JP6718898B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a game such as a pachinko gaming machine.

In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a technique has been proposed in which, after showing an effect mode of an executed effect, the effect is changed to an effect mode having a higher expectation (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2013-22027, A

According to the technique described in Patent Document 1, it is only possible to recognize that the presentation mode of the executed presentation is changed, and there is a possibility that the enjoyment of the game cannot be improved.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that enhances amusement of a game by executing appropriate effects.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of executing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1), and a notice effect (for example, a step-up notice, a pending display notice, an active notice). The display of the specific display is provided by the advance display effect means capable of executing the display advance notice (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control for executing steps 126AKS033 and 126AKS039) and the specific display means performing the specific display corresponding to the variable display. Aspect includes a normal aspect, a predetermined aspect different from the normal aspect, and a specific aspect different from the normal aspect and the predetermined aspect, more than when the display aspect of the specific display is the predetermined aspect, When the display mode of the specific display is the specific mode, the degree of expectation that the player is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player is high, and as a pattern for changing the display mode of the specific display, a first pattern, There is a second pattern different from the first pattern, and the first pattern is a predetermined display corresponding to a notice effect in which a common effect element that is common to the specific display of the changed display mode is used, Both the normal display and the specific display are displayed side by side, and the predetermined display is changed from an easily recognizable mode to a difficult-to-recognize mode and the specific display is changed from an easily-recognizable mode to an easily-recognizable mode. Te, the manner of shifting the said common direction elements to said specific display from the predetermined display, a pattern of changing the display mode of the specific display, changing the display mode of the specific display to the predetermined mode from the normal mode The first pattern is not executed, the second pattern is executable, and the first pattern and the second pattern are changed when the display mode of the specific display is changed from the normal mode to the specific mode. Both of the two patterns can be executed, and at least when the display mode of the specific display is the specific mode is more advantageous than when the notice effect is executed by using the common effect element. The degree of expectation to be controlled is high (for example, see the final display image determination table 126AKT11 and the outer frame display pattern determination table 126AKT26).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by executing an appropriate effect.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, the special suggestion effect means is a display corresponding to the first notice effect (for example, a display in the display area 126AK01) and a display corresponding to the second notice effect (for example, It suffices that the special suggestion effect can be executed by the display area 126AK02 and the like).
With such a configuration, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2), the execution of the first notice effect may be temporarily stopped while the special suggestion effect is being executed (for example, refer to the stop notification 126AK04 once. ).
With such a configuration, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), when it is determined to execute the second notice effect using the specific effect element, it is determined to execute the special suggestion effect. It is possible (see, for example, steps 126AKS124 to 126AKS126), and in the variable display in which the first notice effect corresponding to the execution of the special suggestion effect is executed, the expectation level that is in an advantageous state advantageous to the player is the specific expectation level. It is not necessary to execute the other notice effect which is (for example, refer to the case of Yes in step 126AKS161).
With such a configuration, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above, depending on whether or not the special suggestion effect is executed, when the notice effect is executed using the specific effect element, The degree of expectation that the player is controlled to be in an advantageous state may be different (for example, see the transfer effect determination table 126AKT21).
With such a configuration, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above, the advance notice effect means causes the first advance notice effect and the second advance notice effect to have a plurality of common effect elements (for example, a display color is blue). , Green, red, gold, etc.), and among the plurality of common effect elements, the degree of expectation of being controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player is higher than that of the specific effect element. When the first notice effect is executed using a low common effect element, the special suggestion effect may not be executed (for example, No in step 126AKS125 and No in step S126AKS145. reference).
With such a configuration, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the timer interruption processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the screen display which concerns on a characteristic part. It is the figure which shows the constitution example of the production control command which relates to the feature section. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern determination table which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern determination table which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the effect image which can be used for the display image in the step-up notice concerning a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the outer frame display pattern and step number pattern which concern on a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the step-up advance notice which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the hold display data storage part etc. which concern on a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the element transfer production concerning a characteristic part, and a pseudo continuous transfer production. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example of the pre-reading notice setting process which concerns on a characteristic part. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing relating to a characteristic part. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example of the pseudo continuous transfer effect determination processing which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a flow chart which shows an example of active display change decision processing concerning a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting etc. of the active display change pattern which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example of the pending display change determination process which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting etc. of the hold display change pattern which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example of the notice production determination processing which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of the outer frame display pattern determination table which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing during change display concerning a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the execution timing of various effects according to the presence or absence of the element transfer effect which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the specific example in case the element transfer production|generation concerning a characteristic part is performed. It is a figure which shows the execution timing of the pseudo continuous transfer effect which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the specific example in case the pseudo continuous transfer production which concerns on a characteristic part is performed.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball serving as a game medium is shot into the game area by being shot from a predetermined hitting ball launching device.

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 variable display (also called a special drawing game) of special symbols (also called a special drawing) as a plurality of types of special identification information. There is provided a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols (the same applies to other symbols described later). The change includes update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement/reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of the special symbol or a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. In addition, the variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed in a blinking manner. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variation.

The special symbols that are variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols that are variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Further, a special figure game using the first special figure is called a "first special figure game", and a special figure game using the second special figure is also called a "second special figure game". The special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol may be one type.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special drawing game and the second special drawing game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern showing numbers etc.) Variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special drawing game or the second special drawing game, the decorative pattern is variably displayed (for example, up and down) in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Direction scroll display and update display). The special figure game and the variable display of the decorative design which are executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying a pending display corresponding to a variable display whose execution is suspended and an active display corresponding to a variable display being executed. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display.

The number of variable displays that are suspended is also referred to as the suspended storage number. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also called a first reserved memory number, and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also called a second reserved memory number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as the total reserved storage number.

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B that are configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A is the number of LEDs that are turned on. The first reserved memory number is displayed by, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the second reserved memory number according to the number of lit LEDs.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning port which is always kept in a fixed open state through which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls are paid out and the first special figure game can be started.

The variable winning a prize ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole which changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable wing pieces are in the vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces are provided. Is close to the prize winning ball device 6A, and the game ball does not enter the second starting prize hole (the second starting prize hole is also closed). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state, the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening by the tilted position of the movable wing piece (second starting). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When the game balls enter the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the device including the electric tulip type accessory as long as it can be changed between the closed state and the open state.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places on the lower left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning openings 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when one of the general winning openings 10 is entered, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a special winning opening is provided below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening door is a special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for special electric auditors) is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning hole. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the on state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening. Become.

When a game ball enters the special winning opening, a predetermined number (eg, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. When the game balls enter the big winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls enter the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10, for example.

The entry of a game ball into each prize hole including the general prize hole 10 is also referred to as a "prize". In particular, winning at the starting openings (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and variably displays the normal symbol as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbol. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of ordinary symbols is also called a universal symbol game.

On the left side of the image display device 5, a passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41, the universal figure game is executed.

Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reserves, which is the number of ordinary figure games that are pending to be executed, by the number of LEDs that have been lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game balls and a large number of obstacle nails. 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 upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for a game effect is provided in a peripheral portion of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward a game area by a hit ball launching device.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so that it can be supplied to a ball striking device. A ball hitting plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, there is provided a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a stick controller 31A that can be held by a player and can be tilted is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B which allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting the operation (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of game progression)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the player's rotation operation on the hitting ball operation handle 30 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal figure game by the normal symbol display device 20 is started. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the previous execution period of the general education game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general education game based on the passage) , The universal game based on the passage is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this ordinary figure game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol for a regular symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, as a fixed ordinary symbol, if a normal symbol other than the regular symbol (normal symbol loss symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "normal symbol defect". When the "universal figure hit" is reached, opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning port is opened).

When the game ball enters the first start winning hole formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second start winning hole formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters into the starting winning opening (winning prize) during the period when the special drawing game is being executed, or during the period when it is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state to be described later In the case where the special drawing game based on the starting prize cannot be immediately executed), the special drawing game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later.) is displayed as a stop special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" symbol and a big hit symbol. When a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, "2") is stopped and displayed, it is a "small hit". Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") is stopped and displayed, "missing" will occur.

After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game is "small hit", the small hit game state is controlled.

In the big hit game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is one of the elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It continues until the earlier of the two. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the special winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. One cycle in which the special winning opening is opened is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by entering the game ball into the special winning opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the big hit game state, and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

The type of big hit is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and maximum open period) of the special winning opening, and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability variation state, etc., described later) are prepared, and big hits are made accordingly. The type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type that can obtain many prize balls or a big hit type that has few prize balls or hardly obtain prize balls may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as in the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening the special winning opening is the same as the number of rounds described above, and the closing timing of the special winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the special winning opening is opened. As with the big hit type, a small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot gaming state is finished, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability changing state according to the jackpot type.

In the time-saving state, control (time-saving control) that shortens the average special figure variation time (period during which the special figure varies) compared to the normal state is executed. In the time saving state, by shortening the average figure change time (the period during which figure changes) compared to the normal state, and improving the probability of "per figure" in the figure game from the normal state, The control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is an advantageous state for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result is "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because it is a state in which it is likely to be a "big hit" in addition to improving the variation efficiency of the special symbol.

The time saving state and the probability changing state are continued until one of the ending conditions such as that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times and the next big hit game state has been started. The condition that the ending condition is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as the number of times cutting (shortening of times of cutting, probability change of times of cutting etc.).

The normal state is an advantageous state such as a big hit game state that is advantageous to the player, a game state other than a special state such as a time saving state, a probability change state, etc., and the display result in the ordinary figure game is "universal figure win". Probability and probability that the display result in the special figure game is a "big hit", etc., the pachinko gaming machine 1 returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the initial setting state (for example, when the system is reset). It is in the same controlled state as when the process was not executed).

A state in which the probability variation control is executed is also referred to as a high accuracy state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not executed is also referred to as a low accuracy state. A state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and a state in which the time saving control is not executed is called a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the time saving state is a low accurate high base state, the definite change state is a high accurate high base state, and the normal state is a low accurate low base state. The highly accurate and low base state is also referred to as the highly accurate low base state.

After the small hit game state is finished, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the special figure game display result is "small hit" is continuously controlled (however, "small hit" occurs If the special figure game at that time is the predetermined number of special figure games in the above-mentioned number of times cutting, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that “small hit” may not be provided as the display result of the special figure game.

The gaming state may change based on that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the special winning opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to be in a certain change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (notification of the progress status of the game and excitement of the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. However, in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 is performed. May be performed by turning on/off the light, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

In the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" provided on the image display device 5, as the effects executed in accordance with the progress of the game, the first special figure game or the first special figure game. In response to the start of the 2 special drawing game, the variable display of the decorative design is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game and the second special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) becomes the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. ) Is also stopped (displayed).

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative pattern which is not stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of a big hit combination described later. Is an aspect in which is continuing.

Further, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special drawing game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) being a “big hit” (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation degree) according to the effect mode. Different types of reach production are executed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern which is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the design is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative pattern (for example, “7”) is stopped and displayed together on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. ..

In the case of "probability variation jackpot" that is controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is finished, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" and the like) are also stopped and displayed, and after the jackpot gaming state is transformed to the probability variation state. In the case of "non-probability variation big hit (normal big hit)" which is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6" etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative pattern is also referred to as a probability variation pattern, and the even-numbered decorative pattern is also referred to as a non-determination variation pattern (normal pattern). After reaching the reach mode with the non-probabilistic variation pattern, the promotion effect that finally becomes the “probability variation jackpot” may be executed.

When the display result of the special drawing game is "small hit", the fixed decorative pattern (for example, "" which is a predetermined small hit combination is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “small hit”). As an example, the decorative patterns forming the chances are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game is "big hit" of a part of big hit type (big hit type of big hit game state similar to small hit game state) and when "small hit" , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special drawing game is “miss”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is not the reach mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (“ (Also referred to as "non-reach-miss") may be displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "non-reach-miss"). Further, when the display result is "miss", after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, as a display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination ("reach miss") (Also referred to as) fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern is "reach lost").

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect that gives a notice of the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The notice production includes a notice production that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display being executed and a look-ahead notice production that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display in which execution is suspended). As the prefetching notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, the variable display is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative pattern, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display can be simulated like multiple variable display. You may make it perform a pseudo continuous production.

Even during the big hit game state, a big hit mid-game production for notifying the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit medium effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, the small hitting medium production which notifies the small hitting game state is executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, in some big hitting type (the big hitting type of the big hitting game state of the form similar to the small hitting game state, for example, the big hitting type which makes the following game state high accuracy state) big hitting game By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not be able to know whether the present is in the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is possible to distinguish between the high-accuracy state and the low-precision state. May be.

Further, for example, when the special drawing game or the like is not executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, a performance control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and progresses in the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of special figure game (including hold management), execution of general figure game (including hold management), big hit It has a function of controlling the gaming state, the small hitting gaming state, the gaming state, etc. The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105.

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the function of the main board 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described below, effect control commands described below, data such as various tables referred to when making various determinations described below) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is partially or entirely stopped. Alternatively, all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical value data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 105 is, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display device 20, first hold) An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal figure hold indicator 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or a game ball passes) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when the vehicle has entered is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By the transmission of the detection signal, passing or entry of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as a part of the control of the progress of the game, production control board (command for designating (notifying) the progress status of the game etc.) according to the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of the special figure game (including a big hit type), a variation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), a game status (for example, start and end of variable display, status of opening of big winning opening, winning of prize, number of reserved memories, game status), command for designating error, and the like.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game, It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery.

On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125 are mounted.

The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute a process together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above-described function of the effect control board 12 and an effect to be executed). (Including decisions, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

The production control CPU 120 displays the execution of production based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected, and a signal that appropriately indicates the operation content). The control unit 123 may be instructed.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designating signal (a signal designating a sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output the sound in synchronization with the display of the effect image and turn on/off the game effect lamp 9. Alternatively, a lamp signal (a signal that specifies the lighting/extinguishing state of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. In addition, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L, 8R, drives the speakers 8L, 8R based on the sound designating signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designating signal from the speakers 8L, 8R. Let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner designated by the lamp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the sound output and the lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

It should be noted that the production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control for turning on/off the lamp (supply of a sound designation signal, a lamp signal, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32). You may do it.

The random number circuit 124 updatable counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by the effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 transmits, for example, an input port for receiving the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). And an output port of.

Substrates other than the main substrate 11, such as the effect control substrate 12, the sound control substrate 13, and the lamp control substrate 14, are also referred to as sub substrates. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function like the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

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

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operation of the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main processing. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main processing shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets an interrupt prohibition (step S1). Then, necessary initial setting is performed (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting for making the RAM 102 accessible.

Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control command is received, the effect control CPU 120 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, for example, in the image display device 5.

When the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the power supply is stopped due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop process, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes a process of adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.) for advancing the game, the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using the error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped, for example, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, the data in the RAM 102 is determined to be normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply was stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the variation of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

And CPU103 transmits the production control command which directs recovery from power failure to production control board 12 (Step S7). In accordance with this, a production control command for designating a backed-up game state before power interruption, and a production control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may make it transmit a command. For these commands, the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the production control CPU 120 receives the production control command that specifies the time of restoration from power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that recovery from power failure has been performed or is being restored from power failure. The screen is displayed to The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After finishing the restoration process or the initialization process and transmitting the production control command to the production control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is taken at regular intervals (eg, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). Then, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, and thereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. Whether or not the detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, starting information (starting) Data such as information indicating the number of winnings) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing the execution and suspension of the special symbol game, the control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, the control of the game state, etc. See below).

Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). CPU103 executes the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41) execution and hold management, It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "universal figure". The ordinary figure game is executed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the ordinary figure hold display device 25C is turned on to display the number of ordinary figure hold numbers.

After the normal symbol process process is executed, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, etc. may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set transmission control commands in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of held memories is executed. When the start winning occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the big hit type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, a process of pre-reading a display result or a variation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of holding memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of holding memories, and the pre-reading determination is performed on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of the start winning set to be transmitted as described above is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control processing of step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process processing is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process of the special symbol process process (steps S110 to S120), a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the hold information. In the special symbol normal process, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative pattern is "big hit" or "small hit" and the big hit type when the "big hit" is set Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set corresponding to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the conditions for starting the special drawing game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order winning).

When making various determinations based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which the determination value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the determination result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". This fluctuation pattern setting process uses a random value for fluctuation pattern determination to select one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns, based on the result of pre-determination of whether or not the display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It includes the processing to determine. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, when the fluctuation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the fluctuation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (special figure change time) (also the execution time of variable display of the decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern (whether or not reach etc.), the variable display of the decorative pattern. Is specified, and is also referred to as a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, a process for setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from when the special symbol starts varying. It includes the process of measuring. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the variation of the special symbol is stopped in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). It includes the process to set up for. When the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "miss", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "Small hit" or "Loss", when the game is controlled to the time saving state or the probability changing state, and when the cut-out is completed, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The big hit opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This big hit opening preprocessing includes processing for starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state and setting the big winning opening in the open state based on that the display result is "big hit" Has been. When the special winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an open upper limit period for opening the special winning opening and an upper limit number of times of execution of the round are set according to which the big hit type is. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot opening preprocessing is completed.

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

The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This big jackpot post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round to open the special winning opening has reached the set upper limit number of executions, when the maximum number of executions has been reached, the jackpot gaming state It includes the process of setting to terminate. When the round execution count has not reached the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution number, the special figure process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This big hit end processing, waiting processing until the waiting time corresponding to the period during which the ending effect as the effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed, and the probability change corresponding to the end of the big hit game state It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the big hit ending process ends.

The small hit opening pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". The small hit opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the big winning opening to be open in the small hit game state based on the display result of "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening pretreatment is ended.

The small hitting open process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small hit opening process is the process of measuring the elapsed time after opening the big winning opening and the timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time etc. A process for determining whether or not it is included. When the timing for ending the small hitting game state is reached by returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing for opening the small hitting ends.

The small hit ending process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". The small hitting end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hitting game state is executed. Here, when the small hit game state ends, the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hitting end processing ends.

(Main operation of the production control board 12)
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 effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12. Register setting etc. of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing an initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation are executed.

Then, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). 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 (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and stands by.

On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated each time a predetermined time 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 process, the effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port of the input ports included in the I/O 125 that receives the control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 via the relay substrate 15. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in, for example, an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the off state (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the RAM 122 may be stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command received, the content specified by the effect control command, and the like can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. The reception flag provided is turned on. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and the movable body 32. The control for operating various effect devices, such as the driving operation of, is performed. Further, with respect to the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process processing of step S76, effect random number updating processing is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. Then, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be executed before returning to the processing in step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of the start winning transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of a decorative pattern in the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command or the like specifying start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (the fixed decorative pattern), the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, the reach effect and various types The presence/absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, and execution start timing are determined. Then, the effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result or the like is set. Then, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of the decorative pattern, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative pattern by the instruction to start the variable display of the decorative pattern.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or driving the movable body 32, outputting voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and sending a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is performed during variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the variable display end of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command for designating stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to what has been done, the fixed decorative design which is the display result of the decorative design is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative design is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect effect processing during the variable display ends.

