JP6709753B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the execution condition (starting condition) is established when the game medium wins a prize area such as a winning opening provided in the game area. Pachinko that enhances amusement with a so-called variable display game that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (hereinafter, display symbols) on a variable display device and determines whether to give a predetermined game value based on the display result. There is a game 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). For example, a pachinko gaming machine that has been in the jackpot game state has a special electric winning device called a special winning opening or attacker in an open state, which makes it extremely easy to win a game ball and gives the player a predetermined gaming value. Provide continuously for a certain period of time. In such a pachinko gaming machine, various types of effects that cause the player to expect the display result to be a specific display mode are executed before the display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device.

As such a gaming machine, there is disclosed a gaming machine that expands the display area of the specific display when a specific display having a high degree of advantage is performed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2016-131675, A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that the visibility of other effects may be reduced and the enjoyment of the game may be reduced.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that includes display means (for example, an image display device 5 or the like) and can be controlled in an advantageous state,
Variable display means for performing variable display,
Correspondence display means for performing correspondence display corresponding to variable display,
It is an effect that suggests whether or not it is controlled to the advantageous state, and a first suggestive effect (for example, hold/active change effect) and a second suggestive effect different from the first suggestive effect (for example, movable body special effect, etc.) ) and with the suggestion demonstration execution means for executing at said display means (for example, effect control for CPU120 for executing the processing of step S172), equipped with,
There are multiple types of the first suggestive effect,
The suggestive effect execution means,
The first is executable suggested directing and the second suggested effect within the same period, in the case where at least the second suggested effect as the first suggestion effect is running in the same period, the same period The second suggestion effect can be executed in a mode different from the normal mode , which is a mode in which the second suggestion effect is not executed (for example, the process of step S805 is executed).
When the first suggestive effect of a type that suggests that it is higher than or equal to a predetermined expectation is performed in the same period as the second suggestive effect, the second suggestive effect is executed in the different mode, and the predetermined expectation when the first suggested effect suggesting types of less than degrees is performed with the second suggested directing the same period, performs the second suggested effect in the normal manner,
As the first suggestive effect, it is possible to execute a change effect that changes the display mode of the correspondence display, and as the second suggestive effect, it is suggested whether or not the movable object is controlled to the advantageous state. At the same time, it is possible to execute the production assistance display according to the movement of the movable object on the display means,
The change effect, when changing the display mode of the corresponding display to a mode suggesting that the predetermined expected degree or more, it is possible to display the display area of the corresponding display in an enlarged manner,
When the display area of the correspondence display is not enlarged and displayed, the movable object is operated and the execution area of the effect auxiliary display is executed in the normal area to execute the second suggestion effect in the normal mode. When the display area of the corresponding display is displayed in an enlarged manner, the movable object is operated and the execution area of the effect auxiliary display is changed to a specific display area and executed to execute the second operation. The suggestive performance is executed in the different mode,
It is characterized by

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The suggestion effect execution means gives a suggestion notification for notifying that the second suggestion effect is being executed when the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are being executed within the same period. Execution is possible in a specific display area of the display means (for example, a motion effect image of a movable body can be displayed on a small screen as the specific display area, and the movable body effect can be executed in a mode different from the normal state). ),
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With such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize that the second suggestion effect is being executed, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
Variable display means for performing variable display,
And a correspondence display means (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control that performs a hold display or an active display) that performs a correspondence display corresponding to the variable display,
The suggestive effect execution means can change the display mode of the corresponding display as the first suggestive effect and can enlarge the display area of the corresponding display (for example, in the process of step S807, the enlarged display is performed. When the enlargement mode setting is performed, enlargement control for enlarging and displaying all pending displays and active displays including the pending display of the notice target is performed),
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With such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize that the display mode of the correspondence display changes, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (2) or (3) above,
A movable body (for example, a movable body 99) operable according to the effect executed by the display means,
The suggestive effect execution means is capable of operating the movable body as the second suggestive effect and executing an effect auxiliary display (for example, displaying an effect image) related to the operation of the movable body. When the effect and the second suggestion effect are executed in the same period, the effect auxiliary display is executed in the specific display area, unlike the case where the effect is not executed in the same period (for example, the movable body). As a special effect, the movable body 99 is rotated and an effect image is displayed on a small screen which is a specific display area),
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According to such a configuration, the production assistance display can be properly performed, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine described in any one of (2) to (4) above,
Variable display means for performing variable display,
Correspondence display means for performing correspondence display corresponding to variable display (for example, effect control CPU 120 for performing hold display or active display),
A display control unit that controls the display of the specific display area (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S807 or step S810).
The display control means can display a display other than the corresponding display in the specific display area (for example, a display other than a display related to a hold/active change effect such as a hold display, an active display, a character image in an action effect, etc.) ),
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With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a sense of discomfort caused by the corresponding display being displayed in the plurality of display areas.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (5) above,
Further, a notice effect executing means capable of executing a plurality of types of notice effects (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S814)
The notice effect executing means can execute the plurality of types of notice effects in the specific display area (the effect performed in step S814 is the case where a small screen as the specific display area is displayed). Small screen)
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With such a configuration, the visibility of the notice effect can be improved, the effect of the effect can be improved, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

(7) In the gaming machine described in any one of (2) to (6) above,
The suggestion effect execution means ends at least the first suggestion effect after the end of the second suggestion effect, and ends the display in the specific display area based on the end of the first suggestion effect (for example, The hold/active change effect ends after the movable body effect ends, and the small screen as the specific display area is erased after the hold/active change effect ends, etc.),
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With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of production. Further, it is possible to reduce (prevent) a feeling of strangeness caused by ending the second suggestive effect effect when it is in a halfway state.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
Variable display means for performing variable display,
And a correspondence display means (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control that performs a hold display or an active display) that performs a correspondence display corresponding to the variable display,
The suggestive effect execution means is a mode in which the display mode of the correspondence display is changed as the first suggestive effect and the correspondence display of the change target is displayed only when the first suggestive effect is executed. Display in a display manner (for example, changing the display manner of the notice display pending display so that it can be recognized which of the noticeable variable displays is held),
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According to such a configuration, the target on which the first suggestive effect is executed is clarified, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

(9) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (8) above,
Variable display means for performing variable display,
And a correspondence display means (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control that performs a hold display or an active display) that performs a correspondence display corresponding to the variable display,
The suggestive effect execution means,
It is possible to change the display mode of the corresponding display by operating an action display (for example, a ball) as the first suggestion effect (as shown in FIGS. 26A, 26B, and 26C, the character is displayed). When 930 throws the color ball 931 toward the hold display TH, the color ball 931 collides with the hold display TH and the color of the hold display TH changes, etc.),
A first pattern (such as a success pattern in FIGS. 26A, 26B, and 26C) that starts the display of the action display and changes the display mode of the correspondence display after a lapse of a predetermined period, and the display of the action display And a second pattern (such as a failure pattern in FIGS. 26A, 26B, and 26D) that does not change the display mode of the correspondence display after a predetermined period has elapsed,
After the display of the action display is started, it is possible to execute deceleration control for decelerating the speed of the action display with respect to the target corresponding display at a common timing in a predetermined period of the first pattern and the second pattern. (For example, as shown in FIG. 26B, the speed of the ball is started to decrease at the same timing between the success and the failure),
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With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the action display.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is the figure which shows one example of the production control command. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a starting winning determination processing. It is a figure for explaining random number values MR1-MR3. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a special figure reservation storage part. It is a flowchart showing an example of a determination process at the time of starting winning. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design normal processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table and a big hit classification determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a loss variation pattern determination table. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is a flow chart which shows an example of pre-reading processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of pre-reading production execution setting processing. It is the figure which shows the constitution example of the pre-reading production execution decision table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a final color determination table. It is a figure showing the example of composition of an expansion mode setting existence determination table. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. It is a timing chart in the case of performing a pending/active change effect and a movable object effect that perform enlarged display. It is the figure which shows the production operation example of movable body production. It is the figure which shows the production operation example of the reservation active change production and the movable body production. It is the figure which shows the production operation example of reservation change production.

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, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". To do.

In addition, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns with different combinations of what is turned on and what is turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Below, the special symbols that are variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as "first special symbols", and the special symbols that are variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also referred to as "second special symbols". ..

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. 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. The fixed decorative pattern may be different from the decorative pattern displayed during variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be the confirmed decorative pattern.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a special drawing game using the first special drawing on the first special symbol display device 4A, or a special drawing game using the second special drawing on the second special symbol display device 4B is synchronized. Then, 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 start winning prize memory display area 5H is arranged. In the starting winning a prize memory display area 5H, a hold display for displaying a variable display hold number (special figure hold storage number) corresponding to a special figure game is identifiable. Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is that the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6B. It is generated based on a winning a prize for starting (for example, passing). 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. In this embodiment, the hold display is performed by displaying the same number of symbols as the variable display that is being held (in the present embodiment, a circle or the like, and hereinafter also referred to as a hold display symbol). One hold display symbol corresponds to one variable display that is held. The suspended variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is represented by the pending display symbol displayed in the area on the left side of the starting winning prize memory display area 5H. The suspended variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is represented by the pending display symbol displayed in the area on the right side of the starting winning prize memory display area 5H.

For example, due to the occurrence of the first start winning a game ball enters the first start winning opening, the starting condition (first starting condition) of the special drawing game using the first special drawing by the first special symbol display device 4A 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 incremented by 1 (increment ), the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. Moreover, the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is established by the occurrence of the second start prize in which the game ball enters the second start prize hole. 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 incremented by 1 (increment The 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.

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).

A display for displaying the number of special figure reservation memories may be provided together with the starting prize winning memory display area 5H or instead of the starting prize winning memory display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first special hold for displaying the special figure hold storage number in a specifiable manner at the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display device 25A and a second hold display device 25B are provided. The first reserved display device 25A displays the number of the first special figure reserved memories so that it can be specified. The second reserved display device 25B displays the number of second special figure reserved memories so that it can be specified. 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). Here, the first special figure reservation storage number and the second special figure reservation storage number are displayed according to the number of lit LEDs.

On the screen of the image display device 5, an active display area 5HA is arranged in the vicinity of the starting prize winning memory display area 5H. In the active display area 5HA, a display corresponding to the variable display being executed is performed. The display in the active display area 5HA 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 area 5HA, for example, in response to the start of the special drawing game using the first special drawing when the first starting condition is satisfied, the first erased (digested) first start winning memory display area 5H Active display is performed according to the hold display. Further, in the active display area 5HA, 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 unit 5HL. Active display is performed according to the second hold display.

A movable body 99 is provided at a predetermined position (here, at the center lower side) in the display area of the image display device 5. The movable body 99 is rotated by driving the movable body motor 61 shown in FIG.

A normal winning ball device 6A is provided below the image display device 5, and a normal variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the right side of the normal winning ball device 6A. 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 does not enter the second starting winning port. To 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 can enter the second starting winning opening. Put in a state. The normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the normally open state when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second start winning hole, while the enlarged opening state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. Also, the game ball may be configured to be difficult to enter. As described above, the normal variable winning ball device 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning port, and the closed state in which the game ball cannot enter or the difficult entry. It is configured so that it can be changed to a second variable state such as a normally open state. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting winning opening than the second variable state.

The game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has entered the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball (prize game medium), and the first special figure reservation storage number is predetermined. If it is at most the upper limit value (for example, "4"), the first starting 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 the number of the second special figure reserved memory is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value. If so, 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. 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 off, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball enters the special winning opening (for example, You cannot pass it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning a prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening. Become. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball is easy to enter and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous to the player. Instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily enter the special winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has 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 enters the special winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, for example, when the game ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls will be paid out. Therefore, when the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, which is the first state advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed, it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the gaming ball into the special winning opening to obtain the winning ball, which is disadvantageous to the player. There are two states.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (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 for example, a plurality of types different from the special symbol. A normal pattern (also referred to as "general drawing" or "normal drawing") that is identification information is variably displayed (variably displayed). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a normal figure game (also called "normal figure game"). Above the normal symbol display 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 a sound effect and the like are provided at upper and left positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided in a peripheral portion of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (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 (see FIG. 2) including a tilting direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A. 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 (which allows the 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)). 2) 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 a detection signal (a detection signal indicating that the passage or entry of the game medium has been detected) from various switches for detecting the game ball, and transmits the detection signal to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 uses a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal for driving each solenoid, such as a signal for turning on or off the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) for a normal electric accessory. To the solenoid 81 and the special winning opening door solenoid 82.

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 content for causing the electric parts for production, such as a section, to execute a predetermined production operation, and controlling the determined control content.

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. Also, a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like may be included.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of an effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol (corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). ). That is, when a unique number is given to each of the fluctuation patterns that can be used, which will be described later, there is a fluctuation command corresponding to each fluctuation pattern specified by that number. In addition, "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the command 80XX(H), the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of effect symbols.

Command 8A01 (H) is an effect control command (first start winning opening designation command) for notifying that a game ball has entered the first starting winning opening. Command 8A02 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning opening designation command) for notifying that a game ball has entered the second starting winning opening.

The commands 8C01(H) to 8C03(H) are effect control commands indicating the contents of the winning determination result, and are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the big hit type as a result of the winning determination. .. Since the effect control CPU 120 determines the display result of the effect symbol in response to the reception of the commands 8C01(H) to 8C03(H), the commands 8C01(H) to 8C03(H) are referred to as display result designation commands. The command 8C01(H) (display result 1 designation command) designates the loss. The command 8C02 (H) (display result 2 designation command) designates 15R big hit and probability variation. The command 8C03(H) (display result 3 designation command) designates a 15R big hit and indeterminate change.

