JP6726141B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing variable display.

Some conventional gaming machines can execute an action effect that acts on a specific display corresponding to a variable display, and can change the display mode of the specific display by the action of the action effect (for example, see Patent Document 1). ).

JP, 2005-171589, A

However, in Patent Document 1, since the effect of the effect effect is insufficient, there is a problem that the enjoyment of the game cannot be improved.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the enjoyment of the game.

The gaming machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine capable of executing variable display (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Effect display means (for example, the image display device 5),
A display corresponding to the variable display and capable of displaying a specific display different from the variable display in a specific area different from the variable display area in which the variable display is executed in the effect display means (for example, active display Area 81SG5F, the first reservation storage display area 81SG5D and the second reservation storage display area 81SG5U),
Production control means for controlling the production (for example, production control CPU 120),
Equipped with
The specific display means can display the specific display in a first display mode (for example, white) and a second display mode (for example, blue or red) different from the first display mode,
The effect control means,
When the display mode of the specific display changes from the first display mode to the second display mode, the action effect that acts on the specific display (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (L), the spear 81SG603 is Action effect of sticking in the active display area 81SG5F),
When executing the action effect, a visibility change effect that changes the visibility of at least a part of the effect display means (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (M) or FIG. 8-27 (N), Vibrating display effect of vibrating the entire image displayed on the image display device 5 to the left and right),
The action effects include a first action effect and a second action effect that is executed after the first action effect when the display mode of the specific display is not changed by the first action effect .
The specific display means changes the display mode of the specific display from the first display mode in response to the visibility change effect being executed when the second action effect is executed by the effect control means. Ri changeable der to the second display mode,
An overlap period in which the second action effect and the visibility change effect are overlapped and executed is longer than an overlap period in which the first action effect and the visibility change effect are overlapped and executed.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the effect of production can be improved, and the interest in playing the game can be improved.

Gaming machine hand stage 2, a gaming machine according to the means 1,
The effect control means,
The suggestive effect suggesting the execution of the action effect is also directed toward the active display area 81SG5F by the spear 81SG603 as shown in the first mode (for example, FIGS. 8-27(J) and 8-27(K)). Spear 81SG603 does not stick in active display area 81SG5F) and a second mode different from the first mode (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-27(J) and 8-27(L), spear 81SG603 is active). Flying towards the display area 81SG5F, the spear 81SG603 can be executed with the effect of sticking in the active display area 81SG5F).
When the suggestive effect is executed in the second mode, the action effect and the visibility change effect are executed at a higher rate than when the suggestive effect is executed in the first mode (for example, FIG. 8). As shown in −27 and FIG. 8-28, when the spear 81SG603 does not pierce the active display area 81SG5F, the action effect and the vibration display effect are not executed, while when the spear 81SG603 pierces the active display area 81SG5F, the action effect occurs. (The part where the performance and vibration display performance are executed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can be made to pay attention to the presentation mode of the suggestive production, and the interest of the game can be improved.
In order to execute the effect effect and the visibility change effect at a higher rate when the suggestive effect is executed in the second mode than in the case where the suggestive effect is executed in the first mode, the suggestive effect is generated in the second mode. When it is executed in 100%, the action effect and the visibility change effect are executed, and when the suggestion effect is executed in the first mode, the action effect and the visibility change effect are executed in the ratio of 0%. Is executed, that is, the action effect and the visibility change effect are not executed.

Gaming machine Hand stage 3, a gaming machine according to the means 1 or means 2,
The effect control means,
As an effect for the specific display, a special effect different from the effect effect and the visibility change effect (for example, an effect of changing the size or shape of the active display area 81SG5F as shown in Modification 2) is executed. Is possible,
It is possible to execute the action effect, the visibility change effect, and the special effect during the variable display of 1 (for example, as shown in Modification 2, together with the action effect and the vibration display effect, the size of the active display area 81SG5F. (The part that allows the production of changing the pod shape to be executed during the variable display of 1)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the number of effects that are executed during the variable display of 1, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Gaming machine Hand stage 4, a gaming machine according to the means 3,
The effect control means does not execute the action effect during execution of the special effect (for example, as shown in Modification 2, together with the action effect and the vibration display effect, an effect targeting the active display area 81SG5F (for example, When it is possible to execute effects such as changing the size and shape of the active display area 81SG5F during the variable display of 1, the effect is not executed during the execution of the effect targeting the active display area 81SG5F. (The part that shifts each production executable period)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since it is possible to prevent the production periods of the special production and the action production from overlapping, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the special production and improve the interest of the game.

Gaming machine Hand stage 5 is a gaming machine according to any of the means 1 to means 4,
The specific display is a display corresponding to the variable display being executed (for example, the active display area 81SG5F),
The specific display means displays the specific display in the first specific mode during execution of the variable display (for example, a portion that starts light emission of the active display area 81SG5F), and displays the specific display when ending the variable display. Display in a second specific mode different from the first specific mode (for example, a portion where light emission of the active display area 81SG5F ends)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by displaying the specific display in the first specific mode, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize that the variable display is being executed, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Gaming machine Hand stage 6 is a gaming machine according to any of the means 1 to means 5,
A suspending storage means (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 8-9) capable of storing information on variable display as suspending storage;
Special display means capable of displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes active display/hold display update processing),
Equipped with
The effect control means,
When a new variable display is started, the effect display effect that displays the effect display in which the hold display displayed on the special display means is transferred to the specific display means as the specific display (for example, in Modification 3) Transition effect shown) can be executed,
When the specific display changes from the second specific mode to the first specific mode, the effect display effect can be executed (for example, as shown in Modification 3, the active display area 81SG5F starts emitting light. When executing the transition effect)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to draw the player's attention by the effect when the variable display is started, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Gaming machine Hand stage 7, a gaming machine according to any of the means 1 to means 6,
Determining means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes special symbol normal processing) for determining whether or not the advantageous state advantageous to the player when starting the variable display (for example, a big hit gaming state) is controlled,
A suspending storage means (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 8-9) capable of storing information on variable display as suspending storage;
With respect to the variable display corresponding to the pending storage, the determination means for determining whether or not the advantageous state is controlled before the determination by the determination means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination processing shown in FIG. 8-10). Part to be executed)
Special display means capable of displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes active display/hold display update processing),
A specific display means capable of displaying the specific display in a region different from the hold display during execution of the variable display (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the active display/hold display update process),
Equipped with
The specific display means,
A special effect (for example, a waveform notice effect) that displays the specific display in a special display mode (for example, a sawtooth wave having a different size) based on the determination by the determination unit;
Based on the determination of the determination means, it is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, active display area change effect) that displays the specific display in a specific display mode (for example, blue or red) different from the special display mode. ,
The specific display has higher visibility than the hold display (for example, the active display area 81SG5F is displayed in the central portion in the left-right direction at the bottom of the image display device 5 and has a display area larger than that of each hold display. (Because it is large, it is more visible to the player than each hold display)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the special display or the special display is executed by displaying the specific display having a higher visibility than the hold display in the special display mode or the special display mode, so that the player's attention is paid to the mode of the specific display. You can collect and improve the enjoyment of the game.

Gaming machine Hand stage 8 is a gaming machine according to any of the means 1 to means 7,
The action effect is an effect that causes an action display (for example, the color ball 81SG931 shown in the modified example 1) to act on the specific display,
The effect control means,
A first pattern (for example, a success pattern shown in FIG. 8-31(C) as a modified example 1) that starts the display of the action display and changes the display mode of the specific display after a lapse of a predetermined period of the action effect. , A second pattern that starts displaying the action display and does not change the display mode of the specific display after a lapse of a predetermined period (for example, a failure pattern shown in FIG. 8-31(D) as modified example 1) And
After the display of the action display is started, at a common timing in a predetermined period of the first pattern and the second pattern, the speed of the action display with respect to the specific display of interest can be reduced and displayed. For example, a portion that executes the deceleration control shown in FIG. 8-31(B) as a modified example 1),
When displaying the action display at a reduced speed, at least one of the target display and the target display, and the target display other than the target display and the target display Can be displayed by changing the display mode before displaying the action display by decelerating the action display (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-31(B) as a modified example 1, the action display can be decelerated. (When the display is performed as a display, a display mode other than the hold display, the active display area 81SG5F, and the color ball 81SG931 is displayed in a dim state)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the interest of the game can be improved by changing the action display. In addition, it is possible to effectively fuel whether or not the target specific display changes.

Gaming machine Hand stage 9, a gaming machine according to the means 8,
The effect control means,
It is possible to reduce the speed of the action display over a first period (for example, 3 seconds) and a second period (for example, 5 seconds) different from the first period, and display it.
When the action effect is executed in the first pattern, the action display speed is reduced and displayed over the second period at a higher rate than when the action effect is executed in the second pattern. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-33 as a modified example 1, when the effect production is executed in the first pattern, the color is used for 5 seconds at a higher rate than in the case where it is executed in the action effect second pattern. (The part that executes deceleration of the speed of the ball 81SG931)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can be paid attention during the period in which the speed of the action display is reduced, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Note that the present invention may have only the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be one.