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 an effect control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. When a production control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command designates the start of the big hit game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6. Update to ". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hitting. Also, when the waiting time for receiving the command has passed without receiving the command designating to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the 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. When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the special figure hit waiting process ends.

Effect process in Koatari in step S174 is processing to be performed when the value of Starring depletion Rosesufuragu is "4". In the effect processing during the small hit, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents. .. Further, in the small hitting production process, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small winning finish production in response to receiving a command for ending the small winning game state from the main board 11, for example. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is finished.

Koatari end effect processing in step S175 is processing to be performed when the value of Starring depletion Rosesufuragu is "5". In the small hitting end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and the small hit end effect processing is ended.

The big hit midfield effect process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit mid production processing, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, a production control pattern or the like corresponding to the production contents in the big hit gaming state, and executes various production controls in the big hit gaming state based on the set contents. Further, in our presentation processing big hit, for example, in response from the main board 11 to receiving a command specifying to terminate the jackpot gaming state, a Starring depletion value corresponding the value to the ending effect process of Rosesufuragu " It updates to "7" and finishes the big hit midfield effect process.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect 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 performs various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process is ended.

(Variation of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Although the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, the game media is enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

What is displayed during variable display of the special symbol is only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-"), and variable display may be performed by repeating display and extinction of the symbol. Further, even when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol does not have to be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, so that the player A slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player (for example, a big bonus when the stop symbol combination is a specific symbol combination when the symbols are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by The present invention can be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form in which they are 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 installed in the storage device included in. Furthermore, 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 or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In the present specification, one of the expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of the effect (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) is “0%”. May be included. For example, it also includes the case where one is "0%" and the other is "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation regarding the characteristic parts 126AK to 128AK)
FIG. 8A illustrates a configuration example 126AKP0 of screen display in the image display device 5 regarding the characteristic units 126AK to 128AK. In the configuration example 126AKP0, an active display area 126AKA1, a first reserved display area 126AKB1, and a second reserved display area 126AKB2 are provided on the screen of the image display device 5. In the active display area 126AKA1, active display is performed by displaying an effect image corresponding to the variable display being executed. In the first hold display area 126AKB1, hold display is performed in accordance with the first hold storage number by displaying effect images corresponding to the variable display of which execution is held. In the second hold display area 126AKB2, hold display is performed according to the second hold storage number by displaying an effect image corresponding to the variable display whose execution is held. In this way, in the active display area 126AKA1, the first hold display area 126AKB1, and the second hold display area 126AKB2, active display and hold display that are specific displays based on the information regarding variable display are possible. The hold display in the first hold display area 126AKB1 is also referred to as "first hold display", and the hold display in the second hold display area 126AKB2 is also referred to as "second hold display".

The first hold display area 126AKB1 may be configured such that the display area is configured such that the first hold display is performed right-justified. The first hold display area 126AKB1 is provided with four display parts corresponding to the upper limit value “4” of the first hold storage number, and the hold numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” in order from the right end. , "4". Based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start winning hole, the number of first reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is increased. At this time, if there is no other first hold display in the first hold display area 126AKB1, the increased first hold is displayed on the rightmost display portion corresponding to the hold number "1" in the first hold display area 126AKB1. A display of an effect image showing a new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the stored number. If there is another first hold display in the first hold display area 126AKB1, a display in the first hold display area 126AKB1 that is on the left side of the display part in which the other first hold display is performed and is in a non-display state. At the part (display part corresponding to any of the holding numbers “2” to “4”), the effect image showing the new first holding display is displayed as the holding display corresponding to the increased first holding storage number. Add a display. When there is one or more first hold displays in the first hold display area 126AKB1, when the new first special figure game is started, the hold number corresponds to "1" in the first hold display area 126AKB1. The first reserved display is erased (digested) at the display portion on the right end. At this time, if there are first hold displays in the display parts corresponding to other hold numbers “2” to “4”, those first hold displays are moved to the right side which is the direction of the deleted display part ( Shift). As described above, in the first hold display area 126AKB1, it is possible to display the first hold display corresponding to the first special figure game which has not been started yet and has been held in execution, according to the first hold storage number.

The second hold display area 126AKB2 may be configured so that the second hold display is performed so that the second hold display is performed left-justified, for example. The second hold display area 126AKB2 is provided with four display parts corresponding to the upper limit value “4” of the second hold storage number, and the hold numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” in order from the left end. , "4". Based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening, the number of second reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is increased. At this time, if there is no other second hold display in the second hold display area 126AKB2, the increased second hold is displayed in the leftmost display portion corresponding to the hold number "1" in the second hold display area 126AKB2. A display of an effect image showing a new second hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the stored number. If there is another second hold display in the second hold display area 126AKB2, a display that is in the non-display state next to the display part where the other second hold display is being performed in the second hold display area 126AKB2. At the part (display part corresponding to any of the holding numbers “2” to “4”), the effect image showing the new second holding display is displayed as the holding display corresponding to the increased second holding storage number. Add a display. When there is one or more second hold displays in the second hold display area 126AKB2, when the new second special figure game is started, the hold number corresponds to "1" in the second hold display area 126AKB2. The second reserved display is erased (digested) at the display portion at the left end. At this time, if there are second hold displays in the display parts corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4”, those second hold displays are moved to the left side which is the direction of the deleted display part ( Shift). As described above, in the second hold display area 126AKB2, it is possible to display the second hold display corresponding to the second special figure game which has not been started yet and has been held in execution, in accordance with the second hold storage number.

In the active display area 126AKA1, the active display corresponding to the first hold display erased (digested) in the first hold display area 126AKB1 is started in response to the start of the first special figure game. In addition, in the active display area 126AKA1, the active display corresponding to the second hold display erased (digested) in the second hold display area 126AKB2 is started in response to the start of the second special figure game. It should be noted that the first hold display or the second hold display and the active display may have the same color or pattern, and for example, the active display may be displayed larger than the first hold display or the second hold display. It may be. Note that the display mode of the active display may be changed to a display mode different from the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display by executing the active display change effect.

On the screen of the image display device 5, an active display area 126AKA1 is arranged between the first reserved display area 126AKB1 and the second reserved display area 126AKB2. On the other hand, the active display area 126AKA1, the first reserved display area 126AKB1, and the second reserved display area 126AKB2 may be arranged at arbitrary positions on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the first reserved display area 126AKB1 and the second reserved display area 126AKB2 may be interchanged and arranged without changing the arrangement of the active display area 126AKA1.

FIG. 8-2 shows an example of the configuration of an effect control command used as a start opening winning combination command regarding the characteristic parts 126AK to 128AK. In the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of the special symbol process process, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command designating the occurrence of the start winning is performed. As a production control command for designating the occurrence of a start winning a prize, a starting mouth prize designating command is prepared in advance. In addition, in the start winning determination process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command that specifies the number of holding memories is performed. As the effect control command for designating the number of reserved memories, a notice of the number of reserved memories is prepared in advance. Further, in the start winning determination process, transmission setting is performed for transmitting the effect control command that specifies the determination result of the prefetching determination. As the effect control command for designating the determination result of the look-ahead determination, a winning determination result command is prepared in advance.

FIG. 8-2(A) shows a setting example of the start mouth winning award designating command, the held storage number notification command, and the winning determination result command. The starting mouth winning designation command includes a command B100H which is a first starting mouth winning designation command and a command B200H which is a second starting mouth winning designation command. The subscript H indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The reserved storage number notification command includes a command C1XXH which is the first reserved storage number notification command and a command C2XXH which is the second reserved storage number notification command. It should be noted that XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the pending storage number notification command, different EXT data (for example, any of 00H to 04H) is set according to the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number. The winning determination result command may be a command C4XXH including a value set according to the determination result of the prefetching determination.

When the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and a starting winning (first starting winning) occurs, the first reserved memory number is By determining that the upper limit value has not been reached, the first starting condition is satisfied. The first start condition is a condition for executing a special figure game (first special figure game) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. When the first starting condition is satisfied, the main starting board 11 transmits to the effect control board 12 a first starting opening winning award designation command, a winning determination result command, and a first reserved memory number notification command. When the game ball that has passed through (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) occurs, the second number of reserved memories. Is determined not to reach the upper limit value, the second start condition is satisfied. The second starting condition is a condition for executing a special figure game (second special figure game) using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second start condition is satisfied, the main board 11 transmits to the effect control board 12 a second start opening winning award designation command, a winning determination result command, and a second reserved memory number notification command.

On the side of the effect control board 12, it is possible to detect the establishment of the first starting condition by receiving the first starting opening winning award designating command, and the establishment of the second starting condition is received by receiving the second starting opening winning award designating command. it can. In this way, the first start opening winning award designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the first start condition. The second start opening winning award designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the second start condition. The determination result command at the time of winning is when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening is detected, and when the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening is detected. At the time of the second start winning, the comparison result (the winning judgment result) using the game random number (the random number value for determining the special figure display result, etc.) extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like is given to the effect control board 12 side. Notice. The first reserved memory number notification command notifies the first special figure reserved memory number. The second reserved memory number notification command notifies the second special figure reserved memory number.

FIG. 8-2(B) exemplifies the notification contents by the winning determination result command. Among the winning determination result commands, the command C402H, the command C403H, and the command C404H may be transmitted when the random number value for determining the special figure display result is not within the jackpot determination range. The result of the winning determination that the big hit game state is not controlled by being determined as “miss” is notified. On the other hand, the command C401H is transmitted when the random number value for determining the special figure display result is within the big hit determination range, and the display result of the special figure game is determined to be "big hit", whereby the big hit game state is controlled. The winning determination result (variable display content is "big hit") is notified. The command C400H notifies that the winning determination is restricted. The command C402H is transmitted when the random number value for determining the variation pattern is within the super-reach fixed range at the time of losing, and the winning determination result (variable display contents are determined to be the variation pattern involving super-reach at the time of losing). "Confirm Super Reach on loss"). On the other hand, the command C403H is transmitted when the random number value for determining the variation pattern is within the reach confirmation range at the time of loss, and the variation determination result with the reach effect is determined at the time of loss (variable result). Notify that the displayed content is "Reach confirmed when lost"). Further, the command C404H is transmitted when the random number value for determining the variation pattern is neither within the super reach determination range nor the reach determination range at the time of losing, and there is a possibility that the variation pattern with the reach effect may not be determined. The time determination result (variable display content is "general when lost") is notified. In this way, the prize determination result command uses the game random number extracted at the time of starting winning, whether the variable display result is determined to be a "big hit" or whether it is determined to be a specific variation pattern. It is transmitted as determination result information notifying the determination result at the time of winning.

FIG. 8C illustrates a configuration example of a variation pattern regarding the characteristic units 126AK to 128AK. These variation patterns may be prepared in advance so that they can be used in place of some or all of the variation patterns in the above-described embodiment, or together with some or all of the variation patterns in the above-described embodiments. The plurality of fluctuation patterns differ in the special figure fluctuation time and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern. The special figure variation time is a time required from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the stop display of the fixed special symbol in the special figure games such as the first special figure game and the second special figure game. The plurality of variation patterns regarding the characteristic portions 126AK to 128AK include a variation pattern corresponding to any of "non-reach", "reach", and "big hit". “Non-reach” is a case where the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “non-reach lost”. "Reach" is a case where the fixed decorative pattern of the reach combination which is not the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "reach lost". “Big hit” is a case where the fixed decorative design of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative design, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative design is “big hit”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to "non-reach" is a non-reach fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to "reach" is a reach fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation pattern corresponding to "big hit" is a big hit fluctuation pattern. The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are also collectively referred to as a loss variation pattern.

The plurality of variation patterns related to the characteristic portions 126AK to 128AK include variation patterns capable of executing one to three times of pseudo-repeated variation as the pseudo-reproduction. The pseudo-continuous variation is a variable display in which the decorative design is temporarily stopped and then restarted during the variable display of the decorative design. When the pseudo continuous variation is executed, the variable display may be temporarily stopped in a temporary stop mode different from the case where the pseudo continuous variation is not executed, for example, by temporary stop display of the pseudo continuous symbol. The pseudo continuous effect may be such that the variable display is temporarily stopped in a temporary stop mode in which the player can recognize, or the variable display is temporarily stopped in a temporary stop mode in which it is difficult for the player to recognize (instantaneous stop, etc.). ). Alternatively, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the variable display of the decorative pattern is continuously executed, while the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 and the speaker 8L corresponding to the predetermined continuation mode. Output of sound by 8R, lighting of light-emitting members such as game effect lamp 9 and decorative LED, operation of movable members, or a combination of some or all of these, variable display that causes all symbol variations again or continuously. You may notify that it will be performed. The variable display, which is a variation of all symbols, changes the decoration symbol at high speed in all of the decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R which are “left”, “middle” and “right” provided in the image display device 5. Includes variable display.

Of the plurality of variation patterns relating to the characteristic parts 126AK to 128AK, for example, the variation pattern PA1-4 is a variation pattern capable of executing the pseudo continuous production including one pseudo continuous variation corresponding to “non-reach”. The variation patterns PA2-2 and PB2-2 are variation patterns capable of executing the pseudo continuous effect including one pseudo continuous change corresponding to “reach”. The variation patterns PA2-3 and PB2-3 are variation patterns capable of executing the pseudo continuous effect including the pseudo continuous variation twice corresponding to "reach". The variation pattern PB2-4 is a variation pattern capable of executing the pseudo continuous effect including the pseudo continuous variation three times corresponding to the “reach”. Further, the variation patterns PA3-2 and PB3-2 are variation patterns capable of executing the pseudo-relation effect including one pseudo-repetition variation corresponding to the "big hit". The variation patterns PA3-3 and PB3-3 are variation patterns capable of executing the pseudo continuous effect including the pseudo continuous variation twice corresponding to the “big hit”. The variation pattern PB3-4 is a variation pattern capable of executing the pseudo continuous effect including the pseudo continuous variation three times corresponding to the “big hit”.

8-4 and 8-5 show configuration examples of the variation pattern determination table regarding the characteristic units 126AK to 128AK. FIG. 8-4(A) shows the variation pattern determination table 126AKT01 corresponding to the normal time loss, and FIG. 8-4(B) shows the variation pattern determination table 126AKT02 corresponding to the time saving medium loss. FIG. 8-5 shows a variation pattern determination table 126AKT03 corresponding to a big hit. The normal time deviation is a case where the display result of the variable display is "miss" at the normal time when the time saving control is not performed. The time saving/mid-time loss is a case where the display result of the variable display is “miss” during the time saving during the time saving control. In the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of the special symbol process process, if the "time loss control" is "normal" when it is not performed, if it becomes "loss" during the time reduction when the time reduction control is performed Alternatively, or in the case of a “big hit”, the variation pattern is determined using a determination table selected from the variation pattern determination tables 126AKT01 to 126AKT03. When determining the fluctuation pattern, numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the fluctuation pattern is read from the fluctuation random number buffer. The variation random number buffer can store the random number value extracted when the start winning determination process is executed in step S101 of the special symbol process process. The effect control CPU 120 compares the random value for fluctuation pattern determination read from the random number buffer for fluctuation with a determination value set in advance in the selected fluctuation pattern determination table. Then, in the range of the determination value assigned to each variation pattern, the variation pattern as the usage pattern is determined according to the determination result of which range includes the random value for determining the variation pattern. It should be noted that whether or not the reach mode is set in the case of "missing" may be determined by a process separate from the determination of the variation pattern.

For the plurality of fluctuation patterns to which the determination values are assigned in the fluctuation pattern determination table 126AKT01, the first reserved memory number, which is the reserved memory number of the first special figure, is 0, 1, or 2 or more. A variation pattern in which the number of assigned determination values differs depending on whether the value is For example, the number of determination values assigned to the variation pattern PA1-1 is “210” when the first number of pending storages is 0, “120” when the first number of pending storages is 1, and the first It is "60" when the number of reserved memories is 2 or more. In the variation pattern PA1-2, when the first number of reserved storages is 0, no determination value is assigned, and when the number of first pending storages is 1, the number of determination values assigned is “120”. The number of determination values assigned when the first number of pending storages is 2 or more is “90”. In the variation pattern PA1-3, the determination value is not assigned when the first number of pending storages is 0 or 1, and the number of assigned determination values is "100 when the number of first pending storages is 2 or more. It is. The special pattern variation time of the variation pattern PA1-1 is 12000 ms (milliseconds), the special figure variation time of the variation pattern PA1-2 is 6000 ms, and the special figure variation time of the variation pattern PA1-3 is 4000 ms. The number of determination values assigned to the variation pattern PA1-1 is greatest when the first number of pending storages is 0, decreases as the number of first pending storages increases, and when the number of first pending storages is 2 or more. Will be the least. On the other hand, the number of determination values assigned to the variation pattern PA1-2 is the smallest when the first number of pending storages is 0 (no assignment), the largest when the number of first pending storages is 1, and the first If the number of 1 storages is 2 or more, it is smaller than the case of 1. The variation pattern PA1-3 is assigned a determination value only when the first number of pending storages is 2 or more. With such a setting, the average variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol can be changed according to the first number of reserved memories. When the first number of reserved storages is equal to or larger than a predetermined value (for example, "2"), the average variable display time (special figure fluctuation time) is made shorter than when the first number of reserved storages is less than the predetermined value. Therefore, it is sufficient that a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern.

In the normal time when the time saving control is not performed, it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) the second starting winning opening, and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed less frequently. Therefore, when the condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the same table as in the case where the first reserved memory number is a predetermined value (for example, "0") regardless of the second reserved memory number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the data. Alternatively, regardless of the number of second reserved memories when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special diagram is satisfied, the table data corresponding to the first number of reserved memories at that time is referred to A decision may be made. Alternatively, in response to the special figure game using the second special figure being executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, the variation pattern determination table 126AKT01 regardless of the second number of reserved memories. The fluctuation pattern may be determined with reference to table data having a different determination value allocation from the above. Alternatively, when the condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the “first reserved memory number” in the variation pattern determination table 126AKT01 is replaced with the “second reserved memory number” to change the second reserved memory number. The fluctuation pattern may be determined by referring to the table data according to the above.