Command 8D01 (H) is a production control command (first symbol variation start designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a production control command (second symbol variation start designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation start designation command and the second symbol variation start designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specific command (or symbol variation start designation command).

Command 8F00 (H) is a production control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) of the production symbol is ended and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When the production control CPU 120 receives the symbol confirmation designation command, the variable display (variable display) of the production symbols is ended and the display result is derived and displayed.

The command 9000 (H) is a production control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started (during initialization). The command 9200(H) is a production control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is restarted (during initial setting at restart). The game control microcomputer 100 transmits a power failure recovery designation command when data is stored in the backup RAM when power supply to the gaming machine is started, and otherwise, initialization designation Send a command. The command 9F00(H) is a production control command (customer waiting demo designation command) that specifies a customer waiting demonstration.

The command A001 (H) is an effect control command (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for designating the start of fanfare in the case of a 15-round big hit (start of big hit game state).

In the big hit game state, the fanfare is first executed, and then the special variable winning ball device 7 which is the big winning opening is opened (round game etc.) The big hit game which is the main big hit game state is executed and the big hit The ending is executed after the game. The fanfare is an effect that informs or suggests that the big hit game state has started, that is, the big hit game is about to start. The ending is an effect that notifies that the big hit game state is over, that is, the big hit game is over.

The command A2XX(H) is an effect control command (major winning opening opening designation command) for designating the opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 for the number (round) shown by XX. A3XX(H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the special winning opening) for designating the closing of the special variable winning a prize ball device 7 of the number (round) indicated by XX.

Command A601 (H) is a production control command (big hit end designation command: ending designation command) that designates the start of ending.

Command B000 (H) is a production control command (normal state designation command) that specifies that the game state is the normal state (normal game state). Command B001 (H) is a production control command (time saving state designation command) that specifies that the game state is a time saving (advantageous) state. The command B1XX(H) is a production control command (time saving number specifying command) that specifies the remaining number of times in the time saving (advantageous) state (how many times the time saving state continues until the variable display is finished). “XX” in the command B1XX(H) indicates the remaining number of times in the time saving (advantageous) state.

Command C0XX (H) is an effect control command (total reserved storage number designating command) that specifies the total reserved storage number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number. “XX” in the command C0XX(H) indicates the total pending storage number. Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number designating command) that specifies the first special figure reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C1XX(H) indicates the first special figure reservation storage number. Command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (second reserved storage number designating command) that specifies the second special figure reserved storage number. “XX” in the command C2XX(H) indicates the second special figure reservation storage number.

The command C6XXH is an effect control command indicating the content of the determination result at the time of winning, and as the determination result at the time of winning, the determination result of which random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type falls within the range of the determined value (variation pattern type). Is a variation category command indicating the determination result (corresponding to the variation pattern XX). That is, similar to the variation pattern command, when a unique number is given to each of the variation patterns that can be used, which will be described later, there is a command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number.

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 program for game control to perform a control operation, and 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 constituting a plurality of command transmission tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals which are various control commands from the main board 11, and a fluctuation pattern table storing a plurality of kinds of fluctuation patterns are stored. The constituent table data and the like are stored. 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, thereby executing the process of controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads out fixed data from the ROM 121 by a fixed data read operation, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variable data in the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the variable data, and the effect control CPU 120 writes in the RAM 122. A fluctuation data read operation for reading out various kinds of temporarily stored fluctuation data, a reception operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives an input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12, and an effect control CPU 120 goes to the effect control board 12 outside. A transmission operation for outputting various signals 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 image data 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, on 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 player's operation on the stick controller 31A has been detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game for the push button 31B. A wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that an operation action of a person is detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected. Further, the effect control board 12 is also connected to a wiring for transmitting a predetermined drive command signal to the motor drive circuit 16 for driving the movable body motor 61 for rotating the movable effect body 99. ..

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

In the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, various data 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 effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 generates various commands. For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the content to be displayed by the image display device 5, and outputs a display control command to the display control unit 123 according to the determination. 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, and generates image data. 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 more commonly referred to as 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), a command (drive control signal) transmitted to the motor drive circuit 16, and the like are output.

With the above configuration, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123. In addition, the production control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the voice control board 13 to output a voice, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED via the lamp control board 14. Is performed, an effect image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123, or the movable body motor 61 is driven via the motor drive circuit 16 to move the movable body 99. In this manner, various effects (explained later, reach effect, movable effect member effect, message effect in which the image display device 5 displays an image of a message to the player, effect for exciting the game, etc.) are executed. ..

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 enters the first starting winning opening (first starting area) formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. As a result, the first starting condition is satisfied. 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.

Further, when the game ball 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. The second start 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 enter 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. Whether or not the variable display result of the normal symbol is set as “a universal symbol hit” as a predetermined specific display result is determined when the regular symbol game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 is started. Is determined (predetermined) before deriving and displaying.

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. 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), and advantageous value is given to the player. It is controlled to a big hit game state as a specific game state. 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 a variable display result of the special symbol, when the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed and the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes “miss”.

As an example, the special symbols indicating the numbers "3", "5", and "7" are big hit symbols, and the special symbols indicating the symbol "-" are lost symbols. It should be noted that each symbol such as the big hit symbol and the lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol.

In the big hit game state, the special winning opening is opened and the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the first state advantageous to the player. Then, the special winning opening is continued for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the special winning opening and generate the winning balls. A round game (also simply referred to as "round") is performed in which the game is opened. 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 count switch 23 detects the prize ball, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as the 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, "15") is reached.

When the special figure display result is “big hit”, it includes the case where the big hit type is either “non-probable change” or “probable change”. For example, as a variable display result of the special symbols, when the big hit symbols showing the numbers "3" and "5" are derived and displayed, the big hit type becomes "uncertain variation", and the big hit symbols showing the number "7" are derived and displayed. When hit, the jackpot type becomes “probable change”. 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 performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds). The jackpot game state in which the normally open round is executed is also called a normally open jackpot state or a first specific game state.

When the special figure display result is “big hit”, it includes the case where the big hit type is either “non-probable change” or “probable change”. For example, as a variable display result of the special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number "3" is derived and displayed, the big hit type becomes "uncertain change", and when the big hit symbol indicating the number "7" is derived and displayed, the big hit. The type is “probability change”. When the jackpot type 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 performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds).

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 controlled to continue until a predetermined probability variation ending condition such as the next big hit game state is started. Also, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the average variable display time may be controlled to a time saving state in which it becomes shorter than the normal state. The time saving state includes a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state, and, for example, the average variable display time is different. The time saving state is controlled so as to continue until either one of the time saving end conditions is met first, among the fact that the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times and the next big hit game state is started. .. It should be noted that the probability variation state is controlled to continue until one of the probability variation termination conditions is met first, among the variable display being executed a predetermined number of times and the next big hit game state being started. It may be done.

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 big hit type is “probability change”, after the big hit game state ends, the game state becomes a time saving state and a probability change state.

In the time saving state, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) and the second variable state (in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting winning opening than in the normal 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 normally variable winning ball device 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in the advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as "time saving control" or "high base control"). To be done. By controlling to such a time saving state, the time required until the 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.

In addition, the time saving state in which the high opening control is performed is also called "high base state", "high base", etc., and the game state which is not the time saving state is also called "low base state", "low base". The probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as “high-accuracy state”, “high-accuracy”, and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is also referred to as “low-accuracy state” or “low-accuracy”. The gaming state when it is in the probability changing state and the time saving state is also referred to as "highly accurate high base state" or "highly accurate high base". The game state when it is not in the probability changing state but in the time saving state is also called a "low certainty high base state" or "low certainty high base". The game state when not in the time saving state but in the probable variation state is also referred to as "high-probability low base state" or "high-probability low base". The normal state that does not become either the time saving state or the probability changing state is also referred to as “low accurate low base state”, “low accurate low base”, or the like.

The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the record information of the points given corresponding to the number thereof may have a valuable value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the number, for example. Good. Alternatively, these game balls and score record information may be those that cannot be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but have valuable value that can be used for another game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to the payout of a game ball that is a prize ball or the addition of a score, and for example, control to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probability variation state. Controlling, the maximum number of round games that can be executed in the big hit game state is the first round number (eg, “15”) that is greater than the second round number (eg, “7”), and executed in the time saving state The upper limit number of possible variable displays is the first number (eg, “100”) that is greater than the second number (eg, “50”), and the jackpot probability in the probability variation state is greater than the second probability (eg, 1/50). It has a high first probability (eg 1/20), and the number of consecutive chans, which is the number of times it is repeatedly controlled to the jackpot gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is higher than the second consecutive chan number (eg “5”). It may be included that a more favorable game situation for the player, such as a part or all of a large first consecutive chan number (for example, “10”). Note that the degree of advantage to the player is, for example, a state that is actually advantageous to the player when a certain event occurs (a state where a privilege is given, or a state where the privilege is given, or a state where the rate of giving a privilege is high). , A ratio of being in an advantageous state different from the privilege), or a ratio of being in an advantageous state. In addition, the privilege which is shown to be highly likely to be given by the special mode may be the same as the object of the advantage to the player (advantageous state), and is different from the object of the advantage to the player. It may be one.

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

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

In addition, in response to the reach mode, the changing speed of the decorative pattern is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative pattern, or changing the variation mode of the decorative pattern, a performance effect different from that before the reach mode is executed. May be done. The effect operation such as the display of the character image, the change of the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, and the change of the variation mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In addition, in the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the voice output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, etc. before the reach mode is set. The operation mode different from the operation mode may be included.

As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of kinds of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. The possibility of being a "big hit" (also called "reliability" or "big hit reliability", "expectation" or "big hit expectation") varies 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 one example, reach effects such as normal, super A, super B, and super C are preset. The reach effects of super A to C in this embodiment are reach effects in which a plurality of characters fight. Below, the reach effects of super A to C are sometimes referred to as super reach A to C, and the normal reach effects are sometimes referred to as normal reach.

As described above, the super reach A to C in this embodiment are reach effects in which a plurality of characters fight. In the super reach A to C, for example, the characters to fight may be different, and the super reach A to C may have different effect modes. In Super A or B, when the predetermined character wins the battle, the variable display result becomes "big hit", and when the predetermined character loses the battle, the variable display result becomes "miss". If super-reach C is executed, super-reach A may be executed after execution of super-reach C (may develop into super-reach A). If super-reach C is executed but super-reach A is not developed (for example, when a predetermined character loses the battle), the variable display result is "miss". On the other hand, when the reach reaches Super Reach A (for example, when a predetermined character wins a battle), the variable display result may be a “big hit”.

Depending on which reach effect has been executed, the variable display result of the variable display may be "big hit" (in the present embodiment, "big hit" in which the big hit type is "non-probable change" or "probable change") ( The jackpot expectation) changes. For example, the jackpot expectation is higher when the super reach A to C is executed than when the normal reach is executed. In addition, among the super reach, when the super reach A (including the case where the super reach C is developed) is executed, when the super reach B is executed, or when the super reach C is executed (the super reach Big hit expectation is higher than (when it does not develop to A). On the contrary, when the super reach C is executed, the jackpot expectation may be higher than when the super reach B is executed or the super reach A is executed. In this case, super-reach C may be executed after execution of super-reach A (may develop into super-reach C).

The jackpot expectation degree is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed during the jackpot) x (probability that the jackpot will occur)/{(probability that the effect will be executed during the jackpot) x (probability that the jackpot will occur) + (except during the jackpot) (Probability that the effect will be executed) x (probability of not being a big hit)} (when the big hit expectation is "1", the variable display result is always a "big hit". Same about degree.).

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. Although description is omitted in this embodiment for easy understanding, variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-link” can be executed. Whether or not the variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-relation” is executed should be determined in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. It should be noted that whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is executed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

In the variable display effect of "slip", after changing the decorative design in all of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, a plurality of decorative design display areas (for example, After the decorative design is temporarily stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5R, etc., a predetermined number (for example, "1" or "2") of the temporary design display area is displayed. By changing the decorative pattern again in the decorative pattern display area (for example, one or both of the “left” decorative pattern display area 5L and the “right” decorative pattern display area 5R), the display is stopped. The effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is performed. Thus, in the variable display effect of "slip", a plurality of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed after the variable display of the decorative symbols is started until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. When the variable display state of the decorative pattern is changed to the reach state by executing the variable display again for the decorative pattern of No., and when the decorative pattern forming the non-reach combination is not stopped and the stop pattern is displayed. is there.

In the variable display effect of "pseudo-run", the variable display is started after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special drawing game being satisfied once. Before the finalized decorative design as a result is derived and displayed, after temporarily displaying the decorative design in all of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, The effect display for changing (re-changing) the decorative pattern again in all the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of pseudo-continuous variations in this embodiment is “left”, “middle”, and “right” except for the initial variation from the start of variable display of decorative designs to the temporary suspension of all decorative designs. Of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R.

In the variable display effect of "pseudo ream", in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", for example, one of a plurality of predetermined pseudo ream chances. Once the decorative pattern constituting the is temporarily displayed as a predetermined display result, after that, the variable display (re-fluctuation) is performed again. The pseudo consecutive chances may include a combination of decorative patterns that is a predetermined non-reach combination, instead of the variable display mode of the decorative patterns being the reach mode. In addition, the pseudo consecutive chance may include a combination of decorative patterns that becomes a predetermined reach-miss combination (also simply referred to as a “reach combination”) after the variable display mode of the decorative patterns becomes the reach mode. For example, in the pseudo continuous chance eye, the decorative pattern (middle pattern) that is stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative pattern display area 5C is a special decorative pattern (pseudo continuous chance pattern) that is not used in the variable display of the decorative pattern at the normal time. ). Among the decorative patterns that are also used in the variable display of the decorative pattern at the normal time, the pseudo continuous chance pattern that is the pseudo continuous chance by being stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative pattern display area 5C may be included. ..