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 image display apparatus in this Embodiment. It is the block diagram in the production control baseplate. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number (A) is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern, (B) is a figure which shows the reliability for each reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot type determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the content of various jackpots. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a data storage area for effect control, (B) is a diagram showing a configuration of a start winning award reception command buffer, and (C) is a configuration of an active display buffer. FIG. It is a flow chart showing an example of a starting winning process. It is a flowchart showing an example of a random number determination process at the time of winning. It is the flowchart which shows a part of production control process treatment. It is a flow chart which shows an example of pre-reading notice setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of pre-reading notice setting processing. (A) is a figure which shows the determination rate of a waveform notice production, and (B) is a figure which shows a determination rate of a hold display notice production. It is a flow chart which shows an example of waveform notice production execution processing. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of active display area change production decision processing. (A) is a figure which shows the determination rate of active display area change production, and m (B) is a figure which shows the execution determination rate of suggestive production. It is a flow chart which shows an example of development destination suggestion production decision processing. It is a figure which shows the determination rate of development destination suggestion production. (A) is a figure which shows the production pattern of 1st destination development suggestion production, (B) is a figure which shows the production pattern of 2nd destination development suggestion production, (C) is 1st destination development suggestion production, and. It is a figure which shows the production pattern of 2 development destination suggestion production. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during variable display. Timing chart during variable display. (A) is a figure which shows the frame buffer area at the time of non-execution of a vibration display production, (B) is a figure which shows a frame buffer area at the time of execution of a vibration display production. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation display mode in the image display apparatus during variable display. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation display mode in the image display apparatus during variable display. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation display mode in the image display apparatus during variable display. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation display mode in the image display apparatus during variable display. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation display mode in the image display apparatus during variable display. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation display mode in the image display apparatus during variable display. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation display mode in the image display apparatus in the variable display in the modification 1. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a pending change mode determination table in Modification Example 1. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a deceleration period determination table in Modification 1;

(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 on 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 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. 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, the winning of the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a 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 gaming 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 (starting winning occurs, 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 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 below) are prepared, and the big hit is determined according to these. 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 variation state, etc. 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 display 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 cut, 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 at which 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 pattern 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 lost") may be displayed as a stop (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "non-reach lost"). 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) the fixed decorative pattern may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative 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) 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 in the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts the numerical value data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. 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 into 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, and the like, and an output port for transmitting the 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. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been 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 the determination of). 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 process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets an interrupt prohibition (step S1). Then, necessary initial setting is performed (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, internal device (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.) register settings, settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

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.

If 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 cut), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop time process immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 stops operating 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 processing includes processing for adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and 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). 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, by using a parity bit or a checksum. If it is determined that they match, the data in the RAM 102 is determined to be normal.

When 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. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later. When the production control CPU 120 receives the production control command that specifies the time of recovery from power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that power recovery has been performed or that power recovery is in progress. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After completing 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 (for example, 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 at predetermined time intervals (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 starting port switch 22A, and the second starting 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 process, 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 the like, probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed, etc.) 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 this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, whereby 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. are realized. See below).

Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, and based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41), management of execution and suspension of the general figure game, 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 indicator 25C is turned on to display the number of reserved figure symbols.

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 the transmission of the effect control command 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 a start winning occurs, a random number value for determining a display result (including a big hit type) and a 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 (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting a production control command corresponding to each process to the production 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 decisions based on the random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random number values are assigned to decision results) are referenced. 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 the reach or not), 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 changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts 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 first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a 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 "miss", 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 the fact 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, the open upper limit period in which the special winning opening is opened and the upper limit number of times of round execution 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 big hit 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 a process of 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 big hit game 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". This small hit opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the big winning opening to the open state 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 preprocessing 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 small hitting open process 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 or not the timer interrupt flag is turned 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, for example, the CTC register setting. 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 has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt that occurs 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, which receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in, 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 turned 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 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the RAM 122 is 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 in accordance with the effect control commands 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 processing shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes prefetching advance notice setting processing (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice production are performed based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold memories 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 design in the image display device 5, based on whether or not a command for specifying the 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 of step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In the 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 (fixed decorative pattern), the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, the reach effect and various 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 in response to 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 the effect display during variable display, 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 end of variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating that the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to what is 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 variable display effect effect processing 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 the main board 11 receives an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state. 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 gaming 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. Further, when the waiting time for receiving the command is not received without receiving the command designating 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.

The effect process during the small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag 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.

The small hit completion production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hitting end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and 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 mid-game production process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "6". In this big hit medium production process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, a production control pattern or the like corresponding to the production contents in the big hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big hit game state based on the set contents. Further, in the big hit midfield effect process, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating termination of the big hit game state from the main board 11. 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 processing, 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 may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the 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, 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 becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine in which one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.) are mounted.

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

The game execution mode is not limited to that executed by mounting a removable recording medium, but can 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. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In addition, 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”, and “different”) is “0%”. May be included. For example, it is also included that one is a ratio of "0%" and the other is a ratio of "100%" or a ratio less than "100%".

(Explanation of features)
Next, the characteristic part in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the image display device 5 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8-1, a first reserved storage display area 81SG5D and a second reserved storage display area 81SG5U are set at two places on the left and right below the display area of the image display device 5 in the present embodiment. .. In the first hold storage display area 81SG5D and the second hold storage display area 81SG5U, hold display for displaying the variable display hold storage number (special figure hold storage number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified. Further, an active display area 81SG5F for displaying the pending display corresponding to the pending storage in the variable display as the active display is displayed in the center of the lower portion of the image display device 5 in the left-right direction.

Here, to hold the variable display corresponding to the special drawing game, the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B. ) Is generated based on the winning prize for starting. That is, the starting condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously satisfied start condition is being executed. If the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, etc., the variable display corresponding to the established starting condition is suspended. Done. In the present embodiment, the pending display generated based on the starting winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening is a round white display, and the gaming ball passing through the second starting winning opening ( Similarly, the hold display that is generated based on the start winning due to the entry is made a round white display. In addition, the active display area 81SG5F in the present embodiment is formed in a hemispherical shape having a display area larger than that of each hold display. That is, the active display area 81SG5F in the present embodiment is displayed in the central portion in the left-right direction in the lower part of the image display device 5 and has a larger display area than each hold display. It is highly visible to people. That is, the visibility in this embodiment indicates the ease of recognition by the player's line of sight. Therefore, the active display area 81SG5F is larger than the hold display as in the present embodiment, is displayed at a position where it is easier for the player to see than the hold display, and has higher brightness than the hold display. It may include such things.

As shown in FIG. 8-2, the effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 81 and an effect control microcomputer 81SG81 including a RAM 122. In the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 operates according to a program stored in the built-in ROM 121, and receives an effect control command via the input circuit 81SG260. Of these, the ROM 121 stores data relating to images displayed on the image display device 5 for various effects, time charts such as start timing and end timing of display, etc. for each effect type, and the RAM 122 shows in the figure. No Cancel counter is stored. In addition, the display control CPU 120 causes the display control unit 123 to perform display control such as generation of an image to be displayed on the image display device 5 and adjustment of the emission intensity of a backlight (not shown) based on the production control command. Perform processing.

As shown in FIG. 8-2, the display control unit 123 stores data such as characters (image data of persons, animals, characters, figures, symbols, etc., and CG data) as image element data used as sprite images. The CGROM 81SG205 and the SDRAM 81SG210 (synchronous DRAM) used as the frame buffer area 81SG501 (VRAM area, see FIG. 8-24) constitute a display control circuit.

The effect control CPU 120 outputs to the display control unit 123 a command for reading out necessary data from the image data ROM 81SG263 in which various image data are stored according to the received effect control command. The image data ROM 81SG263 stores in advance image data of character image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 5, specifically, people, characters, figures and symbols (including decorative patterns), and background images. It is a ROM for storing. The display control unit 123 reads the image data from the image data ROM 81SG263 in accordance with the instruction of the effect control CPU 120. Then, the display control unit 123 executes display control based on the read image data.

The display control unit 123 is a system register 81SG202 in which various settings of the display control unit 123 are stored, attributes (parameters used when drawing a character, the drawing order of the character, the number of colors, the scaling ratio, Attribute register 81SG203 that stores palette number, coordinates, etc.), drawing control unit 81SG206 that controls drawing of an image in a drawing area of frame buffer area 81SG501, which will be described later, and CG data stored in CGROM81SG205 are framed. A data transfer control unit 81SG211 that controls transfer to the buffer area 81SG501, and video signals (R (red), G (green), and B) for displaying image data stored in a display area of the frame buffer area 81SG501 described later. (Blue) output control section 81SG213 for outputting a signal and a synchronization signal, an integrated circuit equipped with a DA converter 81SG214 for converting the video signal output from the output control section 81SG213 into an analog signal and outputting the analog signal to the image display device 5. Is.

A system bus and a CG bus are provided inside the display control unit 123, and the system bus and the CG bus are connected to the CPU (production control CPU 120) of the production control microcomputer 81SG81 via the CPU interface 81SG201. In addition, the CG bus is connected to the CGROM 81SG205 via the CG bus interface 81SG204. The system register 81SG202 is connected to the system bus, and the attribute register 81SG203 is connected to the CG bus. The effect control CPU 120 can access the system register 81SG202 and the attribute register 81SG203.

Further, the drawing control unit 81SG206, the data transfer control unit 81SG211, and the output control unit 81SG213 are connected to the system bus so that the system register 81SG202 can be accessed. Further, the drawing control unit 81SG206 and the data transfer control unit 81SG211 are connected to the CG bus so that the CGROM 81SG205 and the attribute register 81SG203 can be accessed.