In the variation pattern determination table 126AKT02, there is a variation pattern in which the number of assigned determination values is different depending on which value the second reserved storage number is 0, 1, or 2 or more. With such a setting, the average variable display time (special figure variation time) of the special symbol and the decorative symbol may be made different according to the second reserved storage number. When the second reserved storage number is equal to or larger than a predetermined value (for example, “2”), the average variable display time can be shortened as compared with when the second reserved storage number is smaller than the predetermined value. It suffices that the judgment value is assigned to the fluctuation pattern. In addition, in the variation pattern determination table 126AKT02, the number of determination values assigned to the variation pattern having a shorter special figure variation time is larger than that of the variation pattern determination table 126AKT01. In addition, a determination value may be assigned to each variation pattern. With this, it is only necessary to be able to shorten the average variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol during the time saving in which the time saving control is performed, as compared with the normal time in which the time saving control is not performed.

During the time saving in which the time saving control is performed, the game ball easily passes (enters) the second starting winning opening, and the special drawing game using the second special drawing is frequently executed. When the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, the special figure game using the second special figure is repeated during the time saving period. It is likely to be executed, and the special figure game using the first special figure is executed less frequently. Then, when the condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the second number of reserved memories is zero. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the same table as when the second reserved memory number is a predetermined value (for example, “0”) regardless of the first reserved memory number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the data. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined by referring to table data having a different determination value allocation from the variation pattern determination table 126AKT02 regardless of the first number of reserved storages. Alternatively, when the condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the “second reserved storage number” in the variation pattern determination table 126AKT02 is replaced with the “first reserved storage number” to change the first reserved storage number. The fluctuation pattern may be determined by referring to the table data according to the above.

In the fluctuation pattern determination table 126AKT03, the number of determination values assigned to the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the reach effect that is the super reach such as the fluctuation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4 is the fluctuation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-3. A determination value is assigned to each variation pattern such that the number of determination values is greater than the number of determination values assigned to the variation pattern accompanied by the reach effect that is the normal reach. In the fluctuation pattern determination tables 126AK01 and 126AKT02, the number of determination values assigned to the fluctuation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3 accompanied by the reach effect that is the normal reach is the fluctuation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-4. As described above, the determination value is assigned to each variation pattern such that the number of determination values is greater than the number of determination values assigned to the variation pattern with the reach effect that is the super reach. As a result, when the reach effect that becomes the super reach is executed and then the display result of the variable display is stopped and displayed, even if the reach effect that becomes the normal reach is executed, the reach effect that becomes the super reach is not executed and the variable display of the variable display is performed. The jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the display result is stopped and displayed.

The determination values assigned to the plurality of variation patterns to which the determination values are assigned in the variation pattern determination tables 126AKT01 to 126AKT03 are determined according to whether or not the pseudo continuous production is executed and the number of times the pseudo continuous variation is executed. The fluctuation patterns with different numbers of are included. For example, in the variation pattern determination table 126AKT01, the number of determination values assigned to the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3 is “35” in the variation pattern PA2-1 when the first reserved storage number is 0, The variation pattern PA2-2 is "9", the variation pattern PA2-3 is "6", and the variation pattern PA2-1 is "17" when the first number of pending storages is 1 or 2 or more, The fluctuation pattern PA2-2 is "5" and the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 is "3". In the variation pattern determination table 126AKT01, the number of determination values assigned to the variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-4 is “3” for the variation patterns PB2-1 and PB2-2 when the first reserved storage number is 0. , The variation patterns PB2-3 and PB2-4 are each “2”, and the variation pattern PB2-1 is “2” and the variation pattern PB2 when the first number of pending storages is 1 or 2 or more. -2 to PB2-4 are each "1". On the other hand, in the variation pattern determination table 126AKT03, the number of determination values assigned to the variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-3 is “1” for each of the variation patterns PA3-1 and PA3-2, and the variation pattern PA3. -3 is "5". In the variation pattern determination table 126AKT03, the number of determination values assigned to the variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4 is “33” for the variation pattern PB3-1 and “65” for the variation pattern PB3-2. The variation pattern PB3-3 is “85” and the variation pattern PB3-4 is “110”.

The variation patterns PA2-1, PB2-1, PA3-1, and PB3-1 do not execute the pseudo continuous production, and the variation patterns PA2-2, PB2-2, PA3-2, and PB3-2 have one pseudo continuous variation. There is an execution of a pseudo-relational effect including the change patterns PA2-3, PB2-3, PA3-3, and PB3-3, and there is an execution of a pseudo-relational effect including a pseudo-repetitive change twice. In PB3-4, there is execution of the pseudo continuous effect including the pseudo continuous change three times. The number of determination values assigned to the reach variation pattern is the largest when the pseudo continuous production is not executed, and decreases as the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation in the pseudo continuous production increases. The variation is the smallest when it is executed, and the super reach is the smallest when three pseudo-continuous fluctuations are executed. If the number of the determination values assigned to the big hit variation pattern is normal reach, the pseudo consecutive variation is performed twice compared to the case where the pseudo consecutive effect is not executed and the case where one pseudo consecutive variation is executed. In the case of super reach, the number is the smallest when the pseudo continuous effect is not executed, and increases as the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation in the pseudo continuous production increases, and when the pseudo continuous variation is executed three times. Most often. With such a setting, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation can be changed depending on whether or not the pseudo-relation effect is executed and the number of times the pseudo-repetition variation is executed. The determination value may be assigned to each variation pattern so that the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher when the pseudo continuous effect is executed than when the pseudo continuous effect is not executed. Also, when the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation in the pseudo continuous production is smaller than the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation, the determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation degree are high. It has to be done. The big hit reliability and the big hit expectation degree are different depending on whether or not the pseudo continuous effect is executed and, when it is executed, the number of times of the pseudo continuous variation. Therefore, in the pseudo continuous production, as the expectation degree that is controlled to the big hitting game state as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, the expectation degree which is different depending on the presence or absence of the pseudo continuous production and the number of times the pseudo continuous variation is executed is given to the player. Can be suggested. In this respect, the pseudo continuous effect is included in the notice effect that gives a notice that the control is performed in the advantageous state.

When the CPU 103 of the game controlling microcomputer 100 executes the variation pattern setting process in step S111 of the special symbol process process, the variation pattern determination table 126AKT01 is selected if it is a normal time loss, and if it is a time saving medium loss. The fluctuation pattern determination table 126AKT02 is selected and used to determine the fluctuation pattern. In the fluctuation pattern determination tables 126AK01 and 126AK02, the range of the determination value assigned to the fluctuation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-4 in which the reach effect that is the super reach is executed is the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory. It may include a portion that changes according to the number and a portion that does not change regardless of the first number of reserved memories or the second number of reserved memories. For example, in the variation pattern determination table 126AKT01, when the number of determination values assigned to the variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-4 is summed up, when the first number of pending storages is 0, it becomes “10”, and the first number of pending storages is It becomes "5" when it is 1 or 2 or more. In the variation pattern determination table 126AKT02, when the number of determination values assigned to the variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-4 is summed up, the second reserved storage number may be 0, 1, or 2 or more. It becomes "5". Therefore, for example, when the random number value for determining the fluctuation pattern can be updated in the range of “1” to “300”, it is assigned to the fluctuation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-4 in the fluctuation pattern determination tables 126AK01 and 126AK02. The range of the determined value changes from "291" to "295" according to the first number of reserved storages, and "296" to "300" that does not change regardless of the first number of reserved storages or the second number of reserved storages. May be set so as to include the part ". With such a setting, if the random number value for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “296” to “300”, the reach effect that is the super reach is executed regardless of the number of first reserved memories or the number of second reserved memories. Confirm the fluctuation pattern. In the same way, if the random number value for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “276” to “295”, the reach that becomes the super reach is reached regardless of the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number. Although it is uncertain whether or not the effect will be executed, the variation pattern in which the reach effect including the normal reach is executed may be fixed regardless of at least the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number.

When the display result of the variable display is “miss”, the range of the determination value that is fixed to the variation pattern in which the reach effect that is the super reach is executed is the super reach fixed range. When the display result of the variable display is "miss", the range of the determination value that is fixed to the variation pattern in which the reach effect including the normal reach is executed is the reach setting range. The start winning determination process executed in step S101 of the special symbol process process is, as a pre-reading determination process, a big hit pre-reading determination process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is “big hit”, and a variation pattern. The specific pattern look-ahead determination processing for determining whether or not the specific pattern is determined is included. In the big hit prefetch determination process, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display is the "big hit" based on the random number value for determining the display result, using the display result determination table. At this time, if the random number value for determining the display result is included in the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display is a "jackpot" (judgment at the time of winning). The specific pattern look-ahead decision process uses the super reach decision range or reach decision range to determine the fluctuation pattern for the fluctuation pattern when the big hit look-ahead decision process determines that the variable display result is not "big hit". Based on the numerical value, it is determined whether the variation pattern is determined to be the specific pattern. The number of reserved memories (first reserved memory number, second reserved memory number) when the start winning is generated does not always coincide with the number of reserved memories when the variable display is actually started, and the starting prize is generated. It may change later due to execution of variable display or generation of new start winning. Therefore, the table data that is selected may not match due to the difference in the number of retained memories between the determination result at the time of start winning and the determination of the variation pattern at the start of variable display, and the specific variation pattern is determined in advance at the time of winning the start. It is generally difficult to determine and predict whether or not to be done. On the other hand, when the display result of the variable display is "miss", the judgment value assigned to at least the variation pattern with super reach or the variation pattern with reach effect including the normal reach is the common part regardless of the number of reserved memories. Is included. Therefore, regardless of the number of holding memories at the time of winning the start or at the time of starting the variable display in the pachinko gaming machine 1, whether or not the variation pattern with the super reach has been decided, and the variation pattern with the reach effect including the normal reach has been decided. It can be determined whether or not. In the specific pattern look-ahead determination process, for example, when the random number value for determining the variation pattern is included in the range of “296” to “300”, the variable display is included in the super reach determination range, so that the variable display is “super reach determination at loss”. When the random number value for determining the variation pattern is included in the range of “276” to “295”, the variable display is included in the reach confirmation range, and therefore the variable display is “reach determination in case of loss”. It is sufficient to determine that it is “(at the time of winning). In the specific pattern look-ahead determination process, when the random number value for determining the variation pattern is not included in the super reach determination range or the reach determination range, it is determined that the variable display is “general at the time of losing” (determination at the time of winning). do it.

FIG. 8-6 illustrates an outer frame partial image that is an effect image in which the display color of the display frame that is the outer frame can be set as an effect image that can be used as the display image in the step-up notice regarding the characteristic portions 126AK to 128AK. A plurality of effect images prepared in advance for each of the partial image in the frame which is the effect image that enables the switching display in the display area in the display frame are shown. Step-up notices are included in the notice effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the step-up notice, the effect mode of the notice effect such as the display of the effect image on the image display device 5 is changed step by step. The presentation mode that changes in the step-up notice is not limited to the display of the presentation image on the image display device 5, and the output of the sound by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting of the light emitting member such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movement of the movable member. Operations, or a combination of some or all of these may be included. In this embodiment, when executing the step-up notice, during the variable display of the decorative pattern, the effect image is displayed in the display area of the effect image surrounded by the display frame which is the outer frame of the rectangular shape of the predetermined display color. By the effect display in which the display content (display mode) of (1) is switchably displayed in a predetermined order, the effect operation is performed such that the effect mode is changed in a plurality of stages and stepped up. The effect image displayed when executing the step-up notice includes an outer frame partial image showing the display frame and a frame partial image used for switching display in the step change. The in-frame partial image may be a still image statically displayed at each stage of the step change, or a moving image animatedly displayed at each stage of the step change.

FIG. 8-7 shows a setting example of the outer frame display pattern and the step number pattern regarding the characteristic portions 126AK to 128AK in relation to the effect image that can be used as the display image in the step-up notice. In this embodiment, four outer frame display patterns 126AKC1 to 126AKC4 are prepared in advance as a plurality of outer frame display patterns. Further, four step number patterns 126AKD1 to 126AKD4 are prepared in advance as a plurality of step number patterns. The number of prepared outer frame display patterns and step number patterns is not limited to four, and may be a plurality of patterns based on an arbitrary design.

The outer frame display pattern 126AKC1 displays an effect image whose display color is blue as an outer frame partial image. The outer frame display pattern 126AKC2 displays an effect image whose display color is green as the outer frame partial image. The outer frame display pattern 126AKC3 displays an effect image with a red display color as the outer frame partial image. The outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 displays an effect image whose display color is gold as the outer frame partial image. The step number pattern 126AKD1 displays the effect image of the first step corresponding to the step number “1” when the change of the effect mode in the step-up notice is the first step. The step number pattern 126AKD2 displays the effect image of the second step corresponding to the step number "2" when the change of the effect mode in the step-up notice is the second stage. The step number pattern 126AKD3 displays the effect image of the third step corresponding to the step number "3" when the change of the effect mode in the step-up notice is the third step. The step number pattern 126AKD4 displays the effect image of the fourth step corresponding to the step number "4" when the change of the effect mode in the step-up notice is the fourth step. Each step number pattern in the step number patterns 126AKD1 to 126AKD4 may be capable of displaying one effect image corresponding to one step number, or may correspond to all step numbers equal to or less than the assigned step number. Alternatively, a plurality of effect images may be displayed.

FIG. 8-8 shows an execution example of a step-up notice for the characteristic portions 126AK to 128AK by the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 and the step number pattern 126AKD4. In this execution example, four effect images corresponding to all the step numbers “1” to “4” in which the step number pattern 126AKD4 is equal to or less than the step number “4” can be displayed. The outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 displays an outer frame partial image in which the display color of the outer frame is gold. The step number pattern 126AKD4 displays the partial image within the frame of the first step shown in FIG. 8-8(A) in correspondence with the step number "1" of the first step, and then the step number "1" of the second step. 2", the display is switched to the display of the in-frame partial image in the second step shown in FIG. 8-8(B). Subsequently, the display is switched to the display of the partial image within the frame of the third step shown in FIG. 8-8(C) corresponding to the step number “3” in the third step. Finally, the display is switched to the display of the in-frame partial image of the fourth step shown in FIG. 8-8D corresponding to the step number "4" of the fourth step. By the step-up notice for displaying the effect image, the effect mode of the notice effect can be changed stepwise.

In the command analysis process executed in step S75 of the effect control main process, when the winning determination result command and the first reserved memory number notification command are received together with the first start mouth winning designation command, a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, Among the free areas in the first start winning award command buffer provided in, for example, the effect control buffer setting section), the first starting opening winning award designation command and the award determination are made in the storage area having the smallest holding display number as the buffer number. The result command and the first reserved storage number notification command are stored in order. Further, in the command analysis processing, when the winning determination result command and the second reserved storage number notification command are received together with the second start mouth winning designation command, the command analysis processing is provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122. Of the free areas in the second start winning award command buffer, the second starting opening winning award designation command, the award determination result command, and the second reserved storage number notification command are stored in the storage area having the smallest holding display number serving as a buffer number. Memorize in order. In the first start winning award command buffer, one set of effect control commands transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first starting award (first starting mouth winning award designating command and award determination result command, first reserved memory number notification) A storage area is secured so that commands can be stored in association with each other. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the first start winning occurs in the storage areas corresponding to the reserved display numbers “1” to “4” of the first start winning command buffer in the order of reception. Data is stored in order from the beginning of the free area in. The hold display number in the command buffer for the first start winning a prize corresponds to the first hold storage number. In the second start winning award command buffer, a set of effect control commands transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second starting award (the second starting mouth winning award designating command and the award determination result command, the second reserved memory number notification). A storage area is secured so that commands can be stored in association with each other. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the second start winning occurs in the storage areas corresponding to the reserved display numbers “1” to “4” in the second start winning command buffer in the order of reception. Data is stored in order from the beginning of the free area in. The hold display number in the second start prize-winning command buffer corresponds to the second hold storage number.

FIG. 8-9(A) shows an example of the configuration of the pending display data storage unit regarding the characteristic units 126AK to 128AK. The hold display data storage unit may be provided in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control buffer setting unit). The hold display data storage unit corresponds to the fact that the execution of the first special figure game is being held and the execution of the second special figure game is being held in the first hold display area 126AKB1. Various data for performing the hold display and various data for performing the second hold display in the second hold display area 126AKB2 are stored as the hold display data. As the hold display data storage unit, a first hold display data storage unit corresponding to the hold storage display of the first special figure game and a second hold display data storage unit corresponding to the hold storage display of the second special figure game are provided. It has to be done. To store the data indicating the winning determination result, the hold display image, and the final display image in association with the hold number in the first hold display area 126AKB1 or the second hold display 126AKB2 in the hold display data storage unit, for example. Storage area is reserved. The reserved display data storage unit uses a part (eg, a storage area for a prize determination result command) or all of the first start prize command buffer or the second start prize command buffer, or the first start prize command buffer. It may be configured as a storage unit separate from the second start winning command buffer.

The winning determination result that can be stored by the hold display data indicates the determination result of the prefetching determination specified based on the winning determination result command. The winning determination result specified based on the winning determination result command includes “big hit”, “super reach determination on loss”, “reach determination on loss”, and “miss general”. When the winning determination result of "big hit" is notified by the winning determination result command, it is specified that the display result of the variable display as the determination target is "big hit". If any of the following results is displayed by the prize-winning judgment result command, "super reach on loss", "reach on loss", or "general on loss" is reported. Is specified. The hold display image that can be stored by the hold display data is displayed in the first hold display area 126AKB1 and the second hold display area 126AKB2, thereby making it possible to recognize the presence or absence of the special figure game that has not been started and the number of hold. It is a rendering image. The final display image that can be stored by the hold display data is the effect image for hold display or active display that is finally displayed in the first hold display area 126AKB1, the second hold display area 126AKB2, or the active display area 126AKA1. Is.

The notice effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include a notice for holding display and a notice for active display. The hold display notice is, as an example of the look-ahead notice effect, at least one of the first hold displays in the first hold display area 126AKB1 or at least one of the second hold display in the second hold display area 126AKB2. Is changed to a display mode different from the display mode at the normal time, and a notice is given that the variable display corresponding to the hold display becomes a "big hit" at a predetermined ratio and is controlled to a big hit game state. Due to the notice of pending display, the display color of the pending display corresponding to the variable display that has not yet started is changed to a specific color (for example, blue, green, red, gold, etc.) different from the predetermined color (for example, white) in normal times. It suffices to make it possible to recognize the change in the display mode of the hold display and to suggest that the display result of the variable display becomes a “big hit” at a predetermined rate. Alternatively, by changing the display pattern in the hold display to a specific pattern (for example, a cherry tree pattern) different from a predetermined pattern (for example, a plain pattern) in the normal state, the expectation that the display result of the variable display is a “big hit” is normal. It may be possible to suggest that it is higher than the above. Alternatively, by setting a display mode in which a predetermined message (for example, "chance", "heat", "heat", etc.) is displayed as the hold display, the expectation that the display result of the variable display will be "big hit" is increased. You may be able to suggest that you are present. The change in the hold display in the hold display notice is also referred to as "hold display change".