In the variable display effect of "pseudo continuous", the variable display of the decorative pattern is performed multiple times based on the fact that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by the change (pseudo continuous change) being performed again. You can make it appear as if it was started continuously.

As the variable display effect using the variable display operation of such a decorative pattern, in addition to “slip” and “pseudo-relation”, for example, “developing opportunity eyes”, “developing opportunity eyes ending”, “chance eyes stopping after sliding” Various performance operations such as the above may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of "development opportunity eye", 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" In all of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative patterns forming the development opportunity included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and then the variable display state of the decorative patterns is reached. As a predetermined reach effect is started. As a result, when the decorative pattern forming the development opportunity is temporarily stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and the variable display result becomes the "big hit" after the reach state. Expectations are increased.

Further, in the variable display effect of "end of development opportunity", after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, all of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 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.

Further, during variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the variable display effect such as reach effect or “pseudo-relation”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, or image display or voice output as a message is performed. , The variable display state of the decorative pattern may be the reach state due to the effect operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative pattern, the reach effect by super reach may be executed, and the variable display result A notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that “is a big hit”.

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.

For example, by changing the display of the hold display in the starting winning prize memory display area 5H to a display mode different from the display mode in the normal time as the prefetching notice effect, there is a possibility of a "big hit" in the variable display subject to the notice. A look-ahead notice effect of "change of hold display" is executed to give a notice such as. More specifically, the display color of the display portion that can display the number of special figure reservation memories is specified by a specific color (for example, red, green, blue, or white) different from a predetermined color (for example, gray) in the normal state. Etc.) or a shape (for example, a star shape) different from the normal shape (for example, a round shape), as long as it is possible to notify that the variable display result is more likely to be a “big hit” than usual. In addition, the variable display result is more likely to be a "big hit" by setting the display pattern of the hold display in the starting winning prize memory display area 5H to a specific pattern different from the normal time (for example, a cherry tree pattern). May be notified. Alternatively, by setting a display mode in which a predetermined message (for example, “secret” etc.) is displayed as the hold display, it is possible to notify (indicate) that the display color is more likely to change to a specific color than usual. Good. 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 change effect. Note that, in contrast to the pre-read notice effect, the notice effect that starts execution after the variable display subject to the notice is started is an independent notice effect (also referred to as an independent notice, the change notice, or a notice during variable display). Is called. In this embodiment, as a look-ahead effect of "change of hold display", an effect of changing the display mode of the hold display of the notice target is performed so that it can be recognized which of the variable displays to be noticed is held. There is a case to be seen. Specifically, an action effect that displays an effect image showing a character (change effect character) prepared in advance on the screen of the image display device 5 and exerts an action on the hold display corresponding to the variable display that is the notice target. By performing the above, it is possible to recognize which of the variable displays to be notified is on hold. In addition, in order to facilitate understanding, in this embodiment, the execution display of the action effect (the timing at which it is possible to recognize which suspension of the variable display that is the notice target is recognizable) is changed to the hold display that is the notice target. Although the timing of the first shift is set, the execution timing of the action effect may be determined as a shift timing of a plurality of shifts or at a different rate depending on the variable display result. In addition, as will be described later in detail, in the look-ahead effect of the "holding display change" in this embodiment, there is a case where the action effect is performed and a case where the action effect is not performed. The character is not displayed, and the mode is changed so that it is possible to recognize which of the variable displays to be foretold is on hold.

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.

In this embodiment, as an example of the single notice effect, the display of the effect image in the active display area 5HA 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, the display color in the active display area 5HA is not a specific color (for example, red, green, blue, white, or the like) different from a predetermined color (for example, gray) in normal time, or a shape in normal time. It suffices to notify that the variable display result is more likely to be a “big hit” than usual by using different shapes. In addition, by setting the icon displayed in the active display area 5HA to 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 in the active display area 5HA includes, for example, an icon for notifying a message such as "NEXT" and notifying that the pseudo link variation in the variable display effect of "pseudo link" is executed. Good. The notice effect of "active display change" is also called active change effect.

Specifically, in the active change effect in this embodiment, an effect image (a effect image displayed during the hold display effect) showing a character (change effect character) prepared in advance is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Then, the display color is changed by performing the effect on the display (active display) of the active display area 5HA at the timing when the hold display of the notice target (hold display of the target of the hold change effect) shifts (shifts) to the active display area 5HA. May be changed, and the display color of the active display may be changed without the effect production being performed. As described above, in this embodiment, an effect of changing the display mode is performed as the hold change effect so that it is possible to recognize which of the variable displays to be notified is on hold. Then, an active change effect is performed as an independent notice effect, the hold display whose display mode has changed moves to the active display area 5HA, and the display color changes. That is, first, the notice subject is shown in the hold change effect, and the display color changes in the active change effect (a big hit expectation degree is suggested), and this series of effects (hold change effect and active change effect) In this embodiment, it is called a hold/active change effect. In addition, in this embodiment, in order to facilitate understanding, in the pending change effect, the notice target is limited to being recognizable to the player, and the jackpot expectation degree is suggested by the active change effect (that is, in the active change effect). Although an example in which the display color changes for the first time) is shown, the display color may be changed also in the pending change effect to suggest the jackpot expectation. Specifically, the display color may be changed in the hold change effect and the display color may not be changed in the active change effect, or the display color may be changed in the hold change effect and further displayed in the active change effect. You may change the color. For example, in the hold change effect, the display color is changed step by step every time the hold display is shifted (including the case where it is not changed even if it is shifted), and the active change effect is further displayed when it is shifted to the active display area 5HA. You may change the color (you may produce a gaze). Further, in the hold/active change effect in this embodiment, all hold displays and active displays that are being displayed, including the hold display that is the subject of advance notification, may be enlarged and displayed. As will be specifically described later, in the hold/active change effect, when the hold/active change effect in which the display color changes to green or red is started, the hold/active change effect is displayed for a period until the end. All of the hold display and active display may be enlarged (display is not performed in the hold/active change effect in which the display color changes to white or blue). When the hold/active change effect that is displayed in an enlarged manner is started, a small screen as a specific display area is displayed in the image display device 5, and an image displayed in the hold/active change effect (for example, hold display) is displayed. And active displays, character images in action effects, etc.) are all displayed on the small screen as the specific display area. The small screen display ends when the hold/active change effect ends (display control in the specific display area ends). The various images displayed on the small screen may have the same ratio as the image displayed on the image display device 5 (for example, the screen size of the image display device 5 is 10 and the screen size of the small screen). Is 1, the image displayed on the small screen may have a ratio of 1/10 of the size displayed on the image display device 5). Further, in this embodiment, when the enlarged display is not performed, the action effect is not performed in the hold/active change effect, but, for example, the effect effect is performed by displaying a small character image, The effect production may be performed in a mode different from the case of performing the enlarged display.

In addition, in this embodiment, as the prefetching notice effect, the movable body is displayed every time the variable display is performed until the variable display corresponding to the noticeable hold is performed (including the noticeable hold variable display). A movable body effect for rotating 99 is executed. Specifically, the movable body effect is executed in a plurality of variable displays until the variable display of the reservation target is displayed, and is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds) from the start of each variable display. At that time, the image display device 5 displays an effect image and effectively displays that the movable body 99 is operating.

That is, in this embodiment, two types of look-ahead effects such as the hold/active change effect and the movable body effect are executed, but these may be performed independently or may be performed in an overlapping manner. It should be noted that the movable body effect when the hold/active change effect in which the enlarged display is performed and the movable object effect are performed overlappingly is referred to as a movable object special effect. In the movable body special effect, the effect image is displayed on the small screen as the specific display area displayed on the image display device 5. This makes it possible for the player to easily recognize that the movable body 99 is rotating, and prevents the hold display and the active display from becoming unrecognizable.

When the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbols in the special symbol game, is “big hit”, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. 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.

When the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, a fixed decorative design that is a non-probable variation jackpot combination may be derived. The fixed decorative design which is a non-probable variation big hit combination is, for example, the design number variably displayed in the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" in the image display device 5 is "1". ~ Of the decorative patterns of "8", any one of the decorative patterns having the even number "2", "4", "6", "8" is "left", "middle", "right" In the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the fixed decorative patterns are displayed in line on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative pattern that is a big hit combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” that make up the non-probability variation big hit combination are called non-probability variation symbols.

When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable variation jackpot combination may be derived, or a definite decorative symbol that is a probable variation jackpot combination may be derived. The fixed decorative symbols which are the probability variation big hit combinations are, for example, the symbol numbers variably displayed in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the image display device 5 are “1” to Of the decorative patterns of "8", any one of the decorative patterns having the odd number "1", "3", "5", "7" is "left", "middle", "right" The decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are stopped and displayed in line on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative design that is a big hit combination. Decorative symbols having odd numbers "1", "3", "5", and "7" that constitute the probability variation big hit combination are called probability variation patterns.

The re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative design in which the fixed decorative design is a non-probable variation big hit combination or a probability variation big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after temporarily displaying the decorative patterns to be the uncertain variation jackpot combination in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “ Left "," "middle", "right" in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are changed again with the same decorative pattern being aligned, and a decorative pattern (probable variable pattern) that is a probability variation big hit combination, and One of the decorative patterns (non-probable variation pattern) that is a combination of the probability variation big hits is stopped and displayed (final stop display) as the confirmed decoration pattern. Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "non-probable variation", as the re-lottery effect, the ornamental symbols that are temporarily stopped and displayed are re-varied, and then the non-probable variation jackpot combination is set. A re-lottery drawing effect is performed in which the symbols are derived and displayed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the type of jackpot is "probable variation", as the re-lottery effect, the definite ornament that becomes a probable variation jackpot combination after re-changing the decorative pattern that has been temporarily stopped is displayed. The re-lottery winning effect for stopping and displaying symbols may be executed, or the re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

When the jackpot type is "probable variation", the decorative pattern that is a non-probable variation jackpot combination is temporarily displayed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, and the re-lottery effect is executed during the variable display, and the subsequent jackpot gaming state. At the end of the medium or big hit game state, a big hit medium promotion effect may be executed, and the start of the control in the probability changing state may be notified. In the big hit game state, during the start of the big hit game state or during the execution of a round in the big hit game state, during the period from the end of one round in the big hit game state until the start of the next round, in the big hit game state During the period from the end of the final round to the start of the next variable display game, a probability change notification is made as to whether or not to control to the probability change state. The notification effect similar to the promotion effect during the big hit may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the big hit game state. The jackpot mid-promotion production that is executed after the final round in the jackpot gaming state is sometimes called "ending promotion production". The start of the control in the probable state may be notified without executing the re-lottery effect and the jackpot promotion effect.

When the special figure display result is “miss”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the reach mode, but the decorative patterns forming the predetermined non-reach combination are stopped and displayed, and thus the non-specific display result In some cases, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes Further, when the special figure display result is "miss", the decorative pattern forming a predetermined reach combination (also called "reach-miss combination") is stopped and displayed after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode. As a result, the fixed decorative design which is the non-specific display result may be displayed in a derived manner.

Next, the main 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 102 is cleared, for example. In addition, register setting of the CTC (counter/timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. As a result, thereafter, the interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt processing. When 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 the special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. It may be included (see FIG. 6). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as "big hit" to the big hit game state, and "1". Can take any value from "65535". The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is used to determine the jackpot type to be one of a plurality of types such as "non-probable variation" or "probable variation" when the variable display result is "big jackpot". It is a random number value and can take any value from "1" to "100". 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, and is “1” to “251”. Can take any of the values.

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

The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the special symbol process process or the normal symbol process process, the transmission setting of the control command (effect control command etc.) is set to the command transmission table (preliminarily set in the ROM 101 for each command) according to the effect control command to be transmitted. .) is stored in the ROM 101 (for example, the value of the storage address is stored in the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102) and the like. Of the output ports included in the I/O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer (for example, the value indicating the storage address in the ROM 101) or the like. After setting the control data to the output port for transmitting the effect control command, predetermined control data is set to the output port of the effect control INT signal to turn the effect control INT signal on for a predetermined time and then to the off state. By doing so, it becomes possible to transmit an effect control command (effect control command for which transmission is set) based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enable state, the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 firstly, 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, the first starting opening. It is determined whether the switch 22A is 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). When the second starting opening switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; No) or the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the starting winning determination process is ended.

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. In this way, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented (incremented by 1 when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the first special drawing is established. ) To be updated. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1 (incremented when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the second special drawing is established. ) To be updated. At this time, the total reserved storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit or the like), is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S208).

After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or 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) is 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 number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted (see FIG. 6). Numerical data representing each random number value thus extracted is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of an empty entry in the special figure pending storage unit corresponding to the starting port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the pending data is set in the first special figure pending storage unit as shown in FIG. 7(A). On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the pending data is set in the second special figure pending storage unit as shown in FIG. 7(B).

The first special figure reservation storage unit shown in FIG. 7(A) has not started yet, although the game ball has entered the first starting prize hole formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the first starting prize has occurred. The pending data of the special figure game (special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning number into the first starting winning opening (the order in which the game balls are detected) with the holding number, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game balls. The number of storages, such as the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, which are extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 and the like, are reserved data. Is stored until reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The pending data thus stored in the first special figure pending storage unit indicates that the execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure is pending, and the variable display result in this special figure game ( It is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control the jackpot gaming state based on the special figure display result), and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is a specific mode (for example, reach effect of super reach). It becomes reserved storage information.