Further, a VRAM bus is further provided inside the display control unit 123, and the VRAM bus is connected to the SDRAM 81SG210 via the VRAM bus interface 81SG209. A drawing control unit 81SG206, a data transfer control unit 81SG211, and an output control unit 81SG213 are connected to the VRAM bus, and the frame buffer area 81SG501 of the SDRAM 81SG210 can be accessed via the VRAM bus.

The system register 81SG202 includes a system control register that stores commands such as initial setting, drawing, and data transfer, an interrupt control register that stores an interrupt signal output command, which will be described later, a drawing area in the frame buffer area 81SG501, and palette data. Are allocated such as a drawing register for storing a layout area of the data, a data transfer register for storing a transfer source address and a transfer destination address during data transfer, a display register for storing a display area in the frame buffer area 81SG501, and the like. ..

The CPU interface 81SG201 outputs a V blank interrupt signal to the effect control CPU 120 at each start of V blank (image update cycle), and outputs various other interrupt signals to the effect control CPU 120. To do. The output control unit 81SG213 performs a display process of outputting the image data of the frame buffer area 81SG501 designated by the display register as a video signal.

In the frame buffer area 81SG501 of the SDRAM 81SG210, a palette area in which palette data is arranged, a character buffer in which necessary characters are read out from the CGROM 81SG205 and stored, and palette data when the drawing control unit 81SG206 draws an image. Each area such as a CG buffer for temporarily storing (data in which the display color of the character is defined) and for temporarily storing CG data when the drawing control unit 81SG206 draws an image is allocated. Has been.

Further, as will be described later, a first drawing area (first image buffer area) in which image data displayed on the image display device 5 is stored is allocated to the frame buffer area 81SG501, and the drawing area is The image drawn and stored in the drawing area is displayed on the image display device 5 by being designated by the display register.

As described above, the effect control CPU 120 can access the system register 81SG202 and the attribute register 81SG203 via the CPU interface 81SG201, and the system register 81SG202 and the attribute register 81SG203 can be accessed according to the process data defining the display pattern of the image display device 5 described above. The display control unit 123 is indirectly controlled by storing an execution command and necessary data in the register 81SG202 and the attribute register 81SG203.

In the process data, the setting contents that the production control CPU 120 sets for the system register 81SG202 and the attribute register 81SG203 are set for each V blank. The setting contents of the system register 81SG202 include drawing and data transfer commands, CG data and palette data for data transfer, and attribute settings. The setting contents of the attribute register 81SG203 are attributes, that is, the parameters themselves used when drawing a character.

Further, the process data has attributes set so that the image is updated for each V blank. Therefore, the image is updated for each V blank.

Here, the drawing control will be briefly described. In order for the drawing control unit 81SG206 to perform the drawing process, the character required for drawing needs to be arranged in the frame buffer area 81SG501. That is, it is necessary to arrange the character that is the source data of the sprite image in the frame buffer area 81SG501.

Therefore, when performing various effects, the effect control CPU 120 issues a transfer command from the CGROM 81SG205 to the frame buffer area 81SG501 for all the characters required to execute the effect. Along with this, the data transfer control unit 81SG211 arranges all the characters required for execution of the effect in the frame buffer area 81SG501. When performing an effect, the same character is often used for drawing many times, but the data stored in the CGROM81SG205 is compressed and it takes time to read it, so as described above. By arranging all the necessary characters in the frame buffer area 81SG501 at the first stage of executing the effect, the time required for drawing can be reduced as compared with reading the data from the CGROM 81SG205 for each frame. .. In addition, in the present embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect, a command to transfer all the characters necessary for playing the moving image from the CGROM 81SG205 to the frame buffer area 81SG501 is executed. The character transfer command necessary for the above may be issued each time.

Further, in order for the drawing control unit 81SG206 to perform the drawing process, the attribute needs to be set in the attribute register 81SG203. Since the attribute differs for each V blank, the attribute according to the process data is stored in the attribute register 81SG203 for each V blank.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the attribute in the attribute register 81SG203 for each V blank after starting the effect, and then commands the execution of reading the attribute. Along with this, the drawing control unit 81SG206 reads the attribute of the attribute register 81SG203, and commands the output of the read end interrupt signal when the read ends. In response to this, the effect control CPU 120 commands the execution of drawing, and the drawing control unit 81SG206 draws the image data in the drawing area according to the read attribute.

Next, an effect control command output from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-3(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of EXT data is "0". Note that the command form shown in FIG. 8C is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals composing the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-3(A), the command 8001H is a first fluctuation start command designating fluctuation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a design. Here, 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 variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the designated variation pattern.

The command 8CXXH is a variable display result designation command, and is a production control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-3(B), the determination result (preliminary determination result) whether the variable display result is “miss” or “big hit” and the variable display result are Different EXT data is set according to the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of the plurality of types the jackpot type in the case of the “big hit”.

In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-3(B), the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “miss”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable variation big hit A” and the big hit type decided result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable variation big hit B” and the big hit type decided result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable variation big hit” and the big hit type decided result.

The command 8F00H is a symbol determination command for designating the variable stop (determination) of the decorative symbol in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command that designates the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data is set, for example, according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is the first game state designating command corresponding to the game state (low accurate low base state, normal state) in which neither the time saving control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H performs the time saving control. On the other hand, the second gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state (low certainty high base state, time saving state) in which the probability variation control is not performed. Further, the command 9502H is the third gaming state designating command corresponding to the gaming state in which the time variation control is performed but the time reduction control is not performed (high-accuracy low base state, no time reduction probability variation state), and the command 9503H is the time variation control and the probability variation. It is a fourth game state designation command corresponding to the game state (high-probability high-base state, time-shortening probability variation state) in which control is performed together.

The command A0XXH is a big hit start designation command (also called "fanfare command") for designating the display of the effect image showing the start of the big hit game state. The command A1XXH is a special winning opening open notification command for notifying that the special winning opening is in the open state in the big hit game state. The command A2XXH is a special winning opening post-notification command for notifying that the special winning opening is in the period in which the special winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit game state. The command A3XXH is a big hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state.

In the big hit start designation command and the big hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result designation command. .. Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command and the jackpot end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result designation command. .. In the special winning opening opening notification command and the special winning opening opening notification command, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of times the round is executed (for example, "1" to "16") in the normal opening jackpot state or the short-term opening jackpot state. Is set.

The command B100H is based on the fact that 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 the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. It is the 1st starting opening winning a prize designating command which notifies that the 1st starting condition in order to execute the special figure game which uses the 1st special figure in 1st special design indicator 4A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , Is a second start opening winning a prize designation command for notifying that the second starting condition for executing the special drawing game using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

Command B5XXH is an effect control command for notifying the remaining number of time saving times (number of fluctuations), and the remaining number of time saving times is set by setting EXT data according to the number of remaining time saving times (number of fluctuations). (Number of fluctuations) is notified.

The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special memory reserved memory number in order to display the special memory reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display area 81SG5D or the like so as to be identifiable. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in the second reserved memory display area 81SG5U or the like in a identifiable manner. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first starting opening winning award designation command is transmitted based on that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. When the second starting opening winning award designating command is transmitted, for example, the second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command cause the special figure game to start when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the reserved storage number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

Instead of the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the total pending storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the increase (or decrease) of the total pending storage number may be used.

The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning time determination result designating command) showing the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the variable display result is a “big hit” and a big hit type (probability change, non-probability change, or sudden probability) determination result as a winning determination result. Further, the command C6XXH is a variation category indicating the determination result as to whether the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination has a variation pattern of “non-reach”, “super reach”, or “other” as the determination result at the time of winning. It is a command.

FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main substrate 11 side. As shown in FIG. 8-4, in the present embodiment, on the main substrate 11 side, a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. Numerical value data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determining the ordinary figure display result is controlled to be countable. A random number value other than these may be used to enhance the game effect. The random number used to control the progress of such a game is also called a game random number.

The random number circuit 104 may be any one that counts the numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in a game control counter setting unit (not shown), to update various numerical data by software, thereby generating one of the random number values MR1 to MR4. You may make it count the numerical data which shows a part.

The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for deciding whether or not to control the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state, for example, It takes a value in the range of "1" to "65536". The random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type is used to determine the big hit type when the variable display result is "big hit" to "probability variation big hit A", "probability variation big hit B", or "non-probability variation". It is a random number value, and takes a value in the range of "1" to "100", for example.

The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to any one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, "1" to " It takes a value in the range of "997".

The random value MR4 for determining the figure display result is used to determine whether the variation display result in the figure game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 is "per figure" or "missing figure". It is a random number value that is set, for example, a value in the range of "3" to "13".

FIG. 8-5 is a diagram for explaining variation patterns and types of reach in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8-5(A), in the present embodiment, the variation pattern PA1-1, PA1 of the non-reach lost pattern in which the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode and the display result is “miss”. -2, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the reach mode and the display result is "miss". The reach change pattern PA2-1 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc. The fluctuation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-6, PB3-1 to PB3-4 and the like are prepared.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-5(B), in the present embodiment, reach effects such as normal reach and super reach A to super reach E are executed. In this embodiment, the reach effect is also referred to as a suggestion effect that suggests that the jackpot game state is controlled. The reliability (big hit reliability) when each reach is executed is, as shown by the number of black stars in FIG. 8-5(B), normal reach<super reach E<super reach D<super reach C<super reach. Reach B <super reach A. In addition, you may provide the reach which determines that it is a big hit.