The active display notice changes the active display in the active display area 126AKA1 to a display mode different from the display mode in the normal state, so that the variable display being executed when the start condition is satisfied becomes a "big hit" at a predetermined rate. It announces that it will be controlled in a game state. When changing the display mode of the active display corresponding to the variable display being executed by the active display notice, the display color, the display pattern, the presence or absence of the message, the content, etc. should be set at the normal time as in the case of the pending display notice. It can be changed to something different from. The change of the active display in the active display notice is also referred to as “active display change”. The display mode of the active display that can be changed according to the active display notice may include a unique display mode different from the display mode of the hold display that can be changed according to the hold display notice. The display mode of the hold display that can be changed by the notice of the hold display may include a unique display mode different from the display mode of the active display that can be changed by the notice of the active display.

FIGS. 8-9 (B1) to (B5) show a plurality of effect images that can be used for hold display and active display regarding the characteristic parts 126AK to 128AK. In this embodiment, five display images 126AKE0 to 126AKE4 are prepared in advance as a plurality of effect images that can be used for hold display and active display. The number of display images that can be used for hold display and active display is not limited to five, and may be a plurality of images based on any design. The display image 126AKE0 is an effect image when a round plain white display is performed. The display image 126AKE1 is an effect image in the case of performing round solid blue display. The display image 126AKE2 is an effect image in the case of displaying a round solid green color. The display image 126AKE3 is an effect image in the case of performing round solid red display. The display image 126AKE4 is an effect image in the case of performing a round plain gold color display. The normal display mode in the hold display or the active display is a round plain white display.

In the pending display notice or the active display notice, if the display color of the pending display or the active notice is blue, green, red, or gold as the notice effect using the same effect element as the effect element used for the step-up notice Is provided. Of these, when the display color is red or gold, the jackpot reliability and jackpot expectation are higher than when the display color is blue or green. In this way, the display color with which the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are high is included in the common specific effect element. It should be noted that the display color of the outer frame partial image used for the step-up notice and the display color of the display image used for the pending display notice or the active display notice are the same display color, and thus are common production elements. However, the display color can be included in the common effect element as long as it is a display color such as a color within a predetermined range of the same color system that the player can recognize the commonality. The common effect element is not limited to the display color of the effect image, and the type of the character indicated by the effect image, the shape, the color, the pattern, and the type, shape, color, or pattern of any effect image It may be a part of the elements included in the visible appearance. For example, when a pattern is a common effect element, it is not limited to a common effect element because the constituent units of the pattern are the same, such as pattern size, color classification, and blurring degree. Any pattern that allows the player to recognize the commonality, such as a pattern within the range of the recognition system, can be included in the common effect element. In the case of a display object that is recognized by the player by the display of the effect image, the common effect element is at least predetermined in the appearance of the display object such as the shape, the pattern, and the color that configure the display object as a whole. Any of the specified partial shapes, patterns, and colors are common to the whole or partial shapes, patterns, and colors of other display targets, so that the player can recognize the commonality. I wish I had it.

FIG. 8-10 shows a display example of the effect images in the element transfer effect and the pseudo continuous transfer effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1, with respect to the characteristic parts 126AK to 128AK. Among the effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1, element transfer effects and pseudo continuous transfer effects are included. In the element transfer effect, at least a part of the effect elements included in the effect mode when one notice effect is executed is defined as at least a part of the effect elements included in the effect mode when another notice effect is executed. It is a production that can be suggested to be used. The pseudo continuous transfer effect is an effect capable of suggesting that when at least one pseudo continuous change is executed in the pseudo continuous effect, at least one pseudo continuous change is executed again.

FIG. 8-10(A) shows a display example 126AKX1 when the element transfer effect is being executed. When the element transfer effect is executed, a display area 126AK01 and a display area 126AK02 are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5, and the decorative pattern is variably displayed in a reduced state in the reduced display section 126AK03. It When the execution of the element transfer effect is started, for example, the execution of the step-up notice that is the first notice effect is temporarily stopped. Along with this, in the display area 126AK01, the effect image of the stop notification 126AK04 is temporarily displayed. In the element transfer effect, a display corresponding to the step-up notice that is the first notice effect is displayed in the display area 126AK01, and an active display notice or a pending display notice that is the second notice effect is displayed in the display area 126AK02. The display is done. As an example, in the display area 126AK01, an effect image that allows the user to recognize that the step-up notice has been executed using a specific effect element, such as the display color of the outer frame partial image being red or gold, is displayed. In the display area 126AK02, an effect image, such as a red or gold display color of the active display or the hold display, is displayed, which makes it possible to recognize that the active display notice or the hold display notice is executed using a specific effect element. In the display area 126AK01, a state in which the effect image corresponding to the first notice effect, such as the effect image corresponding to the effect mode of the step-up notice, is larger than the effect image displayed when the actual step-up notice is executed. May be displayed in. In the display area 126AK02, for example, an effect image corresponding to the second notice effect, such as an effect image according to the effect mode of the active display notice or the hold display notice, is displayed when the actual active display notice or the hold display notice is executed. It may be displayed in a state of being enlarged from the effect image. In the display areas 126AK01 and 126AK02, the effect images themselves used for the first notice effect and the second notice effect may be enlarged and displayed, or the effect images used for the first notice effect and the second notice effect are enlarged and displayed. Alternatively, an effect image prepared separately from the effect image used for the first notice effect or the second notice effect may be displayed. In the display area 126AK01, the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK11 moves from the left end to the right end. In the area on the left side where the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK11 has passed, the effect image corresponding to the first notice effect is displayed in a state of increased transparency, and the area on the right side where the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK11 has not passed. Then, the effect image corresponding to the first notice effect is displayed in a normal display state with low transparency. In the display area 126AK02, the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK12 moves from the left end to the right end. In the area on the left side where the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK12 has passed, the effect image corresponding to the second notice effect is displayed in a normal display state with low transparency, and on the right side where the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK12 has not passed. In the area, the effect image corresponding to the second notice effect is displayed in a state where the transparency is increased. In the display area 126AK01, the display of the effect image corresponding to the first notice effect is changed from a display mode that is easy for the player to visually recognize (normal display state) to a display mode that is difficult for the player to visually recognize (high transparency). It just needs to change. In the display area 126AK02, the display of the effect image corresponding to the second notice effect is changed from a display mode that is difficult for the player to view (high transparency) to a display mode that is easy for the player to view (normal display). It just needs to change. The display image is not limited to the one in which the display mode is changed as the effect images of the transfer progress notifications 126AK11 and 126AK12 are moved and displayed. In the area 126AK02, the effect image corresponding to the second notice effect may be fade-in displayed. Alternatively, in the display area 126AK01, the effect image corresponding to the first notice effect is displayed so as to be reduced with time, and in the display area 126AK02, the effect image corresponding to the second notice effect is enlarged with time. May be displayed. In addition, while changing the effect mode corresponding to the first notice effect from the effect mode that the player easily recognizes to the effect mode that the player hardly recognizes, the player recognizes the effect mode corresponding to the second notice effect. It is only necessary to change from a difficult production mode to a production mode that is easily recognized by the player. As a result, it is possible to display a state in which the specific effect element used for the first notice effect is transferred as the specific effect element used for the second notice effect as the transfer progress notifications 126AK11 and 126AK12 move. Also, by displaying the effect image of the notification 126AK05 during transfer on the screen of the image display device 5, the player can easily recognize that the specific effect element is transferred.

On the screen of the image display device 5, the active display in the active display area 126AKA1 and the reserved display in the first reserved display area 126AKB1 and the second reserved display area 126AKB2 may be erased as the element transfer effect is executed. As a result, which of the active display notice and the hold display notice that can be executed as the second notice effect is executed, and when the hold display notice is executed, the display image of the hold display is displayed. The player may or may not be able to recognize whether it changes.

FIG. 8-10(B) shows a display example 126AKX2 when the pseudo continuous transfer effect is being executed. When the pseudo continuous transfer effect is executed, the display area 126AK01 and the display area 126AK02 are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 as in the case of the element transfer effect, and the decorative pattern is reduced in the display portion 126AK03. It is variably displayed in the reduced size. When the execution of the pseudo continuous transfer effect is started, for example, the execution of the pseudo continuous effect included in the advance notice effect is temporarily stopped. Along with this, in the display area 126AK01, the effect image of the stop notification 126AK04 is temporarily displayed. In the pseudo continuous transfer effect, a display corresponding to the pseudo continuous change in the pseudo continuous effect that has already been executed is performed in the display area 126AK01, and the pseudo continuous change in the pseudo continuous effect that is executed again later is performed in the display area 126AK02. The corresponding display is made. As an example, in the display area 126AK01, an effect image such as a pseudo-relational pattern that can be recognized to have previously executed the pseudo-repetition variation is displayed. In the display area 126AK02, an effect image, such as a pseudo continuous pattern that is the same as or different from the display area 126AK01, is displayed so that it is possible to recognize that the pseudo continuous variation will be executed again later. In the display area 126AK02, an effect image corresponding to one pseudo-relational pattern may be displayed, or an effect image corresponding to a plurality of pseudo-relational patterns may be displayed. When the effect image corresponding to a plurality of pseudo continuous symbols is displayed in the display area 126AK02, the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations to be executed again is a plurality of times corresponding to the number of displayed pseudo continuous symbols. Should be able to be suggested. In the display areas 126AK01 and 126AK02, for example, effect images corresponding to pseudo continuous variation in the pseudo continuous effect, such as effect images according to the display mode of the pseudo continuous symbols, are displayed in the pseudo continuous effect when the actual pseudo continuous effect is executed. It may be displayed in a state of being enlarged from the effect image of the design. In the display areas 126AK01 and 126AK02, the effect image itself of the pseudo-relational pattern used for the pseudo-relational effect may be enlarged and displayed, or used for the pseudo-relational effect to enlarge and display the pseudo-relational pattern used for the pseudo-representative effect. You may display the effect image prepared separately from the effect image of the pseudo continuous pattern. In the display area 126AK01, the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK11 moves from the left end portion to the right end portion, and in the left area where the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK11 has passed, the effect image of the pseudo-relational pattern has increased transparency. In the right area where the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK11 does not pass, the effect image of the pseudo continuous symbol is displayed in a normal display state with low transparency. In the display area 126AK02, the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK12 moves from the left end to the right end, and in the area on the left side where the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK12 has passed, the effect image of the pseudo continuous symbol is normally displayed with low transparency. In the area on the right side where the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK12 does not pass, the effect image of the pseudo continuous symbol is displayed in a state of increased transparency. In the display area 126AK01, the display of the effect image corresponding to the pseudo continuous variation performed previously is changed from a display mode that is easy for the player to visually recognize (normal display state) to a mode that is difficult for the player to visually recognize (high transparency. It should be changed to (state). In the display area 126AK02, the effect image corresponding to the pseudo continuous fluctuation that is executed again later is changed from a display mode that is difficult for the player to view (high transparency) to a display mode that is easy for the player to view (normal display). It should change to. The display mode is not limited to the one in which the display mode is changed as the effect images of the transfer progress notifications 126AK11 and 126AK12 are moved and displayed. For example, in the display area 126AK01, the effect image corresponding to the pseudo continuous variation previously executed is faded out and displayed. In addition, in the display area 126AK02, the effect image corresponding to the pseudo continuous fluctuation that is executed again later may be fade-in displayed. Alternatively, in the display area 126AK01, the effect image corresponding to the previously executed pseudo continuous fluctuation is displayed so as to be reduced with time, and in the display area 126AK02, the effect image corresponding to the pseudo continuous fluctuation to be executed again later. May be displayed so as to be enlarged with time. In addition, while changing the effect mode corresponding to the pseudo-repeated change that was previously executed from the rendition mode that is easily recognized by the player to the rendition mode that is difficult for the player to recognize, it is also possible to respond to the pseudo-continuous change that is executed again later. It suffices to change the effect mode from the effect mode that is difficult for the player to recognize to the effect mode that is easy for the player to recognize. As a result, with the movement of the transfer progress notifications 126AK11 and 126AK12, the effect element of the pseudo-relational pattern used in the pseudo-relational effect that was previously executed is an effect of the pseudo-relational pattern that is used in the pseudo-rear effect that is subsequently executed again. It can be displayed how it is transferred as an element. In addition, by displaying the effect image of the notification 126AK05 during transfer on the screen of the image display device 5, the player can easily recognize that the effect element of the pseudo continuous symbol is transferred.

FIG. 8-11(A) is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S161 of the effect control process process as the prefetching notice setting process. In the pre-reading notice setting process, it is determined whether or not a command for winning the start mouth is received (step 126AKS001). The start mouth winning award command includes a start mouth winning award designation command, a reserved memory number notification command, and a winning determination result command. In step 126AKS001, for example, it is confirmed whether or not the start mouth prize designation command, the prize determination result command, and the pending storage number notification command are newly stored in the first start prize command buffer or the second start prize command buffer. By doing so, the presence or absence of command reception at the time of starting winning is determined.

If no command is received in step 126AKS001 (step 126AKS001; No), the prefetching advance notice setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the command has been received (step 126AKS001; Yes), the notification content by the received command is specified (step 126AKS002). For example, the winning determination result is specified as the notification content by the winning determination result command. Then, the final display image is determined (step 126AKS003). The final display image is an effect image finally displayed as the first hold display, the second hold display, or the active display. The effect control CPU 120 extracts a random value for final display image determination, and based on the random value, refers to the final display image determination table in accordance with the winning determination result specified in step 126AKS002. The display image may be determined. After that, after setting the update of the hold display at the time of winning the start prize (step 126AKS004), the pre-reading notice setting process is ended. The contents stored in the hold display data storage unit may be updated along with the update setting of the hold display at the time of winning the start prize. At this time, the winning determination result specified from the winning determination result command is displayed at the beginning of the empty area in the reserved display data storage unit, and the display image 126AKE1 in the case of performing white display as the initial reserved display image is determined by step 126AKS003. The final display image may be stored by storing pending display data that can be specified.

FIG. 8-11(B) shows a configuration example of the final display image determination table 126AKT11. In step 126AKS003 of the prefetching advance notice setting process, the final display image may be determined by referring to the final display image determination table 126AKT11. In the final display image determination table 126AKT11, a determination value that is a numerical value that is compared with a random number value for final display image determination according to the winning determination result may be assigned to the final display image determination result. The final display image determination table 126AKT11 may be configured with table data such that the final display image to which the determination value is assigned differs depending on the winning determination result. For example, the determination result in which the final display images are the display images 126AKE3 and 126AKE4 is "0" as the number of determination values assigned when the determination result at winning is "general at loss" or "reach determination at loss". While there is no judgment value assigned, the number of judgment values assigned when the winning judgment result is "final lost super reach" or "big hit" is other than "0", and there is a judgment value assigned. .. In addition, the number of determination values assigned to the determination result that the final display image is the display image 126AKE0 is “270” when the winning determination result is “missing general”, and the winning determination result is “when lost”. It is "210" in the case of "reach confirmed", "65" in the case of "final lost reach reach", and "1" when the winning determination result is "big hit". On the other hand, the number of determination values assigned to the determination result for setting the final display image as the display image 126AKE4 is “0” when the winning determination result is “general at loss” or “reach determination at loss” ( No allocation), the winning determination result is "10" when the lost super-reach is confirmed, and "150" when the winning determination result is "big hit". Thereby, depending on which of the display images 126AKE0 and 126AKE04 the final display image is, the jackpot reliability and jackpot expectation, which are the reliability and expectation that are controlled to the jackpot gaming state as an advantageous state, differ. More specifically, the determination result in which the final display image is the display image 126AKE0 is assigned a larger number of determination values when the winning determination result is “big hit” than when it is “big hit”. , It becomes easy to be determined when the winning determination result is other than "big hit". On the other hand, in the determination result in which the final display image is the display image 126AKE4, when the winning determination result is “big hit”, more determination values are assigned than when the result is other than “big hit”. It becomes easy to be determined when the winning determination result is "big hit". Therefore, when the final display image is the display image 126AKE4, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the display image 126AKE0 is the final display image. Regarding the number of determination values assigned to the display image to be the final display image, similar comparison shows that the final display image is the display image 126AKE4, the jackpot reliability and the big hit are higher than those of the display image 126AKE3. Expectations are high. When the final display image is the display image 126AKE3, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the final display image is the display image 126AKE2. When the final display image is the display image 126AKE2, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the final display image is the display image 126AKE1. When the final display image is the display image 126AKE1, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the final display image is the display image 126AKE0.

FIG. 8-12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of the effect control process process as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process, the final stop design or the like to be the fixed decorative design as the variable display result of the decorative design is determined (step 126AKS011). Based on the variable display contents such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command, the effect control CPU 120 gives the final stop symbol. Just decide. The variation pattern designation command and the display result notification command are mainly set by the command transmission setting at the start of variation of the special symbol when the variation pattern setting process is executed in step S111 of the special symbol process process. It is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12. The variation pattern designation command is an effect control command that designates the variation pattern determined as the usage pattern. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating the variable display result determined by using the random number value for determining the special figure display result. As an example, "non-reach (miss)", "reach (miss)", "non-probable change (big hit)", "probable change (big hit)" are included in the variable display contents according to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result. I wish I had it.

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

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

When the variable display content is "reach (miss)", the effect control CPU 120 finalizes the same (matching) decorative pattern in the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R. To decide. The production control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value for left/right definite symbol determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter, and the left/right definite symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is prepared. By referring to or the like, among the fixed decorative symbols, the decorative symbols having the same symbol numbers stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are displayed together. decide. 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 prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. Thus, among the finalized decorative designs, the middle finalized decorative design to be stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative design display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, in the case where the fixed decorative design is a big hit combination, for example, when 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. (For example, "1") may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium fixed decorative design so that the fixed decorative design does not become a big hit combination but becomes a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium fixed decorative design, the difference between the left fixed decorative design and the right fixed decorative design (symbol difference) is determined, and the medium fixed decorative design corresponding to the design difference may be set. ..

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

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

If the variable display content is "non-probable change (big hit)" or "probable change (big hit)", in step 126AKS011, it is determined whether or not to execute the probable change promotion effect such as re-lottery effect or big hit mid-promotion effect. May be broken. In the re-lottery effect, once the decorative pattern of the non-probable variation big hit combination consisting of the same normal pattern is temporarily displayed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, it is once difficult or unrecognizable to be controlled in the probability variation state. The player can recognize that the decorative pattern is controlled to be in the probable state by displaying (decrease) the decorative pattern again and changing and displaying the decorative pattern of the probabilistic jackpot combination consisting of the same probabilistic pattern. In addition, after the decorative design is changed again in the re-lottery effect, the decorative design of the non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed, so that the control in the probable variation state may not be notified. When it is determined in step 126AKS011 that the re-lottery effect is to be executed, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed may be determined before the re-lottery effect is executed.