The second special figure reservation storage unit shown in FIG. 7(B) has not yet started although the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the second starting winning has occurred. Suspend data of a non-special figure game (special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning number into the second starting winning opening (the order of detecting the game balls) with the holding number, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game balls. The number of the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104, etc. It is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The pending data thus stored in the second special figure pending storage unit indicates that the execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the second special figure is pending, and the variable display result in this special figure game ( It is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control the jackpot gaming state based on the special figure display result), and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is a specific mode (for example, reach effect of super reach). It becomes reserved storage information.

Subsequent to the process of step S210, the CPU 103 performs a start winning determination process (step S211). The start winning determination process is a process for so-called prefetching. In this embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, the special symbol normal processing (step S110 of FIG. 4, FIG. 9) described later causes the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol). Is determined as "big hit", and whether or not to control the big hit gaming state is determined. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111, FIG. 11 in FIG. 4) described later, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is performed.

On the other hand, in addition to these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning determination process of step S211 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). , Whether or not the special figure display result of the special figure game executed by this start winning is a "big hit", and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern executed by this start winning is a display mode with reach It is determined whether or not As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the starting winning opening is started, the special symbol display result becomes "big hit" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol. Is displayed with a reach, and based on this prediction result, the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the side of the effect control board 12 changes the color of the hold display and the color of the hold change effect or the active display. It is possible to determine whether or not to execute the active change effect that changes the.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process. For example, the CPU 103 first checks the states of a time saving flag (a flag that is turned on in the time saving state) and a probability variation flag (a flag that is turned on in the probability variation state) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example. The current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time reduction state when the time saving flag is on, and indicates the normal state when both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Just specify that.

Following the processing of step S401, the CPU 103 selects a table prepared corresponding to the current game state from among a plurality of special figure display result determination tables prepared by being stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. It is selected and set in the use table (step S402). A plurality of special figure display result determination tables are prepared according to whether the game state is the probability change state or the like. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10A, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates that the special figure display result is “big hit”. It may be assigned to the determination result of whether to be “miss”.

For example, as the special figure display result determination table, a special figure display result determination table (see FIG. 10(A)) corresponding to the non-probable variation state and the probable variation state is prepared. Of the tables, the CPU 103 sets a table corresponding to the current game state in the usage table by reading the table from the ROM 101 to the RAM 102.

After that, the CPU 103 determines whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 of FIG. 5 is within the predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the jackpot determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special jackpot display result of “jackpot” in the use table set in the process of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 compares the random number value MR1 with each determination value one by one. By doing so, it is sufficient to determine whether or not there is a decision value that matches the random number value MR1. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination values included in the big hit determination range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number MR1 and the minimum or maximum value of the big hit determination range. It suffices to be able to determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random number value MR1 is determined to be a “jack” (a jackpot start determination). ..

When it is determined in step S403 that the variable display result is not within the jackpot determination range (step S403; No), the CPU 103 displays the display result designation command (determination at the time of winning the start prize). A transmission setting for transmitting a command for designating "miss" as a display result of the results to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S405).

When it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 refers to the jackpot type determination table prepared by being stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10B, the numerical value (determined value) that is compared with the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination indicates that the jackpot type is “non-probable” or “probable”. It may be assigned to the determination result of which one. The CPU 103 sets the jackpot type assigned to the determined value that matches the random number value MR2 as the determination result of this time. A display result designation command (a command for designating "probable variation" or "non-probable variation" "big hit" as the display result of the determination results at the time of starting winning) according to the determination result of the process of step S409 Transmission settings for transmission to 12 are performed (step S410).

After executing either of the processes of steps S405 and S410, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category command (a command for designating a variation category in the determination result at the time of winning a start) to the effect control board 12. Is set (step S413).

After step S413, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the start winning opening designation command (step S414). The first start winning a prize opening designation command here is the effect control board 12 as the effect control information for notifying the increase of the number of the first special figure reservation storages when the first starting condition is satisfied due to the occurrence of the first starting prize. Sent to. In addition, the second start winning a prize opening designation command of the effect control board 12 is effect control information for notifying an increase in the number of second special figure reservation storages when the second starting condition is satisfied due to the occurrence of the second starting prize. Sent to the side. After step S414, the winning determination process ends.

Again, it returns to FIG. 5 and demonstrates. After that, the CPU 103 determines whether the starting opening buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S212). At this time, if the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S212; "2"), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S213), and then the starting winning award. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "1" (step S212; "1"), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S214). 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.

After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 executes steps S110 to S117 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control flag setting unit or the like). Select and execute one of the above processes.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal processing, 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 decided to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” or “probable change”. The jackpot type is stored by storing data indicating the jackpot type determination result in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control buffer setting unit). Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B (big hit symbol, 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.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 4 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 9, 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 second special figure reservation storages is other than "0" in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the head area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number "1") Numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out as the reserved data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). As a result, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the starting winning (the second starting winning) at the second starting winning opening in the processing of step S209 shown in FIG. 5 is 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. In addition, in the process of step S233, the total pending storage number (total pending storage number count value) is 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 (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, 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.

If the special figure game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the starting winning opening regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the first starting winning opening The starting opening data indicating which of the second starting winning opening the game ball has entered is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association with the holding data or separately from the holding data in association with the holding number. It may be possible to specify the order in which the starting conditions are satisfied 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 pending storage number (total pending storage number count value) is 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, for example, as shown in FIG. 10A, the numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates that the special figure display result is “big hit”. It suffices to be assigned to the determination result of whether to be “miss” depending on whether or not the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state (whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state). The CPU 103 reads out the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the random number for game temporarily stored in the random number buffer for fluctuations in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for fluctuations, and the gaming state is in the sure change state. By referring to the special figure display result determination table set in the use table based on whether or not there is and the numerical value data indicating the random number value MR1, it is disturbed depending on whether or not the game state is the probability change state. The determination result of either "big hit" or "miss" assigned to the determination value corresponding to the numerical value MR1 may be determined as the special figure display result. The CPU 103 determines that the probability variation control is being performed when a probability variation flag (a flag that turns on in the probability variation state) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control flag setting unit) is on. do it. For example, when the random number value MR1 is “9000”, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the probability variation flag is in the ON state (when there is probability variation control), and the probability variation flag is When it is in the off state (when there is no probability variation control), it is determined that the special figure display result is “miss”.

As shown in FIG. 10(A), when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is higher than that in the normal state or the time saving state when the probability variation control is not performed. It is decided as "big hit". Therefore, for example, by the jackpot ending process of step S117 shown in FIG. 4 (details will be described later), the probability variation flag is set to the ON state in response to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”. , When the current gaming state is the probability variation state, the special figure display result is likely to be "big hit" and is likely to be the big hit gaming state, as compared to when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the time saving state.

After that, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 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, the jackpot type determination table shown in <1>, which is 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 jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, a determination result as to which of the plurality of jackpot types (“probable variation” or “non-probable variation”) is selected according to the numerical value (determined value) that is compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. Need to be assigned to (see FIG. 10B). The CPU 103 reads, from the random number buffer for variation, numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type included in the random numbers for gaming temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236, and outputs the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type. By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating, any one of the jackpot types assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random number value MR2 may be selected. For example, when the random number value MR2 is “75”, the CPU 103 determines (selects) “probability variation” as the jackpot type.

After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103, in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control buffer setting unit), sets a jackpot type buffer setting value (for example, as shown in FIG. 10B) that indicates a jackpot type determination result. The big hit type may be stored by storing "0" in the case of "probability variation" and "1" in the case of "probability variation".

When the special figure display result is not "big hit" in step S240 (step S240; No), after executing the processing of steps S241 to S243, the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game Is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined that the special symbol display result is not "big hit" in steps S240 and S244, the special symbol previously determined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" in step S240, a plurality of types of big hits are determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242 (depending on the big hit type buffer setting value). Any of the special symbols previously determined as the symbols may be set as the confirmed special symbol.

After executing the process of step S246, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to "1" (step S247), the special symbol normal process is ended. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1" in step S247 and the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 4 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 S248), 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. When the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted, the production control board 12 displays a demo screen.

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 of FIG. 4 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 pattern specifies the variable display content (variable display mode) of the decorative pattern, and thus the content of the variable display of the decorative pattern is determined by this determination. The variable display time of the special design or the decorative design is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time 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 mode of the decorative pattern is “reach” when the variable display result is “miss”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “reach” by determining the variation pattern at a predetermined ratio when the variable display result is “miss” in the variation pattern setting process. Good. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process for setting the special symbol display device 4 to start the variation of the special symbol. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S111 of FIG. 4 as the variation pattern setting processing. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 11, 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).

When the big hit flag is off in step S261, the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is "miss" (step S265).

FIG. 12 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 mode of the decorative design is "non-reach" which does not become the reach mode and the reach mode is " It corresponds to each case of "reach", and when the variable display result (special figure display result) is "big hit" and the big hit type is "non-probable change" or "probable change". Variation patterns are prepared in advance.

In this embodiment, the variable display result is "miss" and the variation patterns for designating "non-reach" are the variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-3 for normal time (non-time saving) and the variation for time saving. Patterns PB1-1 and PB1-2 are prepared.

In addition, a variation pattern is prepared in which the contents correspond depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” (“big hit” of “probable change” or “non-probable change” of big hit type) and “miss”. Specifically, a variation pattern PA2-1 (for losing) and a variation pattern PA3-1 (“big hit”) that specify execution of normal reach are prepared. Further, a variation pattern PA2-2 (for losing) and a variation pattern PA3-2 (“big hit”) that specify execution of the super reach A are prepared. Further, a variation pattern PA2-3 (for loss) and a variation pattern PA3-3 (“big hit”) that specify execution of the super reach B are prepared. Further, a variation pattern PA2-4 (for loss) and a variation pattern PA3-4 (“big hit”) that specify to execute the super reach C and then develop into the super reach A are prepared.

In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 11, the fluctuation pattern at the time of the big hit is determined by using, for example, the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As an example, in the big hit variation pattern determination table, the value (decision value) that is compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is common in both cases of the big hit type being “non-probable variation” or “probable variation”. It may be assigned to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern.

The CPU 103 refers to the big hit variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer, and thereby the variation assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random number value MR3. The pattern may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time. For example, when the random number value MR3 is “140”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA3-3.

In the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 11, the variation pattern of the misalignment prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the game state is the normal state and the case where the game state is the time saving state and the time saving control is performed. The variation table at the time of losing is determined using the determination table. For example, whether it is during time saving is specified by whether or not a time saving flag (a flag that turns on in the time saving state) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control flag setting unit) is on. If it is not during the time saving (when the time saving flag is in the off state), the variation pattern at the time of losing is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. On the other hand, during the time saving (when the time saving flag is in the ON state), the variation pattern at the time of loss is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG.

In each 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 in accordance with the total number of pending storages. The total pending storage number may be specified, for example, from the total pending storage number count value that is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter, the total value of the first pending storage number count value and the second pending storage number count value, and the like. .

The CPU 103 determines whether the normal time and the time saving time are based on whether or not the time is being shortened, the total pending storage number count value, and the numerical value data indicating the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination read from the random number buffer for fluctuation. By referring to any one of the loss variation pattern determination tables according to the above, when the total pending storage number is not within the time saving period, “0” to “1”, “2” to “4”, “5” to “8”. The variation pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random number value MR3 according to which of the above, “0”, “1”, and “2” to “8” during the time reduction. May be determined (selected) as the fluctuation pattern used this time.

For example, when the random number MR3 is “229” when the time saving flag is in the ON state, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA2-1 when the total pending storage count value is “0”, and the total pending. The variation pattern PB1-1 is selected when the storage count value is "1", and the variation pattern PB1-2 is selected when the total pending storage count value is "3" to "8".

After executing any of the processes of steps S262 and S265 shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 sets a special figure variation time which is a variable display time of the special symbol (step S266). 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. 12, the special figure variation time is set in advance corresponding to a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived by setting the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in steps S262 and S265.

Following the processing of step S266, the CPU 103 executes the special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B. Among them, the setting for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any one of the special figure games where the start condition is satisfied (step S267). 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. When the variable display using the first special figure is started, the CPU 103 controls the first reservation indicator 25A to display the first special figure reservation storage number that is subtracted by one. It is also possible to cause the hold indicator 25A to perform the operation (for example, reduce the number of lit LEDs by one). When the variable display using the second special figure is started, the CPU 103 controls the second pending indicator 25B to display the second special figure pending storage number that is subtracted by one, as a second display. The hold display 25B may be used (for example, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by 1).

After executing the process of step S267, the transmission setting of the command at the start of variation of the special symbol is performed (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 sends a first symbol variation start designation command, a variation pattern command, a display result designation command, to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11 Set the transmission settings for sequentially transmitting the number of reserved storage designation commands. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a second symbol variation start designation command, a variation pattern command, a display result designation command, to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11. Set the transmission settings for sequentially transmitting the number of reserved storage designation commands. The set command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the above-mentioned command control processing after the special symbol process processing is completed. The first symbol variation start designation command and the second symbol variation start designation command here are transmitted as hold notification information that designates which of the first special figure hold storage number and the second special figure hold storage number has decreased. To be done.

After the process of step S268 is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2" (step S269), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "2" in step S269, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 of FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In this special symbol fluctuation processing, the processing which changes the special symbol in the 1st special symbol display device 4A or the 2nd special symbol display device 4B, and the process which measures the elapsed time after the special symbol starts fluctuating, etc. It is included. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the variation of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the special symbol is changed. The fixed special symbol which is the variable display result of the symbol (determined special symbol set in step S110) is stopped (displayed), and when the special symbol is stopped, the special symbol is stopped (displayed). The transmission setting of the symbol confirmation designation command which is a production control command for notifying that the special figure process flag is updated to "3". The symbol confirmation designation command that is set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the above-mentioned command control processing after the special symbol process processing is completed. By repeatedly performing step S112, variable display of special symbols, derivation display of fixed special symbols, and the like are realized.