In this embodiment, the super reach is executed via the normal reach. Further, during the reach effect of the super reach, there is a case where the development effect of developing (promoting) the reach with higher reliability is executed. The variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4 and the variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4 and the like illustrated in FIG. 8-5A are variation patterns corresponding to the execution of the development effect. Although FIG. 8-5(A) shows a variation pattern in which the reliability develops to one level higher super reach, a variation pattern in which the reliability develops in two or more stages is also provided. Further, a variation pattern in which the development effect is executed multiple times may be provided.

In this embodiment, except for the normal reach, which has the lowest reliability, the title of the reach is notified at a predetermined timing after the reach is established. As shown in FIG. 8-5(B), the title notification mode differs depending on the type of reach. Specifically, the super-reach E, which has the lowest reliability among the super-reach, is informed of the title of the reach only by display, and the other super-reach is informed of the title by display and voice. In this way, the notification of the title is executed by more production devices in the reach with high reliability than in the reach with low reliability. As a result, the player's expectation can be effectively agitated and the effect of production is improved. The title notification mode may be changed depending on the reliability or irrespective of the reliability. Further, even in the same reach effect, the notification mode may be changed according to the actual display result or the like. Also, the font of the title character (Gothic font, Mincho font, etc.) and typeface (line book, open book, etc.) may be different depending on the type of reach.

The notification of the title of the reach (title notification) is not limited to the title itself such as the name of the reach, and may be the name of the character appearing in the reach effect, the effect content of the reach effect, or the like.

FIG. 8-6 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, as the display result determination table, the display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special figure is not limited thereto. Separate display result determination tables may be used for the drawing and the second special view.

The display result determination table is a variable display result in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to for determining whether or not to control the variable display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It's a table.

In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, a special figure is displayed depending on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the time saving state (low certainty state), or the certainty changed state (highly certainty state). The numerical value (judgment value) that is compared with the random value MR1 for result judgment is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "miss".

In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result of whether or not to control the special figure display result as "big hit" to the big hit game state. It is the determination data to be assigned. In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the certainty variation state (highly precise state), more determination values than in the normal state or the time saving state (low certainty state) are “big hits”. It is assigned to the special map display result. Thereby, in the probability variation state (high accuracy state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state), the special map display result is set to "big hit" and the big hit game state is controlled. Then, as compared with the probability (about 1/300 in the present embodiment) determined, the probability that the special figure display result is set as “big hit” and controlled in the big hit game state becomes higher (about 1 in the present embodiment). /30). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability changing state (highly accurate state), the probability that the jackpot gaming state is determined to be controlled as compared with the normal state or the time saving state is determined. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so as to be higher.

FIG. 8-7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" to control in the big hit game state, based on the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, one of a plurality of big hit types. It is a table that is referred to when determining whether or not. In the jackpot type determination table, the special symbol that is variably displayed (variable display) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second symbol). Numerical value (judgment value) that is compared with the random number value MR2 for jackpot type judgment depending on whether it is a special drawing game by the special symbol display device 4B) is "non-probability variation", "probability variation jackpot A", or "probability variation jackpot". It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpots such as "B".

Here, the jackpot type in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 8-7(B). In the present embodiment, as the jackpot type, there are high-precision control and time saving control after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Probability variation big hit A and probability variation big hit B which is executed and shifts to the high-precision high-base state, and non-probability variation big-jack that only the time saving control is executed after the end of the big-hit gaming state and shifts to the low-precision high-base state. There is.

In the big hit game state by "probability variation big hit A" and the big hit game state by "non-probability variation big hit", as described above, the round for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous for the player is 16 times (so-called. 16 rounds) is a regular open jackpot that is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, in the big hit game state by "probable variation big hit B", as described above, the round for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed 5 times (so-called 5 rounds). It is a short-term open jackpot. Therefore, "probability variation big hit A" may be referred to as 16 rounds (16R) probability variation jackpot, and "probability variation jackpot B" may be referred to as 5 rounds (5R) probability variation jackpot.

The high-accuracy control and the time saving control which are executed after the end of the big hit game state of the probability change big hit A or the probability change big hit B are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit game state. Therefore, when the big hit that has occurred again is a probability big hit A or a probability big hit B, high-precision control and time saving control are executed again after the big hit game state ends, so that the big hit game state does not go through the normal state. It is a so-called condominium state that occurs continuously.

On the other hand, the time saving control executed after the end of the big hit game state by the "non-probability variation big hit" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment), or the special figure of the predetermined number of times. The game ends when the big hit game state is entered before the game is executed.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), "probability variation jackpot A" and "probability variation jackpot B" depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. The assignment of the judgment value to the jackpot type of “” is different. That is, when the variation special map is the first special map, the determination value in the predetermined range (the value in the range of “81” to “100”) is assigned to the big hit type of “probable variation big hit B” having a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the variation special map is the second special map, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probable variation big hit B”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And when the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied Thus, the proportion of determining the jackpot type as "probable variation jackpot B" with a small number of rounds can be made different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not decided that the big hit type is set to "probable variation big hit B" to be controlled to a short-term open big-jack state with a small number of rounds. In the gaming state in which the game balls are likely to enter the second start winning hole formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, it is possible to avoid frequent occurrence of the short-term open jackpot condition in which a few winning balls are obtained and the amusement of the game is deteriorated. It can be prevented.

In addition, in the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), the determination value is assigned to the “non-probable variation” jackpot type by the variation special chart being the first special chart or the second special chart. Since they are the same regardless of whether they are present or not, the probability of a non-probable change big hit and the probability of a positive change big hit are the same regardless of whether the variation special map is the first special map or the second special map. It is said that.

Therefore, as described above, the determination value allocation to the "probability variation big hit B" differs depending on whether the variation special map is the first special chart or the second special chart, and accordingly, "probability variation big hit A". Also, the allocation of the judgment value to "is different depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, and for the "probable variation big hit A" with a large number of rounds, the variation special chart is the second special chart. It is set so that it is easier to be determined in the case of (1) than in the case of the first special figure.

Even when the variation special map is the second special figure, a determination value in a predetermined range different from when the variation special figure is the first special figure is assigned to the big hit type of "probable variation big hit B". May be. For example, when the variation special map is the second special figure, a smaller determination value than that when the variation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the big hit type of “probable variation big hit B”. Alternatively, regardless of whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to common table data.

Further, the ROM 101 also stores a fluctuation pattern determination table for determining the fluctuation pattern based on the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination. It is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns.

Specifically, as the variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern determination table for the big hit used when it is predetermined that the special figure display result is "big hit", and the special figure display result is "missed" A variation pattern determination table for loss, which is used when it is predetermined to do so, is prepared in advance.

In addition, the variation pattern determination table for loss uses the variation pattern determination table A for loss that is used when the number of pending storages is 1 or less and the variation pattern determination table for loss that is used when the total number of pending storages is 2 or more. A variation pattern determination table B and a variation pattern determination table C for loss, which is used when the game state is a high base state in which time saving control is performed, are prepared in advance.

In the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the non-reach variation pattern without shortening (PA1-1), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the variation pattern of super reach A loss to the variation pattern of super reach E loss ( PA2-2 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4) are assigned a predetermined random number value as a determination value within a range that the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take. Further, in the variation pattern determination table for loss B, the shortened non-reach variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach A loss variation pattern to the super reach E loss variation pattern ( PA2-2 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4) are assigned a predetermined random number value as a determination value within a range that the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take. Further, in the variation pattern determination table for loss C, more than the variation pattern determination table for loss B in the range that the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take with respect to the shortened non-reach variation pattern (PA1-2). A random number value is assigned as a determination value, and a variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), a variation pattern of super reach A loss to a variation pattern of super reach E loss (PA2-2 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA1). For PA3-4), the remaining random number values within the range that the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination can take are assigned as determination values.

Further, the RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The data holding area for game control includes a first special figure reservation storage section, a second special figure reservation storage section, a general figure reservation storage section, a game control flag setting section, a game control timer setting section, and a game control counter. It is provided with a setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit.

The 1st special figure reservation storage section, the game ball has passed (entered) the 1st starting winning a prize mouth which the winning a prize device 6A forms, the starting winning a prize (the 1st starting winning a prize) occurs, but the special drawing which is not started yet The pending data of the game (special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure hold storage unit associates the winning number (the order of detecting the game balls) with the holding number with the first start winning hole and establishes the first start condition for the passage (entry) of the game ball. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination, and the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on , And is stored until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). In this way, the pending data stored in the first special figure pending storage unit indicates that execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is pending, and the variable display result in this special figure game (special figure display result ), it becomes the hold information that enables the determination of whether or not a big hit will occur.

The second special figure reservation storage unit, the game ball has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, the start winning (second starting winning) has occurred, but has not yet started. The pending data of the figure game (special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning number in the second starting winning opening (detection order of gaming balls) with the holding number, and establishes the second starting condition in passing (entry) of the gaming ball. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination, and the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on , Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). In this way, the pending data stored in the second special figure pending storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is pending, and the variable display result in this special figure game (special figure display result ), it becomes the hold information that enables the determination of whether or not a big hit will occur.

In addition, with the game ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening, the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the passing (entering) of the gaming starting ball. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second starting prize may be stored in the common hold storage unit in association with the hold number. In this case, starting port data indicating which of the first starting winning port and the second starting winning port the game ball has passed (entered) is included in the holding information and stored in association with the holding number. ..

