regular figure game. In this public figure game, after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, when a predetermined time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped (displayed). At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol for a regular symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "a symbol for a regular symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “universal symbol loss”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is "universal symbol", the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing pieces of the electric tulip constituting the normally variable winning ball device 6B are in the tilted position. The closing control and the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed are performed.

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

After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol that is the variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, "left", "middle", "right" decorations arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, variable display of decorative symbols (effect symbols) different from the special symbols is performed. The decorative patterns that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are also referred to as left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol, respectively. In the special figure game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A, and the special figure game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, the fixed special that is the variable display result of the special symbol When the design is derived and displayed, the fixed decorative design that is the variable display result of the decorative design is derived and displayed on the image display device 5.

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

When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is "big hit", it is predetermined in the display area of the image display device 5. The determined decorative design which is a combination of the selected jackpots is derived and displayed. As an example, when the same decorative pattern is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the jackpot combination is confirmed. It is sufficient if the decorative pattern is derived and displayed.

In the big hit game state, the special winning opening is opened and the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the first state advantageous to the player. Then, a predetermined opening upper limit time (for example, 29.5 seconds or 0.1 seconds) elapses, or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the special winning opening to generate a winning ball. In the period up to, a round game (also simply referred to as “round”) in which the special winning opening is continuously opened is executed. During periods other than the execution period of the round game, the special winning opening is closed, and it becomes difficult or impossible to generate winning balls. When a game ball enters the special winning opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball at each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "2" or "15") is reached.

When the variable display result is "big hit", it may include the case where the big hit type is any of "non-probable change", "probable change", and "probability". When the jackpot type is "non-probable change" or "probable change", the special variable winning ball device 7 is set as the first state (the special winning opening is open) which is advantageous to the player as a round game in the big hit gaming state. The normally open round is executed in which the upper limit time to be set is a relatively long time (for example, 29.5 seconds). On the other hand, when the jackpot type becomes "acute", the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (the jackpot opening state) is relatively short as a round game in the jackpot gaming state. A short-term open round is performed for a time (eg, 0.1 seconds). The jackpot gaming state in which the normally open round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term open round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

In the jackpot gaming state when the jackpot type is "probable", the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state that is advantageous to the player in the short-term open round (the jackpot opening the jackpot) The upper limit of the period in which the open state is set becomes the second period (for example, 0.1 seconds) shorter than the first period in the normal open round. The control similar to the case of executing the normal opening round may be performed except that the opening period of the special winning opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. Alternatively, when the short-term open round is executed, the number of times the round game is executed is smaller than the first round number (for example, “15”) which is the number of times the normal open round is executed, and thus the second round number (for example, “2”). ). That is, the big hit game state in which the short-term open round is executed is in the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) the special winning opening in each round game, as compared to the big hit game state in which the normal open round is executed. It may be at least one of a second period in which the period to be changed is shorter than the first period and a second round number in which the number of round game executions is less than the first round number. Good.

When such a short-term open round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of payout balls (prize balls) can be obtained if game balls are won in the special winning opening. However, due to the fact that the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (0.1 seconds, etc.), a winning game (prize ball) is practically not achieved and a big hit game state is achieved. Therefore, the big hit game state (second specified game state) based on the big hit type becoming "probable" is the big hit game state (first specified state) based on the big hit type being "uncertain change" or "probability change". The gaming state is more disadvantageous to the player than the gaming state). In this way, when the jackpot type becomes "non-probability change" or "probability change" and the jackpot game state in which the normal opening round is executed, the game ball easily passes through the special winning opening. In the changing mode, the control for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 between the first state (open state) and the second state (closed state) is performed. On the other hand, when the big hit type becomes "acute" and the big hit game state in which a short-term open round is executed is reached, the special change is made in the second variation mode in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the special winning opening. Control for changing the variable winning ball device 7 between the first state (open state) and the second state (closed state) is performed.

After the jackpot game state is over, the probability that the variable display result is "big hit" (big hit probability) is controlled to be a probability change state that is higher than the normal state, based on the establishment of a predetermined probability variation control condition. There is. The probability variation state is such that a variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times), or a jackpot gaming state is started before the number of executions of the variable display reaches a predetermined number of times, and a predetermined probability variation end condition is satisfied. It is controlled to continue until. The probability variation end condition may be satisfied when the next big hit game state is started, regardless of the number of times of variable display execution. After the jackpot gaming state is over, the average variable display time may be controlled to be a shorter time period than the normal state. The time saving state is such that a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) the variable display has been executed, or that the jackpot gaming state is started before the number of times the variable display is executed reaches the predetermined number of times, and a predetermined time saving end condition is satisfied. It is controlled to continue until. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the game state becomes a time saving state after the big hit game state ends. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “probability change” or “probability”, after the jackpot game state ends, the game state becomes the probable change state.

In the probability changing state and the time saving state, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening more easily (enters) than the normal state, and the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state). And the second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the control to make the variation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary figure game by the ordinary symbol display 20 (general figure variation time) shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable display result of the ordinary symbol in each ordinary figure game is Control for improving the probability of "per drawing" than in the normal state, tilting control time for performing tilting control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "universal drawing" Is set to be longer than that in the normal state, and the number of times of tilting thereof is increased to be greater than that in the normal state, the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed. In this way, the control for changing the normal variable winning ball device 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is called high opening control (also referred to as "high base control"). By controlling to such a probability changing state or a time saving state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a "big hit" is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved. The high open control may not be performed even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state.

In the image display device 5, the decorative design other than the design which is the final stop design (for example, the middle design among the left design, the middle design, and the right design) is stopped in a state in which it matches the jackpot combination continuously for a predetermined time. A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed, due to fluctuations, scaling or deformation, or multiple decorative symbols fluctuating in sync with the same symbol, or display positions swapped. The effect performed in a state in which the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach production. As a reach effect, a character image (effect image simulating a person or the like) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, the display mode of the background image is changed, and a moving image different from the decorative pattern is displayed. A rendering operation different from changing the variation pattern of the decorative pattern, such as reproducing and displaying the image, may be performed. Not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are different from the operation modes before the reach mode. The operation mode may be included in the reach effect. The reach state and its state are called the reach mode. Furthermore, the variable display that includes the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbols variably displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is not a big hit combination, the result is "miss", and the variably displayed state ends.

As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of kinds of effect patterns (also referred to as reach patterns) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of becoming a “big hit” (also called reliability or big hit reliability) differs depending on the effect mode in each reach effect. 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 this embodiment, as an example, a normal reach effect (normal reach) and a super reach effect (super reach) are preset. When the reach effect in the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit expectation degree) is higher than that in the case where the reach effect in the normal reach is executed. It should be noted that the reach effect that is the super reach may include a plurality of types of reach effects including a super reach that executes a specific reach effect having a higher jackpot expectation degree than other super reach.

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. As an example, the variable display effect of "pseudo-relation" may be executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. It may be determined whether or not the variable display effect of "pseudo-relation" is executed in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side.

In the variable display effect of "pseudo-run", in response to the start condition of the special drawing game being satisfied once, the fixed display design (final stop design) that is the variable display result after the variable display of the decoration design is started It is possible to temporarily perform a temporary stop until the display is displayed, and then perform a variation display (pseudo continuous variation) up to a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations is the "Left", "Middle", and "Right" decorative pattern display, excluding the initial fluctuation from the start of variable display of decorative patterns until the first temporary stop of all decorative patterns. It may be the number of times that the decorative pattern is changed again in all of the areas 5L, 5C and 5R.

In the variable display effect of "pseudo-ream", as an example, a plurality of predetermined predetermined pseudo-repeated chances of special combination in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. A decorative pattern that is one of the types of lost combinations is temporarily displayed. In the variable display effect of "pseudo continuous", a predetermined effect such as an image display that is a re-change effect may be executed along with a plurality of times of variable display including the initial change. Note that the re-variation effect is not limited to the one by displaying an image on the screen of the image display device 5, and may include an arbitrary effect operation using various effect devices.

As an example of the re-variation effect different from the image display, a plurality of decorative LEDs provided inside or outside the game area during each variable display (including the initial fluctuation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-run” It may be controlled so that one of the lights is increased one by one. In addition, the display color of the decorative LED may be controlled to change during each variable display (including the initial change), or one of the plurality of decorative LEDs that is turned on may change. May be controlled by.

As a further example of the re-variation effect different from the image display, during the period of each fluctuation display (including the first fluctuation) by the variable display effect of "pseudo-relation", the effect model provided inside or outside the game area ( The movable member) may be controlled to operate. At this time, the operation mode of the production model (movable member) may be controlled to change during each variation display (including the initial variation), or among the plurality of production models (movable member). It may be controlled so that the one that operates in the above may change.

It may be controlled to display a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image on the screen of the image display device 5 during each variable display (including the initial change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-run”. .. In addition, as the re-variation effect, for example, when the decorative pattern that is the pseudo continuous chance is temporarily stopped and displayed, a sound that is a special sound effect may be controlled to be output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition to some or all of these re-fluctuation effects, or instead of part or all of these re-variation effects, lighting or blinking of the decorative LED, operation of the effect model, display of effect images, sound effects May be controlled to execute a re-fluctuation effect in which a part or all of the outputs are combined. At this time, rather than a case where the re-variation effect is executed with only one type of effect mode, a case in which a period in which the re-variation effect is combined with a plurality of types of effect modes is executed, or a re-fluctuation effect is performed multiple times In the case where the effect mode in (3) changes, the possibility that a predetermined game value such as the possibility that the variable display result is a "big hit" (big hit expectation) may be increased.

In the present embodiment, in the variable display effect of "pseudo-repeated", the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once because the pseudo-repeated change (re-change) is performed once to three times. Based on this, the variable display of the decorative pattern can be displayed as if it was started 2 to 4 times in succession. Then, when the number of repeated executions of the pseudo continuous variation (re-variation) (the number of pseudo consecutives) increases, the variable display result may be a “big hit” (big hit expectation) than when the number of pseudo consecutive fluctuations is small. Get higher In addition, the generation rate of the effect may be controlled to change depending on the number of times of repeating the pseudo continuous variation (the number of pseudo continuous times). For example, the pseudo-repeating fluctuation may be performed twice to be the “reach confirmation”, and the pseudo-repeating fluctuation may be performed three times to be the “super reach confirmation”. It should be noted that the number of pseudo-continuous changes (re-changes) in the variable display effect of "pseudo-continuous" may be performed more than once to three times, for example, four times or five times.

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

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

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

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

The advance notice effect includes a prefetch advance notice effect (also referred to as a prefetch effect). In the pre-reading notice production, the variable display result is a "big hit" before the variable display is executed, which is a target (preliminary subject) for which the possibility of the variable display result being a "big hit" is executed. It is a notice production that can announce the possibility of becoming. In particular, the pre-reading notice production that continuously gives notice over the variable display of the decorative pattern that is executed a plurality of times corresponding to the special drawing game a plurality of times is also called continuous notice production. In the pre-reading notice production, before the variable display to be announced is started, for example, the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" is announced based on, for example, the pending memory of the special figure game due to the occurrence of the start winning. The production operation for is started. In contrast to the look-ahead notice effect, the notice effect that starts execution after the variable display that is the subject of notice is called an independent notice effect (also referred to as an independent notice, the change notice, or a notice during variable display). To be done.

In this embodiment, as an example of the pre-reading notice effect, the display part of the first hold display on the first hold display part 5HR and the display part of the second hold display on the second hold display part 5HL are set as the display mode in the normal state. By changing to a different display mode, a pre-reading notice effect of "change of hold display" for notifying the possibility of a "big hit" in the variable display subject to notice is executed. More specifically, the display color of the display portion for displaying the number of special figure reservation storages that can be specified is a specific color (for example, red, green, or blue) different from a predetermined color (for example, white) in normal times. It suffices to notify that the variable display result is more likely to be a “big hit” than usual. Further, by setting the display pattern in the first hold display and the second hold display to a specific pattern different from the normal time (for example, a cherry tree pattern), the variable display result is more likely to be a “big hit” than usual. May be notified. Alternatively, by setting a display mode showing a predetermined message (for example, "secret" etc.) as the first hold display or the second hold display, it is notified that the display color is more likely to change to a specific color than usual ( Suggestion). The hold display that suggests that such a display form is likely to change to the specific form is also referred to as a suggestion hold display. The look-ahead notice effect of "change of hold display" is also called a hold display change effect.

The pre-reading notice effect executed based on the occurrence of the start winning is executed (started) after the start winning occurs and before the player can determine whether the notice content by the pre-reading notice effect is realized. Anything will do. For example, the pre-reading notice production that gives a notice that there is a possibility of reaching the reach state due to the occurrence of a certain start winning is at least the variable display state of the decorative pattern based on the occurrence of the starting prize becomes the reach state (or the non-reach state). It may be executed (started) before. In addition, the look-ahead announcement effect that predicts that the variable display result may be a “big hit” due to the occurrence of a certain start winning is at least than the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display based on the occurrence of the starting prize. It may be executed (started) before.

When the hold display change effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display may change or may not change. Among the pending display change effects, the effect in which the display mode of the pending display changes is also referred to as a pending display change success effect. Among the pending display change effects, the effect in which the display mode of the pending display does not change is also referred to as the pending display change failure effect. In addition, the hold display change effect includes a hold display change common effect. When the hold display change effect is executed, first, the hold display change common effect that is commonly executed when the display mode of the hold display is changed and when it is not changed is executed. The hold display change common effect includes, for example, an effect effect in which an effect image showing a predetermined character is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and an effect is exerted on the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be foretold. Good. In the action effect in the hold display change common effect, the display mode of the hold display is changed by acting on either the first hold display on the first hold display unit 5HR or the second hold display on the second hold display unit 5HL. It may be any display effect that suggests that it may change. With such a display effect, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a part or all of the light-emitting bodies such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on in a predetermined lighting mode, The movable member may be operated in a predetermined operation mode.

When the hold display change success effect is executed after the hold display change common effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display affected by the effect effect is changed. In this way, after the action effect in the hold display change common effect is executed, the effect in which the display mode of the effected hold display changes is also referred to as a hold change effect as the first successful effect. On the other hand, when the hold display change failure effect is executed after the hold display change common effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display affected by the effect effect is not changed. In this way, an effect in which the effect display in the hold display change common effect is executed but the display mode of the effected hold display does not change is also referred to as the hold change change effect effect as the first failure effect.

In this embodiment, as an example of the single notice effect, the display of the effect image on the active display portion AHA is changed to a display mode different from the display mode at the normal time, so that the "big hit" is displayed in the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied. The notice effect of "active display change" is given to give a notice of the possibility of "." More specifically, by setting the display color in the active display portion AHA to a specific color (for example, red, green, or blue) different from the predetermined color (for example, white) in the normal state, the variable display result is It suffices to be able to inform that the possibility of a “big hit” is higher than usual. In addition, by making the icon displayed on the active display portion AHA a specific icon different from the normal round solid color, a message such as "?", "chance", or "heat" is notified, It is only necessary to be able to suggest the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit". In addition, the icon displayed on the active display portion AHA includes an icon for notifying a message such as "NEXT" and notifying that the pseudo continuous variation in the variable display effect of "pseudo continuous" is executed. Good. The notice effect of "active display change" is also referred to as active display change effect.

When the active display change effect is executed, there are cases in which the display color of the active display in the active display portion AHA, display modes such as icons, and the like do not change. Of the active display change effects, the effect in which the display mode of the active display changes is also referred to as active display change success effect. Of the active display change effects, the effect in which the display mode of the active display does not change is also referred to as active display change failure effect. In addition, the active display change effect includes an active display change common effect. When the active display change effect is executed, first, the active display change common effect that is commonly executed when the display mode of the active display is changed and when it is not changed is executed. Similar to the hold display change common effect, the active display change common effect includes, for example, an effect effect in which an effect image showing a predetermined character is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 to exert an effect on the active display. Good. The action effect in the active display change common effect may be a display effect that suggests that the display mode of the active display may be changed by affecting the active display in the active display portion AHA. With such a display effect, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a part or all of the light-emitting bodies such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on in a predetermined lighting mode, The movable member may be operated in a predetermined operation mode.

After the active display change common effect is executed, when the active display change success effect is executed, the display mode of the active display affected by the effect effect is changed. In this way, after the action effect in the active display change common effect is executed, the effect in which the display mode of the active display having the effect changes is also referred to as an active change effect as the second success effect. On the other hand, when the active display change common effect is executed and then the active display change failure effect is executed, the display mode of the active display affected by the effect effect is not changed. In this way, an effect in which the active effect in the active display change common effect is executed, but the display mode of the active display in which the effect is exerted does not change is also referred to as an active change gust effect as the second failure effect.

The effect of changing the display color of the hold display and the display color of the active display is also referred to as a display color change effect. The effect of changing the display mode of the hold display to a display mode showing a predetermined message (for example, "secret") is also called special display change effect. The effect of changing the icon displayed on the active display portion AHA to a specific icon different from the normal round solid color is also called an icon display change effect.

When the variable symbol is stopped (displayed) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is “miss”, the variable display mode is “non-reach” (“normal”). The case where the variable display mode is “reach” (also referred to as “reach loss”) is included. When the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variable display state of the decorative pattern is not changed to the reach state after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, and the predetermined decorative pattern combination (non-reach) is not reached. The reach combination) is stopped and displayed (derived). When the variable display mode is "reach", after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and finally the big hit combination is A combination of predetermined decorative patterns that does not become (reach combination) is stopped (displayed). The decorative designs forming the non-reach combination and the reach combination may be included in the non-specific display result together with the special design which is a lost design.