The special symbol stop process of step S113 of FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In the special symbol stop process, the process of determining whether the big hit flag is in the on state, or when the big hit flag is in the on state, the time saving flag and the probability variation flag are turned off, and a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting) The count value of the time saving counter that counts the remaining number of variable displays executed during the time saving control is set to "0", and the big hit start production waiting time (corresponding to the start of the big hit game state) It is a waiting time until the execution of the effect is started, and it is a predetermined time.), and the big start game state is designated based on that the special figure display result is "big hit". This includes a process of setting the transmission of a designated command (production control command) and updating the special figure process flag to "4". The special symbol stop process includes a process of updating the value of the special symbol process flag to “0” when the big hit flag is not on.

The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control processing described above after the special symbol process processing is completed.

Through a series of these processes, the time saving state and the probability changing state are temporarily ended at the time of a big hit, and the remaining variable display which can be executed during the time saving is reduced by “once” at the time of losing. When the remaining variable display that can be executed during the time saving becomes “0” times, the time saving flag is turned off and the time saving state ends. In other words, the time saving state (time saving control) ends when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (the initial count value below) which is set in advance before the variable display result becomes a "big hit" from the start. When the game state is changed, the changed game state is notified to the effect control board 12 side.

The big hit opening preprocessing of step S114 of FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This big hit opening pre-processing includes that the variable display result is "big hit" and that the round game start timing has come (for example, the big hit start effect waiting time set above has elapsed. ) And the like, the process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit game state to open the special winning opening, the process of starting the measurement of the elapsed time from the open state, and the like are included. In this process, for example, depending on whether the big hit type is "non-probable change" or "probable change" (it can be specified by the big hit type buffer setting value stored in the big hit type buffer), the big winning opening is opened. The upper limit of the period may be set. As an example, by setting the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is in the open state to "29 seconds" in response to the jackpot type being "non-probable change" or "probable change", the normal opening round is executed. do it. When processing such as opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5". By repeating step S114, the waiting until the start timing of the round game and the opening of the special winning opening are realized.

The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. To determine whether it is the time to return from the open state to the closed state (or may be partially open state), and the timing to return the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state ( A process of returning the special winning opening to the closed state when it is determined that the number of the game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9) or the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S114) , The process of starting the measurement of the elapsed time after returning to the closed state, etc. are included. Then, when the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6". By repeating step S115, the open state of the special winning opening is maintained until the timing of returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state.

The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This big hit post-processing, the process of determining whether the number of times of execution of the round game in which the big winning opening is opened has reached a predetermined upper limit, or the big winning opening if the upper limit has not been reached It includes a process of measuring the elapsed time after returning to the closed state. Then, when the next round game is started, for example, when the measured elapsed time becomes the time when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4" (in this case, Is, for example, in the process of step S114, the special winning opening is immediately opened.), and when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, it is a control command for notifying that the big hit game state has ended. The jackpot end designation command is set to be transmitted, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7". The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control processing described above after the special symbol process processing is completed. By repeating step S116, waiting is performed until the special winning opening is opened again.

By repeating steps S114 to S116, a jackpot gaming state is realized.

The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This big hit post-processing, the process of determining whether the number of times of execution of the round game in which the big winning opening is opened has reached a predetermined upper limit, or the big winning opening if the upper limit has not been reached It includes a process of measuring the elapsed time after returning to the closed state. Then, when the next round game is started, for example, when the measured elapsed time becomes the time when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4" (in this case, Is, for example, in the process of step S114, the special winning opening is immediately opened.), and when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, it is a control command for notifying that the big hit game state has ended. The jackpot end designation command is set to be transmitted, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7". The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control processing described above after the special symbol process processing is completed. By repeating step S116, waiting is performed until the special winning opening is opened again.

It should be noted that the time saving state (time saving control) is such that the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times and that the next big hit game state is started, and is ended only when the next big hit game state is started. You can In this case, it is not necessary to set the initial count value or the hour/hour counter.

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

In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and also the CTC (counter/timer) mounted on the effect control board 12. Circuit) register setting. After that, it is determined whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, a production control flag setting unit) is turned on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on the CTC register setting, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, it waits.

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

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

After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed. In the effect control process processing, various effects such as a display operation of an effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation of a light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and the like. With respect to the control content of the effect operation using the device, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command 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. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of effect control process processing. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 15, first, the effect control CPU 120 executes a pre-reading process for setting execution of pre-reading effects such as hold/active change effects and movable object effects (step S160).

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the prefetching process executed in step S160 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 16, first, the effect control CPU 120 causes the start winning prize designation command (the first starting winning prize designating command and the second starting winning prize) transmitted in the starting winning determination process of FIG. 8 on the main board 11. It is determined whether any one of the designation command), the display result designation command (any one of the display result 1 designation command, the display result 2 designation command, and the display result 3 designation command) and the variation category command are input ( Step S600). The effect control CPU 120 can recognize the start winning combination by the start winning opening designation command. Further, the effect control CPU 120 can recognize whether the winning determination result corresponding to the start winning is a big hit or a loss by the display result designation command. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 can recognize a variable display variation pattern (whether or not super reach or the like) corresponding to a start winning by a variation category command. It should be noted that these commands may be stored in the start prize winning command buffer provided in the RAM 122.

If the start winning opening designation command, the display result designation command, and the variation category command have not been input (step S600; No), the prefetching process ends. On the other hand, when the start winning opening designation command, the display result designation command and the variation category command are input (step S600; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the reserved storage number count value indicating the special figure reserved storage count to 1 It is increased (step S601). The reserved storage number count value is provided in the RAM 122, for example. The reserved storage number count value increases by 1 each time the first start winning opening designation command or the second starting winning opening designation command is input, and the first symbol variation start designation command or the second symbol variation start designation command is input. It decreases by 1 each time. As a result, the reserved storage number count value indicates the current special figure reserved storage number.

After the hold storage count value is incremented by 1 (step S601), the effect control CPU 120 performs the prefetching effect execution setting process for setting the execution of the prefetching effect such as the hold/active change effect and the movable body effect (step S602).

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the prefetch effect execution setting processing executed in step S602 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a prefetch effect such as a hold/active change effect and a movable body effect (step S700). Specifically, in the process of step S700, whether or not to execute the prefetching effect is determined by referring to the prefetching effect determination table shown in FIG. In the case of missing or inconsistent commands at the time of winning the start prize, the pre-reading effect is not set until the variable display of the hold information corresponding to those commands is executed (digested). To be done. Further, in the case of limiting the execution of the pre-reading effect, the pre-reading effect of all aspects may not be executed for the pre-reading effect targeted for the variable display corresponding to the start winning that has occurred within the predetermined period. The prefetching effect of some aspects may not be executed. In addition, in this embodiment, when the prefetching effect is already being executed, the process of executing the prefetching effect for another target is restricted until the variable display as the notice target ends. .. Furthermore, during the time saving control, the process of executing the prefetching effect may be restricted (the prefetching effect may be executed only in the normal state where the time saving control is not performed), and the time saving During the control, the pre-reading effect is executed based on the second start winning opening designation command (the pre-reading effect for the winning at the first starting winning opening is limited), and the first starting is performed in the normal state where the time saving control is not performed. The look-ahead effect may be executed based on the winning a prize designation command (the look-ahead effect for the winning of the second start winning a prize is limited). Further, the execution of the prefetching effect may be restricted according to the number of reserved memories, for example, the prefetching effect can be executed only when the number of reserved memories is two or more. Further, when the prefetch effect is executed when the number of stored memories is 1, a change in which the noticeable hold display is recognizable (change to a special display mode that is displayed only when the hold/active change effect is performed) Each change such as a change in the display mode of the active display is instantaneously made by the player. Therefore, when the number of reserved memories is 1, the prefetch effect may be performed only when the display mode with the highest expectation, such as the final color is “red”. According to this, the player's attention can be focused on the hold display and the active display.

In addition, by checking the variation category commands stored up to the previous time stored in the start winning award received command buffer, it is determined whether or not the variation category is a variation category in which the prefetch effect can be executed, and it is determined that the variation category is an executable category. The pre-reading effect may be executable only in the case of performing (the pre-reading effect may be limited when it is not possible). For example, all the variation categories specified by the variation category command received by the previous variation category command and stored in the start winning award reception command buffer are read before the latest variation category command. When the variation category corresponding to the variable display mode is designated, it may be determined as the variation category in which the prefetch effect can be executed. According to this, in each variable display up to the start of the variable display that is the subject of advance notice, the prefetching effect can be executed when all the variable display modes are "non-reach". Therefore, it is possible to prevent the reach effect from being executed in the middle of the prefetching effect and impairing the continuity of the prefetching effect.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the prefetch effect execution determination table. In the prefetch effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 18, when both the hold/active change effect and the movable body effect are executed, when only the hold/active change effect is executed and the movable object effect is not executed, the hold/active change effect and When only the movable body effect is executed without executing the movable body effect (when the prefetching effect is executed as described above), when both the hold/active change effect and the movable body effect are not executed (when the prefetching effect is not executed) On the other hand, different determination ratios are set depending on whether the winning determination result indicated by the display result designation command determined to be input in step S600 of FIG. 16 is a big hit or a loss. As shown in the figure, the execution ratio of the pre-reading effect is different depending on the corresponding winning determination result at the time of winning, and in the case of a big hit, the pre-reading effect is executed more than in the case of losing. Further, even when the pre-reading effect is executed, in the case of a big hit, the ratio of executing both the hold/active change effect and the movable body effect is high. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that both the hold/active change effect and the movable object effect are performed. The prefetch effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 18 is stored in the RAM 122, for example. The effect control CPU 120 executes both the hold/active change effect and the movable object effect based on the look-ahead effect execution determination table and the winning determination result indicated by the display result designation command determined to be input in step S600. Whether to execute only the holding/active change effect and not the movable body effect, or to execute only the movable body effect without executing the hold/active change effect and the movable body effect, whether to execute the hold/active change effect and the movable object effect Decide if you don't want to do both. That is, in the process of step S700 of FIG. 17, when the prefetching effect is to be executed, whether to execute the hold/active change effect, the movable object effect, or both, when executing the prefetching effect. The kind of look-ahead production is also decided at a stretch. Separately from this, whether or not to execute the prefetching effect is determined first, and when the prefetching effect is determined to be executed thereafter, the type of the prefetching effect to be further determined is determined in two stages. You can

Returning to FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the determination in step S700 determines to execute the hold/active change effect (step S701). When it is determined not to execute the hold/active change effect (step S701; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the prefetch effect execution setting process.

When it is determined to execute the hold/active change effect (step S701; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the final color determination table shown in FIG. 19 and finally changes the color (final color). Is determined (step S706). As described above, in this embodiment, in order to facilitate understanding, in the pending change effect, the notice target is limited to being recognizable to the player (changed to a special display mode), and the active change effect is started for the first time. Although the example in which the display color changes is shown, for example, the display color may be changed stepwise in the pending change effect. Specifically, a plurality of hold/active change effect patterns may be prepared so that the display color can be changed each time the hold display is shifted. In the hold/active change effect pattern, for example, the hold order indicating the hold corresponding to the start winning is the third hold (hold 3) and the second hold according to the number of held memories (Hold 2) The mode of the color and the color change of the hold display at the first (Hold 1) and the active display when the variable display corresponding to the start winning is being executed (when it becomes active) It suffices if the mode of color and color change is shown. In the process of step S706, the final display color including the case of changing it stepwise may be determined.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the final color determination table. In the final color determination table, the final colors of “white”, “blue”, “green”, and “red” are set to be determined at different ratios according to the variable display result. In the final color determination table in this embodiment, the ratio of the final color being “red” is the highest, the highest is “green”, the second is “blue”, and the “white” is the highest. Is set low. Further, in the case of “green” and “red”, the determination ratio is set so that super reach or higher is confirmed. As described above, in the hold/active change effect in which the display color changes to green or red, all hold displays and active displays that are currently displayed may be displayed in enlarged form. In the variable display corresponding to the pending display that is the subject of advance notice, at least the superreach is definitely notified. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the enlarged display will be performed.

Returning to FIG. 17, after executing the process of step S706, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the final color determined in the process of step S706 is “green” or “red” (step S707). . When the final color is neither "green" nor "red", that is, when it is "white" or "blue" (step S707; No), the effect control CPU 120 causes all of the displayed contents including the notice target pending display. The enlargement mode setting for enlarging and displaying the hold display and the active display of is determined to be none (step S708). As a result, in the hold/active change effect that changes to “white” or “blue”, the enlarged display is not performed, and the small screen as the specific display area is not displayed in the image display device 5. After executing the process of step S708, the effect control CPU 120 ends the prefetch effect execution setting process.

On the other hand, in the processing of step S707, when it is determined that the final color is “green” or “red” (step S707), the effect control CPU 120 causes all the pending displays including the pending display of the notice target to be displayed. Then, the presence/absence of the enlargement mode setting for enlarging and displaying the active display is determined with reference to the enlargement mode setting presence/absence determination table shown in FIG. 20 (step S709).

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the enlargement mode setting presence/absence determination table. In the enlargement mode setting presence/absence determination table shown in FIG. 20, the display result designation command determined to be input in step S600 in FIG. Different determination rates are set depending on whether the winning determination result is a big hit or a loss. As shown in the figure, the proportion determined to have the enlargement mode setting for performing the enlarged display differs depending on the corresponding winning judgment result of the winning, and in the case of a big hit, it is determined to have the enlargement mode setting as compared to the case of losing. The percentage is high. Therefore, the player's expectation for the enlarged display can be improved.