After the final stop symbol etc. is determined in step 126AKS011, the pseudo continuous transfer effect determination process (step 126AKS012), the active display change determination process (step 126AKS013), the hold display change determination process (step 126AKS014), the notice effect determination process ( Step 126AKS015) is executed in sequence. Then, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step 126AKS016). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects any one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (special figure effect control patterns) corresponding to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command, and uses it as a use pattern. set. Further, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (pseudo continuous transfer effect control pattern) corresponding to the execution setting of the pseudo continuous transfer effect by the pseudo continuous transfer effect determination process of step 126AKS012. However, it may be set as a usage pattern. One of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (active display change effect control patterns) may be selected and set as a usage pattern in response to the execution setting of the active display change by the active display change determination processing in step 126AKS013. .. Corresponding to the execution setting of the hold display change by the hold display change determination processing of step 126AKS014, any one of the prepared effect control patterns (hold display change effect control pattern) may be selected and set as the use pattern. .. In the active display change determination processing of step 126AKS013 and the pending display change determination processing of step 126AKS014, execution setting of element transfer effect may be performed. In accordance with such an element transfer effect execution setting, one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (element transfer effect control patterns) may be selected and set as a usage pattern. One of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (advance effect control patterns) may be selected and set as a usage pattern in correspondence with the execution setting of other announcing effects by the announcing effect determination process of step 126AKS015. It should be noted that, as the special figure variation effect control pattern, the pseudo continuous transfer effect control pattern, the active display change effect control pattern, the hold display change effect control pattern, and the notice effect control pattern, they are not limited to those in which separate effect control patterns are set. Alternatively, one effect control pattern corresponding to a combination of execution settings of each effect may be set.

When the effect control pattern is determined in step 126AKS016, for example, the initial stage of the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area (the effect control timer setting unit or the like) of the RAM 122 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command. A value is set (step 126AKS017). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design is made on the screen of the image display device 5 (step 126AKS018). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern at the time of special figure change) determined in step 126AKS016 to the VDP of the display control unit 123, 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 on the screen of the image display device 5.

After the variable start is set in step 126AKS018, a hold display such as a first hold display in the first hold display area 126AKB1 or a second hold display in the second hold display area 126AKB2 is corresponding to the start of the variable display. And the like are updated (step 126AKB019). For example, when the first special figure game is executed (started), in the first reserved display area 126AKB1, the display area (the rightmost display area) corresponding to the reserved number “1” is erased (digested). , The 1st reservation display in the display part corresponding to other reservation numbers "2" to "4" is moved (shifted) to the right one by one. On the other hand, when the second special figure game is executed (started), in the second hold display area 126AKB2, the display portion corresponding to the hold number “1” (leftmost display portion) is erased (digested) and , The second hold display in the display portions corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” is moved (shifted) one by one to the left. As a result, the hold display is shifted. The stored contents of the hold display data storage unit may be shifted in accordance with the shift of the hold display.

In addition, when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are both “0”, when the variable display is immediately started based on the occurrence of the first start prize or the second start prize, The setting for updating the active display in the active display area 126AKA1 may be performed without updating the 1-hold display or the second-hold display. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may start the active display, which is a round solid color and white display, in the active display area 126AKA1 as a normal display mode in the active display. After updating the hold display or the like in step 126AKS019, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" which is a value corresponding to the effect display during variable display (step 126AKS020), and then the variable display start setting processing is ended. ..

FIG. 8-13(A) is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 126AKS012 of the variable display start setting process as the pseudo continuous transfer effect determination process. In the pseudo continuous transfer effect determination process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a pseudo continuous effect (step 126AKS101). The effect control CPU 120 may determine the presence/absence of the pseudo continuous effect based on the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. When there is a pseudo continuous effect in step 126AKS101 (step 126AKS101; Yes), it is determined whether the pseudo continuous change is executed twice or more (step 126AKS102). For example, if any of the fluctuation patterns PA2-3, PB2-3, PB2-4, PA3-3, PB3-3, and PB3-4, the pseudo continuous fluctuation will be executed twice or more, and fluctuations other than these will occur. If it is a pattern, the pseudo continuous fluctuation will not be executed more than once.

If there is no pseudo continuous effect in step 126AKS101 (step 126AKS101; No), or if pseudo continuous variation is not executed twice or more in step 126AKS102 (step 126AKS102; No), the pseudo continuous transfer effect determination process is ended. .. When the pseudo continuous variation is executed twice or more in step 126AKS102 (step 126AKS102; Yes), it is determined whether or not the pseudo continuous transfer effect is to be executed (step 126AKS103). At this time, it is determined to be “with effect” or not to execute the pseudo continuous transfer effect. After that, it is determined whether or not the result determined in step 126AKS103 is "presentation" (step 126AKS104). If there is "no effect" in which the pseudo continuous transfer effect is not executed (step 126AKS104; No), the pseudo continuous transfer effect determination process ends.

In the case of “with effect” for executing the pseudo continuous transfer effect (step 126AKS104; Yes), the pseudo continuous transfer effect pattern is determined (step 126AKS105). The pseudo continuous transfer effect pattern is an effect pattern capable of designating the execution timing and effect mode of the pseudo continuous transfer effect, and may be prepared by storing a plurality of patterns in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance. The effect control CPU 120 uses from among the plurality of pseudo continuous transfer effect patterns according to the variable display time (special figure change time) corresponding to the change pattern, the execution mode of the notice effect (for example, execution timing, effect mode), and the like. It is sufficient to select a pattern. After that, the determination result is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the like (step 126AKS106), and the pseudo continuous transfer effect determination process is ended.

FIG. 8-13(B) shows a configuration example of the transfer effect determination table 126AKT21. In step 126AKS103 of the pseudo continuous transfer effect determination process, the variable display content is specified based on the variation pattern designation command or the variable display result notification command, and the transfer effect determination table 126AKT21 is referred to based on the random number value for transfer effect determination. Then, it is only necessary to be able to determine the presence or absence of the pseudo continuous transfer effect. In the transfer effect determination table 126AKT21, a determination value that is a numerical value that is compared with a random number value for determining transfer effect in accordance with the variable display content or the determination result at the time of winning is as a determination result of the transfer effect including the pseudo continuous transfer effect. It suffices to be assigned to the determination result of "no effect" not to execute the transfer effect and "with effect" to be executed. The case where the variable display content is "big hit" includes the case where the variable display content is "non-probable change (big hit)" and the case where the variable display content is "probable change (big hit)". In the transfer effect determination table 126AKT21, table data may be configured such that the number of determination values assigned to the determination result differs depending on the variable display content or the determination result at the time of winning. For example, the number of determination values assigned when the variable display content or the winning determination result is “big hit” is “150” for both “no effect” and “with effect”. When the variable display content or the winning determination result is other than “big hit”, the number of determination values assigned is “270” for “without effect” and “30” for “with effect”. Thereby, depending on whether or not the transfer effect including the pseudo continuous transfer effect is executed, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the jackpot which is the reliability and the expectation that is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as the advantageous state. The reliability and expectation of a big hit are different. More specifically, when the variable display content or the winning determination result is “big hit”, more determination values are assigned to the determination result of “presentation” than in cases other than “big hit”. The rate of executing the transfer effect including the continuous transfer effect increases. Therefore, when the transfer effect including the pseudo continuous transfer effect is executed, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation degree are higher than those when not executed.

FIG. 8-14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 126AKS013 of the variable display start setting process as the active display change determination process. In the active display change determination processing, first, active display data is acquired (step 126AKS121). The active display data is data indicating the variable display content corresponding to the current variable display, the pending display image, and the final display image so that they can be specified. When the step 126AKS 121 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 obtains the hold display data stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold number “1” of the hold display data storage unit, thereby obtaining the hold display image and the final display. Just specify the image. The stored contents of the hold display data storage section are updated in accordance with the shift of the hold display in step 126AKS019 of the variable display start setting process. At the time when step 126AKS121 is executed, data indicating the pending display image and the final display image corresponding to the current variable display can be stored in the storage area corresponding to the pending number “1” in the pending display data storage unit. ing. As the variable display content, what is specified based on the variation pattern designation command or the variable display result notification command may be shown in the active display data.

After acquiring the active display data in step 126AKS121, the presence or absence of active display change is determined (step 126AKS122). At this time, depending on the result of comparison between the pre-change image, which was the hold display image, and the final display image, it is determined whether the active display change is executed “with change” or not executed “without change”. For example, the pre-change image and the final display image are compared with each other, and if the two display images are different from each other, it is determined that “there is a change” to execute the active display change. When the variable display is started without the pre-change image and the final display image being matched, the display of the effect image to be the active display may be changed to the final display image by executing the active display change. When the pre-change image and the final display image are the same display image, “no change” may be determined so that the active display change is not executed. Even if the pre-change image and the final display image are the same display image, the active display notice can be executed at a predetermined ratio, and even if the notice effect is executed, the display mode of the active display does not change. You may do it. However, even in this case, when the final display image is the display image 126AKE4 (the display color is gold), the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation cannot be increased any further, so the active display change is not executed. ".

Based on the determination result of step 126AKS122, it is determined whether "changed" is determined (step 126AKS123). When it is determined that there is no change instead of "there is a change" (step 126AKS123; No), the active display change determination processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a change (step 126AKS123; Yes), the active display change pattern is determined (step 126AKS124). The active display change pattern is an effect pattern capable of designating the execution timing, effect mode, etc. of the active display change that is a notice of active display. Good. The effect control CPU 120 may determine the active display change pattern by referring to the active display change pattern determination table based on the image before change and the final display image. Then, it is determined whether the changed display color is red or gold (step 126AKS125). At this time, when the final display image is one of the display images 126AKE3 and 126AKE4, it may be determined that the changed display color is red or gold.

If the post-change display color is neither red nor gold (step 126AKS125; No), the active display change determination processing ends. On the other hand, when the display color after change is red or gold (step 126AKS125; Yes), the presence or absence of the element transfer effect, that is, whether or not to execute the element transfer effect, is determined (step 126AKS126). At this time, it is determined to be “with effect” or not to execute the element transfer effect. After that, it is determined whether or not the determination result of step 126AKS 126 is "presentation" (step 126AKS 127). On the other hand, if "no effect" in which the element transfer effect is not executed (step 126AKS127; No), the active display change determination process ends. On the other hand, in the case of "with effect" for executing the element transfer effect (step 126AKS127; Yes), the element transfer effect pattern is determined (step 126AKS128). The element transfer effect pattern is an effect pattern capable of designating the execution timing and effect mode of the element transfer effect, and may be prepared by storing a plurality of patterns in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance. The effect control CPU 120 selects from among the plurality of element transfer effect patterns according to the variable display time (special figure change time) corresponding to the change pattern, the execution mode of the active display change (for example, execution timing, display color after change), and the like. It is sufficient to select the one that becomes the usage pattern from. After that, the determination result is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the like (step 126AKS129), and the active display change determination process is ended.

FIG. 8-15(A) shows a setting example of the active display change pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, active display change patterns 126AKF01 to 126AKF04, 126AKF12 to 126AKF14, 126AKF23, 126AKF24, 126AKF34 are prepared in advance as a plurality of active display change patterns. The plurality of active display change patterns correspond to a combination of the display image of the active display before the execution of the active display change (the image before the change) and the display image of the active display after the execution of the active display change (the image after the change). ing. For example, the active display change pattern 126AKF01 is used when the post-change image becomes the display image 126AKE1 due to the active display change, when the pre-change image is the display image 126AKE0. The active display change pattern 126AKF02 is used when the before-change image is the display image 126AKE0 and the after-change image becomes the display image 126AKE2 due to the active display change. The active display change pattern 126AKF03 is used when the post-change image becomes the display image 126AKE3 due to the active display change, when the pre-change image is the display image 126AKE0. The active display change pattern 126AKF04 is used when the post-change image becomes the display image 126AKE4 due to the active display change, when the pre-change image is the display image 126AKE0. It should be noted that as the active display change pattern, a pattern may be prepared for executing a gratuitous effect in which the display mode of the active display does not change even if the notice effect is executed. Further, different active display change patterns may be prepared according to the execution timing of the active display change.

Depending on the active display change pattern, the display color after change, which is the display color of the active display after execution of the active display change, may be red or gold, or may not be red or gold. More specifically, when any of the active display change patterns 126AKF03, 126AKF04, 126AKF13, 126AKF14, 126AKF23, 126AKF24, 126AKF34, the display image as the post-change image displayed after execution of the active display change is the display image. One of 126AKE3 and 126AKE4, and the changed display color is red or gold. In step 126AKS125 of the active display change determination process, when the active display change pattern 126AKF03, 126AKF04, 126AKF13, 126AKF14, 126AKF23, 126AKF24, 126AKF34 is determined, the post-change display color is determined to be red or gold.

FIG. 8-15(B) shows a configuration example of the active display change pattern determination table 126AKT22. In step 126AKS124 of the active display change determination process, the active display change pattern may be determined by referring to the active display change pattern determination table 126AKT22 based on the pre-change image and the final display image. The active display change pattern determination table 126AKT22 is configured with table data such that the active display change pattern is determined according to the combination of the pre-change image and the final display image. For example, when the image before change is the display image 126AKE0, the final display image is the display image 126AKE1, the active display change pattern 126AKF01 is determined, and when the final display image is the display image 126AKE2, the active display change pattern 126AKF02. When the final display image is the display image 126AKE3, the active display change pattern 126AKF03 is determined, and when the final display image is the display image 126AKE4, the active display pattern 126AKF04 is determined. As a result, even when the pre-change image is the same display image 126AKE0, depending on which of the active display change patterns 126AKF01 to 126AKF04 is determined, it is changed to any of the different display images 126AKE1 to 126AKE4 as the final display image. be able to.

FIG. 8-16(A) is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 126AKS014 of the variable display start setting process as the pending display change determination process. In the pending display change setting process, first, the stored contents of the pending display data are confirmed (step 126AKS141). The held display data storage content is, for example, data indicating a winning determination result, a held display image, a final display image, etc. stored in the holding display data storage unit in association with each of the holding numbers “1” to “4”. Is the content of. The hold display image is specified as the pre-change image displayed before the execution of the hold display change based on the hold display notice. Then, it is determined whether or not the hold display is changed (step 126AKS 142). At this time, for example, based on the pre-change image, the final display image, and the like, either "changed" to execute the pending display change or "no change" to not execute the pending display change is determined. More specifically, the pre-change image and the final display image are compared, and if the pre-change image is a display image different from the final display image, a random number value for determining the pending display change is extracted and the random Based on the numerical value, depending on the winning determination result specified in step 126AKS141, it is possible to determine either "changed" or "no change" by referring to the pending display change presence/absence determination table. When the pre-change image and the final display image are the same display image, “no change” may be determined so that the pending display change is not executed. Even when the pre-change image and the final display image are the same display image, the pending display notice can be executed at a predetermined ratio, and the display mode of the pending display does not change even if the notice effect is executed. You may do it. However, even in this case, if the final display image is the display image 126AKE4 (the display color is gold), the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation cannot be increased any further, so the pending display change is not executed. ".

Based on the determination result of step 126AKS 142, it is determined whether "changed" is determined (step 126AKS 143). When it is determined that there is no change instead of “there is a change” (step 126AKS143; No), the pending display change determination process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a change (step 126AKS143; Yes), the pending display change pattern is determined (step 126AKS144). The hold display change pattern is an effect pattern in which the execution timing of the hold display change that is the notice of the hold display and the effect mode can be specified. Good. The effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number value for determining the pending display change pattern, and refers to the pending display change pattern determination table according to the pre-change image and the final display image specified in step 126AKS141 based on the random number value. By doing so, the pending display change pattern may be determined. Then, it is determined whether the changed display color is red or gold (step 126AKS145). The post-change display color is the display color of the hold display corresponding to the post-change image displayed after the execution of the hold display change. In step 126AKS145, it is specified whether the post-change display color is red or gold or a display color different from red or gold according to the pending display change pattern determined in step 126AKS144.

If the post-change display color is neither red nor gold (step 126AKS145; No), the pending display change determination processing ends. On the other hand, when the display color after change is red or gold (step 126AKS145; Yes), it is determined whether or not the element transfer effect is to be executed (step 126AKS146). At this time, it is determined to be “with effect” or not to execute the element transfer effect. After that, it is determined whether or not the result determined by step 126AKS 146 is "presentation" (step 126AKS 147). On the other hand, if the element transfer effect is not executed, that is, "no effect" (step 126AKS147; No), the pending display change determination process ends. On the other hand, in the case of “with effect” for executing the element transfer effect (step 126AKS147; Yes), the element transfer effect pattern is determined (step 126AKS148). After that, the determination result is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the like (step 126AKS149), and the hold display change determination process is ended.

FIG. 8-16(B) shows a configuration example of the pending display change presence/absence determination table 126AKT23. In step 126AKS142 of the pending display change determination process, if the pre-change image is a display image different from the final display image, the winning determination result is specified, and the pending display change presence/absence is determined based on the random value for the pending display change determination. It suffices to be able to determine the presence/absence of a pending display change by referring to the decision table 126AKT23. In the pending display change presence/absence determination table 126AKT23, the determination value, which is a numerical value that is compared with the random number value for determining the pending display change according to the winning determination result, executes “no change” that does not execute the pending display change. It may be assigned to the determination result of “changed”. In the pending display change presence/absence determination table 126AKT23, table data may be configured such that the number of determination values assigned to the determination result of “no change” or “changed” is different according to the determination result at the time of winning. .. More specifically, the number of determination values assigned when the winning determination result is “missing general” is “270” for “no change” and “30” for “changed”. When the winning determination result is "reach determination at loss", the number of determination values assigned is "210" for "no change" and "90" for "changed". The number of determination values assigned when the determination result at winning is “definite super reach determination” is “150” for both “no change” and “changed”. The number of determination values assigned when the winning determination result is "big hit" is "90" for "no change" and "210" for "changed". Thereby, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation degree are different depending on whether or not the hold display change is executed. In particular, when the winning determination result is “big hit”, more determination values are assigned to the determination result of “changed” than in cases other than “big hit”, so the percentage of execution of the pending display change Becomes higher. Therefore, in the variable display corresponding to the held display in which the held display change is executed, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation degree are higher than those in the held variable display that is not executed. Even if the pending display change is not executed and the pending display does not change, if the final display image is a display image other than the display image 126AKE0, the active display change may be performed to change the active display. become.