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

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. In the game control timer interrupt processing, for example, switch processing, main side error processing, information output processing, game random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, etc. in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It includes a process for controlling the progress of.

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

As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, and a universal number. The random number value MR5 for determining the figure display result may be included. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether to control the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as a "big hit" to the big hit game state. The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as "non-probable variation", "probable variation", or "probability" when the variable display result is "big jackpot". It is a random number value used for. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to any of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random number value MR5 for determining the universal figure display result is a state in which the second starting winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning a prize ball device 6B is closed (normally opened) with the variable display result of the ordinary symbol in the universal figure game being “per universal figure”. It is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the open state (enlarged open state) in which the game ball easily passes (enters) more frequently than the state).

In the special symbol process process included in the game control timer interrupt process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and displayed on the special symbol display device 4. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform operation control and opening/closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process controls the display operation on the normal symbol display device 20 (for example, turning on and off the segment LED), and the variable display of the normal symbol and the tilting operation setting of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B. Is a process that enables In the normal symbol process process, as a high opening control accompanied by the time saving control, control for shortening the variation time of the regular symbol in the regular symbol game (normal symbol variation time) by the regular symbol display 20 than in the normal state, and each time The control to improve the probability that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is "Public hit" in the ordinary figure game compared to the normal state, the ordinary variable winning ball device based on the variable display result being "Public hit" 6B, some or all of the control for making the tilting control time for performing tilting control of the movable blades longer than that in the normal state and the control for increasing the number of times of tilting as compared with that in the normal state are performed.

The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, one of the output ports included in the I/O 105, which corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102, is output to the effect control board 12. After setting the control data to the output port for transmitting the production control command, set the predetermined control data to the output port of the production control INT signal to turn the production control INT signal on for a predetermined time and then to the off state. By doing so, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enable state, the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. To execute.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 3 as the start winning determination process. When the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 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 or not the first starting opening switch 22A is turned on (step S201). At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is turned on (step S201; Yes), the number of reserved special memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. (For example, "4") is determined (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area (such as the game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, to retain the first special figure It suffices if the number of memories can be specified. When the number of the first special figure reservation storages is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the starting opening which is the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as the game control buffer setting unit) The buffer value is set to "1" (step S203).

Normally, when the first starting opening switch 22A is off in step S201 (step S201; No), and when the first special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes). Based on the detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, it is determined whether or not the second starting port switch 22B is on ( Step S204). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 22B is turned on (step S204; Yes), the second special figure pending storage number, which is the number of pending storage of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value. (For example, "4") is determined (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.), thereby retaining the second special figure reservation. It suffices if the number of memories can be specified. When the number of second special figure reservation storages is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the starting opening buffer value is set to "2" (step S206).

After performing either of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the pending storage number count value corresponding to the starting port buffer value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). 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. Thus, the first reserved memory count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the first special drawing is satisfied. It is updated to increase (increment). Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the second special drawing is established. It is updated to increase (increment). In this way, when the first start condition is satisfied, the first special figure reservation storage number is updated by 1 and when the second start condition is satisfied, the second special figure reservation storage number is updated by 1. .. At this time, the total reserved storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit or the like), is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S208).

After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning and stores it in each register of the game control microcomputer 100 (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 and the random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit) are used for determining the special figure display result. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. In this embodiment, for example, the game control microcomputer 100 is used as a register for storing 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. The general purpose registers B to D provided are used. For example, the CPU 103 stores the extracted random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result in the general-purpose register B, stores the extracted random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type in the general-purpose register C, and extracts the extracted variation pattern. The random number value MR3 is stored in the general register D. Then, the numerical data indicating each random number value stored in each register is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure reservation storage unit according to the starting port buffer value (step S210). ..

In the process of step S210, for example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the pending data is set in the first special figure pending storage unit, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the pending data is reserved. The data is set in the second special figure reservation storage unit. The 1st special figure reservation storage section, when the game ball passes (enters) the 1st starting winning a prize mouth which normal winning a prize sphere device 6A forms, the 1st starting winning occurs, but the special figure game which is not started yet ( The special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored as a reserve memory. The 2nd special figure reservation storage section, the game ball has passed (entered) the 2nd starting winning a prize mouth which the normal variable winning a prize sphere device 6B forms, but the 2nd starting winning occurs, but the special figure game which is not started yet The (special character game using the second special character in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored as pending storage.

The 1st special figure reservation storage section, for example, relates to the winning order to the 1st starting winning a prize mouth (the detection order of the game sphere) with the reservation number, on the basis of the establishment of the 1st starting condition by the passage (entry) of the game sphere. The CPU 103 extracts from the random number circuit 104 or the like the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical value data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. It is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The pending data thus stored in the first special figure pending storage unit indicates that execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is pending, and the variable display result (special figure display result in this special figure game is displayed. ) Based on whether or not it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state, whether the jackpot type when the variable display result is "big hit" is a plurality of types, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is a specific mode (for example, It becomes the pending storage information that enables determination such as whether or not it is a reach effect of super reach).

The 2nd special figure reservation storage section associates with a reservation number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to, for example, the 2nd start winning port, and is based on the establishment of the 2nd start condition by the passage (entry) of that game ball. The CPU 103 extracts from the random number circuit 104 or the like the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. It is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The pending data thus stored in the second special figure pending storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is pending, and the variable display result (special figure display result in this special figure game is displayed. ) Based on whether it is determined to control the big hit game state, whether the big hit type when the variable display result is "big hit" is a plurality of types, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is a specific mode (for example, Suspended storage information that enables determination such as whether or not it is a reach effect of super reach).

Following the processing of step S210, settings are made for transmitting a previously prepared starting mouth winning designation command to the effect control board 12 (step S211). Subsequently, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S212). After that, the setting for transmitting the reserved storage number notification command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S213). Further, it is determined whether the starting port buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S214). At this time, if the starting mouth buffer value is "2" (step S214; "2"), the starting mouth buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S215), and then the start winning a prize is given. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "1" (step S214; "1"), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S216). The process proceeds to step S204. As a result, even when both the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect a valid starting winning of a game ball, the processing based on the detection of both effective starting winnings can be surely completed.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S212 of FIG. 4 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, in the special symbol normal process (step S110 of FIG. 3, FIG. 8) which will be described later, the special symbol display result is “big hit” and the big hit game state. Whether or not the control is performed is determined, and the variation pattern is determined. On the other hand, in addition to these determinations, the CPU 103 performs the random number value determination process at the time of winning in step S212 at the start winning timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning port (first starting winning port or second starting winning port). By executing the determination, it is determined whether or not the random number MR1 is determined to derive the big hit symbol as the special symbol display result, and the random number MR3 is determined to be the variation pattern in which the variable display state of the decorative symbol is the reach state. It is determined whether or not Thereby, before the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the starting winning opening is started, whether the special symbol display result is a "big hit" or not Whether to reach the reach state during the variable display of the symbols is predicted, and based on this prediction result, the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 side executes the advance effect as the prefetch effect. Can be determined.

In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first checks the state of a time saving flag or a probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control flag setting unit or the like), for example. The current game state of the machine 1 is specified (step S401). More specifically, when the probability variation flag is on, the gaming state is the probability variation state, when the probability variation flag is off and the time saving flag is on, the gaming state is time saving state, both the probability variation flag and the time saving flag are When it is off, it may be specified that it is in a normal state. In addition, by checking the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control flag control unit, etc.), it is determined whether or not the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the jackpot gaming state. All you have to do is identify it.

The CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state thus identified is in the big hit gaming state, that is, during the big hit (step S402). At this time, if it is determined that the big hit is not in progress, it is further determined whether or not the high base in which the high opening control accompanied by the time reduction control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time reduction state (step S403). When it is determined in step S402 that the jackpot is in progress (step S402; Yes), and when it is determined in step S403 that the base is high (step S403; Yes), the starting opening buffer value is "2". Is determined (step S404).

When it is determined in step S403 that the high base is not being performed (step S403; No), and when it is determined in step S404 that the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S404; Yes), FIG. The random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern stored in the register (for example, the general-purpose registers B and D) are extracted in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. Various variable display contents are determined using the numerical values (step S405). In this embodiment, the variable display contents to be determined at the time of starting winning include “big hit”, “super reach determination at loss”, “reach determination at loss”, “general at loss”.

The CPU 101 sets a jackpot determination range in order to determine whether the variable display content is "big hit". For example, data used for determining a special figure display result corresponding to the current game state from a specific display result decision table prepared in advance by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 (special figure display result decision table data). ) Is selected. In this special figure display result determination table data, the range of the determination value in which the special figure display result is assigned to "big hit" may be set as the big hit determination range. In this jackpot determination range, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the register (for example, the general-purpose register B) in the process of step S209 is extracted, and the extracted random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is extracted. Compared to. At this time, if the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, the variable display content is determined to be a “jackpot”.

When it is determined that the variable display content is not “big hit” in response to the random number value MR1 being out of the big hit determination range, the super reach determination range and the reach determination range at the time of losing are set. The super-reach confirmation range and reach confirmation range at the time of loss can be determined to a variation pattern with reach production including super-reach or normal reach regardless of the number of special map pending storage (random number for determination of variation pattern). It may be predetermined as the range of the numerical value MR3).

When the variable display of the special pattern or the decorative pattern is started, it is prepared in advance by using the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation pattern determination table prepared by being stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. The variation pattern used in the variable display this time is determined from the plurality of variation patterns. In the fluctuation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is assigned to any of a plurality of fluctuation patterns. The CPU 103 determines the variation pattern to which the determination value that matches the random number value MR3 is assigned as the variation pattern used in the variable display this time. For example, in the variation pattern determination table used when the variable display result is “miss”, the determination values are assigned to the plurality of variation patterns as shown in FIG. 11(B1) and FIG. 11(B2). The number is different depending on the number of figures reserved memory and the number of second special figure reservation memory. However, some of the determined values are assigned to the same (or the same type) variation patterns regardless of the number of first special figure pending storages and the number of second special figure pending storages. In the table data that constitutes such a fluctuation pattern determination table, among the decision values assigned to the fluctuation patterns involving super-reach, the range of the decision values assigned to the fluctuation patterns involving super-reach regardless of the number of special figure pending storage However, it suffices if it is predetermined as the super reach determination range. In addition, in the table data that constitutes the fluctuation pattern determination table, among the decision values assigned to the fluctuation patterns involving the reach effect including the normal reach, it is assigned to the fluctuation patterns involving the reach effect regardless of the number of special figure reservation storages. The range of the determined value may be predetermined as the reach determination range.

FIG. 6 shows an example of determination of a variation pattern when the variable display result is “miss”. When the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state where there is no time saving control, a variation pattern determination table in which the determination values shown in FIG. 11B1 are assigned to the variation patterns is used. In this case, if the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of "295" to "300", it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the number of the first special figure reservation storages. . On the other hand, if the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of "271" to "300", it is uncertain whether or not superreach is involved according to the number of first special figure reservation storages. , It is determined that the variation pattern with the reach effect including the normal reach is determined regardless of at least the first special figure reservation storage number.

Further, during the time saving in which the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability changing state accompanied by the time saving control or the time saving state, the variation pattern determination table in which the determination value as shown in FIG. 11(B2) is assigned to the variation pattern is used. Be done. In this case, if the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of "295" to "300", it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the number of second special figure reservation storages. .. On the other hand, if the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “289” to “300”, it is determined that the variation pattern with normal reach is determined regardless of the number of second special figure reservation storages. ..

The number of special figure reservation memory when the start winning is generated (the first special figure reservation memory number, the second special figure reservation memory number) does not match the special figure reservation memory number when the variable display is actually started. Of course, it may change due to execution of variable display or generation of a new start winning after the start winning. Therefore, in the determination result at the time of starting winning and the determination of the variation pattern at the time of starting the variable display, the table data selected may not match due to the difference in the number of special figure reservation storages. It is generally difficult to determine and predict whether or not to make a decision. On the other hand, in the variation pattern determination table in this embodiment, when the variable display result is “miss”, the determination value assigned to the variation pattern involving at least the variation pattern involving super reach or the reach effect including the normal reach is It contains a common decision value regardless of the number of special figure reservation storages. Therefore, whether or not it is decided that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the number of special figure holding memories at the time of winning the start or at the time of starting the variable display in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the reach effect including the normal reach It is possible to determine whether or not it has been decided that the variation pattern with is decided.

In the normal time when the time saving control is not performed, when the variable display result is “miss”, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, the variable display content Is determined to be "confirmation of super reach upon losing", and if the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is within the range of "271" to "300", the variable display content is "confirmation of reach upon losing". judge. In the case where the variable display result is “miss” during the time saving in which the time saving control is performed, if the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, the variable display content Is determined to be "fixed when reach is lost", and if the random number knowledge MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of "289" to "300", the variable display content is "fixed when reach is confirmed". judge.

As described above, in this embodiment, (1) the random number values MR1 to MR3 are extracted and stored in the respective registers in step S209 at the time of starting winning, and (2) then in step S210, the random number values are stored in the respective registers (temporary storage areas). The stored random number values MR1 to MR3 are stored as reservation information in the special figure reservation storage unit corresponding to the starting opening buffer value. (3) In step S405 of the winning random number determination process of step S212, which is subsequently executed, whether or not the jackpot is won by using the random number values MR1 and MR3 stored in each register (temporary storage area) Also, the variation pattern is determined (so-called prefetch determination). In this embodiment, since the random number value stored in each register (temporary storage area) is used in the pre-reading determination as described above, the random number value stored as the suspension information in the special figure suspension storage unit is used. It is possible to speed up the process of the prefetch determination as compared with the case of reading and determining.

In this embodiment, the case where the prefetch determination process of (3) is executed after the process of storing the hold information of (2) is shown, but the process order is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. .. For example, the process of (3) storing the pending information may be executed after the process of prefetch determination is executed.

Further, in this embodiment, the case where the temporary storage area is a register included in the game control microcomputer 100 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 is stored in a temporary storage area dedicated to the prefetching determination provided in the RAM 102 so that a temporary storage area dedicated to the prefetching determination is provided separately from the special figure reservation storage unit. It may be configured to perform the prefetch determination process using a random number value.

Further, in this embodiment, the extracted random number values MR1 to MR3 are stored in the respective registers. The MR1 to MR3 may be temporarily stored, or the random number values MR1 to MR3 to be stored for a certain period of time may be held even after the prefetch determination processing is performed.

When it is determined in step S404 shown in FIG. 5 that the starting opening buffer value is not "2" but "1" (step S404; No), the setting for limiting the winning determination in the process of step S405 is performed. Perform (step S406). In this way, when the high opening control associated with the time saving control is performed or when the big hit game is being performed, the start winning award (first starting winning a prize) is generated due to the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning a prize hole. The variable display content is restricted so that it is not judged. Accordingly, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, the first start is performed during the high opening control or in the big hit game state. It is possible to ensure the soundness of the game by restricting the pre-reading notice based on the winning prize from being executed.

After that, the contents of notification at the time of the winning prize for starting are set according to the determination result of the process of step S405 and the setting of the process of step S406 (step S407). According to such notification contents, a setting is made to transmit a previously prepared winning determination result command to the effect control board 12 (step S408), and then the winning random number determination process is ended.

FIG. 7 shows a starting mouth winning designation command (first starting mouth winning designation command and second starting mouth winning designation command), a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command and second reserved memory number notification command), The example of setting of the determination result command at the time of winning is shown. In this embodiment, as the starting mouth winning designation command, a command B100H that is a first starting mouth winning designation command and a command B200H that is a second starting mouth winning designation command are prepared in advance. The subscript H indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. Further, as the reserved storage number notification command, a command C1XXH which is the first reserved storage number notification command and a command C2XXH which is the second reserved storage number notification command are prepared in advance. It should be noted that XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the reserved storage number notification command, different EXT data (for example, any of 00H to 04H) is set according to the special figure reserved storage number. Further, a command C4XXH which is a winning determination result command is prepared in advance.

When the game ball that has passed through (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) occurs, the steps shown in FIG. The first starting condition is satisfied when it is determined in the processing of S202 that the number of the first special figure reservation storages has not reached the upper limit value. The first start condition is a condition for executing a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. When the first start condition is satisfied, the start opening buffer value is set to "1" in the process of step S203 shown in FIG. 4 and then the transmission setting is performed in the process of step S211, so that the main board 11 changes to the effect control board. The first starting opening winning award designation command is transmitted to 12. In addition, by performing the transmission setting in the process of step S408 shown in FIG. 5, the winning determination result command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the transmission setting by the process of step S213 shown in FIG. 4 is performed, so that the first reserved storage number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. To be done.

When the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated, it is shown in FIG. The second starting condition is satisfied when it is determined in the process of step S205 that the number of second special figure pending storage does not reach the upper limit value. The second start condition is a condition for executing a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second starting condition is satisfied, the starting opening buffer value is set to "2" in the process of step S206 shown in FIG. The second starting opening winning award designation command is transmitted to 12. In addition, by performing the transmission setting in the process of step S408 shown in FIG. 5, the winning determination result command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second reserved storage number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing the transmission setting by the processing of step S213 shown in FIG. To be done.