Returning to FIG. 17, after executing the process of step S709, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined that the enlargement mode is set in step S709 (step S710). When it is determined that the enlargement mode is not set (step S710; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the prefetch effect execution setting process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the enlargement mode is set (step S710; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined in step S700 that the movable body effect is performed, that is, the hold/active change effect and the movable effect. It is determined whether it is determined to perform both body effects (step S711). When the movable body effect is not performed, that is, only the hold/active change effect is performed (step S711; No), the effect control CPU 120 turns on the enlargement flag indicating that only the hold/active change effect for performing the enlarged display is executed. Is set (step S712). The enlargement flag may be provided in the RAM 122. After executing the process of step S712, the effect control CPU 120 ends the prefetch effect execution setting process.

On the other hand, when it is determined to perform the movable body effect, that is, when both the hold/active change effect for performing the enlarged display and the movable body effect are performed (step S711; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 suspends for performing the enlarged display. The active change effect is executed, and further the movable object effect is performed, that is, the overlap flag indicating that the executed movable object effect is the movable object special effect is set to the ON state (step S713). The duplication flag may be provided in the RAM 122. After executing the process of step S713, the CPU 120 for effect control ends the prefetching effect execution setting process. It should be noted that the specific condition is satisfied when the overlap flag is set to the ON state, that is, both the hold/active change effect for performing the enlarged display and the movable object effect are performed.

Returning to FIG. 16, after performing the process of step S602, the effect control CPU 120 performs a process of adding a hold display or an active display (step S603). For example, when the number of reserved memories is 1 and the special figure game start condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to add an active display to the active display area 5HA, and otherwise. The effect control CPU 120 performs control to add a hold display according to the hold order to the start winning prize memory display area 5H. As described above, the conditions for starting the special figure game are the first starting condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure and the first starting condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure. There are 2 starting conditions. For example, when the previous special drawing game or the jackpot gaming state has ended and variable display is not being executed on the image display device 5 and a demo image or the like is displayed, the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied. It becomes a state.

Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines the contents of the hold display and the active display (displayed in gray as the initial state) to be displayed by the image display device 5, and displays the content on the display control unit 123 according to the determination. Output control command. 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, generates image data, and activates the active display area 5HA. To display the active display, and to display the hold display in the starting winning memory display area 5H. After performing the process of step S603, the effect control CPU 120 ends the prefetching process.

Returning to FIG. 15 again, description will be made. After the prefetching process in step S160, the effect control CPU 120 responds to the value of the effect process flag (initially “0”) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, effect control flag setting unit). One of the processes of steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed.

The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0". This variable display start waiting process, based on whether or not the first symbol variation start designation command or the second symbol variation start designation command from the main board 11 is received, the variable display of the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 is displayed. It includes processing for determining whether or not to start. When the first symbol variation start designation command or the second symbol variation start designation command is received and it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1". To be done.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". This variable display start setting process corresponds to the variable display of the special symbol being started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbol in the image display device 5. Variable display, the look-ahead effect set in the process of step S602 in FIG. 16, and other various effect operations, in order to perform various effect operations, a fixed decorative pattern and various fixed symbols according to the variation pattern of the special symbol and the type of the display result. It includes a process of determining a production control pattern. The variable display start setting process ends after the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2".

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the effect display during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control determined in step S171 corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control timer setting unit). Various control data are read out from the pattern, and various effect control is performed during the variable display of the decorative pattern.

The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In the special figure winning waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When a hit start designation command is received, the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit game state, and the big hit type specified by the display result designation command received before that is "probability change". Alternatively, if it is “non-probable change”, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”. Further, when the effect control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command (when the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “miss”. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value.

The special winning opening normal opening process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". In this special winning opening normal opening process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the “probable change” or “non-probable change” jackpot gaming state, and the effect image based on the setting content. Is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, voices and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by output of a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a command (power supply to the lamp control board 14 is generated. Various effect control in the "probable change" or "non-probable change" jackpot gaming state, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED by the output of the decoration signal (for example, the occurrence of the jackpot, , Including the effect control that is notified by the image display device 5.). In the special winning opening normal opening process, the value of the effect control process flag is set to "5" which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving the big hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. Update.

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

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S171 of FIG. 15 as the variable display start setting processing. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure display result is “miss” based on the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. The determination is made (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “miss” (step S521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern command transmitted from the main board 11 is the variable display mode of the decorative pattern. It is determined whether or not the non-reach variation pattern corresponds to the case of "non-reach" which is not the reach mode (step S522).

When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the fixed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols that constitute the non-reach combination ( Step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the left confirmed symbol that is updated by the effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. By extracting numerical data indicating a random number value for use and referring to the left definite symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121, the “left” of the definite decorative symbol in the display area of the image display device 5 can be selected. The left fixed decorative design which is stopped and displayed in the decorative design display area 5L is determined. Next, the numerical data showing the random number value for the right fixed symbol determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter 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 to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative pattern display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among 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. Next, 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 or the like is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. By the above, among the fixed decorative patterns, the medium fixed decorative pattern which is stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative pattern display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

When it is determined in step S522 that it is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), the combination of the fixed decorative symbols which is the final stop symbol forming the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the processing of step S524, first, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the left and right fixed symbols updated by the random number circuit 124, the random counter for effect, or the like is extracted, and left and right stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table, etc., the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the fixed decorative symbols are displayed. Determine the same decorative pattern. Furthermore, the numerical data indicating the random number value for medium-decision symbol determination, which is 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, the final fixed decorative design is determined to be stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative design display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 of the final decorative design. Here, in the case where the fixed decorative design is a big hit combination, as in the case where the design number of the medium fixed decorative design is the same as the design number of the left fixed decorative design and the right fixed decorative design, an arbitrary value is set. By adding or subtracting (for example, "1") to the symbol number of the medium fixed decorative design, the fixed decorative design may be a reach combination instead of a big hit combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium fixed decorative design, a difference (design difference) between the left fixed decorative design and the right fixed decorative design is determined, and the medium fixed decorative design corresponding to the determined difference may be set. ..

When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not "miss" (step S521; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the fixed decorative symbols which are the final stop symbols forming the jackpot combination. (Step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the jackpot confirmed symbol, which is updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, is extracted. Then, by referring to the jackpot determination symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121, for example, by designating the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L in the display area 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, for example, the same decorative pattern is determined according to the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command or the like.

The information on the left confirmed decorative design, the right confirmed decorative design, the middle confirmed decorative design, and the stop order information set in steps S523, S524, and S527 is stored in the RAM 122, for example.

After performing any of the processes of steps S523, S524, and S527, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the duplication flag is set to the on state (step S528). As described above, the overlap flag is a flag indicating that the hold/active change effect for performing the enlarged display is executed and the movable object effect is further performed, and is set to the ON state in the process of step S712 in FIG. . When it is determined that the duplication flag is set to the on state (step S528; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 effects as a movable object effect on a small screen as a specific display area displayed on the image display device 5. Movable body special effect setting processing for performing settings for executing the movable body special effect for displaying an image is executed (step S529). Specifically, in the process of step S529, the movable body 99 is rotated for 2 seconds from the start of each variable display in a plurality of variable displays until the variable display of the reservation target reservation is performed, and the rotation operation is performed. At the same time, the setting for displaying the effect image on the small screen as the specific display area is performed. After executing the process of step S529, the effect control CPU 120 performs the hold/active change effect execution setting process for setting the hold/active change effect (step S530). In the process of step S530, all hold displays and active displays that are currently displayed, including the hold display that is the notice target, are set to be enlarged, and the effect is performed at the timing when the hold display that is the notice target is first shifted. Further, the display color of the active display is set to change by performing the effect at the timing of shifting to the active display area 5HA. In the process of step S530, a small screen as a specific display area is displayed on the image display device 5, and an image displayed in the hold/active change effect (for example, hold display, active display, character image in action effect, etc.) is displayed. The display other than) is set on the small screen, and after the holding/active change effect is finished, the display on the small screen as the specific display area is finished and the original setting is set. The process of step S529 may be executed after the process of step S530.

When it is determined in step S528 that the overlap flag is in the off state (step S528; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the movable body effect (step S531). When executing the movable body effect (step S531; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs a movable body effect setting process for executing the movable body effect (step S532). Specifically, in the process of step S532, the movable body 99 is rotated for 2 seconds from the start of each variable display in a plurality of variable displays until the variable display of the reservation target reservation is performed, and the rotation operation is performed. At the same time, settings are made to display an effect image near the movable body 99 in the image display device 5.

After performing the process of step S532 or when determining in step S531 that the movable body effect is not to be executed (step S531; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether to execute the hold/active change effect. Yes (step S533). When it is determined to execute the hold/active change effect (step S533; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the hold/active change effect execution setting for executing the hold/active change effect according to the setting status of the enlargement flag. Processing is performed (step S534). As described above, the enlargement flag is set to the ON state in step S712 of FIG. In the process of step S534, when the enlargement flag is set to the ON state, the setting is made to enlarge and display all the pending displays and active displays including the pending display of the notice target, and the notice display is performed. The effect production is performed at the timing when the hold display is first shifted, and further, the display color of the active display is changed at the timing when it is shifted to the active display area 5HA. On the other hand, when the enlargement flag is not set to the on state and is in the off state, the setting and the action effect for enlarging and displaying all the hold displays and the active displays including the hold display of the notice target are not performed. , The display mode is changed so that the noticeable object can be recognized at the timing when the noticeable reserved display is first shifted, and the display color of the active display is changed at the timing when it is shifted to the active display area 5HA. Only change settings (without directing).

After performing the process of step S530 or step S534, or when it is determined in step S533 that the hold/active change effect is not executed (step S533; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes the other effect. The effect pattern setting process is performed (step S535).

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120, based on the content set in the process of step S528 to step S534, and the effect pattern set in the process of step S529, the effect control pattern to be the usage pattern to be used thereafter, A selection is made from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S536).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (effect control timer setting unit or the like) corresponding to a change pattern designated by a change pattern command, for example. (Step S537).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for starting the fluctuation of the decorative pattern or the like in the image display device 5 (step S538). At this time, for example, by transmitting the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S536 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, the image display device 5 The variation of the decorative design may be started in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in the display area.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 makes settings for updating the hold display in the starting winning prize memory display area 5H and the active display in the active display area 5HA in response to the start of the variable display (step S539). Here, when the hold display is displayed in the starting winning prize memory display area 5H, the effect control CPU 120 erases the hold display corresponding to the hold order 1, and moves the remaining hold displays one by one (shift). ) Let me. On the other hand, when the hold display is not displayed in the starting prize winning memory display area 5H and only the active display in the active display area 5HA is displayed, the effect control CPU 120 does not update the display.

After that, the CPU 120 for effect control updates the value of the effect process flag to "2" which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S540), and then ends the variable display start setting process.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S172 of FIG. 15 as the variable display effect process. In the effect display during variable display shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first determines, for example, based on the effect control process timer value or the like, whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed (step S801). ). As an example, in the process of step S541, the effect control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and when the end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

When the variable display time has not elapsed in step S541 (step S801; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the movable body effect execution period for executing the movable object effect ( Step S802). The movable body effect execution period is set in step S529 or step S532 shown in FIG. When it is determined that it is the movable body effect execution period (step S802; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the overlap flag is set to the on state (step S803). When the overlap flag is set to the ON state (step S803; Yes), the movable body 99 is rotated, and the effect image is displayed on the small screen as the specific display area in accordance with the rotation operation. Control is performed (step S805). On the other hand, when the overlap flag is off (step S803; No), the movable body 99 is rotated, and a movable body effect control for displaying an effect image near the movable body 99 in the image display device 5 in accordance with the rotation operation. Is performed (step S804).

After performing the processing of step S805 or step S804, or when it is determined in step S802 that it is not the movable body effect execution period (step S803; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold/active change effect. It is determined whether or not it is the hold/active change effect execution period (step S806). The hold/active change effect execution period is set in step S530 or step S534 shown in FIG. When it is determined that it is the hold/active change effect execution period (step S806; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold/active change effect according to the content set in step S530 or step S534 of FIG. Yes (step S807). Specifically, in the process of step S807, when the enlargement mode setting for performing the enlarged display is performed, enlargement control for enlarging and displaying all the hold displays and active displays including the notice-holding hold display is performed. In addition to performing the control, the character for performing the action effect is displayed, the display mode of the hold display and the active display is changed, and the display other than the display related to the hold/active change effect is performed on the small screen as the specific display area. Control is performed. Specifically, on the small screen as the specific display area, all the displays other than the display relating to the hold/active change effect, such as the background image, variable display, notice effect other than the hold/active change effect, are performed. On the other hand, when the enlargement mode setting for performing the enlarged display is not performed, the enlargement control is not performed, and the control for changing the display mode of the hold display and the active display is performed without executing the action effect.

After performing the process of step S807, or when it is determined in step S806 that it is not the holding/active change effect execution period (step S806; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the overlap flag or the enlargement flag to the ON state. It is determined whether it has been done (step S808). When it is determined that the overlap flag or the enlargement flag is set to the on state (S808; Yes), it is determined whether the hold/active change effect execution period has ended (step S809). When the hold/active change effect execution period ends (step S809; Yes), the display control by the small screen as the special area, that is, the specific display area control is ended, and the display is returned to the original state (step S810). After executing the process of step S810, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag set to the on state among the duplication flag and the enlargement flag to the off state (step S811).

After executing the process of step S811, when it is determined that both the overlap flag and the enlargement flag are off in step S808 (step S808; No), or the hold/active change effect execution period has not ended in step S809. If it is determined (step S809; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect (step S812). The reach effect execution period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the predetermined reach effect. When it is the reach effect execution period in step S812 (step S812; Yes), effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S813).