FIG. 8-17(A) shows an example of setting the hold display change pattern. In the pachinko game machine 1, as a plurality of hold display change patterns, hold display change patterns 126AKG01 to 126AKG04, 126AKG12 to 126AKG14, 126AKG23, 126AKG24, 126AKG34 are prepared in advance. The plurality of hold display change patterns correspond to a combination of the hold display display image before the hold display change is performed (before change image) and the hold display display image after the hold display change is performed (after change image). ing. For example, the pending display change pattern 126AKG01 is used when the post-change image becomes the display image 126AKE1 due to the pending display change, when the before-change image is the display image 126AKE0. The pending display change pattern 126AKKG02 is used when the post-change image becomes the display image 126AKE2 due to the pending display change, when the before-change image is the display image 126AKE0. The pending display change pattern 126AKKG03 is used when the post-change image becomes the display image 126AKE3 due to the pending display change, when the before-change image is the display image 126AKE0. The hold display change pattern 126AKG04 is used when the post-change image becomes the display image 126AKE4 due to the hold display change, when the pre-change image is the display image 126AKE0. It should be noted that as the hold display change pattern, a pattern for executing a goose effect in which the display mode of the hold display does not change even if the notice effect is executed may be prepared. Further, different hold display change patterns may be prepared according to the execution timing of the hold display change.

Depending on the hold display change pattern, the display color after change, which is the display color of the hold display after execution of the hold display change, may be red or gold, or may not be red or gold. More specifically, if any of the pending display change patterns 126AKKG03, 126AKG04, 126AKG13, 126AKG14, 126AKG23, 126AKG24, 126AKG34, the display image as the post-change image displayed after the execution of the pending display change is the display image. One of 126AKE3 and 126AKE4, and the changed display color is red or gold. In step 126AKS145 of the pending display change determination processing, if the pending display change pattern 126AKG03, 126AKG04, 126AKG13, 126AKG14, 126AKG23, 126AKG24, 126AKG34, it is determined that the changed display color is red or gold.

FIG. 8-17(B) shows a configuration example of the pending display change pattern determination table 126AKT24. In step 126AKS144 of the pending display change determination process, the pending display change pattern may be determined by referring to the pending display change pattern determination table 126AKT24 based on the pre-change image and the final display image. The hold display change pattern determination table 126AKT24 indicates that the hold display change pattern determination result is a determination value that is a numerical value that is compared with a random value for determining the hold display change pattern according to the combination of the pre-change image and the final display image. Be assigned to. The pending display change pattern determination table 126AKT24 may be configured such that the pending display change pattern to which the determination value is assigned differs depending on the combination of the pre-change image and the final display image. For example, the determination result of the pending display change patterns 126AKG03 and 126AKKG04 indicates that when the image before change is the display image 126AKE0, the determination value is assigned when the final display image is the display image 126AKE1 or the display image 126AKE2. On the other hand, when the final display image is the display image 126AKE3, the number of judgment values assigned to the pending display change pattern 126AKG03 is “50”, and when the final display image is the display image 126AKE4, the pending display is displayed. The number of determination values assigned to the change pattern 126AKG03 is “75”, and the number of determination values assigned to the hold display change pattern 126AKG04 is “50”, so that the determination value is assigned. Of the display images 126AKE0 to 126AKE4, when the display image 126AKE4 is the final display image, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are highest, and as the display images 126AKE3, 126AKE2, and 126AKE1, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are increased. When the display image 126AKE0 is the final display image, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation degree are the lowest. According to the structure of the table data in the hold display change pattern determination table 126AKT24, the hold display change pattern is changed to a display image having a higher jackpot reliability and a higher jackpot expectation than the display image that is the final display image. There is no. As a result, even if the pending display change is executed and the pending display changes to a display color with a high jackpot reliability or a big hit expectation degree, even if another pending display change is executed, the pending display still shows the jackpot reliability or the jackpot expectation. Since there is no fall of the display color to a low display color, it is possible to prevent the player's once-expected feeling from being impaired by the fall of the hold display.

The pseudo continuous transfer effect can be executed according to the determination result in step 126AKS103 when it is determined in step 126AKS102 of the pseudo continuous transfer effect determination process that the pseudo continuous change is two or more times. The element transfer effect can be executed according to the determination result in step 126AKS126 when it is determined in step 126AKS125 of the active display change determination processing that the post-change display color is red or gold. When it is determined in step 126AKS145 of the change determination process that the post-change display color is red or gold, it can be executed according to the determination result in step 126AKS146. Then, the rate at which the pseudo pattern variation is determined to be the variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation is executed two or more times using the variation pattern determination tables 126AKT01 to 126AKT03 is the final display image is displayed images 126AKE3 and 126AKE4 using the final display image determination table 126AKT1. It is different from the determined rate. Therefore, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation can be made different when the pseudo continuous transfer effect is executed and when the element transfer effect is executed.

In step 126AKS126 of the active display change determination process and step 126AKS146 of the pending display change determination process, when the reach pattern that is the normal reach or the super reach is the variation pattern in which the reach pattern is executed, the element transfer effect can be executed at a predetermined ratio, and the reach pattern is reached. In the case of a variation pattern in which the effect is not executed, it may be decided not to execute the element transfer effect. As a result, it is possible to secure an effect period for executing the element transfer effect and execute an appropriate effect. If there is a hold display whose display color after change is red or gold, the variable display corresponding to the hold display is executed by reading the winning judgment result in the stored contents of the hold display data storage section. In the previous variable display, it may be determined whether or not the element transfer effect can be executed by determining whether or not the reach effect is determined by the variation pattern.

FIG. 8-18(A) is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 126AKS015 of the variable display start setting process as the notice effect determination process. In the notice effect determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the element transfer effect is executed corresponding to the variable display this time (step 126AKS161). The effect control CPU 120 executes the element transfer effect when the determination result for executing the element transfer effect (such as information indicating the element transfer effect pattern) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. It is only necessary to determine that “transfer effect is present”, and if such a determination result is not stored, it is determined that “element transfer effect is not performed” in which the element transfer effect is not executed. In the case of “with element transfer effect” (step 126AKS161; Yes), the step-up notice effect pattern corresponding to the display color after change due to the active display change or the hold display change is determined (step 126AKS162). The step-up notice effect pattern may include the outer frame display pattern and the step number pattern. When the element transfer effect is executed, the display color after the change of the active display or the hold display due to the change of the active display or the hold display is red or gold. Of these, when the display color after change is red, the step-up notice effect pattern including the outer frame display pattern 126AKC3 is determined, and the effect is that the display color is red as the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice. Just display the image. When the display color after change is gold, a step-up notice production pattern including the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 is determined, and a production image with a display color of gold is displayed as the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice. You can do it. Regarding the number-of-steps pattern, for example, by determining the number-of-steps pattern 126AKD4, the effect mode in the step-up notice may be changed to the fourth step. While the outer frame display patterns 126AKC3 and 126AKC4 are determined according to whether the display color after change is red or gold, the step number pattern indicates whether the display result of the variable display this time is "miss" or "big hit". The number of step patterns 126AKD1 to 126AKD4 may be determined at different rates.

In the case of "no element transfer effect" (step 126AKS161; No), the presence/absence of the notification effect of whether or not to execute the notification effect and the notification type to be executed are determined (step 126AKS163). At this time, it is determined to be "no notice" without executing the notice effect, or "step notice", "character notice", or "title notice" when the notice effect is executed. The notice effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include a character notice and a title notice in addition to the step-up notice. In the character notice, a predetermined character is displayed on the image display device 5. The character notice is executed such that the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are different according to the presentation mode including the character type, size, color, pattern, motion, dialogue, or a combination of some or all of these. It In the title notice, the image display device 5 displays a title of a predetermined character image. Title notices are jackpot reliability and jackpot expectations depending on the content of the title, size, color, pattern, display timing, display period, display update speed, or production mode including some or all of these combinations. Are executed differently. The CPU 120 for effect control determines the presence or absence of the notice effect and the notice type by extracting a random number value for determining the notice effect and referring to the notice effect determination table according to the variable display content based on the random number value. Good.

Based on the determination result of step 126AKS163, it is determined whether or not "no notice" is determined (step 126AKS164). When it is determined that there is no notice (step 126AKS164; Yes), the notice effect determination process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a notice (step 126AKS164; No), the notice effect pattern corresponding to the notice type is determined (step 126AKS165), and the notice effect determination process is ended. The advance notice effect pattern is an effect pattern that can specify the execution timing of the advance notice effect, the effect mode, and the like, and may be prepared by storing a plurality of patterns in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance. The CPU 120 for effect control selects a notice effect pattern determination table according to the notice type, extracts a random number value for determining the notice effect pattern, and based on the random number value, the selected notice according to the variable display content or the like. The notice effect pattern may be determined by referring to the effect pattern determination table.

FIG. 8-18(B) shows a configuration example of the notice production determination table 126AKT25. In step 126AKS163 of the notice production determination process, the presence or absence of the notice production and the notice type may be determined by referring to the notice production determination table 126AKT25 based on the variable display content. In the notice production determination table 126AKT, the judgment value, which is a numerical value to be compared with the random number value for determining the notice production, is “no notice”, “step notice”, “character notice”, “title” according to the variable display content. It may be assigned to the result of the “advance notice” decision. In the notice production determination table 126AKT25, table data may be configured such that the notice type to which the determination value is assigned differs depending on the variable display content. For example, in the determination result of “character notice” or “title notice”, when the variable display content is “non-reach (miss)”, the determination value is not assigned, whereas the variable display content is “normal (miss)”. In the case of, the number of judgment values assigned to the determination result of “character notice” is “10”, and in the case where the variable display content is “super (miss)”, “character notice” or “title notice” is determined. When the variable display content is "big hit", the number of determination values assigned to the result of "character notice" is "70" and "title". The number of decision values assigned to the “advance notice” decision result is “100”, and a decision value is assigned. In addition, the number of judgment values assigned to the determination result of “step-up notice” is “30” when the variable display content is “non-reach (miss)”, and the variable display content is “non-reach (miss)”. When it is other than, it becomes "120". On the other hand, the number of judgment values assigned to the result of the “title notice” determination is “0” when the variable display content is “non-reach (miss)” or “normal (miss)” (no allocation) The variable display content is "50" when the variable display content is "super (miss)", and is "100" when the variable display content is "big hit". As a result, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation degree differ depending on whether the notice type is “step-up notice” or “title notice”. More specifically, the determination result of "step-up notice" is variably displayed because more judgment values are assigned compared to the determination result of "title notice" even when the variable display content is other than "big hit". Even if the content is something other than "big hit", it is likely to be decided at a relatively high rate. On the other hand, if the variable display content is other than "big hit", the determination result of "title notice" is only "50" in the case of "super (loss)", and "step" Since a smaller determination value is assigned as compared with the determination result of “up notice”, when the variable display result is other than “big hit”, the determination is made at a relatively low rate. Therefore, when the title notice is executed, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation degree are higher than when the step-up notice is executed. Regarding the presence or absence of the notice production and the number of judgment values assigned to the determination result of the notice type, according to the same comparison, when the title notice is executed, the jackpot reliability and when the character notice is executed, The expectation of a big hit increases. When the character notice is executed, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the step-up notice is executed. When the step-up notice is executed, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the notice effect is not executed.

In the notice effect determination process, if it is determined in step 126AKS161 that "there is element transfer effect", the process proceeds to step 126AKS162, and execution setting of the notice effect by steps 126AKS163 to 126AKS165 is not performed. Therefore, when the element transfer effect is executed, other notice effects such as a character notice and a title notice are not executed. When the character notice or the title notice is executed, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than those when the step-up notice is executed, and the specific reliability and expectation are higher. When the element transfer effect is executed, the step 126AKS 162 determines the step-up notice effect pattern including any of the outer frame display patterns 126AKC3 and 126AKC4. The outer frame display pattern 126AKC3 displays an effect image with a red display color as the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice. The outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 displays an effect image whose display color is gold as the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice. The character notice and title notice also include an effect mode that suggests that the jackpot reliability or the jackpot expectation is a specific reliability or expectation by displaying an effect image whose display color is red or gold. Good. In this manner, when the step-up notice is executed in response to the execution of the element transfer effect, the jackpot reliability or the jackpot expectation is a certain reliability or expectation such as a character notice or a title notice. The notice of may not be executed. In addition, when the step-up notice is executed in response to the execution of the element transfer effect, it is not limited to the case where the entire character notice or title notice is not executed, and for example, an effect image whose display color is red or gold is displayed. Performance images that display white, blue, or green while other prediction effects, such as a character preview or title preview to be displayed, in which the jackpot reliability or the jackpot expectation has a certain reliability or expectation, are not executed. Other notice effects such as a character notice or a title notice in which the jackpot is displayed may be determined to be executable, with the jackpot reliability or the jackpot expectation being lower than the particular confidence or expectation.

In step 126AKS162 of the notice production determination process, a step-up notice production pattern including one of outer frame display patterns 126AKC3 and 126AKC4 is determined as the step-up notice production pattern corresponding to the case where the element transfer production is executed. As a result, it is possible to display an effect image whose display color is red or gold as the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice. On the other hand, in step 126AKS162 of the notice production determination process, a restriction is provided so that the step-up notice production pattern including any of the outer frame display patterns 126AKC1 and 126AKC2 is not determined. On the other hand, if the element transfer effect is not executed, the step-up notice effect pattern including any of the outer frame display patterns 126AKC1 and 126AKC2 can be determined by steps 126AKS163 to 126AKS165 of the notice effect determination process. As described above, when the element transfer effect is not executed, the step-up notice effect pattern including one of the outer frame display patterns 126AKC1 and 126AKC2 can be determined, whereas when the element transfer effect is executed, It is also possible to set a limit or range regarding the determination and execution of the effect that the step-up notice effect pattern including any of the outer frame display patterns 126AKC1 and 126AKC2 is not determined. Thereby, the step-up notice that is the first notice effect can be executed by using any one of a plurality of effect elements corresponding to the display colors of the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice, which are blue, green, red, and gold. However, if the step-up notice is executed using a production element that has a lower jackpot reliability or a jackpot expectation degree than the red or gold display color, such as the blue or green display color, the element transfer production is executed. It will not be done.

FIG. 8-19(A) shows a configuration example of the outer frame display pattern determination table 126AKT26. When the notice type of "step-up notice" is determined in step 126AKS163 of the notice production determination process, in step 126AKS165, the step-up notice is determined by referring to the outer frame display pattern determination table 126AKT26 based on the variable display content. It is only necessary to be able to determine the outer frame display pattern included in the effect pattern. In the outer frame display pattern determination table 126AKT26, a determination value, which is a numerical value that is compared with a random value for outer frame display pattern determination, may be assigned to the outer frame display pattern determination result according to the variable display content. .. For example, in the outer frame display pattern determination table 126AKT26, the number of determination values assigned to the outer frame display pattern 126AKC1 is “200” when the variable display content is “non-reach (miss)”, and the variable display content is “normal”. If the variable display content is “Super”, the value is “100”, and if the variable display content is “Big hit”, the value is “10”. On the other hand, the number of determination values assigned to the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 becomes “0” (no assignment) when the variable display content is “non-reach (miss)” or “normal (miss)” and is variable. It is "10" when the display content is "super (loss)", and "100" when the variable display content is "big hit". As a result, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation degree differ depending on the display color of the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice. More specifically, the outer frame display pattern 126AKC1 in which the display color of the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice is blue is larger when the variable display content is other than “big hit” than when the variable display content is “big hit”. Since the determination value is assigned, it is easy to be determined when the variable display content is other than "big hit". On the other hand, the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 in which the display color of the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice is gold is larger when the variable display content is “big hit” than when it is other than “big hit”. Since the value is assigned, it is easy to determine when the variable display content is "big hit". Therefore, when the display color of the outer frame partial image is gold by the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4, the jackpot reliability and the big hit are larger than when the outer frame display image of the outer frame partial image is blue by the outer frame display pattern 126AKC1. Expectations are high. With respect to the number of determination values assigned to the determination result of the outer frame display pattern, according to the same comparison, when the display color of the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice is gold, the display color is red. The jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the hit. When the display color of the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice is red, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation degree are higher than when the display color is green. When the display color of the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice is green, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation degree are higher than when the display color is blue.

FIG. 8-19(B) shows a configuration example of the step number pattern determination table 126AKT27. When the notice type of "step-up notice" is determined in step 126AKS163 of the notice production determination process, in step 126AKS165, the step-up notice production is performed by referring to the step number pattern determination table 126AKT27 based on the variable display content. It is only necessary to be able to determine the number of steps pattern included in the pattern. In the step number pattern determination table 126AKT27, a determination value that is a numerical value to be compared with a random number value for step number pattern determination may be assigned to the step number pattern determination result according to the variable display content. For example, in the step number pattern determination table 126AKT27, the number of determination values assigned to the step number pattern 126AKD1 is “200” when the variable display content is “non-reach (miss)”, and the variable display content is “normal (miss). )" is "140", the variable display content is "75 (super)", and the variable display content is "big hit" it is "1". On the other hand, the number of judgment values assigned to the step number pattern 126AKD4 becomes “0” (no allocation) when the variable display content is “non-reach (miss)”, and the variable display content is “normal (miss)”. “10” in the case of “”, “75” in the case where the variable display content is “super (miss)”, and “200” in the case where the variable display content is “big hit”. As a result, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation degree differ according to the number of stages in which the presentation mode has changed in the step-up notice. More specifically, the number-of-steps pattern 126AKD1 that sets the presentation mode in the step-up notice up to the first stage (no step-up) is when the variable display content is other than “big hit”, rather than “big hit”. Since many judgment values are assigned, it becomes easy to determine when the variable display content is other than "big hit". On the other hand, in the step number pattern 126AKD4 for changing the presentation mode in the step-up notice up to the fourth stage, when the variable display content is “big hit”, a larger number of determination values are assigned than when it is other than “big hit”. Therefore, it is easy to determine when the variable display content is "big hit". Therefore, when the effect form of the step-up notice changes to the fourth stage by the step number pattern 126AKD4, the jackpot reliability is higher than when the effect form of the step-up notice does not change from the first stage by the step number pattern 126AKD1. And the big hit expectation becomes high. With respect to the number of determination values assigned to the determination result of the step number pattern, according to the same comparison, when the production mode in the step-up notice changes to the fourth stage, it is a big hit than when it changes to the third stage. The reliability and the expectation of a big hit are high. When the production mode in the step-up notice changes to the third stage, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation degree are higher than those when the effect form changes to the second stage. When the presentation mode in the step-up notice changes to the second stage, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the effect form in the step-up notice does not change from the first stage.