On the side of the effect control board 12, it is possible to detect the establishment of the first start condition by receiving the first start opening prize designation command, and it is possible to detect the establishment of the second start condition by receiving the second start opening prize designation command. it can. In this way, the first start opening winning award designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the first start condition. The second start opening winning award designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the second start condition. The determination result command at the time of winning is the time of the first start winning when the game ball has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening and the time of detecting the game ball having passed (entered) the second starting winning opening. At the time of the second start winning, the comparison result (the winning judgment result) using the game random number extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like (the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, etc.) is presented to the effect control board 12 side. To notify you. The first reserved memory number notification command notifies the first special figure reserved memory number. The second reserved storage number notification command notifies the second special figure reserved storage number. In this embodiment, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, the game ball passes (entry) through which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening It is notified as to whether it has occurred, and is transmitted as hold notification information that specifies which of the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number has increased.

It should be noted that the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command correspond to that the execution of the special figure game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. It may be transmitted after being transmitted. Alternatively, when the number of reserved storages increases, the reserved storage number addition designation command (the first reserved storage count addition designation command or the second reserved storage count addition designation command indicating that the first special figure reservation storage number or the second special figure reservation storage number has increased) (Reserved storage number addition designation command) is transmitted while the number of reserved storages decreases, the reserved storage number subtraction designation command (first A 1-hold storage count subtraction designation command or a second reserve storage count subtraction designation command) may be transmitted. A total reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number in place of the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, or together with the first reserved storage number notification command or the second 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.

FIG. 7B exemplifies the notification contents by the winning determination result command. Among the winning determination result commands shown in FIG. 7B, the command C402H, the command C203H, and the command C404H may be transmitted when the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is not within the jackpot determination range. , The variable display result is determined to be "miss" and the winning determination result that the jackpot gaming state is not controlled is notified. On the other hand, the command C401H is transmitted when the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is within the jackpot determination range, and the variable display result is determined to be "jack" and is controlled to the jackpot gaming state. Notify the judgment result (variable display content is "big hit"). The command C402H is transmitted when the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the super-reach determination range at the time of losing, and is determined to be the variation pattern accompanied by the super-reach at the time of losing. Informs you that "Super Reach is confirmed in case of loss"). The command C403H is transmitted when the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the reach confirmation range at the time of losing, and the determination result at the time of winning that the variation pattern accompanied by the reach effect is determined at the time of losing (variable display content is "Reach confirmed when lost"). The command C404H is transmitted when the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is neither within the super reach determination range nor the reach determination range at the time of losing, and when there is a possibility that the variation pattern with the reach effect may not be determined. Notify the judgment result (variable display content is "general in case of loss"). In this way, the winning determination result command uses the gaming random number extracted at the time of winning the starting prize to determine whether the variable display result is determined to be a “big hit” or whether it is determined to be a specific variation pattern. It is transmitted as determination result information notifying the determination result at the time of winning.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal processing, based on the presence or absence of holding data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the first special symbol holding storage unit and the second special symbol holding storage unit, the first special symbol display device 4A and Whether or not to start the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is determined. In the special symbol normal process, based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit", the variable display result is Determined (predetermined) before being displayed for derivation. At this time, when the variable display result is determined to be "big hit", the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types. The jackpot type is stored by storing data indicating the jackpot type determination result in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control buffer setting unit). Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B (big hit symbol, Any of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is predetermined.

The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the variation pattern as any one of a plurality of types based on the result of the preliminary determination as to whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit". The variable display time of the special design or the decorative design is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from when the variable display of the special symbol is started until the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result is derived is determined. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative pattern is “reach” when the variable display result is “miss”. Alternatively, whether or not the variable display state of the decorative pattern is set to “reach” is determined by determining the change pattern at a predetermined ratio when the variable display result is “miss” in the change pattern setting process. Good. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of setting for starting the variation of the special symbol on the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". The special symbol variation process includes a process of setting for varying the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4, a process of measuring an elapsed time from when the special symbol starts varying, and the like. . Then, when the elapsed time from the start of 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". This special symbol stop process includes a process of stopping the variation of the special symbol on the special symbol display device 4, and setting for stopping and displaying the confirmed special symbol which is the variable display result of the special symbol. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control flag setting unit) is turned on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission of the big start designating command for designating the start of the big hit game state based on the special figure display result being "big hit" is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to " Update to 4". When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The big hit opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". In this big hit opening pre-processing, based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit", etc., the processing to start the execution of the round game in the big hit game state and to set the big winning opening to the open state, etc. It is included. When the jackpot opening preprocessing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, and the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the open state from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, 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 jackpot opening post-processing, it is determined whether or not the number of times of executing the round game in which the jackpot is opened has reached a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "2" or "15" according to the jackpot type). It includes a process to perform and a process to wait until the next round game is started when the maximum number of times is not reached. Then, when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4", while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is "7". Will be updated to

The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". In the big hit ending process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed by the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the like. It includes a process of waiting until the time elapses, a process of performing various settings for controlling the probability variation state or the time saving state in accordance with the success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like. Then, when the setting for controlling the probability variation state or the time saving state is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol reservation storage number is "0" (step S231). The second special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 may read the second reserved storage number count value and determine 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), it is stored in the head area (the storage area corresponding to the reservation number "1") of the second special figure reservation storage unit. Numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out as the reserved data (step S232). As a result, the game random numbers extracted in the processing of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning at the second starting winning opening (second starting winning) are read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, stored in a random number buffer for fluctuation.

Subsequent to the process of step S232, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the second reserved storage number count value and updated, and the second special figure reserved storage is updated. The contents stored in the copy are shifted (step S233). For example, the reserved data stored in the storage area lower than the suspension number “1” (storage area corresponding to the suspension numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure suspension storage unit is moved upward by one entry. shift. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of pending storages may be updated by subtracting one. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the variable special figure designation buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control buffer setting unit etc.) 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. The CPU 103 may read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure pending storage number is "0", and the first special figure pending storage number is "0". Or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

In the case where the special figure game is executed in the order in which the game balls have passed through (entered) the starting winning opening regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, A predetermined area of the RAM 102, in association with the holding data, or separately from the holding data, the starting opening data indicating which of the starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has passed (entered). It suffices if the order in which the starting conditions are satisfied can be specified for the special figure game corresponding to each of the pending data.

Subsequent to the processing of step S236, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the first reserved storage number count value and updated, and the first special figure reserved storage is updated. The contents stored in the copy are shifted (step S237). For example, the reserved data stored in the storage area lower than the reservation number “1” (storage area corresponding to the reservation numbers “2” to “4”) in the first special figure reservation storage unit is made higher by one entry. shift. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of pending storages may be updated by subtracting one. Then, the variable special map designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

After performing either of the processing of steps S234 and S238, the special symbol display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol is determined to be either "big hit" or "miss" (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, the special figure display result determination table prepared by being stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in the use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “miss”. , As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the random number buffer for variation.

In the process of step S239, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation state and the probability variation control is performed, the special rate is higher than that when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the time saving state. The display result is determined as "big hit". The probability variation state starts when the probability variation flag is set to the ON state in response to the case where the jackpot type is either “probability variation” or “probability”, for example, by the jackpot termination process of step S117 shown in FIG. To be done. When the probability variation state is in the normal state or the time saving state, the special figure display result is more likely to be "big hit" and is more likely to be the big hit game state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the time saving state.

The CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be a "big hit" (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control flag setting unit or the like) is set to an on state (step S241). . Further, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value for determining the jackpot type includes a plurality of jackpot types depending on whether the variation special map is the first special diagram or the second special diagram. It may be assigned to the result of determining which of the types. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination read from the random number buffer for variation.

After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 may store the jackpot type by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control buffer setting unit, etc.).

In this embodiment, by executing the process of step S241, the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set to the on state, and by executing the process of step S243, the game control is performed. Data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is set in the buffer setting unit. As described above, in this embodiment, with respect to the holding information, the first special figure holding storage section and the second special figure holding storage section are separately provided, whereas the big hit flag and the big hit type determination result As for the data used when performing the variable display such as the data indicating the, the common storage area (in the present example, in the case of performing the variable display of the first special figure and the case of performing the variable display of the second special figure) , A game control flag setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit) are provided. Therefore, regarding the data used at the time of executing the variable display, it is possible to reduce the necessary storage area by using the data storage area in common.

When the special figure display result is not "big hit" in step S240 (step S240; No), after executing the process of step S243, the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined. Yes (step S244). As an example, when it is determined that the special symbol display result is not “big hit” in step S240, the special symbol previously determined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if the special figure display result is determined to be a "big hit" in step S240, any of the special symbols that are predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. It may be decided as a confirmed special symbol.

After executing the processing of step S244, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to "1" (step S245), the special symbol normal processing is ended. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1" in step S245, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

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 S246), the special symbol Normal processing ends. In this demo display setting, for example, a production control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined production image on the image display device 5 is produced from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not it has been transmitted to the board 12. At this time, if it has been transmitted, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo designation command is performed, and then the demo display setting ends.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). When the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is "big hit" is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is "miss" is determined (step S263).

In the process of step S262, the variation pattern at the time of the big hit is determined by using the big hit variation pattern determination table prepared by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, for example. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 refers to the jackpot variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determining random number MR3 read out from the variation random number buffer, and thus copes with the case where the variable display result is "big hit". The fluctuation pattern may be determined. Further, in the process of step S263, the variation pattern at the time of loss is determined by using the loss variation pattern determination table prepared by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, for example. In the loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the variation pattern determination result. The CPU 103 deals with the case where the variable display result is “miss” by referring to the lost change pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for changing pattern determination read from the random number buffer for change. The fluctuation pattern may be determined.

FIG. 10 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special figure display result) is “miss”, the variable display state of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” and does not reach the reach state and the reach state is “ A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance for each of the cases of "reach" and for the case where the variable display result (special figure display result) is "big hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the variable display content being "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as a non-reach lost variation pattern), and the variation pattern corresponding to the variable display content being "reach" is , Reach variation pattern (also referred to as reach loss 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 the reach effect in the normal reach is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which the reach effect in the super reach is executed.

FIG. 11 shows an example of determining a big hit variation pattern and a loss variation pattern. In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 9, for example, the variation pattern at the time of the big hit is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. 11(A). In the example illustrated in FIG. 11A, as the variation pattern at the time of a big hit, any one of the variation pattern PA3-1 to the variation pattern PA3-3 and the variation pattern PB3-1 to the variation pattern PB3-4 is a use pattern at a predetermined ratio. Is decided. In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern at the time of loss is determined at a rate as shown in, for example, FIG. 11B1 during the normal time when the time saving control is not performed. Further, in the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 9, when the time saving control is being performed, the fluctuation pattern at the time of losing is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. 11(B2), for example. In the process of step S263, by determining the variation pattern at the time of losing, it is determined whether the variable display state of the decorative pattern is the reach state when the variable display result is "loss". It should be noted that a process separate from the determination of the variation pattern may be used to determine whether to reach the reach state when the variable display result is “miss”.

In the example shown in FIG. 11(A), the determination values assigned to the variation patterns accompanied by the reach effect in super reach, such as the variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4, are the variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-1. It is set to be larger than the determined value assigned to the variation pattern accompanied by the reach effect in the normal reach such as PA3-3. On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 11(B1) and FIG. 11(B2), the decision value assigned to the variation patterns with reach production in the normal reach, such as the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3, varies. It is set to be larger than the determined value assigned to the variation patterns with the reach effect in the super reach, such as the pattern PB2-1 to the variation pattern PB2-4. As a result, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect in the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (big hit expectation) is increased.

The determination example shown in FIG. 11B1 includes determination values assigned to different variation patterns depending on whether the first special figure reservation storage number is 0, 1, or 2 or more. As a specific example, the determined values in the range of “151” to “180” are assigned to the variation pattern PA1-1 if the first special figure pending storage number is 0, and the first special figure pending storage number is 1. If it is, it is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-2, and if the first special figure reservation storage number is 2 or more, it is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-3. With such a setting, the average variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol can be changed according to the number of the first special symbol reservation storages. In particular, when the first special figure reservation storage number is equal to or more than a predetermined value (for example, “2”), the average variable display time is made shorter than when the first special figure reservation storage number is less than the predetermined value. It is sufficient that a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that At normal times when the time saving control is not performed, it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) the second starting winning opening, and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed less frequently. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the first special figure pending storage number is a predetermined value (for example, "0") regardless of the second special figure pending storage number. The fluctuation pattern may be determined by referring to the table data similar to the above. Alternatively, irrespective of the number of second special figure pending storage when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the table data corresponding to the number of first special figure pending storage at that time is referred to. The fluctuation pattern may be determined. Alternatively, in response to the special figure game using the second special figure being executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, regardless of the number of second special figure pending storage, FIG. The fluctuation pattern may be determined with reference to table data having a different determination value allocation from B1). Alternatively, when the condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the “first special figure reserved storage number” shown in FIG. 11(B1) is replaced with the “second special figure reserved storage number”, The variation pattern may be determined by referring to the table data according to the number of second special figure reservation storages.

The determination example shown in FIG. 11B2 includes determination values assigned to different variation patterns depending on whether the number of second special figure pending storage is 0, 1, or 2 or more. With such a setting, the average variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol can be changed according to the number of the second special symbol reservation storages. In particular, when the number of second special figure reservation storages is a predetermined value (for example, “2”) or more, the average variable display time is made shorter than when the number of second special figure reservation storages is less than the predetermined value. It is sufficient that a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that During the time saving in which the time saving control is performed, the game ball easily passes (enters) the second starting winning opening, and the special drawing game using the second special drawing is frequently executed. If the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, the special figure game using the second special figure is repeated during the time saving period. It is likely to be executed, and the special figure game using the first special figure is executed less frequently. Then, when the condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the number of second special figure pending storage is 0. Therefore, when the starting condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the second special figure pending storage number is a predetermined value (for example, "0") regardless of the first special figure pending storage number. The fluctuation pattern may be determined by referring to the table data similar to the above. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data having a different determination value allocation from that in FIG. 11B2 regardless of the number of first special figure reservation storages. Alternatively, when the condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the “second special figure reservation storage number” shown in FIG. 11(B2) is replaced with the “first special figure reservation storage number”, The fluctuation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data according to the number of first special figure reservation storages.

After performing either of the processes of steps S262 and S263, the special symbol variation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is set (step S264). The special symbol variation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result (special symbol display result) is derived and displayed. Is. As shown in FIG. 10, the special figure variation time is set in advance corresponding to a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance. Therefore, the special pattern variation time is determined by determining the variation pattern in the processing of steps S262 and S263. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

Following the processing of step S264, of the special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B, start The setting for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special figure games where the conditions are satisfied (step S265). 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 figure on the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

After executing the process of step S265, transmission setting of the command at the start of variation of the special symbol is performed (step S266). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 causes the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 to change the first variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, and the first variation start result command. In order to sequentially transmit the reservation storage number notification commands, the storage address (head address) in the ROM 101 of the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the variation special map designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 causes the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 to change the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, and the second variation start command. In order to sequentially transmit the reservation storage number notification commands, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

The first variation start command and the second variation start command are for the variation start 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. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command 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. Is a production control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special design or a decorative design.

After the process of step S266 is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2" (step S267), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "2" in step S267, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

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

In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and also the CTC (counter/timer) mounted on the effect control board 12. Circuit) register setting. Then, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on the CTC register setting, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, it waits.

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

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

As an example, in the command analysis process, when there is a received command stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, it is determined which effect control command is received by checking the MODE data of the received command. .. At this time, when the winning determination result command and the first reserved storage number notification command are received together with the first start opening winning award designation command, the first area provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control buffer setting unit) or the like. The first starting opening winning award designation command and the first reserved storage number notification command are stored in order in the storage area having the smallest reserved display number serving as the buffer number among the free areas in the command buffer for start-winning prize. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number notification command is received together with the second start winning combination command, the empty space in the second start winning combination command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, effect control buffer setting unit) or the like. Of these, the second starting opening winning award designation command and the second reserved storage number notification command are sequentially stored in the storage area having the smallest reserved display number serving as the buffer number.

In the first start prize-winning command buffer, a set of effect control commands (first start mouth prize designation command and first reserved memory number notification command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first start prize is associated. A storage area is reserved so that it can be stored. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the first start winning occurs in the storage areas corresponding to the reserved display numbers "1" to "4" in the first start winning command buffer according to the order of reception. Data is stored in order from the beginning of the empty area in. The hold display number in the command buffer at the time of the first start winning a prize corresponds to the first special figure hold storage number.

The set of effect control commands (the second start mouth prize designation command and the second reserved storage number notification command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second start prize is associated with the second start prize command buffer. A storage area is reserved so that it can be stored. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the second start winning occurs in the storage areas corresponding to the reserved display numbers “1” to “4” of the second start winning command buffer in the order of reception. Data is stored in order from the beginning of the empty area in. The hold display number in the command buffer at the time of the second start winning a prize corresponds to the second special figure hold storage number.

After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed. In the effect control process processing, various kinds of operations such as an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a lighting operation of a game effect lamp 9 and a light emitter such as a decorative LED are performed. With respect to the control content of the production operation using the production device, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the production control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11. Following the effect control process processing, effect random number updating processing is executed, and numerical data indicating effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 are updated by software as various random number values used for effect control.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 12, first, a hold display setting process is executed (step S161). The hold display setting process updates the first hold display on the first hold display section 5HR and the second hold display on the second hold display section 5HL at the time of the start winning when the first start winning or the second start winning occurs. It includes processing for. Further, the hold display setting process uses, for example, the storage data of the hold display data storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 121, and the like, and a determination process and a setting process for executing the prefetch notice effect of “change of hold display”. Is included.