The ordinary figure reservation storage unit stores the retained information of the ordinary figure game which has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20, although the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the public figure reservation storage unit is associated with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls pass through the passage gate 41, and based on the passage of the game balls, the CPU 103 extracts the general figure display result from the random number circuit 104, etc. Numerical data or the like indicating the random number value MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

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

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

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

In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, random number values not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical value data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and are periodically set according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random value is updated periodically or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be one for updating the random count value separately from the update operation of the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing a predetermined process such as a scramble process or a calculation process on all or part of the numerical data.

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

In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 in the present embodiment, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, effect control data as shown in FIG. 8-8(A). A holding area 81SG190 is provided. The production control data holding area 81SG190 shown in FIG. 8-8A includes a production control flag setting unit 81SG191, a production control timer setting unit 81SG192, a production control counter setting unit 81SG193, and a production control buffer setting unit 81SG194. I have it.

The effect control flag setting unit 81SG191 has a plurality of types in which the state can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the effect image display state on the screen of the image display device 5 or the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 81SG191 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting unit 81SG192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as an operation of displaying an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 81SG192 stores data indicating a timer value for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The effect control counter setting unit 81SG193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit 81SG193 stores data indicating the count value of each of the plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit 81SG194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 81SG194 stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In the present embodiment, data forming the start winning award reception command buffer 81SG194A as shown in FIG. 8-8(B) is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 81SG194. In the start winning award reception command buffer 81SG194A, in the storage area (buffer numbers “1-1” to “1-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (eg, “4”) of the total reserved storage number of the first special figure reserved storages. (Corresponding area) and a storage area (area corresponding to buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4") corresponding to the maximum value (eg, "4") of the total number of reserved memories of the second special figure reserved storage And are provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-8(C), the effect control buffer setting unit 81SG194 is provided with one storage area corresponding to the active display area, and the situation at the time of winning the variable display being executed. Data that constitutes the active display buffer 81SG194B that can specify When there is a starting winning prize to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, a starting opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), symbol designating command, variable category designation Four commands, that is, a command and a reservation storage number notification command (a first reservation storage number notification command or a second reservation storage number notification command) are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure reservation storage and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure reservation storage in the start winning award reception command buffer 81SG194A and the active display buffer 81SG194B are these start mouth winning designation command, symbol designating command, A storage area (entry) for separately storing the first special figure reserved storage and the second special figure reserved storage in association with the variable category designation command and the reserved storage number notification command is secured.

The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) are shifted up one by one, as will be described later, when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the uppermost reserved storage (buffer number “1”) is started. To go.

Further, the start winning award reception command buffer 81SG194A and the active display buffer 81SG194B of the present embodiment indicate whether or not it is a target object of the pending display notice effect described later and an effect mode (effect type) of the pending display notice effect. A pending display notice effect target flag and a waveform notice effect target flag indicating whether or not it is an effect target of a waveform notice effect described later and an effect mode (effect type) of the wave effect notice effect are stored in association with each buffer number. A storage area is secured for each storage area (entry) so that it can be done.

It should be noted that any value of "0", "1", or "2" is stored in the hold display notice effect target flag in the pre-read notice setting process, which will be described later. "0" is stored when execution is not determined (when it is not determined as a target of the pending display notice effect), and "1" or "2" is stored when execution of the pending display notice effect is determined. It In addition, when "1" is stored in the hold display notice effect target flag, the hold display corresponding to the hold display notice effect target flag is displayed in a circular blue color and the hold display notice effect target flag is set to " When "2" is stored, the hold indication corresponding to the hold display notice effect target flag is displayed in a circular red display.

Further, the waveform notice effect target flag is set to store a value of "0", "1", or "2" in the prefetch notice setting process, which will be described later. If it is not decided (if it is not decided as the target of the waveform notice effect), "0" is stored, and if it is decided to execute the waveform notice effect, "1" or "2" is stored. When "1" is stored in the waveform notice effect target flag, the amplitude in the active display area is changed over the period until the variable display corresponding to the entry in which the waveform notice effect target flag is stored is started. When a small sawtooth wave (waveform: small) is repeatedly displayed and "2" is stored in the waveform notice effect target flag, until the variable display corresponding to the entry in which the waveform notice effect target flag is stored is started. A sawtooth wave (waveform: large) having a large amplitude is repeatedly displayed in the active display area over the period.

The effect control CPU 120 stores commands from the beginning (the entry having the smallest buffer number) in the empty entries of the start winning prize reception command buffer 81SG194A at the time of winning prizes at the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. .. At the time of starting winning, the commands from the starting mouth winning designation command to the number-of-holding-memory notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, if the command is received, if the command reception is based on the starting winning to the first starting winning opening, the buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4" corresponding to the special figure reservation storage are stored. In the storage area corresponding to each, the starting mouth winning designation command, the symbol designating command, the variation category designating command, and the reserved storage number notification command are stored in that order, and the command reception is based on the starting winning prize to the second starting winning port. If it is one, the starting mouth winning award designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category designation command, the hold, in the storage area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “2-1” to “2-4” corresponding to the special figure hold storage The storage number notification commands are stored in this order.

In this embodiment, when the variable display based on the first special figure reservation storage is executed, the buffer number “1-1” of the start winning award reception command buffer 81SG194A is started when the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. Contents of the entry of the active display buffer 81SG194B are copied to the entry of the buffer number “1-1” of the start winning award reception command buffer 81SG194A, and the contents of the buffer numbers “1-2” and subsequent ones are deleted. The stored content of the entry is shifted to the next higher entry.

When the variable display based on the second special figure reservation storage is executed, the content of the entry of the buffer number “2-1” of the start winning award reception command buffer 81SG194A is started when the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. Is copied to the entry of the active display buffer 81SG194B, the stored content of the entry of the buffer number “2-1” of the start winning award reception command buffer 81SG194A is deleted, and the stored content of the entry of the buffer number “2-2” and thereafter. Is shifted to the next higher entry.

In the present embodiment, by executing an active display/holding display updating process which will be described later, the holding display in the first holding storage display area 81SG5D and the second holding storage display area 81SG5U can be performed in each of the start winning award reception command buffer 81SG194A. It is possible to display in a display mode based on the pending display notice effect target flag stored in the entry. In addition, by executing the waveform notice effect execution process described later, the active display area 81SG5F is displayed in a display mode based on the value of the waveform notice effect target flag stored in each entry of the start winning award reception command buffer 81SG194A. It is possible. The data stored in the active display buffer 81SG194B is deleted every time the variable display of the decorative design is completed.

Next, the start winning determination process according to the present embodiment will be described. In the start winning determination process of S101, as shown in FIG. 8-9, the CPU 103 first detects from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A. Based on the signal, it is determined whether or not the first starting opening switch 22A is on (S81SG101). At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is turned on (S81SG101; Y), the first special figure reservation storage number, which is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is "4") (S81SG102). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reservation storage number by reading the first reservation storage number count value, which is the stored value of the first reservation storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit, for example. When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in S81SG102 (S81SG102; N), for example, the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit is set to "1" (S81SG103).

When the first starting opening switch 22A is off in S81SG101 (S81SG101; N), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in S81SG102 (S81SG102; Y), the variable winning ball device 6B. It is determined whether or not the second starting port switch 22B is turned on based on the detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by (S81SG104). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 22B is on (S81SG104; Y), the second special figure reservation storage number, which is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether the upper limit storage number is “4”) (S81SG105). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reservation storage number by reading the second reservation storage number count value, which is the stored value of the second reservation storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit, for example. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in S81SG105 (S81SG105; N), for example, the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit is set to "2" (S81SG106).

After performing either of the processes of S81SG103 and S81SG106, the special figure reservation storage number corresponding to the starting mouth buffer value stored in the starting mouth buffer is updated to be incremented by 1 (S81SG107). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the first holding storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second holding storage count value is incremented by 1. Thus, the first reserved memory count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the first special drawing is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the second special drawing is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is also updated so as to be incremented by 1 (S81SG108). For example, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated so as to be incremented by 1.

After executing the processing of S81SG108, the CPU 103 selects, from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, the random value MR1 for special figure display result determination and the jackpot type determination. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination are extracted (S81SG109). Numerical data indicating each random number value thus extracted is stored by being set as reservation information at the head of an empty entry in the special figure reservation storage unit corresponding to the starting opening buffer value (S81SG110). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", The numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is stored in the 2 special figure reservation storage unit.

Numerical data showing the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are used to determine whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit", and further the variable display result. It is used to determine the type of jackpot when "big hit". The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine the variation pattern including the variation display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol. By executing the processing of S81SG109, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating all of the random number values used in the determination of the variable display mode including the variable display result of the special symbol and the decorative symbol and the variable display time.

Subsequent to the processing of S81SG110, the transmission setting of the starting opening winning a prize designation command according to the starting opening buffer value is performed (S81SG111). For example, when the starting mouth buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first starting mouth winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. The setting for transmitting the first starting opening winning award designation command to 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting opening winning award designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, so that the effect control board 12 is controlled. The setting for transmitting the second starting opening winning a prize designation command is performed. The start-up winning award designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control processing of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process processing is completed. To be done.

Following the process of S81SG111, a winning random number determination process is executed (S81SG112). After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the reservation storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reservation storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Settings are made (S81SG113). The reserved storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control processing of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process processing is completed. To be done.