The element transfer effect can be executed according to the determination result in step 126AKS126 when it is determined in step 126AKS125 of the active display change determination processing that the post-change display color is red or gold. When it is determined in step 126AKS145 of the change determination process that the post-change display color is red or gold, it can be executed according to the determination result in step 126AKS146. When the element transfer effect is executed, a step-up notice effect pattern corresponding to the changed display color is determined in step 126AKS 162 of the notice effect determination process. In step 126AKS163 of the notice production determination process, execution of the step-up notice can be determined using the notice production determination table 126AKT25. The rate at which execution of the step-up notice is determined using the notice effect determination table 126AKT25 is different from the rate at which the final display image is determined to be the display images 126AKE3 and 126AKE4 using the final display image determination table 126AKT1. .. In particular, when the display result of the variable display is “miss”, it is determined at a high rate that the step-up notice is executed. Therefore, compared to when a step-up notice that displays an effect image with a red or gold display color is executed, a hold display notice or an active display notice that changes the display color to red or gold is displayed. If you hit the jackpot, the jackpot reliability and jackpot expectation are higher.

FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S172 of the effect control process process as the effect process during variable display. In the variable display effect production process, for example, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer, it is determined whether or not the special figure variation time, which is the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern, has elapsed (step 126AKS031). At this time, when the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted) and the end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, the variable display time is changed. It may be determined that the time has passed. When it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed (step 126AKS031; No), it is determined whether or not it is the change effect period (step 126AKS032). The change effect period may be predetermined in, for example, the effect control pattern (such as the active display change effect control pattern or the hold display change effect control pattern) determined in step 126AKS016 of the variable display start setting process. When it is determined to be the change effect period (step 126AKS032; Yes), control for executing a change effect such as an active display change in the active display notice or a hold display change in the hold display notice is performed (step 126AKS033). In the active display change and the hold display change, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation degree differ depending on the display color after the change of the active display and the hold display. Therefore, the active display notice and the hold display notice are included in the notice production that suggests the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state as the advantageous state by the display color after the change of the active display and the hold display.

If it is not during the change effect period (step 126AKS032; No), after performing the control at step 126AKS033, it is determined whether it is during the element transfer effect period (step 126AKS034). The element transfer effect period may be predetermined in, for example, the effect control pattern (such as the element transfer effect control pattern) determined in step 126AKS016 of the variable display start setting process. When it is determined to be the element transfer effect period (step 126AKS034; Yes), control for executing the element transfer effect is performed (step 126AKS035). When the execution of the element transfer effect is started, the execution of the first notice effect such as a step-up notice may be temporarily stopped. A stop notification effect may be executed so that the player can recognize that the execution of the first notice effect is temporarily stopped. As the execution of the first notice effect is temporarily stopped, the effect image of the stop notification 126AK04 is temporarily displayed in the display area 126AK01 of the image display device 5. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the step-up notice as the first notice effect is temporarily stopped. Further, when the element transfer effect is executed, in the display area 126AK01 of the image display device 5, an effect image corresponding to the effect mode in the step-up notice as the first notice effect is displayed, and the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed. In 126AK02, a production image corresponding to the production mode in the active display notice or the hold display notice as the second notice effect is displayed. As described above, the element transfer effect may be executed by the display corresponding to the step-up notification that is the first notification effect and the display corresponding to the active display notification or the hold display notification that is the second notification effect.

The production mode in the element transfer production may be a production mode in which some or all are different depending on the specific production element used in the first notice production. For example, in the case where the display color after the change of the hold display or the active display is gold, the element transfer effect is displayed when gold is used as the display color of the outer frame part image in the step-up notice as the first notice effect. A part or all of the color, the pattern, and other effect modes in the above may be different from the effect mode in which red is used as the display color. In this way, when the first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed using the special effect element among the common specific effect elements, the effect mode in the element transfer effect is partially or entirely The control may be performed so as to achieve a special presentation mode.

When the element transfer effect is executed, for example, by immediately changing the display color of the active display or the hold display, the second notice effect such as the active display notice or the hold display notice is executed in parallel with the element transfer effect. May be. Alternatively, after a predetermined period has elapsed after the element transfer effect was executed, the display color of the active display or the hold display is changed so that the second notice effect such as the active display or the hold display ends the element transfer effect. It may be executed later.

If it is not during the element transfer effect period (step 126AKS034; No), after performing the control at step 126AKS035, it is determined whether it is during the pseudo continuous transfer effect period (step 126AKS036). The pseudo continuous transfer effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern (pseudo continuous transfer effect control pattern or the like) determined in step 126AKS016 of the variable display start setting process. When it is determined that it is the pseudo continuous transfer effect period (step 126AKS036; Yes), control for executing the pseudo continuous transfer effect is performed (step 126AKS37). When the execution of the pseudo continuous transfer effect is started, the execution of the notice effect such as the pseudo continuous effect may be temporarily stopped. A stop notification effect may be executed so that the player can recognize that the execution of the notice effect is temporarily stopped. As the execution of the notice effect is temporarily stopped, the effect image of the stop notification 126AK04 is temporarily displayed in the display area 126AK01 of the image display device 5. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the progress of the pseudo-relational production as the notice production has been temporarily stopped. In addition, when the pseudo continuous transfer effect is executed, in the display area 126AK01 of the image display device 5, an effect image corresponding to a pseudo continuous symbol or the like in the pseudo continuous effect which has already been executed as the notice effect is displayed, and the image is displayed. In the display area 126AK02 of the device 5, an effect image corresponding to a pseudo continuous pattern or the like in the pseudo continuous effect as the notice effect that has not been executed yet is displayed. In this way, if the pseudo continuous transfer effect can be executed by the display corresponding to the pseudo continuous effect that has already been executed as the notice effect and the display corresponding to the pseudo continuous effect that has not yet been performed as the notice effect. Good. When the execution of the pseudo continuous transfer effect is finished, for example, the pseudo continuous pattern is displayed in a reduced position at a predetermined position on the screen of the image display device 5, and then the pseudo continuous change by the pseudo continuous effect is executed again. You may be notified that it is done.

If it is not during the pseudo continuous transfer effect period (step 126AKS036; No), after performing the control at step 126AKS037, it is determined whether it is the notice effect period (step 126AKS038). The notice production period may be predetermined in the production control pattern (such as the notice production control pattern) determined in step 126AKS016 of the variable display start setting process, for example. When it is determined that the notice production period is set (step 126AKS038; Yes), control for executing the notice production is performed (step 126AKS039). By performing the control in step 126AKS039, it is only necessary to be able to execute the notice effect according to the notice type, such as step-up notice, character notice, or title notice. The jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher when the character notice is executed than when the step-up notice is executed. The jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher when the title notice is executed than when the character notice is executed. Further, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation degree differ depending on the presentation mode in the step-up notice. The jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation differ depending on the presentation mode in the character notice. The jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation differ depending on the presentation mode in the title notice. By executing such a notice effect, it is possible to suggest the proportion of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state as an advantageous state.

If it is not the notice production period (step 126AKS038; No), after performing the control in step 126AKS039, it is determined whether it is the reach production period (step 126AKS040). The reach production period may be predetermined in the production control pattern (such as the special figure variation production control pattern) determined according to the variation pattern in step 126AKS016 of the variable display start setting process, for example. When it is determined that the reach effect period is reached (step 126AKS040; Yes), control for executing the reach effect is performed (step 126AKS041). If it is not the reach production period (step 126AKS038; No), after performing the control by step 126AKS040, for example, based on the setting in the production control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern, the other decorative symbols are changed. After performing control to execute the effect during the variable display including the display operation (step 126AKS043), the effect processing during the variable display is ended. By performing the control in step 126AKS043, the pseudo continuous effect may be executable. When the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation degree are higher than when the pseudo continuous effect is not executed. Further, when the number of times of execution of the pseudo continuous variation in the pseudo continuous production is large, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation degree are higher than when the number of executions is small. Therefore, the pseudo continuous effect is included in the advance notice effect that suggests the proportion of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state as an advantageous state, depending on the presence or absence of execution and the number of times of execution of pseudo continuous variation. When the reach is established and the reach effect is executed, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation degree are higher than when the reach is not established and the reach effect is not executed. Further, in the case where the reach is established, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher when the reach effect that is the super reach is executed than when the reach effect that is the normal reach is executed. Therefore, the reach effect is included in the notice effect that indicates the proportion of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state as the advantageous state, depending on the presence or absence of execution and the effect mode.

When it is determined in step 126AKS031 that the variable display time has elapsed (step 126AKS031; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol fixing command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step 126AKS043). At this time, if the symbol determination command is not received (step 126AKS043; No), the variable display effect production process is ended and the process stands by. After the variable display time has elapsed, if the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command, a predetermined error process is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may do it.

When the design confirmation command is received (step 126AKS043; Yes), for example, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, which is the final display result in the variable display of the decorative design. The control for derivation display as the stop display of the stop design (fixed decorative design) is performed (step 126AKS044). At this time, a predetermined fixed time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step 126AKS045). Further, after updating the value of the effect process flag to "3" which is a value corresponding to the special figure waiting process (step 126AKS046), the variable display effect process is ended.

In this embodiment, the notice production in a narrow sense includes step-up notice, character notice, and title notice executed according to the notice effect pattern determined by steps 126AKS163 to 126AKS165 of the notice effect determination process. On the other hand, the advance notice effect in a broad sense may be an effect that can suggest the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state as an advantageous state, and in addition to the active display notice and the hold display notice, the pseudo continuous production and Reach production can be included. Furthermore, the element transfer effect and the pseudo continuous transfer effect can also be included in the advance notice effect in a broad sense in that the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation degree are higher when they are executed than when they are not executed.

The step-up notice, the character notice, and the title notice are based on the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command and the variable display content corresponding to the combination of the variable display results indicated by the variable display result notification command. Presence/absence and type of notice are determined. On the other hand, for the active display notice and the pending display notice, the final display image is determined based on the winning determination result indicated by the winning determination result command, and depending on the combination of the pre-change image and the final display image. Whether to execute or not and the change pattern are determined. Whether or not the pseudo continuous effect is executed is determined in response to the fact that a variation pattern capable of executing one to three pseudo continuous variations is determined as a result of the determination of the variation pattern. As described above, various effects included in the advance notice effect in a broad sense can be classified into different notice types depending on the execution mode. The execution mode for classifying the notice effect into a plurality of notice types includes the execution condition, the execution period, the execution ratio of the notice effect, the effect mode when executing, or a combination of some or all of these, It suffices as long as it is possible to distinguish and recognize that the person is a different notice type.

FIGS. 8-21 show execution timings of various effects depending on the presence/absence of element transfer effects. Here, FIG. 8-21(A) is the execution timing of the change and stop in the variable display of the decorative pattern. 8-21 (B1) to (B2) are execution timings of step-up notice, active display change by active display notice, and hold display change by hold display notice corresponding to the case where the element transfer effect is not executed. FIGS. 8-21(C1) to (C2) correspond to the case where the element transfer effect is executed, and show a step-up notice, a change in active display according to the element transfer effect, and a hold display according to the element transfer effect. This is the execution timing of the change. In this execution example, the display of the in-frame partial image changes stepwise from the first step to the fourth step as a step-up notice.

When the element transfer effect is not executed, after the fluctuation is started in the variable display of the decorative pattern, the execution of the step-up notice is started, the period D11 becomes the first step, the period D12 becomes the second step, and the period D13. Then becomes the third step, and during period D14, the fourth step. When the active display notice is executed, the active display change effect is executed in the period D15 started at the same timing as the step-up notice period D11, so that the display image in the active display changes. The previous image is changed to the changed image. Even when the hold display notice is executed, the hold display change effect is executed in D16 which is started at the same timing as the step-up notice period D11, so that the display image in the hold display is changed from the pre-change image. After the change, it is changed to the image. If both the active display notice and the pending display notice are executed during one variable display, the execution timing is determined so that the period D15 and the period D16 are different periods that do not include the same period. May be. Alternatively, in the period D15 and the period D16 including the same period, the common display effect is executed for the active display notice and the hold display notice, so that the display images in the active display and the hold display are changed from the respective pre-change images. It may be changed to a later image.

When the element transfer effect is executed, after the fluctuation is started in the variable display of the decorative pattern, the execution of the step-up notice is started, which is the first step in the period D21 similar to the period D11 and the same as the period D12. The period D22 is the second step. After that, the third step is started in the period D23, but during the execution, the period D24 is started and the execution of the element transfer effect is started. After the step-up notice is executed up to the third step in the period D23, the element transfer effect is started in the period D24. Therefore, the player can select the step-up notice effect mode to be the first notice effect. It is possible to sufficiently recognize that the first notice effect has been executed using the specific effect element, for example, the display color of the outer frame partial image is gold. When the execution of the element transfer effect is started, the progress of the step-up notice is temporarily stopped. When the display image of active display is changed by the element transfer effect, the element transfer effect is executed in the period D24, so that the display image of active display is changed from the pre-change image to the post-change image. When the display image of the hold display is changed by the element transfer effect, the display image of the hold display is changed from the pre-change image to the post-change image by executing the element transfer effect in the period D24. When the element transfer effect in the period D24 ends, the progress of the step-up notice that has been temporarily stopped is restarted, and the fourth step is performed in the period D25.

FIG. 8-22 shows a specific example when the element transfer effect is executed. FIGS. 8-22(A) to (H) are effects when the display image of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” in the first hold display area 126AKB1 changes due to the element transfer effect being executed. Shown are displays 126AK101-126AK108. In this case, for the hold display corresponding to the hold number "1" in the first hold display area 126AKB1, the final display image is determined as the display image 126AKE4 in step 126AKS003 of the prefetching notice setting process, and the hold display change determination process is performed. In step 126AKS144, the pending display change pattern 126AKG04 is set, and it is determined to change the display color from white to gold. As a result, in step 126AKS145 of the pending display change determination process, the post-change display color is gold, and therefore, the process proceeds to step 126AKS146 and is determined to be "presentation effect" for executing the element transfer effect. After that, in step 126AKS161 of the notice production determination process, since it is determined that there is an element change production, the process proceeds to step 126AKS162, and the step up including the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 as the step-up notice production pattern corresponding to the changed display color. The notice production pattern is determined.

Based on these determinations, when variable display of decorative patterns is being performed on the screen of the image display device 5 as in the effect display 126AK101, execution of the step-up notice is started corresponding to the period D21. To be done. In the effect display 126AK101 corresponding to the period D21, the in-frame partial image corresponding to the first step is displayed, and the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 causes the effect image whose display color is gold to be displayed as the outer frame partial image. After that, in the period D22, as in the effect display 126AK102, the display is switched to the display of the in-frame partial image corresponding to the second step. At this time, as the outer frame partial image, as in the first step, the effect image whose display color is gold is displayed. In the period D23, like the effect display 126AK103, the display is switched to the display of the partial image within the frame corresponding to the third step. In the period D24 following the period D23, the execution of the element transfer effect is started, and the effect image in the element transfer effect is displayed as in the effect display 126AK104. When the execution of the element transfer effect is started, the progress of the step-up notice is temporarily stopped. In the element transfer effect, the effect image used for the step-up notice or the hold display notice may be enlarged and displayed. As a result, when the element transfer effect is executed, the hold display notice is executed by using the specific effect element, and the hold display change is executed by the hold display notice without executing the element transfer effect. In comparison with the case, it is possible to suggest by a production mode that is easily recognized by the player.

When the element transfer effect ends, as in the effect display 126AK105, a specific effect element such as the display color of the outer frame partial image used for the step-up notice is transferred and used as the display color of the active display or the hold display. It may be notified by displaying an effect image. The effect display 126AK105 indicates that the gold display color used for the outer frame partial image of the step-up notice corresponding to the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 has been transferred as the display color after the change of the hold display. "!" is included in the display of the effect image. Further, in the effect for notifying that the display color after the change of the hold display is gold, as a emphasized effect mode, by a combination of the enlarged display of the effect image corresponding to the hold display and the effect image display for notifying the message, etc. Good. As a result, when the element transfer effect is executed, the hold display notice is executed by using the specific effect element, and the hold display change is executed by the hold display notice without executing the element transfer effect. In comparison with the case, it is possible to suggest by a production mode that is easily recognized by the player. In this way, the execution of the element transfer effect is finished as in the effect display 126AK106. Further, in the period D25, like the effect display 126AK107, the partial image within the frame corresponding to the fourth step of the step-up notice is displayed, and the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 causes the display color to be changed as the external frame partial image. A golden effect image may be displayed. In the effect display 126AK108, the variable display of the decorative pattern is in the reach mode, and the reach is established.

In this way, when the pending display change pattern 126AKG04 for changing the display color of the pending display from white to gold is determined, it is possible to determine whether or not to execute the element transfer effect, and it is determined to execute. Based on, the step-up notice effect pattern including the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 is determined. As a result, a step-up notice for displaying an effect image whose display color is gold is executed as the outer frame partial image, and the element transfer effect is executed when the step-up notice is executed. In this element transfer effect, the gold display color used for the outer frame part image of the step-up notice is transferred as the display color after the change of the hold display, so that the display image of the hold display changes to a specific display image. It suffices that the player can be informed by a production mode that the player can easily recognize, as compared with the case where the pending display notice is executed without executing the element transfer production. In the element transfer effect when changing the display image of the active display, the gold display color used for the outer frame part image of the step-up notice is transferred as the display color after the change of the active display. It suffices that the player can be informed of the change of the display image of the display to a specific display image by a production mode that can be recognized by the player, as compared with the case where the active display notice is executed without executing the element transfer production.

FIG. 8-23 shows the execution timing of the pseudo continuous transfer effect. Here, FIG. 8-23(A) is the execution timing of the change or stop in the variable display of the decorative pattern. FIG. 8-23(B) shows the execution timing of the pseudo continuous transfer effect. In this execution example, the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode after the pseudo-continuous variation is executed twice as the pseudo-continuous production. The variation is started in the variable display of the decorative symbols, and after all the symbol variations that are the initial fluctuations are executed, the temporary stop is temporarily performed, for example, a combination of the decorative symbols including the pseudo continuous symbols. Subsequently, all the symbol variations are executed again by the first pseudo-continuous variation which is the variable display again. Corresponding to the first pseudo-continuous change, the period D31 starts, and execution of the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is started. Since the variable display is temporarily stopped by a temporary stop mode such as a pseudo continuous symbol, the execution of the pseudo continuous transfer effect is started with the period D31 in association with the first pseudo continuous change, so that the player can simulate the pseudo continuous effect. It is possible to sufficiently recognize that the notice effect has been executed by the execution of the pseudo continuous fluctuation such as the temporary stop of the continuous symbols. When the execution of the pseudo continuous transfer effect is started, it may be notified that the progress of the pseudo continuous transfer effect is temporarily stopped. By executing the pseudo continuous transfer effect in the period D31, it is possible to suggest that the pseudo continuous change in the pseudo continuous effect is executed again. When the pseudo continuous transfer effect in the period D31 ends, in the period D32 until it is temporarily stopped in the temporary stop mode, it may be notified by displaying the effect image that the pseudo continuous variation is performed again.