FIG. 13 shows a configuration example of the hold display data storage unit. The pending display data storage unit corresponds to the fact that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is pending and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is pending. Various data for performing the first pending display on the first pending display unit 5HR and various data for performing the second pending display on the second pending display unit 5HL are stored as pending display data. As the hold display data storage unit, the first hold display data storage unit corresponding to the hold storage display of the special figure game using the first special figure and the hold storage display of the special figure game using the second special figure are supported. It is only necessary to provide a second hold display data storage section for performing the operation. In the hold display data storage unit, for example, the winning determination result, the hold display change pattern, and the change effect timing pattern can be specified in association with the hold numbers similar to those of the first special view hold storage unit and the second special view hold storage unit. A storage area for storing the data shown in is secured. The winning determination result indicates the variable display content of the special symbol or the decorative symbol specified based on the winning determination result command. The hold display change pattern is an effect pattern including designation of a display mode of the hold display changed in the look-ahead notice effect of "hold change display". The change effect timing pattern is an effect pattern including the designation of the timing of executing the prefetching advance notice effect of “change of display on hold”.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S161 of FIG. 12 as the hold display setting process. In the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first receives an effect control command (starting mouth prize designation command, prize determination result command, hold storage number notification command, etc.) transmitted at the time of start winning. It is determined whether there is any (step S301). In the process of step S301, for example, whether or not a start mouth prize designation command, a prize determination result command, and a reserved memory number notification command are newly stored in the first start prize command buffer or the second start prize command buffer. By confirming, it is possible to determine whether or not a command is received at the time of starting winning.

If the command is not received in step S301 (step S301; No), the hold display setting process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the command has been received (step S301; Yes), the winning determination result according to the received winning determination result command is specified (step S302). At this time, it is determined whether or not "restriction on winning determination is specified" is specified (step S303). In the case of a winning determination result other than the “winning determination restriction is underway” (step S303; No), the presence or absence of the pending display change effect, that is, whether to execute the pending display change effect, or the pending display change effect is executed. The effect type in the case of performing is determined (step S304). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the pending display change effect updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect, and determines the pending display change effect that is stored in advance in the ROM 121. The presence/absence and type of the pending display change effect may be determined by referring to the table or the like. In the process of step S304, "no change effect" when the hold display change effect is not executed, or "change effect (1)" or "change effect (2)" when the hold display change effect is executed It is decided to be one of the types.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the process of step S304 is "no change effect" (step S305). At this time, if the determination result is “with change effect (1)” or “change effect (2)” but not with “no change effect” (step S305; No), the presence or absence of display change is determined ( Step S307). The presence/absence of the display change determined in the process of step S307 indicates whether or not the display mode of the hold display is changed as the execution result of the hold display change effect. For example, when the hold display change success effect is executed after the hold display change common effect is executed in the hold display change effect, the display mode of the hold display changes, so that there is a display change. On the other hand, when the hold display change failure effect is executed after the hold display change common effect is executed in the hold display change effect, the display mode of the hold display does not change, so that there is no display change. That is, by determining whether or not there is a display change in the process of step S307, it is determined whether to execute the pending display change success effect or the pending display change failure effect. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for display change determination, which is updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, and refers to the display change determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. Whether or not there is a display change may be determined based on the above. In the process of step S307, either "display change" or "display change" is determined.

After executing the process of step S307, it is determined whether the determination result is "no display change" (step S308). At this time, if the determination result is "display change" and not "display change" (step S308; No), it is determined to be one of the plurality of hold display change patterns prepared in advance (step S309). ). When it is determined in step S308 that the determination result is “no display change” (step S308; Yes), after executing the process of step S309, it is determined to be one of a plurality of change effect timing patterns prepared in advance. Yes (step S310). Then, data indicating the determination result of the hold display change pattern by the process of step S309 and the determination result of the change effect timing pattern by the process of step S310 can be specified in the hold display data storage unit according to a new start winning. It is stored in association with the holding number (step S311). However, when the process of step S309 is not executed due to the determination of "no display change" in the process of step S307, a pending number corresponding to a new start winning is stored in the pending display data storage unit. The data indicating the determination result of the change effect timing pattern is stored in association with each other, while the data indicating the determination result of the hold display change pattern is not stored.

When it is determined in step S303 that "the winning determination is being restricted" (step S303; Yes), when it is determined that there is no change effect in step S305 (step S305; Yes), or step S311 After executing the process of (1), update setting of the hold display at the time of starting winning is performed (step S312), and the hold display setting process is ended. For example, when the first special figure reservation storage number increases by 1 due to the game ball passing through (entering) the first start winning hole, the first reservation display on the first reservation display unit 5HR is increased by 1, A new first hold display is added. On the other hand, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning hole and the number of stored second special figure reservations is increased by 1, the second reserved display on the second reserved display portion 5HL is increased by 1, A new second hold display is added. In this embodiment, the normal display mode of the first hold display and the second hold display is a round plain white display. In the process of step S312, as the initial display of the first hold display and the second hold display, the hold display which is a round solid white display is updated to be added.

FIG. 15 shows an example of determining the pending display change effect and the presence/absence of display change. In the process of step S304 shown in FIG. 14, for example, one of “no change effect”, “with change effect (1)”, and “with change effect (2)” at a determination rate as shown in FIG. 15(A). To decide. In the determination example shown in FIG. 15(A), the types and determination rates of the hold display change effects that can be determined are different depending on the hold number and the winning determination result. When the holding number is any of "2" to "4", "no change effect", "with change effect (1)", and "with change effect (2 )”. When the hold number is "1", it is determined as "no change effect" or "change effect (1)" at different ratios according to the winning determination result, and "change effect (2)" Will not be decided. When the winning judgment result is "big hit", the determination rate of "no change effect" is the lowest, and "changed in the case of lost super reach", "fixed in the case of lost", "general in the case of lost" The decision rate of "no performance" increases. Therefore, when the hold display change effect is executed, the variable display result may be a “big hit”, the reach effect in the super reach may be executed, and the decorative design may be changed, as compared with the case where it is not executed. There is a high possibility that the display state will reach the reach state.

The type of the pending display change effect may be one in which a plurality of pending display change effect patterns are classified according to the changing mode of the pending display. Among the types of hold display change effects, the effect type of “with change effect (1)” allows the display color of the hold display to be changed, but does not change to a display mode showing a message such as “secret”. Change effect patterns are classified. Among the types of hold display change effects, the effect type of “with change effect (2)” is classified into hold display change effect patterns that can change the display mode of the hold display to a display mode indicating a message such as “secret”. ing.

In the process of step S307 shown in FIG. 14, the presence/absence of display change is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. 15B, for example. In the determination example shown in FIG. 15B, the determination rate of “display change” is different depending on the winning determination result. When the winning determination result is "big hit", "display change" is always performed (at a determination ratio of 100/100). If the result of the winning judgment is "Confirmation of Super Reach on Loss", "Confirmation of Reach on Loss", or "General on Loss", the display may not be changed to "No change of display". Yes, the determination rate of "no display change" increases in this order. Therefore, when the display mode of the hold display changes due to the hold display change effect, the variable display result may be a “big hit” and the reach effect in the super reach may be executed, as compared with when it does not change. , There is a high possibility that the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state.

In addition, when the determination result at the time of winning is "big hit", if "display change" is always determined, even if the hold display change effect is executed corresponding to "no display change", the display mode of the hold display If is not changed, it is confirmed that the "big hit" is not given in the variable display that is the subject of advance notice, and there is a possibility that the interest of the game will decline. Therefore, even when the winning determination result is "big hit", "no display change" may be set at a predetermined rate. In this case, it may be set such that “no display change” is determined at a rate sufficiently lower than other winning determination results.

FIG. 16 shows an example of setting the hold display change pattern and the change effect timing pattern. As shown in FIG. 16A, in this embodiment, the hold display change pattern ZHP1-1 to the hold display change pattern ZHP1-3, the hold display change pattern ZHP2-1 to the hold display change pattern ZHP2-3, the hold display. The change pattern ZHP3-1 and the hold display change pattern ZHP10 to the hold display change pattern ZHP13 are prepared in advance. The hold display change pattern ZHP1-1 to the hold display change pattern ZHP1-3, the hold display change pattern ZHP2-1 to the hold display change pattern ZHP2-3, and the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 are “with change effect (1)”. The display color is classified according to the effect type, and the display color of the hold display is changed, while the display mode showing a message such as "secret" is not changed. The hold display change pattern ZHP10 to the hold display change pattern ZHP13 are classified into the effect type of “with change effect (2)”, and the display mode of the hold display can be changed to a display mode showing a message such as “secret”. it can. In this way, the plurality of hold display change patterns may be set to be classified into any of the plurality of effect types according to the display mode of the hold display displayed after executing the hold display change effect. Good.

As shown in FIG. 16(B), in this embodiment, change effect timing pattern TP0-1, change effect timing pattern TP1-1, change effect timing pattern TP1-2, change effect timing pattern TP2-1 to change effect. A timing pattern TP2-4, a change effect timing pattern TP3-1 to a change effect timing pattern TP3-7 are prepared in advance. Each change effect timing pattern is one or more hold numbers (indicated by “1” to “3” in FIG. 16B) corresponding to the execution timing of the hold display change effect, or the execution timing of the active display change effect. Is designated during active display on the active display portion AHA (indicated by "A" in FIG. 16B). In the hold display data storage unit shown in FIG. 13, data indicating the change effect timing pattern is stored in association with the hold number. When the holding number designated by the change effect timing pattern indicated by the stored data matches the holding number associated with the holding data storage unit, the execution condition for the hold display change effect is satisfied. When the stored data corresponding to the suspension number “1” is erased in the suspension data storage unit because the variable display start condition is satisfied, active display is specified in the change effect timing pattern indicated by the storage data. For example, the execution condition of the active display change effect is satisfied. After the execution conditions of the pending display change effect and the active display change effect are satisfied, for example, when a predetermined time elapses after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the execution timing of the pending display change effect or the active display change effect is reached. The hold display change effect and the active display change effect are executed (started).

With such a combination of the hold display change pattern and the change effect timing pattern, the hold display change effect of changing the display color to a specific color different from the normal as the hold display display mode, and the display color as the active display mode. Whether or not each of the active display change effects that changes to a specific color different from normal is executed, the display color (specific color) after execution, and the like can be collectively determined when the start winning occurs. That is, in this embodiment, regarding the display color change effect, whether the game is executed, execution timing, execution content (display color after change), etc., the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening ( When you enter), you can make a decision collectively.

In the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the pending display change pattern updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, and stores it in the ROM 121 in advance. The pending display change pattern determination table thus prepared may be used to determine one of the plurality of pending display change patterns.

FIG. 17 shows an example of determining a pending display change pattern in accordance with the effect type of the pending display change effect being “change effect present (1)”. When the effect type of the hold display change effect is "change effect present (1)" and the winning determination result is "big hit", in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14, the determination as shown in FIG. 17(A) is made. The ratio is determined as one of the plurality of hold display change patterns. On the other hand, when the effect type of the pending display change effect is “with change effect (1)” and the winning determination result is “super reach at loss confirmation”, in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. One of the plurality of hold display change patterns is determined at the determination rate as shown in (B). In the determination examples shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, the hold display change pattern and the determination rate that can be determined are different depending on the hold numbers. For example, when the hold number is "3" or "4", it is possible to determine the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 at a predetermined ratio, while when the hold number is "1" or "2". , The pending display change pattern ZHP3-1 cannot be determined. Further, when the holding number is any of "2" to "4", it is possible to determine one of the holding display change pattern ZHP2-1 to the holding display change pattern ZHP2-3 at a predetermined ratio, while the holding number is held. When the number is "1", it is impossible to determine these hold display change patterns.

As shown in FIG. 16A, in the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1, after starting the hold display that is the white display which is the normal display mode, the display color of the hold display (the corresponding display color of the active display is changed to (Including) is changed in three steps in the order of blue, green, and red. Execution conditions may be satisfied each time variable display is started for the pending display change effect and the active display change effect. Therefore, in order to change the display color of the hold display in three steps, it is necessary to execute (start) variable display at least three times after starting the hold display. Therefore, when the holding number is "3" or "4", the holding display change pattern ZHP3-1 can be determined, while when the holding number is "1" or "2", the holding display change pattern is set. By making ZHP3-1 undecidable, the display color of the hold display can be reliably changed in three stages. Each of the hold display change patterns ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3 changes the display color of the hold display in two steps. Therefore, when the holding numbers are "2" to "4", it is possible to determine any of the holding display change patterns ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3 while the holding number is "1". In this case, it is possible to surely change the display color of the hold display in two stages by making it impossible to determine these hold display change patterns.

In addition, in the determination examples shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, the pending display change pattern is determined according to whether the winning determination result is “big hit” or “super-reach determination at loss”. The proportions are different. For example, when the holding number is “3” or “4”, when the winning determination result is “big hit”, the holding determination is performed at a higher ratio than when the winning determination result is “Loss Super Reach Confirmation”. The display change pattern ZHP2-2, the hold display change pattern ZHP2-3, or the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 is determined. As shown in FIG. 16(A), the hold display change pattern ZHP2-2, the hold display change pattern ZHP2-3, and the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 are all such that the display color of the hold display is finally red. Change to. With such a setting, it can be suggested that when the display color of the hold display changes to red, the variable display result is more likely to be a "big hit" than when the display color changes to another display color.

FIG. 18 shows an example of determining a hold display change pattern in accordance with the effect type of hold display change effect being “change effect exists (2)”. If the effect type of the pending display change effect is "change effect (2)" and the winning determination result is "big hit", in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14, the determination as shown in FIG. It is determined to be one of the plurality of hold display change patterns in proportion. On the other hand, in the case where the effect type of the pending change effect is “with change effect (2)” and the winning determination result is “super reach at loss confirmation”, in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. At any of the determined proportions shown in B), one of the plurality of pending display change patterns is determined. In the determination example shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, the hold display change pattern ZHP10 to the hold display change pattern ZHP13 is determined at a predetermined ratio regardless of the hold number.

As shown in FIG. 15(A), when the holding number is any of “2” to “4”, the effect type of “with change effect (2)” at a different ratio depending on the winning determination result. On the other hand, when the holding number is “1”, it is impossible to determine the effect type of “with change effect (2)”. Therefore, in the case of determining any of the hold display change pattern ZHP10 to the hold display change pattern ZHP13 in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14, the hold number is any of “2” to “4”. As shown in FIG. 16A, each of the hold display change pattern ZHP11 to the hold display change pattern ZHP13 starts a hold display that is a normal display mode, that is, a white display, and then changes the hold display display mode to “hidden”. The change includes a two-step change including a step of changing the display mode indicating the message “” and a step of changing the display color of the hold display to any of blue, green, and red. The hold display change pattern ZHP10 changes the display form of the hold display to a display form showing a "secret" message in one step. Therefore, if the hold number is any of "2" to "4", the display mode of the hold display can be surely changed in two stages.

In addition, in the determination examples shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, the determination rate of the hold display change pattern ZHP10 is sufficiently higher than the determination rates of the other hold display change patterns regardless of the winning determination result. It is set to be low. Therefore, after the display mode of the hold display is changed to the display mode showing the "secret" message, the display color of the hold display is more likely to be changed to any one of blue, green, and red. In this way, when the display mode of the hold display changes to the display mode showing the "secret" message, it can be suggested that there is a high possibility that the display mode of the hold display changes to the specific mode.

In the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value for change effect timing pattern determination, which is updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, and stores it in the ROM 121 in advance. The change effect timing pattern determination table thus prepared may be used to determine one of the plurality of change effect timing patterns.

FIG. 19 shows an example of determining a change effect timing pattern corresponding to the case where the winning determination result is "big hit". In the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, when the winning determination result is “big hit”, one of the plurality of change effect timing patterns is determined at the determination rate as shown in FIG.

FIG. 20 shows an example of determining a change effect timing pattern corresponding to the case where the winning determination result is “final lost reach reach determination”. In the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, when the winning determination result is “loss reach super reach determination”, one of a plurality of change effect timing patterns is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG.

In the determination examples shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the changeable display timing pattern and the determination rate that can be determined are different depending on the hold display change pattern determined by the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14 and the hold number. When the winning determination result is “final lost reach reach”, “no change effect” is determined at a predetermined ratio in the process of step S307 shown in FIG. At this time, since the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14 is not executed, the pending display change pattern is “none”.

In the determination example shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the holding number is “4” among the cases where the holding display change pattern ZHP1-1 to the holding display change pattern ZHP1-3 are decided by the process of step S309. In this case, the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 can be determined at a predetermined ratio, while when the holding number is any of "1" to "3", the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 cannot be determined. Becomes As shown in FIG. 16B, the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 is the hold display change timing when the hold number is “3”. An execution condition can be satisfied for the suspended display change effect each time variable display is started. Therefore, in order to execute the hold display change effect when the hold number is “3”, the change effect timing pattern is stored in the hold display data storage section in association with the hold number “4” when the start winning occurs. Need to Therefore, when the hold number is "4", the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 can be determined, while when the hold number is any of "1" to "3", the change effect timing pattern TP3. By making -1 undecidable, the hold display change effect can be executed in correspondence with the variable display executed (started) when the hold number is "3".