When the reach effect execution period is not reached in step S812 (step S812; No) or after the process of step S813 is performed, other operations are performed based on, for example, the setting in the special figure variation effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern. After performing the effect operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative pattern (step S814), the effect effect processing during variable display is ended. Note that the effect performed in step S814 is performed on the small screen when the small screen as the specific display area is displayed. Whether or not the small screen is displayed may be determined, for example, by referring to the state of the small screen displaying flag provided in the RAM 122. The small screen display flag may be set to the on state when the small screen display is performed in the process of step S807, and may be cleared to the off state in the process of step S810.

When the variable display time has elapsed in step S801 (step S801; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S815). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command has not been received (step S815; No), the variable display effect production process is ended and 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 S815 (step S815; 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) that is the display result is performed (step S816). Subsequently, a predetermined fixed time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S817), and the value of the production process flag is updated to "3" which is a value corresponding to the special figure hit waiting process ( (Step S818), the variable display during effect process is ended.

Next, referring to FIG. 23 and FIG. 25, an effect in the case where a pending/active change effect for performing an enlarged display and a movable body effect (the movable object effect executed here is a movable object special effect) are performed. The operation will be described. FIG. 23 is a timing chart in the case where the hold/active change effect and the movable body effect are performed (more specifically, the timing in the case of performing the hold/active change effect for performing the enlarged display and the movable body special effect. Is a chart). FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation of the hold/active change effect and the movable body effect (more specifically, the effect operation in the case of performing the hold/active change effect for enlarging display and the movable object special effect. It is a figure which shows an example). In the illustrated example, the variable display for the third time is the variable display of the notice target of the look-ahead effect, the variable display of the notice target is called target variation, and the hold display of the notice target is called target hold.

First, when the first variable display is started (transition from FIG. 25(A) to FIG. 25(B)), the hold/active change effect is executed, and all the hold display and active display being displayed are enlarged. The hold display of the starting winning prize memory display area 5H and the active display of the active display area 5HA shown in FIG. 25(A) are changed to the hold display and the active display area 5HA of the starting prize winning memory display area 5H shown in FIG. 25(B). Is enlarged and displayed on the active display of). In addition, you may make it change to a star (special mode) in connection with a background switching, without performing an effect production. Further, the display mode of the hold display may be changed by executing the action effect of a mode different from the case shown in FIG. 25(B) and FIG. 25(F). In the illustrated example, the entire active display area 5HA (both the active display AH and the pedestal display AHA) is enlarged and displayed. In addition, the display mode of the advance notice hold display is changed to a star (special aspect) so that the player can recognize which hold display is the advance notice display (see FIG. 25B). Hold display HG). In accordance with this, a small screen as a specific display area is displayed (small screen 6DP shown in FIG. 25(B)). At the same time, as the movable body effect, the movable body 99 is rotated for 2 seconds from the start of the variable display, and the effect image (effect image 44 shown in FIG. 25B) is displayed on the small screen. Is executed (above, FIG. 25(B)). Further, the background image and the decorative pattern are reduced and displayed on the small screen (the background image 66 and the decorative patterns 5L, 5C, and 5R shown in FIG. 25A are the background image 66 and the decorative pattern shown in FIG. 25B). It is displayed reduced as 5L, 5C, and 5R). As shown in the figure, once the hold/active change effect for performing the enlarged display is executed, the small screen as the specific display area continues to be displayed at least until the end of the hold/active change effect. Becomes

When the first variable display ends (FIG. 25C) and the second variable display starts, the movable body 99 is rotated for 2 seconds from the start of the variable display, and the movable body special effect is displayed. It is executed (FIG. 25(D)). When the target variation starts, the movable body 99 is rotated for 2 seconds from the start of the target variation, the movable body special effect is executed, and the action effect is performed on the active display (FIG. 25 ( F)). Then, when the movable body special effect ends, as a result of the action effect, the display color of the active display changes to the final color determined in step S706 of FIG. 17 (active display of the special mode shown in FIG. 25F). The form of 5HG changes to the form of active display 5HK). Note that the illustrated example shows an example in which the color changes to red (FIG. 25(G)). When the hold/active change effect ends, the enlarged display ends in accordance with the end (as shown in FIG. 25(H), the start winning memory display area 5H hold display and the active display area 5HA active display (base display). Including) is displayed in its original size). After that, the specific display area is made non-display and the control by the small screen is ended, and the original display is performed (the decorative patterns 5L, 5C, 5R are also displayed in the original size, and the background image 66 is also displayed in the original size). (FIG. 25(H)). Then, a production operation such as a reach production is performed. As shown in FIG. 23, the hold/active change effect in this embodiment ends after the end of the movable body effect (in this case, the movable body special effect). The small screen as the specific display area is erased after the hold/active change effect is completed. Therefore, the end timing of the effect becomes clear and the effect of the effect can be enhanced. Further, it is possible to reduce (prevent) a feeling of strangeness caused by the end of the movable body effect when the effect is halfway. Further, as shown in FIG. 25, in a small screen as a specific display area, a background image, a variable display of a decorative pattern, an effect image, and other displays related to hold/active change effects (for example, hold display, active display, characters in action effects). Other than the image) is displayed, and the hold display and active display are not performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a sense of discomfort caused by displaying corresponding displays corresponding to variable displays such as a hold display and an active display in a plurality of display areas.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation of the movable body effect, and more specifically, is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation when only the movable object effect is performed as the look-ahead effect. As described above, in the movable body effect, the special movable body effect of displaying the effect image for effectively highlighting the operation of the movable body 99 on the small screen as the specific display area, and the effect. Since a (normal) movable body effect of displaying an image near the movable body 99 on the image display device 5 can be executed, the difference will be described. As shown in FIG. 24(A), the third hold display is stored during the variable display (three hold displays are displayed in the starting prize winning memory display area 5H shown in FIG. 24(A), and the active display area 5HA is displayed. The active display AH and the pedestal display AHA are displayed on the display), and the case where the hold is determined as the target hold will be described as an example. As shown in FIG. 24(B), when the variable display being executed is finished and the next variable display is started, as shown in FIG. 24(C), the movable body effect is displayed for 2 seconds from the start of the variable display. As a result, the movable body 99 rotates and the effect image (effect image 44 shown in FIG. 24C) is displayed. In this case, since the enlarged display is not performed, the effect image is different from that of the movable body 99 in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 25B, FIG. 25D, and FIG. It is displayed in the vicinity (the effect image 44 is displayed in the vicinity of the movable body 99 as shown in FIG. 24(C)). Further, unlike FIG. 25B and the like, the background image (the background image 66 shown in FIG. 24A) and the decorative pattern (decorative patterns 5L, 5C, 5R shown in FIG. 24A) are displayed on the image display device 5. Displayed, not on the small screen. Then, when two seconds elapse from the start of the variable display, the movable body effect ends, the rotating operation of the movable body 99 stops, and the effect image is erased. After that, until the variation (target variation) corresponding to the target hold is started (including the target variation), the movable body effect is executed at each variation.

Note that when the movable body effect is executed a plurality of times until the target changes, as in the movable body effect in FIGS. 24 and 25, the speed of the rotation operation at each time is gradually increased, or the color of the effect image is changed at each time. You may change it. In this case, the effect image of the final color in the hold/active change effect may be displayed in the final movable object effect. According to this, the sense of unity of the production can be maintained and the enjoyment of the game can be improved. It should be noted that the movable body 99 may also be provided with an LED or a lamp, and may be lit or blinked in various colors according to the rotating operation. For example, an LED may be provided on the movable body 99, and the movable body 99 may be caused to emit light in a color corresponding to the degree of expectation and be rotated (that is, the movable body effect may be executed in a different mode depending on the degree of expectation). Then, the color of the effect image displayed as the effect auxiliary display may be a color corresponding to the emission color of the LED. According to this, the effect of production can be improved. In addition, the execution pattern of the production assistance display is diversified, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game. Furthermore, in the movable body effect, an operation sound may be output in accordance with the rotating operation of the movable body 99. In this case, the speaker to be output may be different depending on whether the moving body effect being executed is a moving body special effect that displays an effect image on a small screen as a specific display area or a normal moving body effect. Good. For example, in the normal movable body effect, the operation sound is output from the speaker 8L and the speaker 8R, while in the movable body special effect, the speaker on the side where the specific display area is displayed (in the example shown in FIG. 25, Since a small screen as a specific display area is displayed on the left side of the image display device, the operation sound may be output only from the speaker 8L). Also, during the period when the small screen as the specific display area is displayed (that is, the period during which the hold/active change effect is executed), all audio output related to the display performed on the small screen as the specific display area is performed. You may make it output only from the speaker by which the specific display area is displayed. According to this, the effect of production can be enhanced.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

The effect control CPU 120 can execute two types of effects as a prefetch effect, such as a pending/active change effect and a movable object effect. When performing both the hold/active change effect and the movable object effect, the effect image is displayed on the small screen as the specific display area displayed on the image display device 5, and the movable object is displayed in a mode different from that in the normal time. The production can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game due to a reduction in the visibility of the effect.

Moreover, when performing both the hold/active change effect and the movable body effect, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect image on the small screen as the specific display area displayed on the image display device 5 to display the movable object effect. Informs the player that is being executed. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that the movable body effect is being performed, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game. Further, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing a hold/active change effect for performing enlarged display as a hold/active change effect. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that the display mode is changed as the hold/active change effect, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

The effect control CPU 120 causes the movable body 99 to rotate as a movable body effect and displays an effect image as an effect auxiliary display so that the operation of the movable body 99 can be effectively highlighted. In the case of performing only the movable body effect, the effect image is displayed in the vicinity of the movable body 99 in the image display device 5, whereas in the case of performing both the pending/active change effect and the movable object effect for performing the enlarged display. Displays the effect image on a small screen as a specific display area. Therefore, the production assistance display can be properly performed, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In addition, when the CPU 120 for effect control executes the hold/active change effect for performing the enlarged display, the display (background) other than the display relating to the hold/active change effect (for example, the hold display, the active display, the character image in the effect effect, etc.). Variable display of images and decorative patterns, effect images, etc.) are all performed on a small screen as a specific display area, and hold display and active display are not displayed on the small screen. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a sense of discomfort caused by displaying corresponding displays corresponding to variable displays such as a hold display and an active display in a plurality of display areas. In addition, the effect control CPU can perform all the displays other than the display related to the hold/active change effects, such as the background image, the variable display, the notice effect other than the hold/active change effects, on the small screen as the specific display area. It is possible. Therefore, the visibility of the effect can be improved, the effect of the effect can be improved, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 ends the hold/active change effect after the end of the movable body effect, and after the end of the hold/active change effect, the small screen as the specific display area is hidden and the control by the small screen ends. .. Therefore, the end timing of the effect becomes clear and the effect of the effect can be enhanced. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 changes the hold/active change effect to a mode in which the player can recognize which of the reservation targets of the prefetch effect is on hold. That is, the display mode is changed to a specific display mode when the hold/active change effect is performed. Therefore, the object for which the hold/active change effect is performed becomes clear, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the movable body effect according to the degree of expectation, and displays an effect image as an effect auxiliary display in the movable body effect. Then, when the hold/active change effect for further enlarging display is performed (when the specific condition of performing both the hold/active change effect for enlarging display and the movable body effect is satisfied), the effect image is displayed. The display can be performed at a different position as compared with the case where the hold/active change effect for performing the enlarged display is not performed (when the specific condition is not satisfied). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the enjoyment of the game by diversifying the execution pattern of the production assistance display. More specifically, when the hold/active change effect for performing the enlarged display is performed, the effect control CPU 120 executes the movable object special effect as the movable object effect to display the effect image on the small screen as the specific display area. indicate. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that the specific condition is satisfied, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, according to the present embodiment, on the screen of the image display device 5, the active display area 5HA is arranged in the vicinity of the starting prize winning memory display area 5H, and the active display is displayed in the vicinity of the hold display. This allows the player to draw attention to the active display when the hold display is erased.

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 one described in the above-described embodiment can solve at least one problem in the conventional technology. It may have a partial structure. Moreover, at least a part of each of the following modifications may be combined.

In the above-described embodiment, in the hold/active change effect for performing the enlarged display, it is possible to recognize which hold the variable display as the notice target is by performing the effect effect (the hold/active change effect is performed. An example is shown (a special display mode is displayed only in the case) (see FIG. 25B), but this is an example. For example, the action effect may be performed only when the display mode of the active display is changed, and the action effect may not be performed when the display mode of the special display mode is changed. The timing of changing to the special display mode may be the timing at which the hold/active change effect is started, or the timing at which the hold (target hold) corresponding to the variable display of the notice target shifts (how many times May be determined). Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which enlarged display may not be performed when performing the hold/active change effect in which the display mode of the active display changes to “green” or “red” has been shown. When executing the hold/active change effect in which the display mode of the active display changes to “green” or “red”, 100% enlarged display may be performed. Further, even when the hold/active change effect in which the display mode of the active display changes to “white” or “blue” is executed, the enlarged display may be performed. Further, in the above-described embodiment, when enlarged display is performed in the hold/active change effect, an example in which the target of the enlarged display is all the hold display and the active display itself being displayed, but in addition to this, the hold display Also, the display portion and display area of active display (for example, pedestal display or area-separated portion) may be enlarged and displayed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the hold/active change effect and the movable body effect are performed as the prefetching effect, and the condition that the hold/active change effect and the movable object effect that perform the enlarged display are performed in the same period, The example of changing the execution mode of the movable body effect (performing the movable body special effect) is shown, but this is an example. The condition is not limited to two types of effects executed as prefetch effects being performed in the same period. For example, a notice announcement for a change that is made during variable display, such as a dialogue notice by a character, a notice using a character or a telop, a background change notice that changes the background mode, etc. is performed in the same period, or a big hit is being controlled. It suffices that two types of effects that are performed in an arbitrary state are performed in the same period, such as effects that are performed in the same period, and that when one effect is performed, it is difficult to visually recognize the other effect. For example, the type of effect may be any effect. Further, one effect may be a look-ahead effect, and the other effect may be a notice effect for the change performed during variable display. Further, the effects executed in the same period are not limited to two types and may be three or more types. In this case, the specific display area may be further displayed. Further, when three or more types of effects are executed in the same period, a plurality of effects may be executed on the small screen as the specific display area. Further, by displaying the pseudo consecutive chance symbol which is the pseudo consecutive chance on the small screen as the specific display area, the enlargement control may be performed over a plurality of times of the variation. Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which the specific display area is displayed in the image display device 5 has been shown, but in a game machine or the like in which the sub liquid crystal is provided in addition to the image display device 5, the specific display area is displayed. Alternatively, the display performed on the small screen as the specific display area may be performed on the sub liquid crystal. Further, in the above-described embodiment, on the condition that the hold/active change effect and the movable object effect are performed in the same period, the execution mode of the movable object effect is changed, and the hold display and the active display are enlarged and preferentially displayed. Although the example is displayed in the above, conversely, the movable body effect may be prioritized. Specifically, it is possible to execute a notice effect for moving the movable body 99 to fill the screen of the image display device 5, and in that case, the hold display or the active display may be displayed on a small screen as a specific display area. ..