After executing the processing of S81SG113, it is determined whether or not the starting opening buffer value is "1" (S81SG114). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is "1" (Y in S81SG114), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (S81SG115), and then the process proceeds to S81SG104. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2" (N in S81SG114), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (S81SG116), and then the starting winning process is executed. finish. As a result, even when both the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect a valid starting prize for a game ball, the processing based on the detection of both effective starting prizes can be surely completed.

FIG. 8-10(A) is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in S81SG112 of FIG. 8-9 as the random number value determination process at the time of winning. In the present embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative pattern is started, the special symbol normal processing is used to control the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) to the big hit game state as "big hit". It is determined whether or not. In the variation pattern setting process, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variation display mode of the decorative pattern is performed. On the other hand, in addition to these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process of S81SG112 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). Thus, it is determined whether or not the jackpot pattern is determined to be displayed as a special symbol display result, and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the predetermined display mode with super reach. Thereby, before the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the starting winning opening is started, that is, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made at the start of the variable symbol. Before, it is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit" and which category the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is, and based on this determination result, the CPU 120 for effect control etc. As will be described later, the pending display notice effect and the waveform notice effect are executed.

In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 8-10(A), the CPU 103 first checks the state of a time saving flag or a probability variation flag provided in, for example, a game control flag setting unit, etc. The current game state in 1 is specified (S81SG121). The CPU 103 specifies that the probability variation state is the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time saving flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is necessary to specify that it is in a normal state.

Following the processing of S81SG121, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 is selected and set (S81SG122). After that, it is determined whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted in S81SG109 of FIG. 8-9 is within the predetermined jackpot determination range (S81SG123). In the jackpot determination range, the individual determination values assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" in the display result determination table selected by the process of S81SG122 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and each determination value. It suffices to be able to determine the presence or absence of a determination value that matches the random number value MR1 by making a comparison one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the judgment values included in the big hit judging range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and the minimum value or the maximum value of the big hit judging range. It suffices to be able to determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range by making a comparison. At this time, by determining that the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random number value MR1 is determined to be a “jackpot”.

If it is determined in S81SG123 that it is not within the big hit determination range, that is, if it is determined that the big hit does not occur during variable display (S81SG123;N), the variable display result is "miss" The transmission setting of the designated command is executed (S81SG124), and it is determined whether the time saving flag is set, that is, whether the current game state is the time saving state (S81SG125). When the time saving flag is not set (S81SG125; N), the variation pattern determination table for loss A is selected and set, and when the time saving flag is set (S81SG125; Y), the variation pattern determination table for loss. C is selected and set (S81SG127).

The lost variation pattern determination table A is a lost variation pattern determination table used when the number of reserved memories is one or less. Further, the variation pattern determination table for loss C is a variation pattern determination table for loss, which is used when the game state is the high base state where the time saving control is executed.

In the present embodiment, in addition to these loss variation pattern determination table A and loss variation pattern determination table C, a variation pattern determination table for loss used when the total number of pending storage is two or more. Although B is prepared in advance, among the variation pattern determination tables for loss A to C, in the variation pattern determination table for loss A, a random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can be taken for a non-reach variation pattern. A value from 0 to A in the range is assigned, and in the variation pattern determination tables for loss B and C, 0 to 0 in the range that the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take with respect to the non-reach variation pattern. A value exceeding A is assigned. On the other hand, in the variation pattern determination tables for loss A to C, values B to 997 are assigned to the variation patterns of super reach in the range that the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take.

Therefore, by determining the variation pattern using the variation pattern determination table A for loss in S81SG126, the determination of the non-reach and the super-reach is performed without fail even if the number of reserved memories changes after the determination. Because of the variation pattern, the determination pattern at the time of winning the start prize is made by using the variation pattern determination table A for loss.

As shown in FIG. 8-10(A), when it is determined in S81SG123 that the jackpot is within the jackpot determination range, that is, when it is determined that the jackpot is displayed when the variation is displayed (S123; Y), the jackpot type determination is made. The jackpot type is determined on the basis of the random number value MR2 for use (S81SG128). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified corresponding to the starting opening buffer value”. , The big hit type judging table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type judging table. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is determined.

Further, the transmission setting of the symbol designating command according to the jackpot type determined in S81SG128 is executed (S81SG129), and the jackpot variation pattern determination table is selected as a table for determining one of a plurality of jackpot variation patterns. Set (S81SG130).

After performing any one of the processing of S81SG126, S81SG127, S81SG130, using the fluctuation pattern determination table and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for the fluctuation pattern determination set in the processing of S81SG126, S81SG127, S81SG130, The variation category is determined according to the range of the determination value including the random number MR3 (S81SG131). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-10(B), at least when the variable display result is “miss”, the variable display mode is “non-reach” regardless of the total number of pending storages. And a variation category that is a variation display mode of “super reach”, and a variation category of “other” that is a variation display mode other than “non-reach” and “super reach” (for example, normal reach), It suffices to be able to determine whether or not such a variation category is determined based on the random number value MR3.

After that, the setting for transmitting the variation category designation command according to the determination result by the process of S81SG131 to the effect control board 12 is performed (S81SG132), and the winning random number determination process is ended.

Next, the production control process processing in the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 8-11, in the effect control process process of the present embodiment, after performing the prefetching notice setting process, the waveform notice effect execution process (S81SG71) for executing the waveform notice effect, and the hold After executing the active display/suspended display update process for updating the display form of the display and the display form of the active display area 81SG5F, one of the processes of S170 to S177 is executed.

8-12 and 8-13 are flowcharts showing an example of the process executed in FIG. 8-11 as the prefetching notice setting process according to the present embodiment. In the pre-reading advance notice setting process shown in FIG. 8-12, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the contents of the start winning award reception command buffer 81SG294A (S81SG241), and the starting mouth award designation command, the symbol designation command, and the variation category command. , It is determined whether or not there is an entry in which the values of the waveform notice effect target flag and the hold display notice effect target flag are undecided (that is, not set) among the entries in which the number of held storage notice command is set. (S81SG242).

If there is no entry for which the values of the waveform notice effect target flag and the hold display notice effect target flag are undecided (S81SG242; N), the prefetch notice setting process is terminated and the waveform notice effect target flag and the hold display notice effect target flag are ended. If there is an entry whose value is undecided (S81SG242; Y), the entry is an entry in the first special figure pending storage, that is, the buffer number is any of "1-1" to "1-4". It is determined whether or not (S81SG243). If the entry is an entry in the first special figure reservation storage (S81SG243; Y), whether or not the buffer number of the entry is “1-2” or later, that is, the entry is the first special figure It is determined whether or not it is the second to fourth hold storage in the hold storage (S81SG244). The determination as to whether or not the buffer number is “1-2” or later is to secure the waveform notice effect and the hold display notice effect. When the buffer number of the entry is “1-2” or later (S81SG244; Y), “1” or “2” is already set in the value of the waveform notice effect target flag and the value of the hold display notice effect target flag. It is determined whether or not there is an entry, that is, whether or not the waveform notice effect or the hold display notice effect is already being executed (S81SG245, S81SG246).

When there is no entry in which the value of the waveform notice effect target flag and the value of the hold display notice effect target flag are set to "1" or "2", that is, when the waveform notice effect or the hold display notice effect is not executed (S81SG245;N and S81SG246;N) determines whether or not all the variable category designation commands in the first special figure pending storage before the entry are non-reach (S81SG247). When all the variation category designation commands in the first special figure reserved storage before the entry are non-reach (S81SG247; Y), the effect control CPU 120 extracts the random number for waveform notice effect determination, and the symbol designation command of the entry. Also, the presence/absence of execution of the waveform notification effect and the effect type are determined using the variation category command and the waveform notification effect determination table (not shown) (S81SG248). As described above, in the present embodiment, the waveform notice effect can be executed only when all the variation category designation commands in the first special figure reservation storage before the entry are non-reach, so that the waveform notice effect and the reach effect are generated. It is possible to prevent the game from being executed in parallel, and to improve the enjoyment of the game by making the player pay attention only to the reach effect or the waveform notice effect.

In the process of S81SG248, as shown in FIG. 8-14(A), when the symbol designating command and the variation category indicate non-reach loss, the non-execution of the waveform notice effect is determined at a rate of 95% and 5%. It is determined that the waveform advance notice effect is executed with the effect type A at a rate, and the waveform advance notice effect is executed at the effect type B at a rate of 0%. Further, when the symbol designating command and the variation category indicate normal reach loss, it is determined that 80% of the waveform notice effects are not executed, and 20% of the waveform notice effects are executed in the effect type A. , 0% to execute the waveform notice effect in the effect type B. In addition, when the symbol designating command and the variation category indicate super reach loss, it is determined that 60% of the time, the waveform notice effect is not executed, and 30% of the waveform notice effect is executed in the effect type A. It is decided to execute the waveform notice effect with the effect type B at a rate of 10%. When the symbol designating command and the variation category indicate a big hit, the non-execution of the waveform notice effect is determined at a rate of 30%, and the waveform notice effect is determined to be executed at the effect type A at a rate of 10%. It is determined that the waveform advance notice effect is executed in the effect type B at a rate of 60%.