In the determination example shown in FIG. 20, when the hold display change pattern is “none”, the change effect timing pattern TP1-1, the change effect timing pattern TP2-1, and the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 are selected according to the hold numbers. It is decided to either. As shown in FIG. 16(B), the change effect timing pattern TP1-1, the change effect timing pattern TP2-1, and the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 specify a reservation number of 1 as the reservation display change timing. When the hold display change pattern is not determined, the display mode of the hold display does not change even if the hold display change effect is executed. Therefore, the hold change gasse effect for one hold display can be executed once before the variable display corresponding to the hold display is started. The change effect timing pattern may be determined such that the hold change change effect effect for one hold display can be executed multiple times.

In the determination example shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, in the case of the hold display change pattern ZHP10, the change effect timing pattern TP1-1, the change effect timing pattern TP2-1, and the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 are selected according to the hold numbers. On the other hand, the change effect timing pattern TP0-1 cannot be determined regardless of the holding number. As shown in FIG. 16(A), in the hold display change pattern ZHP10, after starting the hold display that is the normal display mode of white display, the hold display display mode is changed to a display mode indicating a "secret" message. Change to. As shown in FIG. 16B, in the change effect timing pattern TP0-1, the active display is designated as the hold display change timing. As described above, in the case of the pending display change pattern ZHP10, the change effect timing pattern TP0-1 cannot be determined, so that when the active display change effect is executed, the message in which the display mode of the active display is “secret” is displayed. A restriction can be provided so that the display mode shown does not change. That is, the display mode indicating the "secret" message is included in the display mode of the hold display displayed after the hold display change effect is executed, while the display mode of the active display is displayed after the active display change effect is executed. Is not displayed as a special mode.

FIG. 21 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. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop design or the like to be a fixed decorative design as a variable display result of the decorative design (step S321). As the process of step S321, the effect control CPU 120 is based on the variable display content such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. Then, the final stop design is determined. As an example, the variable display contents corresponding to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result include "non-reach (miss)", "reach (miss)", "non-probability change (big hit)", and "probability change (big hit)". is there.

If the variable display content is "non-reach (miss)", the variable display state of the decorative pattern does not reach the reach state, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is "miss". Will be When the variable display content is "reach (miss)", after the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, the fixed decorative pattern of the reach-miss combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result becomes "miss". .. When the variable display content is "non-probable change (big hit)", the variable display result is "big hit", and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state becomes the time saving state. When the variable display content is "probable change (big hit)", the variable display result is "big hit", and the game state after the end of the big hit game state becomes the sure change state.

When the variable display content is "non-reach (miss)", the effect control CPU 120 finalizes a different (non-matching) decorative design in the "left" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5R. To decide. CPU120 for production control extracts the numerical data showing the random number value for the left definite symbol determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for the production, etc., and stores the left definite symbol determination table prepared in advance and stored in ROM121. By referring to the determined decorative design, the left fixed decorative design to be stopped and displayed in the "left" decorative design display area 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the right fixed symbol which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the right fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, the right fixed decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative pattern display area 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined from the fixed decorative patterns. At this time, it may be determined such that the symbol number of the right fixed decorative design is different from the symbol number of the left fixed decorative design by the setting in the right fixed symbol determination table. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for medium fixed symbol determination that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the fixed decorative designs, the medium fixed decorative design that is stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative design display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined.

When the variable display content is "reach (miss)", the effect control CPU 120 finalizes the same (matching) decorative design in the "left" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5R. To decide. The production control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value for left/right definite symbol determination, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter, and the left/right definite symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is prepared. By referring to the decorative symbols, the decorative symbols having the same symbol numbers stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 among the fixed decorative symbols are referred to. decide. Furthermore, the numerical data indicating the random number value for medium-decision symbol determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium-determination symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. Thus, among the fixed decorative designs, the middle fixed decorative design to be stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative design display area 5C on the screen 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. By adding or subtracting (for example, "1") to the symbol number of the medium fixed decorative design, the fixed decorative design may be a reach combination instead of a big hit combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium fixed decorative design, a difference (design difference) between the left fixed decorative design and the right fixed decorative design is determined, and the medium fixed decorative design corresponding to the determined difference may be set. ..

When the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, the effect control CPU 120 causes the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” to be displayed. At, the same (matching) decorative design is determined as the final stop design. The production control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the jackpot finalized symbol, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determination symbol determination table that is stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared, the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L on the screen of the image display device 5, The decorative symbols having the same symbol numbers stopped and displayed in 5C and 5R are determined. At this time, depending on whether the variable display content is "non-probable change (big hit)" or "probable change (big hit)", whether or not the big hit middle promotion effect is executed, a normal symbol (for example, an even number It suffices to determine which of the decorative pattern shown) and the probability variation pattern (for example, a decorative pattern showing an odd number) to be the final decorative pattern. In the jackpot promotion promotion, after a combination of decorative patterns (non-probability variation jackpot combination) that causes a jackpot in the image display device 5 but does not recall a probability variation state is temporarily stopped and displayed, it is in a jackpot gaming state or a jackpot gaming state. Is an effect that informs whether or not the probability change state will occur at the end of.

As a specific example, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, a fixed decorative design is determined from a plurality of types of normal designs. When it is determined that the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)” and the big hit middle promotion effect is not executed, a fixed decorative design is determined from a plurality of types of positive change designs. On the other hand, even if the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, when it is decided to execute the big hit middle promotion effect, a fixed decorative design is determined from a plurality of types of normal designs. As a result, it is possible to prevent the promotion effect during the big hit from being executed, even if the probability variation patterns are collectively derived and displayed as the fixed decorative patterns, and do not give the player a feeling of distrust.

In the process of step S321, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, it is determined whether or not to execute the probable change promotion effect such as re-lottery effect or big hit mid-promotion effect. May be. In the re-lottery effect, once the decorative pattern of the non-probable variation big hit combination consisting of the same normal pattern is displayed once during the variable display of the decorative pattern, it is once difficult or unrecognizable to be controlled in the probability variation state, It is possible to inform that the decorative design is controlled to the probable state by displaying the decorative design variably (rechanging) again and stopping and displaying the decorative design of the probable variation big hit combination consisting of the same probabilistic design. In addition, after the decorative design is changed again in the re-lottery effect, the decorative design of the non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed, so that the control in the probable variation state may not be notified. When it is determined to execute the re-lottery effect in the process of step S321, the combination of the decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed may be determined before the re-lottery effect is executed.

Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in the process of step S321, a change effect setting process for performing execution setting of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect is executed (step S322). In the change effect setting process, the execution setting of the hold display change effect is performed when the execution condition of the hold display change effect is satisfied based on the stored content of the hold display data storage unit and the like. Further, in the change effect setting process, when the execution condition of the active display change effect is satisfied based on whether or not the “pseudo-link” variable display effect is executed, the execution setting of the active display change effect is performed. .. After that, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S323). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (special figure change time effect control pattern) corresponding to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command, and uses it as a use pattern. set. Further, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to any one of a plurality of effect control patterns (display change effect control patterns) prepared corresponding to the execution setting of the pending display change effect or the active display change effect by the change effect setting process of step S322. And set it as the usage pattern.

Following the process of step S323, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit or the like) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command, for example. (Step S324). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design is made on the screen of the image display device 5 (step S325). At this time, for example, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (special effect change effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S323 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123. Thus, the variation of the decorative pattern may be started in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5.

After executing the process of step S325, in response to the variable display of the decorative pattern being started, the first hold display on the first hold display unit 5HR, the second hold display on the second hold display unit 5HL, and the like are displayed. Settings for updating are performed (step S326). For example, when the special figure game using the first special figure is executed (started), the display part (the leftmost display part) corresponding to the holding number “1” is erased in the first holding display section 5HR. While being (digested), the first reserved display in the display parts corresponding to the other reserved numbers “2” to “4” is moved (shifted) one by one to the left. On the other hand, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed (started), the display part (the rightmost display part) corresponding to the holding number “1” is erased in the second holding display section 5HL. While being (digested), the second reservation display in the display parts corresponding to the other reservation numbers "2" to "4" is moved (shifted) one by one to the right. Further, in the process of step S326, settings for updating the active display on the active display portion AHA are also performed. For example, when the first hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is erased (digested) on the first hold display unit 5HR, an active display similar to the erased (digested) first hold display is displayed on the active display unit. Start with AHA. On the other hand, when the second hold display corresponding to the hold number "1" is erased (digested) on the second hold display portion 5HL, the active display similar to the erased (digested) second hold display is displayed. Start at Department AHA. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (step S327), and then the variable display start setting processing ends.

FIG. 22(A) is a flowchart showing an example of the change effect setting process executed in step S322 of FIG. In the change effect setting process shown in FIG. 22A, first, the stored content in the hold display data storage unit is updated (step S501). In other words, the storage data in the storage area corresponding to the suspension number “1” is erased in the suspension display data storage unit, and the storage areas lower than the suspension number “1” (the suspension numbers “2” to “4” are stored). The storage data of the corresponding storage area) is shifted upward by one entry. Then, it is determined whether or not it is the hold display change timing which is the execution timing of the hold display change effect (step S502). In the process of step S502, with respect to one or a plurality of change effect timing patterns stored in the hold display data storage unit whose storage content is updated in the process of step S501, the hold numbers associated with the respective change effect timing patterns are matched. It is determined whether or not the designation of the pending display change timing is included. For example, when any of the change effect timing patterns TP3-1 to TP3-7 shown in FIG. 16B is to be stored in the hold display data storage unit in association with the hold number “3”. Since the designation of the hold display change timing matching the hold number “3” is included, it is determined that the hold display change timing is reached. Any one of the change effect timing pattern TP2-1 to the change effect timing pattern TP2-4, the change effect timing pattern TP3-4, the change effect timing pattern TP3-6, and the change effect timing pattern TP3-7 is stored in the hold display data storage unit. When it is to be stored in association with the hold number "2", it is determined that the hold display change timing is reached because the hold display change timing specification matching the hold number "2" is included. .. Change effect timing pattern TP1-1, change effect timing pattern TP1-2, change effect timing pattern TP2-3, change effect timing pattern TP2-4, change effect timing pattern TP3-3, change effect timing pattern TP3-5, change effect When any of the timing patterns TP3-7 is to be stored in the hold display data storage unit in association with the hold number “1”, it includes designation of the hold display change timing that matches the hold number “1”. Therefore, it is determined that the hold display change timing has come.

When it is determined in step S502 that the timing for changing the hold display is reached (step S502; Yes), execution setting for the hold display change effect is performed (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, the storage contents of the pending display change pattern in the pending display data storage unit and the display mode in the current pending display are specified, and whether or not to change the display mode is set or a change in the case of changing the display mode is performed. It suffices that the setting of the subsequent display mode, the setting for executing the hold display change common effect, and the like are performed. In addition, in the process of step S503, the execution setting of the display color change effect that changes the display color of the active display based on the determination result of the hold display change pattern may be performed among the active display change effects. In this case, setting of a display mode to be displayed after executing the active display change effect by specifying the hold display change pattern indicated in the stored data erased from the hold display data storage unit in the process of step S501, Settings for executing the active display change common effect may be performed.

When it is determined in step S502 that the timing is not the change display of the hold display (step S502; No), after executing the process of step S503, the “pseudo-connection is performed according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. It is determined whether or not the variable display effect of "" is executed (step S504). At this time, when it is determined that the variable display effect of “pseudo-relation” is executed (step S504; Yes), the icon display change effect of whether to execute the icon display change effect among the active display change effects. Whether or not is determined (step S505). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the icon display change effect, which is updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, and determines the icon display change effect that is stored in advance in the ROM 121. The presence or absence of the icon display change effect may be determined by referring to the table or the like. In the process of step S505, it is determined to be either "no change effect" in which the icon display change effect is not executed or "with change effect" in which the icon display change effect is executed.

When it is determined in step S504 that the variable display effect of "pseudo-relation" is not executed (step S505; No), it is determined whether or not the display color change effect during active display is executed (step S506). .. At this time, when it is determined that the display color change effect is executed (step S506; Yes), the change effect setting process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the display color change effect is not executed (step S506; No), the process proceeds to step S505, and the presence or absence of the icon display change effect is determined.

After executing the process of step S505, it is determined whether or not the determination result is “no change effect” (step S507). When the determination result is “no change effect” (step S507; Yes), the change effect setting process ends. If the determination result is “with change effect” (step S507; No), it is determined to be one of a plurality of icon display change patterns prepared in advance (step S508), and then the change effect setting process is ended. ..

FIG. 22B shows an example of determining the icon display change effect. In the process of step S505 shown in FIG. 22(A), the presence/absence of the icon display change effect is decided at a decision rate as shown in FIG. 22(B), for example. In the determination example shown in FIG. 22B, the determination ratio of “with change effect” is different depending on the variable display content. For example, when the variable display content is "probable change (big hit)", the determination rate of "no change effect" is the lowest, and "non-probable change (big hit)", "reach (miss)", "non-reach (miss)" In this order, the determination rate of "no change effect" increases. Therefore, when the icon display change effect is executed, as compared with when it is not executed, the probability change control may be performed after the end of the big hit game state, the variable display result may be the "big hit", and the decorative pattern. The variable display state of is likely to reach.

FIG. 23 shows a setting example of the icon display change pattern. Here, in correspondence with the case where there is no pseudo continuous fluctuation in which the variable display of “pseudo continuous” is not executed and the case where the variable display effect of “pseudo continuous” is executed and the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed three times, 9 shows a plurality of prepared icon display change patterns. In the case of no pseudo continuous fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 23A, it is possible to execute the icon display change effect according to any one of the icon display change pattern YAP1 to the icon display change pattern YAP3. Even if it is determined that "there is a change effect" for executing the icon display change effect, the icon display change pattern may not be determined. In this case, after the active display change common effect is executed in the active display change effect, the active display change failure effect is executed, and the display mode of the active display does not change. The icon display change pattern YAP1 to the icon display change pattern YAP3 change the icons displayed on the active display portion AHA into specific icons for notifying the messages “?”, “chance”, and “intense heat”, respectively.

In the case of three pseudo continuous fluctuations, as shown in FIG. 23B, the icon display change pattern YDP1-1 to icon display change pattern YDP1-4, the icon display change pattern YDP2-1 to icon display change pattern YDP2-. 4, it is possible to execute the icon display change effect by any of the icon display change pattern YDP3-1 to icon display change pattern YDP3-4. When the variable display effect of "pseudo continuous" is executed, the icon display change effect is executed corresponding to the initial fluctuation and the pseudo continuous fluctuation of each time. Thereby, it is possible to change the display mode of the active display by executing the active display change effect a plurality of times from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the derivation of the fixed decorative design which is the display result. . When the change effect timing pattern for changing the display during the active display is determined in step S310 of the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 14, the display color change effect may be executed by the first change.

In the setting example shown in FIG. 23B, the icon notifying the message of "NEXT" is displayed only after the variable display effect of "pseudo-relation" is executed and after the active display change effect is executed. The display mode is active display. Further, the icon for notifying the message of "NEXT" is changed to the active display by the final variation when the variable display effect of "pseudo-relation" is executed, such as the third pseudo-repeating variation of the setting example shown in FIG. 23(B). After the effect is executed, the display mode is not displayed as the active display mode. That is, after the active display change effect is executed during the variable display before the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped (pseudo continuous change) in the icon for notifying the message of "NEXT", the variable display effect of "pseudo-relation" is performed. A display mode that is included in the display mode of the active display that can be displayed and that is not displayed as the display mode of the active display after the active display change effect is executed during the variable display after the pseudo continuous variation is performed a predetermined number of times. Become.

In the setting examples shown in FIGS. 23(A) and 23(B), the icons for notifying the messages such as “?”, “chance”, “hot heat”, and “NEXT” have the active display change effect. While being included in the display mode of the active display to be displayed later, it is a special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display after the hold display change effect is executed.

FIG. 24 shows an example of determining the icon display change pattern. In the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 22A, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the icon display change pattern updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, and the ROM 121. It is only necessary to determine one of the plurality of icon display change patterns by referring to the icon display change pattern determination table stored and prepared in advance.

In the case where there is no pseudo continuous variation in which the variable display effect of “pseudo continuous” is not executed, a plurality of icon displays are performed at the determination rate as shown in FIG. 24(A) by the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 22(A). Decide on one of the change patterns. On the other hand, in the case where the pseudo-continuous variation is executed three times in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the pseudo-continuous variation is three times, the process of step S508 shown in FIG. One of the plurality of icon display change patterns is determined at the determination rate as shown in FIG. In the determination examples shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B, the icon display change pattern and the determination rate that can be determined are different depending on the variable display content. For example, in the determination example shown in FIG. 24A, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, the icon display change pattern YAP3 can be decided, while the variable display When the content is “non-reach (miss)” or “reach (miss)”, the icon display change pattern YAP3 cannot be determined. If the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, it is determined to be one of the icon display change pattern YAP1 to the icon display change pattern YAP3 at a predetermined ratio, while the variable display content is variable. When the display content is “non-reach (miss)” or “reach (miss)”, the icon display change pattern is “none” at a predetermined ratio.