FIG. 8-24 shows a specific example when the pseudo continuous transfer effect is executed. FIGS. 8-24(A) to (H) show a case where the pseudo continuous transfer effect is executed when the variable display is performed by the variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation is executed twice by the pseudo continuous effect. The production display 126AK201 to 126AK208 is shown. In this case, in step 126AKS102 of the pseudo continuous transfer effect determination processing, since the pseudo continuous change is two or more times, the process proceeds to step 126AKS103, and it is determined that "the effect is present" to execute the pseudo continuous transfer effect. In step 126AKS104, the process proceeds to step 126AKS105 in response to "there is an effect", and the pseudo continuous transfer effect pattern is determined.

Based on these determinations and the like, variable display of the decorative pattern is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 as in the effect display 126AK201, and then, as in the effect display 126AK202, a combination of decorative patterns including the pseudo continuous pattern. Is stopped and displayed, and the variable display is temporarily stopped in a temporary stop mode. After that, in the period D31 with the start of the first pseudo continuous variation, the execution of the pseudo continuous transfer effect is started, and the effect image in the pseudo continuous transfer effect is displayed as in the effect display 126AKS203. When the execution of the pseudo continuous transfer effect is started, it may be notified that the progress of the pseudo continuous transfer effect has been temporarily stopped. In the pseudo continuous transfer effect, the effect image of the pseudo continuous pattern used for the pseudo continuous effect may be displayed in an enlarged manner. As a result, when the pseudo continuous transfer effect is executed, it is easier for the player to recognize that the pseudo continuous change in the pseudo continuous effect is executed again than when the pseudo continuous transfer effect is not executed. It can be suggested.

When the pseudo continuous transfer effect is finished, it may be notified by displaying an effect image that a specific effect element such as a pseudo continuous symbol is transferred and used as in the effect display 126AK204. In the effect display 126AK204, the pseudo-relational symbol stopped and displayed as a temporary stop for executing the first pseudo-repeated variation is a pseudo-repeated pattern used for the stop display as a temporary stop to execute the second pseudo-repeated variation. The display includes a display of an effect image for notifying a message of "pseudo continuous transfer completed!!" Further, in the effect of notifying the transfer of the pseudo-relational pattern, the effect mode may be emphasized by a combination of the enlarged display of the effect image corresponding to the pseudo-reciprocal symbol and the display of the effect image informing the message. Thereby, when the pseudo continuous transfer effect is executed, it is possible to suggest that the pseudo continuous change in the pseudo continuous effect is executed again by the effect mode that the player can recognize. On the other hand, when the pseudo continuous transfer effect is not executed, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to recognize that the pseudo continuous change in the pseudo continuous effect is executed again. Therefore, when the pseudo continuous transfer effect is executed, the fact that the pseudo continuous change in the pseudo continuous effect is executed again is suggested by the effect mode that is easier for the player to recognize than when the pseudo continuous transfer effect is not executed. It will be possible. In this way, after the execution of the pseudo continuous transfer effect is completed, in the period D32, the effect image corresponding to the pseudo continuous symbol is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in the upper right portion as in the effect display 126AK205. It is displayed at a predetermined position of. With such a display, the player may noticeably notify that the pseudo continuous variation suggested to be executed again by the pseudo continuous transfer effect is not executed yet and is held. In the effect display 126AK206, the variable display is temporarily stopped in the temporary stop mode in order to execute the pseudo continuous fluctuation suggested by the pseudo continuous transfer effect. Then, in the effect display 126AK207, the second pseudo-continuous variation is executed. In the effect display 126AK208, the variable display of the decorative pattern is in the reach mode, and the reach is established.

As described above, when the variation pattern for executing the pseudo continuous variation is executed twice or more in the pseudo continuous production, it is possible to decide whether or not to execute the pseudo continuous transfer production, and it is decided to execute. Based on this, the pseudo continuous transfer effect pattern is determined. As a result, the pseudo continuous transfer effect is executed when the pseudo continuous change is executed at least once in the pseudo continuous effect. In this pseudo continuous transfer effect, in the pseudo continuous effect, the pseudo continuous symbol used for the temporary stop for executing the pseudo continuous variation is transferred as the pseudo continuous symbol for executing the pseudo continuous variation after the next time. It suffices that the player can easily recognize that the pseudo continuous variation is to be executed again by a production mode that the player can easily recognize as compared with the case where the pseudo continuous transfer production is not executed. For example, the notice production may include a pseudo notice that gives a notice of the rate at which the pseudo variation is executed in the pseudo production. Even if such a pseudo continuous notice can be executed, the pseudo continuous transfer effect is executed so that the pseudo continuous variation in the pseudo continuous effect is executed again without executing the pseudo continuous transfer effect. It suffices that the player be able to suggest in a presentation mode that is easy for the player to recognize, as compared with the case where the consecutive notice is executed.

The effect mode that the player can easily recognize is the effect image display size, display position, display color, display period, display change speed, display movement speed, display change range, display movement range, other, voice, light emission. It is sufficient that the player can easily recognize it by changing an arbitrary effect mode such as a combination with the operation of the movable member. In the case of a display target that is recognized by the player by the display of the effect image, at least a predetermined partial shape of the appearance of the display target such as a shape, a pattern, and a color that entirely configures the display target, Any one of the pattern and the color may be different from the whole or partial shape, pattern, and color of the other display target so that the player can easily recognize it.

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 is shown in the above-mentioned embodiment so that at least one problem in the conventional technique can be solved. It may have a part of the configuration.

As a specific example, in the above embodiment, the element transfer effect can be executed and the pseudo continuous transfer effect can be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the pseudo continuous transfer effect is not executed, the element transfer effect is executed, so that the first notice effect is executed using the specific effect element. Alternatively, it may be possible to suggest that the second notice effect is executed using the specific effect element. Even in this case, it is possible to suggest that the second notice effect whose notice type is different from the executed first notice effect is executed by using the specific notice element that is common to the first notice effect, and thus an appropriate effect is executed. By doing so, the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In the above-described embodiment, the element transfer effect is executed while the step-up notice is being executed as the first notice effect, so that the step-up notice can be changed to the second notice effect in the active display notice or the hold display notice. It has been described that it is possible to suggest that the production mode uses the common specific production element. On the other hand, the notice effect that is the first notice effect or the second notice effect may be any notice effect that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, when the notice production included in any of the notice types that can be determined in step 126AKS163 of the notice production determination process, such as character notice or title notice, is being executed as the first notice production, in addition to the step-up notice. Element transfer effect may be executed. Also in this case, when the execution of the element transfer effect is started, the advance of the character notice or the title notice may be temporarily stopped. Even if a common specific effect element is used according to the notice type of the notice effect executed as the first notice effect, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation degree of the notice effect executed as the second notice effect are made different. May be. For example, when the title notice is executed as the first notice effect, even if the display color of the effect image is the same red or gold, the element transfer effect is executed to change the display color to the active display notice or hold. When the display notice is executed, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation degree may be higher than when the character notice is executed as the first notice effect. Further, when the character notice is being executed as the first notice effect, even if the display color of the effect image is the same red or gold, the element transfer effect is executed to change the display color to the active display notice. When the hold display notice is executed, the jackpot reliability or the jackpot expectation may be higher than when the step-up notice is executed as the first notice effect. For example, in the step 126AKS 162 of the notice production determination process, the step notice notice, the character notice, or the title notice is given as the first notice effect at a rate depending on whether the display result of the variable display is "miss" or "big hit". It may be determined whether to execute as. More specifically, when the display result of the variable display is “miss”, the ratio determined as the step-up notice is the highest, and the ratio determined as the character notice is higher than that determined as the step-up notice. The first notice effect may be determined so that it is low and the ratio determined as the title notice is the lowest. On the other hand, when the display result of the variable display is "big hit", the proportion determined by the title announcement is the highest, the proportion determined by the character announcement is lower than the proportion determined by the title announcement, and the step The first notice effect may be determined so that the proportion determined as the notice of up is the lowest. Thus, when the element transfer effect is executed, the expectation of controlling the jackpot gaming state as an advantageous state is changed in accordance with the notice type of the notice effect executed as the first notice effect, and it is appropriate. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by executing various effects.

The element transfer effect is executed while the active display notice or the hold display notice is being executed as the first notice effect, so that the step up notice that is the second notice effect is the same as the active display notice or the hold display notice. It may be possible to suggest that the production mode uses the specific production element. In this case, the step-up notice executed using the specific effect element has higher jackpot reliability and jackpot expectation than the active display notice or the hold display notice executed using the specific effect element. I wish I had it. As a result, the element transfer effect is executed, and by suggesting the execution of the step-up notice using the specific effect element, it is possible to prevent the player's sense of expectation from deteriorating, and to improve the interest of the game.

The timing at which the element transfer effect or the pseudo continuous transfer effect is executed may be any timing that is arbitrarily set according to the timing at which the notice effect is executed. For example, when a step-up notice is being executed as the first notice effect, execution of the element transfer effect may be started while the effect image corresponding to the first step is being displayed. Alternatively, the execution of the pseudo continuous transfer effect may be started when the second pseudo continuous change in the pseudo continuous effect is started. After the execution of the notice effect is completed, the rewind notification effect for notifying the rewind of the notice effect may be executed, and then the element transfer effect or the pseudo continuous transfer effect may be executed.

In step 126AKS 162 of the notice production determination process, a special notice production pattern different from that in the case where the element transfer production is not executed may be determined corresponding to the case where the element transfer production is executed. For example, as the special step-up notice effect pattern, a notice effect pattern that allows the effect image to be displayed as an effect display in addition to the display of the outer frame partial image and the frame inner partial image may be determined. Not limited to the step-up notice, for example, even if an arbitrary notice effect such as a character notice or a title notice is the first notice effect, a special notice effect pattern can be determined when the element transfer effect is executed. May be As a result, when the element transfer effect is executed, the first notice effect is executed in a special effect mode to execute an appropriate effect so as to increase the player's expectation for the element transfer effect. By doing so, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(Explanation on Problem Solving Means and Effects of Characteristic Section 126AK)
A gaming machine capable of executing a game, such as a pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, capable of executing a plurality of notice effects of different notice types such as step-up notice, hold display notice, active display notice, etc., for example, step 126AKS033, The notice production means such as the effect control CPU 120 that executes 126AKS039, and the special suggestion production means that can execute the special suggestion production related to the notice production, such as the production control CPU 120 that executes step 126AKS035, are provided. Among the notice types, for example, a first notice effect of the first notice type such as a step-up notice, and a second notice effect of the second notice type of the notice type such as a pending display notice or an active notice are displayed. The color can be executed using a common specific effect element such as red or gold, and the special suggestion effect means specifies the special notice effect when the first notice effect is executed using the specific effect element. It is possible to suggest that the second notice effect is executed using the effect element, for example, as in the display example 126AKX1, and for example, by using the final effect display image determination table 126AKT11 and the outer frame display pattern determination table 126AKT26, the specific effect element is used. In the case where the second notice effect is executed using the specific effect element, the degree of expectation that the player is controlled to the advantageous state advantageous for the player is higher than in the case where the first notice effect is executed as a result of the first notice effect. As a result, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by executing an appropriate effect.

The special suggestion effect means can execute the special suggestion effect by the display corresponding to the first notice effect such as the display of the display area 126AK01 and the display corresponding to the second notice effect such as the display of the display area 126AK02. I wish I had it. Thereby, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

When the special suggestion effect is being executed, the execution of the first notice effect may be temporarily stopped as indicated by, for example, a stop notification 126AK04. Thereby, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

For example, when it is determined in steps 126AKS124 to 126AKS126 that the second notice effect is to be executed using the specific effect element, it is possible to decide to execute the special suggestion effect, and the first notice corresponding to the execution of the special suggestion effect. In the variable display in which the effect is executed, for example, as in the case of Yes in step 126AKS161, another notice effect in which the expectation of being in an advantageous state advantageous to the player is the specific expectation may not be executed. Thereby, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

For example, with the transfer effect determination table 126AKT21, when the notice effect is executed using the specific effect element according to whether or not the special suggestion effect is executed, the degree of expectation that the advantageous state advantageous for the player is controlled May be different. Thereby, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

The notice production means can execute the first notice production and the second notice production using any one of a plurality of common production elements such as blue, green, red, and gold in the display color. In the case of No in 126AKS125 and in Step S126AKS145, a common effect element having a lower degree of expectation of being controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player than the specific effect element is used among a plurality of common effect elements. If the first notice effect is being executed, the special suggestion effect may not be executed. Thereby, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

(Explanation on Problem Solving Means and Effects of Characteristic Section 127AK)
The special suggestion effect means can, as the special suggestion effect, suggest that the notice effect will be executed again when the notice effect such as the display example 126AKX2 is executed, for example, a pseudo continuous shooting effect. 1st suggestion production means, such as the CPU 120 for production control, which executes 1 suggestion production, for example, executes step 126AKS037, and a special production element, such as the display example 126AKX1, is used as the special suggestion production. Is executed, it is possible to suggest that the second notice effect is to be executed using the specific effect element, for example, a second suggestion effect such as an element transfer effect is executed, for example, step 126 AKS035 effect control The second suggestion effect means such as the CPU 120 for use, for example, the variation pattern determination tables 126AKT01 to 126AKT03 and the final display image determination table 126AKT11, depending on which of the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect is executed. The degree of expectation that the player is controlled to be in an advantageous state is advantageous. As a result, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by executing an appropriate effect.

The special suggestion effect means can execute the second suggestion effect by the display corresponding to the first notice effect such as the display of the display area 126AK01 and the display corresponding to the second notice effect such as the display of the display area 126AK02. If Thereby, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

When the second suggestion effect is being executed, the execution of the first notice effect may be temporarily stopped as indicated by, for example, a stop notification 126AK04. Thereby, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

For example, when it is determined in steps 126AKS124 to 126AKS126 that the second notice effect is to be executed by using the specific effect element, it is possible to decide to execute the second suggestion effect, which corresponds to the execution of the second suggestion effect. 1 In the variable display in which the notice effect is executed, even if another notice effect in which the expectation level that is advantageous to the player is the specific expectation degree is not executed, as in the case of Yes in step 126AKS161, for example. Good. Thereby, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

For example, with the transfer effect determination table 126AKT21, when the notice effect is executed using the specific effect element according to whether or not the second suggestion effect is executed, the degree of expectation of being controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player May be different. Thereby, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

The notice production means can execute the first notice production and the second notice production using any one of a plurality of common production elements such as blue, green, red, and gold in the display color. In the case of No in 126AKS125 and in Step S126AKS145, a common effect element having a lower degree of expectation of being controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player than the specific effect element is used among a plurality of common effect elements. If the first notice effect is being executed as a result, the second suggestion effect may not be executed. Thereby, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

(Explanation on Problem Solving Means and Effects of Characteristic Part 128AK)
A gaming machine capable of executing a game, such as a pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, capable of executing a plurality of notice effects of different notice types such as step-up notice, hold display notice, active display notice, etc., for example, step 126AKS033, The notice production means such as the effect control CPU 120 that executes 126AKS039, and the special suggestion production means that can execute the special suggestion production related to the notice production, such as the production control CPU 120 that executes step 126AKS035, are provided. Among the notice types, for example, a first notice effect of the first notice type such as a step-up notice, and a second notice effect of the second notice type of the notice type such as a pending display notice or an active notice are displayed. The color can be executed using a common specific effect element such as red or gold, and the special suggestion effect means specifies the special notice effect when the first notice effect is executed using the specific effect element. The fact that the second notice effect is executed using the effect element can be suggested by an effect mode that is easy for the player to recognize, such as display example 126AKX1. As a result, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by executing an appropriate effect.

The notice effect means is capable of executing, as the notice effect, a state change effect capable of changing the effect state, such as a step-up notice effect corresponding to the step number patterns 126AKD1 to 126AKD4, and when the special suggestion effect is executed, For example, as shown in the stop notification 126AK04, the change in the state change effect may be temporarily stopped. Thereby, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

When the special suggestion effect is executed, the effect image used for the notice effect may be enlarged and displayed, for example, the display areas 126AK01 and 126AK02 are displayed. Thereby, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

When the special suggestive effect is executed, for example, an effect mode in which an effect portion indicating a specific effect element such as effect execution examples 126AK105 and 126AK204 is emphasized may be adopted. Thereby, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

For example, with the transfer effect determination table 126AKT21, when the notice effect is executed using the specific effect element according to whether or not the special suggestion effect is executed, the degree of expectation that the advantageous state advantageous for the player is controlled May be different. Thereby, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

The notice production means can execute the first notice production and the second notice production using any one of a plurality of common production elements such as blue, green, red, and gold in the display color. In the case of No in 126AKS125 and in Step S126AKS145, a common effect element having a lower degree of expectation of being controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player than the specific effect element is used among a plurality of common effect elements. If the first notice effect is being executed, the special suggestion effect may not be executed. Thereby, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 100 ... Game control microcomputer 120 ... Production control CPU
126AKA1... Active display area 126AKB1... 1st reservation display area 126AKB2... 2nd reservation display area 126AKX1, 126AKX2... Display example 126AK01, 126AK02... Display area

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing a game,
A notice production means capable of executing a notice production,
A specific display means for performing a specific display corresponding to the variable display,
The display mode of the specific display includes a normal mode, a predetermined mode different from the normal mode, and a specific mode different from the normal mode and the predetermined mode,
Compared with the case where the display mode of the specific display is the predetermined mode, the case where the display mode of the specific display is the specific mode has a higher degree of expectation of being controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
As a pattern for changing the display mode of the specific display, there are a first pattern and a second pattern different from the first pattern,
It said first pattern includes a predetermined display corresponding to the informational display of common effect elements common to the particular display of the display mode after the change is used, the specific indication and the normal mode, is both side by side display of said The predetermined display is changed from a mode that is easy to recognize to a mode that is difficult to recognize, and the specific display is changed from a mode that is difficult to recognize to a mode that is easy to recognize, and the common effect element is changed from the predetermined display to the specific display. Is a pattern for changing the display mode of the specific display according to the mode of shifting to
When changing the display mode of the specific display from the normal mode to the predetermined mode, the first pattern is not executed and the second pattern is executable,
When the display mode of the specific display is changed from the normal mode to the specific mode, both the first pattern and the second pattern can be executed,
Compared with the case where the notice effect is executed using the common effect element, at least when the display mode of the specific display is the specific mode, the degree of expectation that the advantageous state is controlled is higher.
A gaming machine characterized by that.