The effect type A is an effect type (display mode) in which a sawtooth wave (waveform: small) having a small amplitude is repeatedly displayed in the active display area 81SG5F, and the effect type B is a large amplitude in the active display area 81SG5F. It is an effect type (display mode) in which a sawtooth wave (waveform: large) is repeatedly displayed. In this way, by determining whether or not the waveform notice effect is executed and the effect type, when a sawtooth wave having a large amplitude is repeatedly displayed in the active display area 81SG5F, a sawtooth wave having a small amplitude is repeatedly displayed in the active display area 81SG5F. The variation display result of the notice subject becomes a big hit at a higher rate than the case. That is, in the waveform notice production, the big hit expectation is set to be highest when the waveform notice effect is executed in the effect type B, and is set to be lowest when the waveform notice effect is not executed (waveform notice). Big hit expectation degree in production: production type B> production type A> waveform notice production not executed).

Then, returning to FIG. 8-12, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the waveform notification effect is determined in S81SG248 (S81SG249). When it is determined in S81SG248 to execute the waveform notification effect, the value corresponding to the effect type determined in S81SG248 is set in the waveform notification effect target flag of the entry (“1” for effect type A, and for effect type B. "2") is set (S81SG250). Then, a value corresponding to non-execution of the hold display notice effect (that is, "0" indicating that the hold display is displayed in white) is set in the hold display notice effect target flag of the entry, and the readahead notice setting process is performed. Is finished (S81SG251).

If the entry for which the waveform notice effect target flag and the value of the hold display notice effect target flag have not been determined is the second special figure hold memory (S81SG243), the waveform notice effect target flag or the hold display notice effect target flag has already been set. When the value of "1" or "2" is set (S81SG245; Y or S81SG246; Y), when the non-execution of the waveform preview effect is determined in S81SG248 (S81SG249; N), the waveform preview effect of the entry is set. A value corresponding to non-execution of the waveform notice effect is set to "0" (S81SG251), and a value corresponding to non-execution of the hold display notice effect is set in the hold display notice effect target flag of the entry (that is, "0" indicating that the hold display is displayed in white) is set, and the prefetch advance notice setting process is ended (S81SG251).

Further, in S81SG247, when there is a variation category designation command other than non-reach among the variation category designation commands in the first special figure pending storage before the entry for which the values of the waveform notice production subject flag and the hold display notice production subject flag have not been determined ( S81SG247; N), the production control CPU 120 refers to the symbol designating command, and determines whether or not there is a big hit holding storage in the first special figure holding storage before the entry (S81SG253). If there is no big hit holding memory in the first special figure holding memory before the entry (S81SG253; N), a random number for holding display notice effect determination is extracted, and a symbol designating command, a variation category command, not shown in the drawing. Whether or not the hold display notice effect is executed and the effect type (display mode of the hold display) are determined using the hold display notice effect determination table (S81SG254).
In the process of S81SG254, as shown in FIG. 8-14(B), when the symbol designating command and the variation category indicate non-reach loss, the non-execution of the pending display notice effect is determined at a rate of 95% and 5%. It is determined that the hold display notice effect is executed by the effect type C at a rate of 0, and the hold display notice effect is executed by the effect type D at a rate of 0%. Further, when the symbol designating command and the variation category indicate normal reach loss, 80% of the non-execution of the pending display notice effect is determined, and 20% of the pending display notice effect is executed in the effect type C. Then, it is decided to execute the hold display notice effect with the effect type D at a rate of 0%. In addition, when the symbol designating command and the variation category indicate super reach loss, it is determined that the hold display notice effect is not executed at a rate of 60%, and the hold display notice effect is executed at the effect type C at a rate of 30%. Then, it is determined to execute the pending display notice effect with the effect type D at a rate of 10%. Then, when the symbol designating command and the variation category indicate a big hit, the non-execution of the hold display notice effect is determined at a rate of 30%, and the hold display notice effect is determined to be executed at the effect type C at a rate of 10%. Then, it is determined to execute the pending display notice effect with the effect type D at a rate of 60%.

The effect type C is an effect type (display mode) for displaying the hold display in blue, and the effect type D is an effect type (display mode) for displaying the hold display in red. In this way, by determining whether or not the hold display notice effect is executed and the effect type, when the hold display is displayed in red, the variation display of the notice target is higher than in the case where the hold display is displayed in blue. The result is a big hit. That is, in the hold display notice effect, the jackpot expectation degree is set to be highest when the hold display notice effect is executed by the effect D, and is set to be lowest when the hold display notice effect is not executed. (Big jackpot expectation in hold display notice production: production type D> production type C> hold display notice production not executed).

Returning to FIG. 8-13, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the hold display notice effect is determined in S81SG254 (S81SG255). When it is determined in S81SG254 to execute the hold display notice effect (S81SG255; Y), the hold display notice effect target flag of the entry corresponds to the determined effect type (“1” for effect type C, effect If the type is D, "2") is set (S81SG256), and a value ("0") corresponding to the non-execution of the waveform notice effect is set in the waveform notice effect target flag of the entry to set the readahead notice setting. The process ends (S81SG258).

Further, in S81SG253, when there is a pending storage that is a big hit in the first special figure pending storage before the entry in which the values of the waveform preview rendering target flag and the pending display preview rendering target flag have not been determined, or in S81SG254, the pending display preview rendering effect When the non-execution is determined (S81SG255; N), a value (“0”) corresponding to non-execution of the pending display preview effect is set in the pending display preview effect flag of the entry (S81SG257), and the waveform of the entry is set. A value (“0”) corresponding to the non-execution of the waveform notice effect is set in the notice effect target flag, and the prefetch notice setting process ends (S81SG258).

In the present embodiment, as the prefetching notice effect, only one of the hold display notice effect and the waveform notice effect can be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. As the pre-reading notice effect, the hold display notice effect and the waveform notice effect may be overlapped and executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the form in which the effect type A and the effect type B are provided as the effect type of the waveform notice effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect of the waveform notice effect is provided. As the type, three or more types of effect may be provided.

Further, in the present embodiment, the form in which the effect type C and the effect type D are provided as the effect types of the hold display notice effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold display notice effect is provided. As the effect type, three or more effect types may be provided. Further, in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the display color of the hold display is different for each effect type of the hold display notice effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect type of the hold display notice effect is provided. The size and shape of the hold display may be different for each.

Further, in the present embodiment, the target of the pre-reading notice effect is only the first special figure reservation storage, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pre-reading notice effect is the second special figure reservation storage. May be executed as a target.

FIG. 8-15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in FIG. 8-11 as the waveform announcement effect execution process in the present embodiment. In the waveform advance notice effect execution processing shown in FIG. 8-15, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the start winning prize reception command buffer 81SG194A (S81SG261), and the value of the waveform advance notice effect target flag is "1" or "2". Is present, that is, it is determined whether or not there is an object pending storage of the waveform notice effect (S81SG262). If there is no entry in which the value of the waveform notice effect target flag is "1" or "2" (S81SG262; N), the waveform notice effect production execution process is terminated, and the value of the waveform notice effect subject flag is "1" or "2". If there is an entry (S81SG262; Y), it is determined whether or not the buffer number of the entry for which the waveform notification effect target flag is set to “1” or “2” is “1-1” (S81SG263). ).

If the buffer number of the entry in which the waveform notice effect target flag is set to "1" or "2" is "1-1" (S81SG263; Y), the process proceeds to S81SG264 and the waveform notice effect target flag is "1". Alternatively, if the buffer number of the entry set to “2” is “1-2” or later (S81SG263; N), the waveform notification effect executing flag indicating that the waveform notification effect is being executed is set. It is determined whether or not (S81SG265). When the waveform notice effect executing flag is not set (S81SG265; N), the waveform notice effect executing flag is set (S81SG266). Then, the waveform notice effect process table corresponding to the effect type (waveform notice effect target flag value) is selected (S81SG267), and the waveform notice effect process timer is started (S81SG268). In this embodiment, the waveform notice production process table corresponding to each effect type (effect type A and effect type B) is stored in the ROM 121 in advance.

Then, the CPU 120 for effect control starts the control of the effect device (image display device 5) according to the contents of the first process data 1 (display control execution data 1 etc.) set in the waveform predictive effect process table, and the waveform predictive effect is generated. The execution process ends (S81SG269).

On the other hand, when the waveform advance notice effect execution flag is set in S81SG265, the value of the waveform advance notice effect process timer is decremented by 1 (S81SG270), and it is determined whether or not the waveform advance notice effect process timer has timed out (S81SG271). ). If the waveform notice production process timer has timed out, the waveform notice production process data is switched (S81SG272). That is, the waveform notice production process timer is restarted by setting the waveform notice production process timer setting value set next in the waveform notice production process table in the waveform notice production process timer (S81SG273). In addition, the control state for the rendering device (image display device 5) is changed based on the display control execution data and the like included in the waveform preview production process data set next (S81SG274), and the waveform preview production execution process is ended. To do.

In S81SG264, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value according to the special figure winning waiting process. The value of the effect control process flag may not be a value corresponding to JP-view per waiting process; if (S81SG264 N), the process proceeds to S81SG265, the value of Starring output control process flag is a value corresponding to JP-view per wait processing ( S81SG264;Y) clears the waveform notice effect process timer and the waveform notice effect executing flag (S81SG275 and S81SG276), and ends the waveform notice effect execution process.

FIG. 8-16 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process according to the present embodiment. In the variable display start process shown in FIG. 8-16, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first fluctuation start command reception flag is set (S81SG281). When the first variation start command reception flag is set (S81SG281; Y), the contents of the entry of the buffer number “1-1” in the start winning award reception command buffer 81SG194A is copied to the active display buffer 81SG194B (update storage). (S81SG282a), various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4" of the first special figure reservation storage in the start winning award reception command buffer 81SG194A are buffered. The number is shifted up one by one (S81SG282b). The contents of the buffer number "1-1" cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift, so that the contents are erased.