With such a setting, when there is no pseudo continuous fluctuation, the active display change effect is executed, and when the icon display change pattern YAP3 displays the display mode for notifying the message of “heat” as the display mode after the change. , In the variable display this time corresponding to the active display, it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”. In addition, when there is no pseudo continuous fluctuation, the active display change effect is executed, and when the icon display change pattern corresponds to "none" and the active display change mode does not change, the active display change effect is displayed. In the corresponding variable display of this time, it is determined that the variable display result is not "big hit" but "miss".

In addition, depending on the display mode of the active display displayed after the active display change effect is executed, the variable display result in this variable display corresponding to the active display is “big hit” or “miss”. If is confirmed, there is a possibility that the interest in playing the game until the variable display ends may decrease. Therefore, for example, even when the variable display content is "non-reach (miss)" or "reach (miss)", the icon display change pattern YAP3 may be set at a predetermined ratio. In this case, the variable display content may be set to be determined as the icon display change pattern YAP3 at a rate sufficiently lower than that in the case of "non-probability change (big hit)" or "probability change (big hit)". Further, for example, even when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, the icon display change pattern may be set to “none” at a predetermined ratio. In this case, the variable display content is set so that the icon display change pattern is set to "None" at a sufficiently low rate as compared with the case of "non-reach (miss)" or "reach (miss)". Good.

The rate at which the icon display change pattern is determined to be "none" in the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 22A is higher than the percentage determined to be "no display change" in the process of step S307 shown in FIG. It is set to be low. For example, as shown in FIG. 15(B), in the process of step S307, when the winning determination result is "missing general", "display change" is determined at a ratio of 20/100. That is, in this case, “no display change” is determined at a ratio of 80/100. On the other hand, for example, as shown in FIG. 24A, in the process of step S508, when the variable display content is “non-reach (miss)”, the icon display change pattern is set to “none” at a ratio of 5/100. It is determined. If "no display change" is determined in step S307, the pending change gath effect is executed, and if the icon display change pattern is determined to be "none" in step S508, the active change gase effect is executed. It With such a setting, the display mode of the active display is not changed after the active display change effect is executed. Not held The change will be lower than the rate at which the effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to execute the active display change success effect which is the second success effect in the active display change effect at a rate higher than the rate in which the hold display change success effect which is the first success effect in the hold display change effect. it can.

Of the plurality of change effect timing patterns shown in FIG. 16B, a change effect timing pattern TP0-1, a change effect timing pattern TP1-2, a change effect timing pattern TP2-2, a change effect timing pattern TP2-4, When the change effect timing pattern TP3-2, the change effect timing pattern TP3-5, and the change effect timing pattern TP3-6 are determined, the pending display change timing is set during the active display, and the display color is displayed as the display mode of the active display. An active display change effect that is a display color change effect for changing to a specific color is executed. In the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, the determination rate of the change effect timing pattern that becomes the hold display change timing during the active display is lower than the determination rate of the change effect timing pattern that does not become the hold change timing during the active display. Any change effect timing pattern may be determined using the determination table set so that. In the process of step S506 illustrated in FIG. 22A, when it is determined that the display color change effect is executed during active display, the process does not proceed to step S505 and the icon display change effect is not executed. Therefore, if the display color change effect is executed at a high rate during active display, it may be difficult to execute the icon display change effect. Therefore, the rate at which the icon display change effect is executed may be increased by lowering the determination rate of the change effect timing pattern that is the hold display change timing during active display.

When it is determined in step S506 shown in FIG. 22A that the display color change effect is executed during the active display, the change effect setting process is terminated without proceeding to the process of step S505, and the icon is displayed. The display change effect is restricted so that it is not executed. As a result, the active display change effect that is the display color change effect and the active display change effect that is the icon display change effect are prevented from being executed in a duplicated manner, and the complicated effect is prevented to prevent the game from being played. Can be improved.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S172 of FIG. 12 as the effect process during variable display. In the effect display during variable display shown in FIG. 25, first, based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer, it is determined whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the change pattern has elapsed (step S341). As an example, in the process of step S341, when the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and the end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, etc. First, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

When the variable display time has not elapsed in step S341 (step S341; No), it is determined whether or not it is the hold display change effect period for executing the hold display change effect (step S342). The hold display change effect period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern (display change effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S323 shown in FIG. 21, for example. When it is the hold display change effect period (step S342; Yes), control for executing the hold display change effect is performed (step S343). In the process of step S343, various commands created based on the setting of the display change effect control pattern are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. It is sufficient that the predetermined display device can execute the pending display change effect by combining the above or a part or all of them.

When it is determined in step S342 that it is not the hold display change effect period (step S342; No) and after the process of step S343 is performed, it is the active display change effect period for executing the active display change effect. It is determined whether or not (step S344). The active display change effect period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern (display change effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S323 shown in FIG. 21, for example. If it is the active display change effect period (step S344; Yes), control for executing the active display change effect is performed (step S345). The hold display change effect and the active display change effect may be executed by performing common effect control. In this case, instead of the processing of steps S342 to S345, it is determined whether or not the display change effect period is common to the hold display change effect and the active display change effect, and when it is determined to be the display change effect period. The control for executing the pending display change effect or the active display change effect may be performed according to the display change effect control pattern.

When it is determined in step S344 that it is not the active display change effect period (step S344; No), after executing the process of step S345, it is determined whether it is the reach effect period for executing the reach effect. The determination is made (step S346). The reach production period may be predetermined in the production control pattern determined according to the variation pattern, for example. When it is determined in step S346 that the reach effect period is reached (step S346; Yes), control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S347).

When it is determined in step S346 that it is not in the reach production period (step S346; No), after executing the processing in step S347, for example, based on the setting in the production control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern, or the like. In addition, control for executing the effect during the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative pattern is performed (step S348).

When the variable display time has elapsed in step S341 (step S341; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S349). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S349; No), the variable display effect production process is terminated and the process stands by. After the variable display time has elapsed, if the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command, a predetermined error process is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may do it.

When the design decision command is received in step S349 (step S349; Yes), for example, by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, in the variable display of the decorative design. The control for deriving and displaying the final stop design (fixed decorative design) as the display result is performed (step S350). At this time, a predetermined fixed time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S351). Further, after changing the value of the effect process flag to "3" which is a value corresponding to the special figure waiting process (step S352), the variable display effect process is ended.

Hereinafter, an example of specific control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, after a game ball hit in the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening and a start winning such as a first starting winning or a second starting winning occurs. The variable display of the special symbol is started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B based on the establishment of the start condition that allows the start of the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. It On the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol, the variable display of the decorative symbol is performed.

When the first starting condition is satisfied based on the occurrence of the first starting winning due to the game ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening, the processing of steps S203 and S207 shown in FIG. 4 is executed. , The first special figure reservation storage number is incremented by 1. When the second starting condition is satisfied based on the occurrence of the second starting winning due to the game ball passing through (entering) the second starting winning opening, the processing of steps S206 and S207 shown in FIG. 4 is executed. , The second special figure reservation storage number is incremented by 1. At this time, 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 are extracted by the process of step S209. Then, in step S212, the random number determination process at the time of winning as shown in FIG. 5 is executed to determine the variable display content such as whether or not the variable display result is a “big hit”, and the determination result at the time of winning. The determination result command at the time of winning is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

In step S301 shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not an effect control command including a winning determination result command transmitted at the time of starting winning is received. Then, when it is determined that the command is received, the presence or absence and the type of the pending display change effect are determined by the process of step S304 based on the winning determination result identified in the process of step S302. At this time, if it is determined to execute the suspended display change effect, the presence or absence of display change is determined by the process of step S307. When it is determined that there is a display change, the pending display change pattern is determined by the process of step S309, and when it is determined that there is no display change, the process of step S309 is not executed but the change effect is obtained by the process of step S310. The timing pattern is determined. The determination result of the hold display change pattern and the change effect timing pattern is stored in the hold display data storage unit in association with the hold number by the process of step S311.

When the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern are started based on the establishment of the start condition, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are executed by executing the fluctuation pattern setting process as shown in FIG. 9 in step S111 shown in FIG. A variation pattern designating command that enables determination of any of the above and specifies the determined variation pattern is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

In step S321 shown in FIG. 21, the final stop symbol or the like is determined based on the variation pattern or the like indicated by the variation pattern designation command, and subsequently, as the change effect setting process of step S322, as shown in FIG. 22(A). The process is executed. In the change effect setting process, when it is determined in step S502 that it is the hold display change timing, execution setting of the hold display change effect is performed in step S503. Note that the execution setting of the active display change effect, which is the display color change effect, may also be performed in step S503. When it is determined in step S504 that the variable display effect of "pseudo continuous" is executed, or the variable display effect of "pseudo continuous" is not executed, the display color change effect is not executed during active display in step S506. If it is determined that the icon display change effect is determined in step S506. When executing the icon display change effect, the icon display change pattern is determined in step S508.

FIG. 26 shows an execution example of the hold display change effect when the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 is determined by the process of step S310 shown in FIG. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 26(A), the hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “4” is performed on the second hold display unit 5HL, and the variable display of this time is displayed on the active display unit AHA. The active display corresponding to is displayed. Among the hold displays on the second hold display unit 5HL, the hold display with the hold number “3” (third from the right end) is the hold display change effect type “change effect exists” in the process of step S304 illustrated in FIG. (1)” has been decided. As shown in FIG. 16B, the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 becomes the hold display change timing when the hold number is “3”. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 26B, the hold display change common effect including the effect that the effect image of the character CH1 acts on the hold display of the hold number “3” is executed. Then, in the case where it is determined in the process of step S307 illustrated in FIG. 14 that “there is a display change” and the process of step S309 is determined to be the pending display change pattern ZHP1-1, FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the pending display change success effect in which the display color changes to blue among the specific colors is executed as the display mode of the pending display. On the other hand, when "no display change" is determined in the process of step S307 shown in FIG. 14, the display mode of the hold display does not change as shown in FIG. 26(C2). (Hold change gasse effect) is executed.

FIG. 27 shows an execution example of a display color change effect and an icon display change effect during active display. In this execution example, after the variable display of the decorative pattern as shown in FIG. 27(A) is started, the effect image of the character CH1 becomes the active display in the active display portion AHA as shown in FIG. 27(B), for example. An active display change common effect including an effect that acts is executed. The active display change common effect shown in FIG. 27(B) is different in that the action target is the hold display or the active display, but includes the action effect in which the effect image of the character CH1 acts. 26B, the effect mode is common to the hold display change common effect shown in FIG. When the pending display change pattern ZHP1-1 is determined in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14 and the change effect timing pattern TP0-1 is determined in the process of step S310 corresponding to the active display. As shown in FIG. 27(C1), the active display change success effect in which the display color changes to blue among the specific colors is executed as the display mode of the active display. On the other hand, when it is determined that “there is a change effect” in the process of step S505 shown in FIG. 22A and the icon display change pattern YAP2 is determined in the process of step S508, FIG. As shown in C2), the active display change success effect is executed in which the display mode of the active display changes to the display mode for notifying the message of "chance".

FIG. 28 shows an effect execution example in which a pending display change effect is executed a plurality of times corresponding to one pending display. In this execution example, the hold display change pattern ZHP12 is determined by the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14 corresponding to the hold display of the hold number “3” among the hold displays on the second hold display unit 5HL. The change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is determined by the process of step S310. As shown in FIG. 16B, the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is the hold display change timing when the hold number is “3” and the hold number is “1”. Therefore, when the variable display of the decorative design as shown in FIG. 28(A) is started, it is determined to be the pending display change timing by the processing of step S502 shown in FIG. 22(A). Then, based on the execution setting by the processing of step S503, the hold display change common effect as shown in FIG. 28B is executed, for example. After the effect shown in FIG. 28(B) is executed, the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3” is changed to the display mode showing the “secret” message as shown in FIG. 28(C). To do. Then, as shown in FIG. 28(D), the final display of the decorative design is stopped and displayed, whereby the variable display ends.

Following the end of the variable display as shown in FIG. 28(D), the variable display of the decorative pattern as shown in FIG. 28(E) is started. At this time, by the processing of step S501 shown in FIG. 22A, the storage data indicating the suspension display change pattern ZHP12 and the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is moved (shifted) in the suspension display data storage unit to store the suspension number. It is stored in association with “2”. Since the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 does not include the designation of the hold display change timing that matches the hold number “2”, it is determined in step S502 that it is not the hold display change timing. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 28(F), the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and the variable display is terminated without executing the suspended display change effect.

Following the end of the variable display as shown in FIG. 28F, the variable display of the decorative pattern as shown in FIG. 28G is started. At this time, by the processing of step S501 shown in FIG. 22A, the storage data indicating the suspension display change pattern ZHP12 and the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is moved (shifted) in the suspension display data storage unit to store the suspension number. It is stored in association with “1”. Since the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 includes the designation of the hold display change timing that matches the hold number “1”, it is determined to be the hold display change timing in step S502. Then, based on the execution setting by the process of step S503, the hold display change common effect as shown in FIG. 28H, for example, is executed. After such a hold display change common effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 28(I), as a display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1”, the hold display in which the display color changes to green among the specific colors. The change success production is executed.

FIG. 29 shows an example of execution of the pending display change effect and the icon display change effect in the case of three pseudo continuous fluctuations. In this execution example, when the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, as shown in FIG. 29A, the active display unit AHA performs the active display in which the display color is green among the specific colors. To do. Corresponding to this active display, the pending display change pattern ZHP2-3 or the pending display change pattern ZHP3-1 is determined by the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14 and the pending display change during active display is performed by the process of step S310. A change effect timing pattern including timing is determined. When the variable display corresponding to the active display shown in FIG. 29A is started, the storage data corresponding to the suspension number “1” is stored in the suspension display data storage unit by the process of step S501 shown in FIG. Is erased (digested). At this time, according to the change effect timing pattern shown in the stored data erased at this time, it is determined in step S502 that it is the hold display change timing during active display. Further, based on the determination in step S504 that the "pseudo-relation" variable display effect is to be executed, "change effect" is determined in step S505 and the process in step S508 is performed as shown in FIG. The icon display change pattern YDP2-4 shown in (B) is determined.

After the variable display shown in FIG. 29(A) is started, an active display change effect as shown in FIG. 29(B) is executed based on the execution setting by the process of step S503 shown in FIG. 22(A). To be done. This active display change effect is executed as a display color change effect, and as shown in FIG. 29(C), the display color changes to red among the specific colors as the display mode of the active display. The decorative pattern shown in FIG. 29C is a predetermined combination as a pseudo consecutive chance, and the variable display is temporarily stopped and then restarted to execute the first pseudo consecutive variation. At this time, for example, an active display change effect as shown in FIG. 29D is executed according to the icon display change pattern YDP2-4. This active display change effect is executed as an icon display change effect, and as shown in FIG. 29(E), the display mode of the active display changes to a display mode for notifying a message of "NEXT".

The decorative pattern shown in FIG. 29(E) is a predetermined combination as the pseudo consecutive chance, and the second pseudo consecutive variation is executed. At this time, for example, an active display change effect as shown in FIG. 29F is executed according to the icon display change pattern YDP2-4. This active display change effect is executed as an icon display change effect, and as shown in FIG. 29(G), the display mode of the active display is changed to a display mode for notifying the message of “chance”. The decorative pattern shown in FIG. 29(G) is a combination predetermined as the pseudo consecutive chance, and the pseudo consecutive variation (final variation) is executed for the third time. At this time, according to the icon display change pattern YDP2-4, for example, the active display change common effect of the active display change effects as shown in FIG. 29(H) and the active display change effect as shown in FIG. 29(I). Of the effects, the active display change success effect is executed, and the display mode of the active display is changed to the display mode for notifying the message of “heat”. After that, as shown in FIG. 29(J), for example, the reach effect in the normal reach or the super reach is executed based on the variable display state of the decorative pattern becoming the reach state. Then, for example, the final stop symbol of the jackpot combination as shown in FIG. 29(K) may be derived and displayed.

The active display is not limited to the one that is continuously displayed until the variable display ends, and may be erased when, for example, a predetermined display erasing condition is satisfied after the variable display is started. May be. As an example, when the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, the active display may be erased when the display erasing condition is satisfied.

In the process of step S304 shown in FIG. 14, the effect type of “with change effect (2)” is determined at a predetermined ratio. In accordance with the result of this determination, in the process of step S309, any of the hold display change pattern ZHP10 to the hold display change pattern ZHP13 as shown in FIG. 16A is decided. When the hold display change effect is executed according to these hold display change patterns, the display mode of the hold display is changed from the white display which is the normal display mode to the display mode showing the "secret" message. The display mode showing the "secret" message is a display mode that does not change after the active display change effect is executed due to the setting of the change effect timing pattern and the like. Thus, when the hold display change effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display can be changed to a special mode which is not displayed as the display mode of the active display after executing the active display change effect.

In the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 22A, any one of a plurality of icon display change patterns as shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B is determined. When the active display change effect is executed by these icon display change patterns, the display mode of the active display is changed to the display mode for notifying the message of "?", "chance", "intense heat" or "NEXT". .. These display modes are displays that do not change after the hold display change effect is executed. Thus, when the active display change effect is executed, the display mode of the active display can be changed to a special mode which is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display after executing the hold display change effect.