Further, in the above-described embodiment, various images displayed on the small screen have the same ratio as the image displayed on the image display device 5, that is, the screen size of the image display device 5 is 10. When the screen size of the small screen is 1, an example in which the image displayed on the small screen has a ratio of 1/10 of the size displayed on the image display device 5 is shown, but this is an example. is there. As described above, on the small screen as the specific display area, all displays other than the images displayed in the hold/active change effect, such as the hold display, the active display, and the character image in the action effect, are performed. Of these, when performing an effect that requires a player's operation, such as a button effect, only the image (promotion display) that prompts the operation is not reduced at the same ratio as the image displayed on the image display device 5. (The small screen may be reduced to 1/10, and the button display as the promotion display may be reduced to 2/10). According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from missing the promotion display. Further, during the display of the small screen as the specific display area, execution of effects such as button effects that require a player's operation may be prohibited. According to this, the player's attention can be focused on the pending/active change effect. The button effect executed after the hold/active change effect is finished may be executable.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the hold/active change effect for performing the enlarged display is executed, the effect effect is executed and the display mode of the active display is a display with a relatively high expectation such as “green” or “red”. An example of changing to a mode has been shown, but this is an example. For example, the action effect for changing the active display may include a success effect and a failure effect. Specifically, when the success effect is performed, the display mode of the active display is changed from the special display mode to “green” or “red”, while when the failure effect is performed, the special display mode is performed. Changes to the normal mode of being "gray". Further, when the failure effect is performed, the display mode may be changed to a display mode of “white” or “blue” instead of the normal mode.

In the above-described embodiment, in order to facilitate understanding, in the pending change effect, the notice target is limited to being recognizable to the player (change to the special display mode), and the display color changes for the first time in the active change effect. Although shown, the display color may be changed in the pending change effect. Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the action effect is not performed in the hold/active change effect in which the enlarged display is not performed is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by performing a holding change effect as shown in FIG. 26, an operation relating to the variable display corresponding to the holding display may be announced. In the illustrated example, the case where the hold change effect as the hold/active change effect that does not perform the enlarged display is executed is shown as an example, but in the hold change effect as the hold/active change effect that performs the enlarged display, Is also applicable.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation of the hold change effect. The pending change effect shown in the drawing indicates whether or not the color of the target pending display changes when a color ball thrown toward one of the pending displays hits the target pending display and cracks (that is, causes it to act). It is a production that shows. The setting here is based on the premise that the color ball always hits the target hold display, and allows the player to enjoy the effect of whether or not the ball is broken. Of course, it may be set so that an effect in which the thrown ball does not hit the target hold display may occur. If the ball is brilliantly broken and the color of the hold display changes, the performance result is successful, and if the color of the hold display does not change without breaking the ball, it is a failure. When successful, the expectation that the pending display is a big hit is higher than when it fails. Changing the color of the hold display to a color with high expectation, such as a big hit, is also called "come up."

The pending change effect shown in the figure has one feature in that the speed of the color ball thrown toward one of the pending displays is decelerated on the way. In particular, the length of the deceleration period is not uniform and is determined from at least two types, and when the deceleration period is long, the effect result is more likely to be successful than when the deceleration period is short. However, regardless of which deceleration period is selected, the timing at which deceleration starts after the ball is thrown is common.

On the screen of the image display device 5, various images are displayed during the variable display of the decorative design indicated by the three downward arrows. An image TH or H for displaying the generated pending storage information is displayed at the lower end portion in correspondence with the number of the pending storage information (hereinafter referred to as a pending storage image or a pending display). In these hold displays, the hold storage image may be displayed in a format in which the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number are distinguished. A position display AHA (base display AHA) indicating the display position of the active display is displayed in the active display area 5HA at the lower left of the screen. The active display AH is displayed on the pedestal display AHA. When executed as a hold change effect in the hold/active change effect for performing enlarged display, the variable display of the decorative design indicated by the three downward arrows in the illustrated example is specified as described in the above embodiment. It may be performed on a small screen as a display area. In this case, the hold display and the active display shown in FIG. 26 may be enlarged and displayed (the movable body 99 is omitted in the illustrated example).

With reference to FIG. 26A, the character 930 having the color ball 931 appears during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The appearance timing of the character 930 can be set variously. However, it is necessary to prevent the production from being wasted by shifting the hold display during the production period from the appearance of the character 930 to the result of success/failure of the production. Therefore, the character 930 appears at a stage where the remaining period of the variable display is sufficiently longer than the presentation period.

The character 930 throws the color ball 931 toward the second hold display TH from the left of the four hold displays appearing on the screen. The time from the character 930 throwing the color ball 931 until the color ball 931 hits the hold display TH is a predetermined period. The length of the predetermined period varies depending on whether the production succeeds or fails, but may be the same. In any case, the speed of the color ball 930 changes during the predetermined period.

The color ball 931 moves at a constant speed until a certain period of time passes after the ball is thrown (until it moves a predetermined distance), but at a stage after the certain period of time, the speed is reduced. That is, the deceleration period is entered. The situation is shown in FIG. Such a deceleration control effect is, for example, a slow motion reproduction effect. The deceleration period is 3 seconds or 5 seconds. However, whichever deceleration period is set, the period from the character 930 throwing the ball to the deceleration period is common. After the deceleration period by such slow motion reproduction, the speed of the color ball 931 returns to the initial speed again, and the color ball 931 eventually collides with the target hold display TH. It should be noted that the effect may be terminated while decelerating without returning to the initial speed, or the speed after the deceleration period may be different from the speed in the initial speed or the deceleration period.

After that, the effect pattern is that the colliding color ball 931 is cracked and the paint inside covers the target pending display, and the color of the pending display is changed to a color different from the initial color, and the colliding color ball 931 is cracked. Instead, it bounces off and is divided into failure patterns in which the color of the pending display does not change. FIG. 26C shows a success pattern and FIG. 26D shows a failure pattern. In the case of a success pattern, the push button 31B vibrates before the color ball 931 cracks, and notifies the player of the success pattern (button notification effect). As a result, the player's expectation can be improved. Of course, the push button 31B may or may not vibrate. It should be noted that such advance notice may be given by voice or image instead of the push button 31B or in addition to the push button 31B. Further, the button notification effect may be determined by lottery. In such a case, it is desirable that the big hit expectation is higher when the push button 31B vibrates than when the push button 31B does not vibrate. Further, the vibration of the push button 31B may be set to have different strength. In such a case, the lottery including the strength of the push button 31B may be performed in the lottery for the button notification effect. Then, when the push button 31B vibrates strongly, the expectation of a big hit may be higher than when the push button 31B vibrates weakly.

In the success pattern, the color of the pending display changes from the original color (for example, gray) to any of a plurality of colors. For example, the color variations are white, blue, green, and red. Such a color difference represents, for example, a difference in the degree of expectation that the variable display corresponding to the hold display will be a big hit. For example, red has the highest expectation of jackpots, followed by green and blue. Since the player can pay attention to which color is changed in the success pattern, the player can provide a more interesting game. In order to further increase the expectation for the color change, the movement of the color ball 931 may be temporarily stopped at the stage where the color ball 931 collides with the pending display or at the stage immediately before the collision.

According to the hold change effect described above, there is a period in which the speed of the color ball 931 is decelerated after the color ball 931 is released and before it collides with the hold display. Therefore, the expectation of the player during that period. It can enhance the feeling. In particular, the player's sense of expectation is significantly improved, as compared with an effect in which the speed of the color ball 931 is not decelerated and the held display is collided at the same speed. Further, since the deceleration period is selectively set from a plurality of deceleration periods, it is possible to provide the player with a variety of effects while paying attention to the deceleration period.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the color of the active display or the hold display is changed in the active change effect or the hold display change effect, but the size or shape of the active display or the hold display is changed, or the active display or the hold display is changed. The display may change in various ways. Red, green, blue, and white, which are the colors of the active display and the hold display, can be used for both the active display and the hold display, but there are colors, characters, characters, etc. that are displayed only during the active display. Alternatively, there may be a color, a character, a character, or the like that is displayed only during the hold display of the hold display.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, by using the prefetching effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 18, the execution rate of the prefetching effect is made different between the case of a big hit and the case of losing, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, based on the variation pattern corresponding to the variation category command, when the reach production is executed by changing the execution ratio of the look-ahead production depending on the presence or absence of the reach production corresponding to the start winning, when the reach production is not executed. The execution rate of the prefetch effect may be set higher than that. Further, based on the variation time indicated by the variation pattern corresponding to the variation category command, the execution rate of the prefetching effect is changed so that the prefetching effect is executed when the variation time is a predetermined time or more than when it is less than the predetermined time. You may raise the ratio.

Further, in the above embodiment, the type of big hit is determined based on the value of the random number MR2 for determining the type of big hit, but the condition for determining the type of big hit is not limited to this. For example, a specific area may be provided in the vicinity of the special winning opening or inside the special winning opening, and the type of the big hit may be determined based on the game ball entering (passing through) the specific area. .. For example, when the probability variation big hit and the normal jackpot are provided, the probability variation big hit may be determined based on the game ball entering the specific area.

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

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

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

Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of a change pattern indicating a change time and a change mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence or absence of pseudo-relation, one change at the time of starting the change. Although an example of transmitting the pattern designation command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command before and after the reach such as presence/absence of pseudo-relation and presence/absence of sliding effect (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the change time and change mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence/absence of re-lottery production, etc., after the reach (so-called the first case if the reach is not reached). You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation|variation time of (after 2 stop) or a fluctuation mode. In this case, the effect control board 12 side may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. In addition, the game control microcomputer 100 notifies each of the two commands of the variation time, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific variation mode executed at each timing. Good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt). (In) the second command may be transmitted. It should be noted that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern designation command.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, and encloses the game medium to score points based on the occurrence of a prize. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine to be given.

Moreover, what is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol is only one type of deviating symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-"), and the variable display is performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Good. Further, even when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main side makes the prefetching determination and transmits the command corresponding to the determination result to the sub side. However, the main side transmits the command indicating the random number value to perform the prefetching determination on the sub side. You may do so.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, whether or not the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is set to the “probably changed state” is determined by determining the jackpot type at the start of fluctuation, but the jackpot opening is opened at the start of fluctuation. Only the pattern (mode of round game) is determined (may be specified by jackpot type, etc.), and based on that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area within the special winning opening) during the big hit game state. The gaming state after the jackpot gaming state may be changed to the “probably changed state”.

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

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

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium, and the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by being pre-installed in the storage device included in. Further, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

1 ... Pachinko 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 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122... RAM
103... CPU
104, 124... Random number circuit 120... CPU for effect control
123... Display control unit 125... I/O

Claims (1)

A gaming machine having display means, which can be controlled in an advantageous state,
Variable display means for performing variable display,
Correspondence display means for performing correspondence display corresponding to variable display,
And suggested demonstration execution means for executing a second suggestion effect that is different from the a beneficial state directing suggest whether controlled said first suggested effect first suggested effect in said display means, Prepare,
There are multiple types of the first suggestive effect,
The suggestive effect execution means,
The first is executable suggested directing and the second suggested effect within the same period, in the case where at least the second suggested effect as the first suggestion effect is running in the same period, the same period It is possible to execute the second suggestive effect in a mode different from the normal mode , which is the mode in the case where it is not executed,
When the first suggestive effect of a type that suggests that it is higher than or equal to a predetermined expectation is performed in the same period as the second suggestive effect, the second suggestive effect is executed in the different mode, and the predetermined expectation when the first suggested effect suggesting types of less than degrees is performed with the second suggested directing the same period, performs the second suggested effect in the normal manner,
As the first suggestive effect, it is possible to execute a change effect that changes the display mode of the correspondence display, and as the second suggestive effect, it is suggested whether or not the movable object is controlled to the advantageous state. At the same time, it is possible to execute the production assistance display according to the movement of the movable object on the display means,
The change effect, when changing the display mode of the corresponding display to a mode suggesting that the predetermined expected degree or more, it is possible to display the display area of the corresponding display in an enlarged manner,
When the display area of the correspondence display is not enlarged and displayed, the movable object is operated and the execution area of the effect auxiliary display is executed in the normal area to execute the second suggestion effect in the normal mode. When the display area of the corresponding display is displayed in an enlarged manner, the movable object is operated and the execution area of the effect auxiliary display is changed to a specific display area and executed to execute the second operation. The suggestive performance is executed in the different mode,
The gaming machine which is characterized a call.

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