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

In the above embodiment, the display mode of the hold display that is displayed after the hold display change effect is executed includes the display mode that is not displayed as the active display mode after the active display change effect is executed, and the active display The display mode of the active display that is displayed after the change effect is executed has been described as including the display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display after executing the hold display change effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display may be configured to include a display mode that is not displayed as the other display mode. .. For example, the display mode of the hold display includes a unique display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the active display, while the display mode of the active display includes a common display mode that can also be displayed as the display mode of the hold display. It is also possible not to provide a unique display mode that includes only that and is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display. Further, the display mode of the active display includes a unique display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display, while the display mode of the hold display is a common display mode that can also be displayed as a display correspondence of the active display. It is possible not to provide a unique display mode that includes only the above and is not displayed as the active display mode.

When the hold display change effect is executed and when the active display change effect is executed, a restriction effect that restricts at least a part of the hold display and the active display may be executed. The restriction effect is, for example, displaying an effect image for display restriction in the display area of the image display device 5, and a semi-transparent display or a transparent display on the first hold display section 5HR, the second hold display section 5HL, or the active display section AHA. A part of the hold display or active display is displayed by displaying or reducing the display, or by moving the production model (movable member) from the retracted state to the advanced state and hiding the pending display or active display when in the advanced state. Alternatively, all may be restricted so that the player cannot see or is difficult to see.

FIG. 30 shows an example of effect execution in the case of setting a restriction on the hold display and the icon display when executing the hold display change effect and the active display change effect. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 30(B), as effects common to the hold display change effect and the active display change effect after the variable display of the decorative design as shown in FIG. 30(A) is started, for example. A common display change effect is executed. At this time, by displaying the effect image SV1 for display restriction in the display area of the image display device 5 as the restriction effect, the reservation display in the first reservation storage unit 5HR and the second reservation storage unit 5HL and the active display unit AHA. The active display is hidden (covered) so that it cannot be viewed by the player. After that, when the hold display change effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display is changed, for example, as shown in FIG. 30(C1). On the other hand, when the active display change effect is executed, the display mode of the active display is changed, for example, as shown in FIG. 30(C2). By executing such a restricted effect, when the pending display change effect or the active display change effect is executed, it becomes difficult or difficult for the player to recognize which effect is to be executed, and the pending display and the active display are displayed. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by making the player pay attention to which of the two changes.

As the limited production, a plurality of types of productions having different production modes may be prepared. In this case, depending on whether the hold display change effect is executed or the active display change effect is executed, one or both of the types and the determination rates of the limit effects that can be determined are set to be different. You may. According to such a setting, the expectation as to which of the pending display change effect and the active display change effect is executed is changed in accordance with the effect mode of the limited effect, and which display changes. Can make people pay attention. Alternatively, regardless of whether the hold display change effect is executed or the active display change effect is executed, the effect mode of the restricted effect may be determined at a predetermined ratio.

In the case where a hold change gaze effect in which the display mode of the hold display does not change is executed or when an active change gase effect in which the display mode of the active display does not change is executed, the hold display change effect or active in which the display mode changes It may be determined to execute the limited effect at a higher rate than when the display change effect is executed. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize that the display mode has not changed despite the execution of the suspended display change effect and the active display change effect, and prevents a decrease in the enjoyment of the game. Alternatively, when the hold display change success effect in which the display mode of the hold display changes is executed or when the active display change success effect in which the display mode of the active display changes is executed, the hold change does not change. It may be determined to execute the restricted effect at a higher rate than when the grated effect or the active change gazed effect is executed. As a result, when the restricted effect is executed, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation that the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display will change, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In the case of executing the limited production by moving the production model (movable member) from the retracted state to the advanced state and hiding the pending display and the active display, the pending display change production and the active display change production are performed in the above-described embodiment. It may be executed in the same manner as the above. In this case, for example, when the effect image of the character CH1 is displayed and the player can visually recognize the character CH1, for example, the effect model is in the retracted state even before the effect state in which the pending display or the active display is activated. From the advancing state to hide the hold display and the active display, and after the execution of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect is finished and the effect image of the character CH1 is not displayed, the effect model is in the retracted state. The player may be allowed to return to the hold display or the active display so as to be visually recognized by the player. When the effect model is in the advanced state, the effect image of the character CH1 may be hidden, or the effect image of the character CH1 may not be hidden so that the player can recognize it. .. In this way, the limited effect may be executed in an effect mode that is easily recognized as an effect that is less relevant to the pending display change effect and the active display change effect. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize that the display mode has not changed despite the execution of the suspended display change effect and the active display change effect, and prevents a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

In the above-described embodiment, by changing the display mode of the hold display to the display mode showing the message "secret", it is highly possible that the display color of the hold display further changes to blue, green, or red. It has been explained that the implication hold display is performed. When a plurality of such suggestion hold displays are displayed on the first hold display unit 5HR or the second hold display unit 5HL, the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display is simultaneously executed in duplicate. May become complicated and the interest in playing games may deteriorate. Therefore, when the plurality of hold displays are displayed in a specific form that is likely to change to another display form, the hold display display form is changed so that the hold display change effect is executed only for one hold display. You may decide whether or not. For example, in the process of step S310 illustrated in FIG. 14, when a plurality of hold displays have a display mode showing a “secret” message, the hold display change timings corresponding to the hold displays are not the same timing. The change effect timing pattern may be determined. Alternatively, when it is determined in step S502 shown in FIG. 22A that it is the time to change the hold display, the display form indicating the "secret" message in the plurality of hold displays is changed to the display form of the specific color. Or not. Then, when it is determined that the display mode is to be changed in a plurality of hold displays, for example, for the hold display having the larger hold number, the setting change should be made so that the hold display change timing is set in the next variable display. You may do it.

FIG. 31 shows an example of executing the pending display change effect corresponding to the case where the plurality of pending displays are in the display mode showing the message "secret". In this execution example, first, as shown in FIG. 31(A), when the hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “4” is displayed on the second hold display section 5HL, the hold number is displayed. The display mode of the hold display corresponding to "3" is the display mode showing the "secret" message. For example, when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second special figure reservation storage number becomes "4", the reservation display data storage unit corresponds to the reservation number "3" and holds it. It is assumed that data indicating the display change pattern ZHP11 and the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 are stored. In addition, it is assumed that the hold display change pattern ZHP13 is determined by the processing of step S309 shown in FIG. 14 in response to the occurrence of the second start winning when the second special figure hold storage number is “4”. In this case, in the processing of step S310, the same hold display change timing is set according to the fact that the hold display data storage unit stores the data indicating the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 in association with the hold number “3”. The change effect timing pattern corresponding to the holding number “4” may be determined so as not to occur. For example, if the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 similar to the hold number “3” is determined, it is possible to avoid the hold display change timing of changing to the specific color at the same timing due to the difference of the hold numbers.

As shown in FIG. 16B, the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is the hold display change timing when the hold number is “3” and the hold number is “1”. When the variable display of the decorative pattern as shown in FIG. 31B is started, the holding display data storage unit holds the holding number “2” and the holding number “3” by the process of step S501 shown in FIG. Associated with ", data indicating the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is stored. At this time, in the process of step S502, it is determined that the hold display corresponding to the hold number "2" is not the hold display change timing, while the hold display corresponding to the hold number "3" is the hold display change timing. It is determined that there is. Then, based on the execution setting by the process of step S503, the hold display change effect for the hold display of the hold number "3" as shown in FIG. 31B is executed. After executing this hold display change effect, as shown in FIG. 31C, the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3” is changed to the display mode showing the “secret” message. Then, the final display of the decorative design is stopped and displayed, and the variable display ends.

When a new variable display is started following the end of the variable display as shown in FIG. 31(C), by the processing in step S501 shown in FIG. Data indicating the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is stored in association with "1" and the holding number "2". At this time, in the process of step S502, it is determined that the hold display corresponding to the hold number "1" is the hold display change timing, while the hold display corresponding to the hold number "2" is the hold display change timing. It is determined that there is no. Then, based on the execution setting by the process of step S503, the hold display change effect for the hold display of the hold number “1” as shown in FIG. 31D is executed. After executing the hold display change effect, as shown in FIG. 31(E), the display color changes to blue among the specific colors as the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1”. Then, the final display of the decorative design is stopped and displayed, and the variable display ends.

When a new variable display is started following the end of the variable display as shown in FIG. 31(E), by the processing in step S501 shown in FIG. Data indicating the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is stored in association with "1". At this time, in the process of step S502, it is determined that the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is the hold display change timing. Then, based on the execution setting by the process of step S503, the hold display change effect for the hold display of the hold number "1" as shown in FIG. 31(F) is executed. After executing this hold display change effect, as shown in FIG. 31(G), the display color changes to red among the specific colors as the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1”. Then, the final display of the decorative design is stopped and displayed, and the variable display ends.

In this way, the change effect timing pattern is determined or the setting of the hold display change timing is changed so that the plurality of hold display change effects targeting the plurality of hold displays are not simultaneously executed. In this way, it is possible to prevent the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display from becoming complicated. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to one in which a plurality of hold display change effects are not simultaneously executed between the plurality of hold displays on the first hold display unit 5HR or the second hold display unit 5HL, and for example, the first hold display unit 5HR or The change effect timing pattern is determined such that the hold display change effect targeting the hold display in the second hold display section 5HL and the active display change effect targeting the active display in the active display section AHA are not executed at the same time. Alternatively, the setting of the hold display change timing may be changed, or whether to execute the item display change effect may be determined. Thus, by preventing a complicated effect that changes the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display, the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

It is not limited to the case where the plurality of hold displays are in the display mode showing the "secret" message, and the change effect timing pattern is determined so that the plurality of hold display change effects targeting the plurality of hold displays are not executed at the same time. Alternatively, the setting of the hold display change timing may be changed. In this way, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by preventing a complicated effect that changes the display mode of the hold display.

In addition, you may prepare what changes the display mode of a some hold display by performing one change effect as a hold display change effect. Moreover, you may prepare the thing which changes the display mode of a pending display and the display mode of an active display by performing one change effect as an effect which combined the hold display change effect and the active display change effect. For example, when the display mode of the hold display or the display mode of the active display is changed after displaying the effect image SV1 as shown in FIG. 30B, the effect is complicated even if a plurality of display modes are changed. It does not happen and does not give the player a feeling of strangeness. In this way, by changing one of the plurality of display modes by executing one change effect, it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming complicated and improve the enjoyment of the game.

In the above-described embodiment, both the hold display change effect and the active display change effect include the effect effect that the effect image of the character CH1 acts on. .. On the other hand, the effect image is not limited to the effect image of the character CH1 as long as it is possible to execute the hold display change effect and the active display change effect that are common in any effect mode. For example, while the effect image of the character is included, the type, shape, pattern, or color of the displayed character may be partially or entirely different, and the sound effect and the game effect output from the speakers 8L and 8R. One or both of the lighting modes of the light-emitting body such as the lamp 9 or the decorative LED may be different. As a more specific example, the effect images of the character include a first character CH1 and a second character CH2, and the action effects include an action effect SE1 of shooting a hold display and an active display with a gun, and a hold effect. It is assumed that there is an action effect SE2 for cutting the display and the active display with a sword. Here, the effect mode of the effect effect differs between the case where the effect effect SE1 by the first character CH1 is executed and the case where the effect effect SE2 by the first character CH1 is executed, while the type of character is different. Have in common. On the other hand, when the action effect SE1 by the first character CH1 is executed and when the action effect SE1 by the second character CH2 is executed, the character type is different, but the effect mode of the action effect is common. doing. As described above, the type of character is common but the effect mode (contents of action motion) of action effect is different, and the effect mode of action effect (contents of action action) is common but the type of character is different. In either case, since there is a common part in the character type or the effect mode of the effect effect, it can be said that it is a common effect mode. Further, in the case where the hold display change effect and the active display change effect are executed in an effect mode in which the combination of the character type and the effect mode of the effect effect is common, for example, in the effect effect SE1 by the first character CH1. Even if there is, the display mode of the hold display changes according to whether the hold display change effect or the active display change effect is executed in the effect mode (for example, blue, green, or red which is a specific color. It may be set so that the rate of change in the Further, among the hold display change effects, the hold display or the active display is performed depending on whether the hold display change effect including the effect effect for which the hold number is “1” to “4” is executed. The display mode may be set so that the rate of change thereof is different. Alternatively, when the hold display change effect and the active display change effect are executed in an effect mode in which the combination of the character type and the effect effect effect mode is common, the display mode of the hold display or the active display changes (for example, Even if the rate of changing to a specific color of blue, green, or red is about the same, the rate of change of the display mode after change to a display mode with high jackpot reliability (for example, changing to red) is different. May be set as follows. Further, among the pending display change effects, the display mode of the pending display is performed depending on whether the pending display change effects including the effect effect that acts on the pending number from “1” to “4” are executed. May be set to be the same level, or the display mode after the change may be set so that the rate of change to a display mode with high jackpot reliability is different. Alternatively, in the hold display change effect and the active display change effect, effects in which all effect modes are different from each other may be executed.

In the above-described embodiment, the presence or absence of display change is determined at the determination rate shown in FIG. 15B, and the icon display change pattern is determined at the determination rate shown in FIG. It has been described that the display mode of the active display changes when the active display change effect is executed at a rate higher than the rate that the display mode of the hold display changes when is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the hold display and the active display always changes (at a rate of 100%) when, for example, either the hold display change effect or the active display change effect is executed. May be set as follows. Further, when one of the effects of the pending display change effect and the active display change effect is executed, the display mode may not change at a predetermined ratio, while when the other effect is executed, The display mode may be set to change without fail (at a rate of 100%). Alternatively, even if the display mode of the hold display is changed when the hold display change effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display is changed at a rate higher than the rate of changing the display mode of the active display when the active display change effect is executed. Good.

In the above-described embodiment, in the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 22A, any of the plurality of icon display change patterns as shown in FIG. By determining whether or not the variable display is started, the active display change effect can be executed a plurality of times from the start of the variable display to the final display of the final stop symbol and the end of the variable display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, even when the variable display effect of "pseudo-relation" is not executed, the active display change effect is executed a plurality of times during the variable display based on the satisfaction of the start condition of 1. You may be able to. As an example, the active display change effect can be executed at the start of variable display, during high-speed change of all symbols, when the reach is reached when the variable display state reaches the reach state, during the reach effect after the reach state is reached, etc. , Multiple timings are provided. Then, for example, at a predetermined ratio that varies depending on the variable display content, it may be determined at which of a plurality of timings the active display change effect is executed. In this case, when the variable display content is "non-probability change (big hit)" or "probability change (big hit)", the variable display content is more than when it is "non-reach (miss)" or "reach (miss)". The ratio determined to execute the active display change effect may be set to be high at the timing.

In the embodiment described above, in the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, the display color is once displayed during active display by determining one of the plurality of change effect timing patterns as shown in FIG. 16(B). It was explained as something that can only be changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display color of the active display can be changed a plurality of times from the start of the variable display corresponding to the active display to the end of the variable display after the final stop symbol is derived and displayed. May be. The timing of changing the display color during the active display is not limited to the timing during the variable display corresponding to the initial change when the variable display effect of “pseudo-repeating” is executed, and the pseudo-repeating change occurs once to three times. It may be the timing during variable display corresponding to the pseudo continuous fluctuation in the middle due to the execution of the pseudo continuous fluctuation for a predetermined number of times to be executed or the pseudo continuous fluctuation to be the final fluctuation. Even when the variable display effect of "pseudo-link" is not executed, such as at the start of variable display, during high-speed fluctuation of all symbols, when the reach condition that the variable display state becomes the reach state is established, during the reach effect after the reach state is reached. The display color of the active display may be changeable at some or all of the plurality of timings. Further, the display color of the active display can be changed in place of a part of the display modes included in the special mode, such as the display mode for notifying the "chance" message in the above embodiment. Good.

In the above embodiment, the display color change effect for changing the display color to the specific color (either blue, green or red) as the display mode can be executed in any of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect, The special change effect that changes to the special display mode indicating the "secret" message can be executed in the hold display change effect, but cannot be executed in the active display change effect, and "?", "chance", and "heat" , The icon display change effect for changing to an icon for notifying a message such as “NEXT” is described as being inexecutable in the hold display change effect and executable in the active display change effect. However, which of the pending display change effect and the active display change effect can be executed or cannot be executed may be arbitrarily set. For example, among the display color change effects, an effect that changes to a part of the display color (for example, gold or rainbow) may be set so as to be executable only in the hold display change effect, or the active display change effect. It may be set so as to be executable only. As an effect that can be executed in the hold display change effect but cannot be executed in the active display change effect, instead of the effect to perform the suggestion hold display in which the display mode of the hold display is more likely to change, or the suggestion hold Along with the display effect, an effect of performing a mode transition suggestion display that suggests a transition to a predetermined effect mode (prefetch advance notice mode) as the prefetch advance notice effect may be executed.

In the above-described embodiment, regardless of whether the display color change effect is executed as the hold display change effect or the active display change effect, the process of step S304 shown in FIG. 14 is performed based on the occurrence of the start winning. It is described that the execution display change pattern is determined by the process of step S309 and the hold display change pattern is determined by the process of step S309. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the process of step S304 shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the display color change effect is executed in the hold display change effect, while the display color change is performed in the active display change effect. You may not decide whether or not to execute the effect. In this case, whether or not to execute the display color change effect in the active display change effect may be determined at a predetermined ratio according to the variable display content in the change effect setting process executed in step S322 shown in FIG. 21, for example. Good. Alternatively, in the change effect setting process executed in step S322 after executing the processes in steps S304 and S309 as in the above-described embodiment, the variable display content according to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command is displayed. Accordingly, the display color (specific color) to be changed during active display may be determined again. When the display color change effect is determined when the start winning is generated, the determination is made at a rate according to the winning determination result. As shown in FIG. 6(A) and FIG. 6(B), the determination of the variable display content at the time of starting winning is performed on the basis of the case where the jackpot reliability is the lowest. On the other hand, when the change effect setting process is executed in step S322 shown in FIG. 21, it is possible to specify the variable display content according to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command. Therefore, if the display color (specific color) to be changed during the active display is determined in the change effect setting process executed in step S322, the effect mode suitable for the jackpot reliability of the change pattern in the variable display this time is changed. You can After changing the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of No. 1 to the display mode determined based on the winning determination result, the display mode of the active display displayed when the start condition is satisfied is changed according to the variation pattern. The display mode may be changed based on the variable display content.

In the above embodiment, the pending display change pattern is determined in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14, and the change effect timing pattern is determined in the process of step S310, so that the pending display corresponding to one variable display is determined. The process of changing the display mode has been described as being collectively determined based on the occurrence of the start winning. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not the display mode of the hold display corresponding to one variable display is changed and the display mode after the change is changed, for example, in the storage of the hold display data storage unit. It may be determined stepwise in accordance with the contents being updated. For example, when the stored data in the hold display data storage unit is updated in step S501 shown in FIG. 22A, the hold display is performed in a display mode in one or a plurality of hold displays, or in a ratio according to the winning determination result. It may be determined whether or not to execute the change effect, the display mode of the hold display when executing the change effect, and the like. Further, in the processing of step S508 shown in FIG. 22A, for example, after determining the display mode of the active display changed by the final fluctuation, the active display changed by the pseudo continuous fluctuation or the first fluctuation executed before the final fluctuation. The display mode of may be determined stepwise. Alternatively, the process of changing the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display may be collectively determined, including the display color change effect and the icon display change effect.

After the presence/absence of the pending display change effect is determined in step S304 shown in FIG. 14, the presence/absence of the display change is determined in step S307, and the pending display change pattern is determined in step S309. The presence or absence of the pending display change effect may be determined after determining whether to change the color. In this case, it may be decided not to execute the suspended display change effect while changing the display color. At this time, the display color of the hold display may be changed without executing the hold display change effect. Further, the presence or absence of the pending display change effect, the pending display change pattern, and a part or all of the change effect timing pattern may be collectively determined. In this case, multiple patterns are prepared in advance for a combination of the presence or absence of the hold display change effect, the hold display change pattern, and some or all of the change effect timing patterns, and at a predetermined ratio according to the winning determination result or the like. , Either of the effect patterns may be determined.

In the above-described embodiment, even when the hold display change effect and the active display change effect are executed, when the process of step S312 shown in FIG. 14 is executed, as the initial display of the first hold display and the second hold display, It has been described that the update is performed so as to add the pending display that is the round solid white display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is different from the normal display mode as the initial display of the first hold display and the second hold display, for example, according to the hold display change pattern determined in step S309. The hold display may be started in the display mode.

In the above-described embodiment, the presence/absence of display change is determined in the process of step S307 shown in FIG. 14, and if “no display change” is determined, the change effect timing pattern determined in the process of step S310 is determined. The explanation has been made assuming that the pending change gath effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in the change effect setting process of step S322 shown in FIG. 21, it may be determined whether or not to execute the pending change gasse effect. In this case, when it is determined in the process of step S502 that it is not the pending display change timing based on the result of updating the storage data of the pending display data storage unit by the process of step S501 shown in FIG. Then, it is sufficient to determine whether or not to execute the pending change gasse effect. As a result, by making it possible to execute the hold display change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display with priority over the hold change gasse effect, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

In the above-described embodiment, in the process of step 310 shown in FIG. 14, for example, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the hold display change pattern is “none”, change effect timing pattern TP1-1 , The change effect timing pattern TP2-1 or the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 has been described, the hold change gasse effect targeting the hold display of 1 is executed only once. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be a case where the hold change gasse effect for one hold display is executed a plurality of times. Further, for example, in the case where the display mode of the hold display is changed only once like the hold display change pattern ZHP1-3 shown in FIG. 16A, like the change effect timing pattern TP3-7, A plurality of hold display change timings may be designated so that the hold change change effect is executed at any of the hold display change timings. More generally, when the display change timing is specified more than the number of times that the display mode of the hold display or the active display is changed, at a display change timing that exceeds the number of times the display mode is changed, a gaze effect that does not change the display mode is generated. It may be executed. In addition, after the gasse effect that does not change the display mode is executed, which of the gase effect and the success effect is executed at each display change timing so that the success effect that changes the display mode is easily executed. May be determined.

In the above embodiment, in the process of step 508 shown in FIG. 22A, regardless of the result of changing the display mode of the hold display, for example, the determination as shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B. It has been described that the icon display change pattern is determined by the ratio. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the decidable icon display change pattern and the deciding ratio may be changed according to the result of changing the display mode of the hold display before shifting to the active display. With this, by smoothly changing the display mode of the active display in accordance with the display mode of the hold display, it is possible to reduce the discomfort of the display and improve the enjoyment of the game.

In the above embodiment, when the display mode of the active display changes due to the icon display change effect, the display mode is changed to a display mode that is not related to the execution result of the display color change effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the icon display change effect is executed after the display color change effect is executed and the display mode of the active display changes, the change in the display color change effect after the change is performed. The display color may be changed to a recognizable display mode. For example, in the case of changing to a display mode showing a message of "chance", the character color showing the message of "chance" is changed to a specific color (for example, one of blue, green, and red) after the display color change effect. ). Alternatively, the display frame of the icon in the active display may be displayed in a specific color after being changed by the display color change effect. In this way, the player recognizes the jackpot reliability according to the display color by changing the display color of some or all of the icons in the active display according to the specific color after being changed by the display color change effect. It may be possible.

In the above-described embodiment, the icon display change effect is executed to change the icon displayed on the active display unit AHA to a specific icon for notifying the message “?”, “chance”, or “heat”. Described as a thing. However, the specific icon is not limited to the one for informing a message, for example, a specific shape such as an item such as a gun, a sword, or medicine, or a character such as an ally character that becomes an ally or an enemy character that becomes an enemy in the reach production, It may be any pattern, color, or combination thereof. Depending on the item or character displayed as a specific icon, the effect mode (type of super reach) in the reach effect of super reach may be set to be different, or a predetermined game such as jackpot reliability or reach reliability. You may set so that the possibility of being given value (reliability) may differ.

In the above embodiment, for example, after the hold display change pattern is determined at the ratios shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, the change effect timing pattern is determined at the ratios shown in FIGS. 19 and 20. By doing so, it has been described that the variable display result may be a “big hit” depending on the specific color after the display color is changed, regardless of whether the display is the hold display or the active display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the display color of the hold display changes to red due to the hold display change effect and when the display color of the active display changes to red due to the active display change effect, a big hit. The hold display change pattern and the change effect timing pattern may be combined so as to have different expectations, or in both cases, the hold display change pattern and the change effect timing pattern may be combined so that the jackpot expectation levels are similar. Good.

When determining various patterns such as the hold display change pattern, the change effect timing pattern, and the icon display change pattern in the above embodiment, or whether or not the hold display change effect is present, the type, the presence or absence of the display change, and the presence of the icon display change effect. When making various decisions such as when making a decision, the decision result of 1 is that the percentage of any one of the decision results is higher than the percentage of the other decision results. May be included as 100%, or may be included as another determination result as 0%. When the ratio of 1 is 100%, the ratio of other determinations is 0%. Further, when the ratio of the other determination result is 0%, if the ratio of the 1 determination result is a predetermined ratio other than 100% and not 0%, the ratio of the 1 determination result is the other determination result. Higher than the ratio.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, in order to notify the variation pattern indicating the variable display time, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, etc. to the effect control board 12, one variation pattern designation command is transmitted when the variable display is started. Although an example is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 side by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo continuous variation, whether or not there is a sliding effect, etc. before reaching (when the reach is not reached). Is sent a command indicating a variable display time and a variable display mode before the so-called second stop, and the second command after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence/absence of re-lottery effect (reach If this is not the case, a command indicating the variable display time or the variable display mode after the so-called second stop) may be transmitted. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable display time derived from the combination of the two commands. Note that the game control microcomputer 100 notifies the variable display time by each of two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 selects the specific variable display mode executed at each timing. You can When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, or after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, in the next timer interrupt). ) The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, “different ratios” are not limited to those having different ratios due to the relationship such as A:B=70%:30% or A:B=30%:70%. It is a concept including a relationship in which the ratio is different due to the relationship such as A:B=100%:0% (that is, one allocation is 100% and the other allocation is 0%).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a case is shown in which, for example, a plurality of types of special symbols, decorative symbols of “1” to “9” are variably displayed, and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not limited to such a mode. For example, the variably displayed symbol does not necessarily have to be the same as the derivatized displayed symbol, and a symbol different from the variably displayed symbol may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be executed by alternately lighting and blinking the one type of symbol display. And, even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be finally displayed and displayed, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be finally displayed and displayed. It may be one.

Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the game machine, but the present invention is configured such that a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set, and a plurality of kinds of bets are set according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, if the stop symbol combination becomes a specific symbol combination, a predetermined number of medals are applied to the player. It is also possible.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes, and encloses game media such as game balls and gives a score when the condition for giving a prize is satisfied. It can also be applied to a game machine of the type.

Further, in the above embodiment, there is a probability variation big hit or non-probability variation big hit as a big hit type, and based on the fact that it was decided as a probability variation big hit as a big hit type, a gaming machine controlled to a probability variation state after the big hit game was shown. However, it is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball device having a predetermined probability variation region provided therein (the probability variable region may be provided in only one special variable winning ball device, or a plurality of special variable winning balls are provided). Probability variation area may be provided in part of the device), the probability variation is determined based on the game ball passing through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game, and the big hit game It is also possible to apply the configuration shown in the above-described embodiment to a gaming machine that is controlled to the probable state after the end.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 side determines the winning display (pre-reading determination) of the variable display contents and the like, and transmits the command indicating the winning determination result (the winning determination result command). Although the case where the hold display and the like are changed on the side of the effect control microcomputer based on the command indicating the winning determination result is shown, the embodiment control microcomputer side is not limited to such a mode, for example. The time determination (prefetch determination) may be performed. In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a command that specifies only the value of the random number extracted when the start winning is generated, and the random numbers specified by these commands are on the production control microcomputer side. The winning determination (prefetch determination) may be performed based on the value of.

Besides, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processes shown in the flowcharts, the determination ratios of various games and effects, the image display operation of the image display device 5 and the voice output operation of the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 Various effect operations including a lighting operation of a light-emitting body such as a decorative LED can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

The program and data for implementing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided by a removable recording medium to, for example, a computer device included in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, it may be distributed by being pre-installed in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game execution mode is not 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.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the hold display that is displayed after the hold display change effect that is the first change effect is executed indicates, for example, a "secret" message. Like the display mode, it includes a special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the active display after the active display change effect that is the second change effect is executed. In this way, by executing the pending display change effect for changing the display mode of the pending display to the special mode, it is possible to change various displays and improve the enjoyment of the game.

In addition, the display mode of the active display displayed after the active display change effect which is the second change effect is executed, for example, a message such as "?", "chance", "intense heat", or "NEXT" is notified. Like the display mode of the icon, a special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display after the hold display change effect that is the first change effect is executed is included. As described above, by executing the active display change effect for changing the display mode of the active display to the special mode, it is possible to change various displays and improve the enjoyment of the game.

The hold display change effect that is the first change effect and the active display change effect that is the second change effect have a common effect mode, for example, by including an effect effect that displays and exerts an effect image of the character CH1. The effect of a predetermined mode including is executed. In this way, by making the player pay attention to which of the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display changes, the interest in the game can be improved.

In the hold display change effect that is the first change effect, after the hold display change common effect including the effect effect in which the effect image of the character CH1 is displayed, the hold display change success effect that changes the display mode of the hold display is performed. There is a case where it is executed, and a case where a hold change gath effect as a hold display change failure effect that does not change the display mode of the hold display is executed. In the active display change effect that is the second change effect, the active display change success that changes the display mode of the active display after executing the active display change common effect including the effect effect in which the effect image of the character CH1 is displayed. There are cases where the effect is executed and cases where the active change gust effect as the active display change failure effect that does not change the display mode of the active display is executed. Then, while the presence or absence of the display change is determined at the rate shown in FIG. 15B, for example, the icon display change pattern is determined to be “none” at the rate shown in FIG. 24A, for example. When the active display change effect is executed, the display mode of the active display is changed at a rate higher than the rate of changing the display mode of the hold display when the hold display change effect is executed. As described above, by facilitating the display mode of the active display to be changed, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the gaming enjoyment with respect to the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied.

For example, in response to the case where the variable display effect of “pseudo-relation” is executed, by determining any of the plurality of icon display change patterns as shown in FIG. 23B, the variable display is started. The active display change effect, which is the second change effect, can be executed a plurality of times until the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Thereby, even if the active display change effect is executed once or a predetermined number of times and the display mode of the active display is not changed to the display mode with high jackpot reliability, the active display change effect is further executed and the active display is displayed. Since there is a possibility that the mode changes, it is possible to maintain the expectation for the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied.

When the hold display change effect that is the first change effect is executed and when the active display change effect that is the second change effect is executed, the effect image SV1 for display restriction as shown in FIG. 30B, for example. By executing the restriction effect by displaying, at least a part of the hold display on the first hold display unit 5HR or the second hold display unit 5HL and the active display on the active display unit AHA is limited. In this way, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by making the player pay more attention to which display including the plurality of hold displays and the active display changes.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special pattern display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R Speaker 9 Game effect lamp 11 Main board 12 Production control board 13 Voice control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Normal pattern display 21 Gate switch 22A, 22B Start switch 23 Count switch 100... Game control microcomputers 101, 121... ROM
102, 122... RAM
103... CPU
104, 124... Random number circuits 105, 125... I/O
120... CPU for production control
123... Display control unit

Claims (2)

It is advantageous for the player when the variable display is executed based on the establishment of the start condition that allows the start of the variable display, the display result is derived and displayed, and the specific display result predetermined as the display result is derived and displayed. A gaming machine that controls to an advantageous state,
Extraction means for extracting numerical data when the game medium passes through the starting area,
Hold storage means for storing the numeric data stored in the temporary storage area as a reserve storage for the variable display in which the start condition is not satisfied after the numeric data extracted by the extraction means is stored in the temporary storage area. ,
Hold display means for performing a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means,
Specific display means for digesting the hold display corresponding to the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied, and for performing a specific display corresponding to the variable display,
Determining means for determining whether to control the advantageous state,
Before the determination of the determination means, determination means for determining whether to be controlled to the advantageous state,
First change effect execution means for executing a first change effect capable of changing the display mode of the hold display by the hold display means,
Second change effect executing means for executing a second change effect capable of changing the display mode of the specific display by the specific display means,
Comprising a re-variable display execution means for a predetermined number of times of execution of the re-variable display until the variable display displayed from the start results are derived displayed, and
The determination means determines, based on the numerical data stored in the temporary storage area, whether or not the advantageous state is controlled.
The display mode of the hold display displayed after the first change effect is executed includes a special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the specific display after the second change effect is executed,
The second change effect execution means,
When the re-variable display is executed, the second change effect can be executed for each re-variable display,
In the first-time revariable display, the display mode of the specific display is changed to a first mode suggesting that the revariable display is executed or a second mode suggesting the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to
A second suggestion that the display mode of the specific display is more likely to be controlled to the advantageous state than the second mode in the second re-variable display executed after the first time. A game machine characterized by being capable of being changed into three modes. It is advantageous for the player when the variable display is executed based on the establishment of the start condition that allows the start of the variable display, the display result is derived and displayed, and the specific display result predetermined as the display result is derived and displayed. A gaming machine that controls to an advantageous state,
Extraction means for extracting numerical data when the game medium passes through the starting area,
Hold storage means for storing the numeric data stored in the temporary storage area as a reserve storage for the variable display in which the start condition is not satisfied after the numeric data extracted by the extraction means is stored in the temporary storage area. ,
Hold display means for performing a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means,
Specific display means for digesting the hold display corresponding to the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied, and for performing a specific display corresponding to the variable display,
Determining means for determining whether to control the advantageous state,
Before the determination of the determination means, determination means for determining whether to be controlled to the advantageous state,
First change effect execution means for executing a first change effect capable of changing the display mode of the hold display by the hold display means,
Second change effect executing means for executing a second change effect capable of changing the display mode of the specific display by the specific display means,
Comprising a re-variable display execution means for a predetermined number of times of execution of the re-variable display until the variable display displayed from the start results are derived displayed, and
The determination means determines, based on the numerical data stored in the temporary storage area, whether or not the advantageous state is controlled.
The display mode of the specific display displayed after the second change effect is executed includes a special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display after the first change effect is executed,
The second change effect execution means,
When the re-variable display is executed, the second change effect can be executed for each re-variable display,
In the first-time revariable display, the display mode of the specific display is changed to a first mode suggesting that the revariable display is executed or a second mode suggesting the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to
A second suggestion that the display mode of the specific display is more likely to be controlled to the advantageous state than the second mode in the second re-variable display executed after the first time. A gaming machine, which can be changed into three modes.

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