If the first fluctuation start command reception flag is not set (S81SG281; N), it is determined whether the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (S81SG283). When the second variation start command reception flag is set (S81SG283; Y), the contents of the entry of the buffer number "2-1" in the start winning award reception command buffer 81SG194A are copied to the active display buffer 81SG194B (update storage). (S81SG284a), various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers “2-1” to “2-4” of the second special figure reservation storage in the start winning award reception command buffer 81SG194A are buffered. The number is shifted up one by one (S81SG284b). Note that the contents of the buffer number "2-1" cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift, so the contents are erased.

If the second variation start command reception flag is not set (S81SG283; N), the variable display start setting process ends.

After executing S81SG282b or S81SG284b, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S81SG285).

Then, the display result of the decorative design (stop design) is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (S81SG286). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop design of the decorative design according to the display result designated by the display result designation command, and stores the data indicating the determined stop design of the decorative design in the decorative design display result storage area. To do.

In the present embodiment, when the received variation display result designation command is the second variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, has three symbols “7” as a stop symbol. The combination of the decorative patterns (big hit pattern) that was prepared in “” is determined. Further, when the received variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit B, as a stop symbol, a plurality of combinations of odd symbols other than “7” (for example, “111”, A combination of decorative patterns such as “333”, “555”, and “999”). Further, when the received variable display result designating command is the fourth variable display result designating command corresponding to the non-probable variation big hit, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, of the decorative design in which three symbols are arranged in even symbols as the stop symbol Determine the combination (big hit pattern). Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command corresponding to the loss, the combination of the decorative symbols (loss symbol) in which the three symbols are non-uniform as the stop symbol is determined.

In the determination of these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbols, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of decorative symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Then, the stop design of the decorative design may be determined. That is, the stop design may be determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the decorative designs corresponding to the numerical values that match the extracted random numbers.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an entry in which the value of the hold display notice effect target flag or the waveform notice effect target flag is “1” or “2” in the start winning prize reception command buffer 81SG194A, that is, the hold. It is determined whether the display notice effect or the waveform notice effect is being executed (S81SG287). When the pending display notice effect or the waveform notice effect is not being executed (S81SG287; N), whether or not to execute the active display area change effect for changing the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F during the variable display and the effect type are set. Active display area change effect determination process (S81SG288) to be determined, and destination suggestion effect determination process (S81SG289) to determine an effect pattern of the destination suggestion effect that suggests the reach effect (reach effect of the destination to be developed) to be executed in the variable display. ) And are performed, and it progresses to S81SG290. If the hold display notice effect or the waveform notice effect is being executed (S81SG287; Y), the process proceeds to S81SG290 without passing through the processes of S81SG288 and S81SG289.

In the present embodiment, as shown in the processing of S81SG290, one process table is selected according to the presence or absence of execution of effects to be executed during variable display and the effect type of each effect, and the one process table is selected. Although an example in which the variable display is started by using the example is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the process table dedicated to each performance type and presence/absence of execution of the effect to be executed during the variable display. Alternatively, the variable display may be started using each process table.

That is, during the variable display, as described later (see FIG. 8-27), the action effect and the vibration display effect are executed as an integrated effect, but the process table for the effect effect and the vibration display effect are performed. The action effect and the vibration display effect may be separately executed by selecting each process table. This also applies to suggestive effects, active display area change effects, development destination suggestive effects, and the like.

In S81SG290, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether a variation pattern (variation pattern designation command) and a suggestion effect, a start display effect, an effect effect, an active display area change effect, or a development destination suggestion effect, which will be described later, and a process corresponding to an effect pattern. Select a table. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S81SG292).

In the process table, display control execution data for controlling display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and control of sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The sound control execution data, the operation section control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the like are arranged in time series in association with each process data n (1 to N). There is.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect device (image display as effect parts) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The control of the device 5, various lamps as effect parts, the speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, and the operation unit (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (S81SG293). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the image display device 5. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to control the turning on/off of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 performs control so that the decorative pattern is displayed in a variable manner according to a variation pattern that corresponds to the variation pattern designating command in a one-to-one manner. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the designated command.

Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is set in the fluctuation time timer (S81SG294). Also, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S81SG295). Note that the predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes the image data indicating the display state of the left-middle-right decorative pattern to the VRAM every time the predetermined time has elapsed, and the display control unit 123 is written to the VRAM. The signal corresponding to the image data is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays the image corresponding to the signal, whereby the variation of the decorative pattern is realized. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect display during variable display (S172) (S81SG296).

FIG. 8-17 is a flowchart showing an example of active display area change effect determination processing according to the present embodiment. In the active display area change effect determination processing shown in FIG. 8-17, the effect control CPU 120 first stores the data (display result specification command) stored in the variation pattern specification command or display result specification command storage area read in S81SG285. The fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern are specified by referring to (S81SG301). Then, the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number for determining the active display area change effect and determines whether or not to execute the active display area change effect and the effect type using an active display area change effect determination table (not shown) (S81SG302). ).

In the processing of S81SG302, as shown in FIG. 8-18(A), when the variation display result is non-reach loss, the non-execution of the active display area change effect is determined at a rate of 95% and a rate of 5%. Determines to execute the active display area change effect with the effect type α, and determines to execute the active display area change effect with the effect type β at a rate of 0%. When the variable display result is normal reach loss, 70% of the active display area change effects are decided to be executed, and 25% of the active display area change effects are decided to be executed by the effect type α. It is determined to execute the active display area change effect with the effect type β at a rate of 5%. Further, when the variable display result is super reach loss, it is determined that the active display area change effect is executed at a rate of 50% and the active display area change effect is performed at an effect type α at a rate of 35%. , 15% to execute the active display area change effect with the effect type β. If the variable display result is a big hit, the active display area change effect is determined to be executed at a rate of 0%, and the active display area change effect is determined to be executed at the effect type α at a rate of 25%. It is determined to execute the active display area change effect with the effect type β at a rate of 75%.

The effect type α is an effect type (display mode) for displaying the active display area 81SG5F in blue, and the effect type β is an effect type (display mode) for displaying the active display area 81SG5F in red. is there. By determining whether or not the active display area change effect is executed and the effect type in this way, when the active display area 81SG5F is displayed in red, the active display area 81SG5F is displayed at a higher rate than when it is displayed in blue. The variation display result is a big hit. In other words, in the active display area change effect, the big hit expectation is set when the active display area change effect is executed with the effect type β, and the lowest big hit expectation is set when the active display area change effect is not executed. (The big hit expectation in the active display area change effect: effect type β> effect type α> active display area change effect is not executed).

In the present embodiment, when the variable display result is a big hit, the active display change effect is always executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. A case may be provided in which non-execution of the active display change effect is determined even if it is a big hit.

Then, returning to FIG. 8-17, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the active display area change effect is determined in S81SG302 (S81SG303). When the execution of the active display area change effect is determined in S81SG302 (S81SG303; Y), the determined effect display type of the active display area change effect is stored, and the spear 81SG603 is displayed in the active display area 81SG5F when the active display area change effect is executed. (See FIG. 8-27) It is determined to execute an action effect that punctures (acts) and a vibration display effect that vibrates the image displayed on the image display device 5 to the left and right together with the action effect (S81SG305). Further, the spear 81SG603 described above flies toward the active display area 81SG5F to determine that execution of the suggestive effect that suggests that the active display area change effect is to be executed, and ends the active display area change effect determination processing ( S81SG306).

On the other hand, when the non-execution of the active display area change effect is determined in S81SG302 (S81SG303; N), the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number for suggestive effect execution determination, and suggests it using a suggestive effect execution determination table (not shown). Whether to execute the effect is determined (S81SG307).

In the processing of S81SG307, as shown in FIG. 8-18(B), when the variable display result is non-reach loss, the execution of the suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and the suggestive effect is performed at a rate of 95%. Decide not to execute. When the variation display result is the normal reach loss, the execution of the suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 20% and the non-execution of the suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 80%. Then, when the variable display result is the super reach loss, the execution of the suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 50%, and the non-execution of the suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 50%.

Returning to FIG. 8-17, the CPU 120 for effect control stores the determination content (execution or non-execution of suggestive effect) in S81SG307, and ends the active display change effect determination process.

FIG. 8-19 is a flowchart showing an example of the development destination suggestive effect determination process in the present embodiment. In the development destination suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-19, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display is a super reach fluctuation pattern (S81SG311). When the variation pattern of the variation display is not the variation pattern of super reach (S81SG311; N), the development destination suggestion effect determination process is ended, and when the variation pattern of the variation display is the variation pattern of super reach (S81SG311; Y). ) Is a first development destination suggestion production which extracts a random number for development destination suggestion production, and uses a development destination suggestion production determination table (not shown) to execute a development destination suggestion production to be executed in the variation display in accordance with the variation display result. And the second suggested development destination (S81SG312).

In the processing of S81SG312, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when the variation display result is loss (super reach loss), the execution of the first development destination suggesting effect is determined at a rate of 10%, and 90%. The execution of the second development destination suggestion effect is determined by the ratio. When the variable display result is a big hit, 90% of the execution destination suggestive effects are decided to be executed, and 90% of them are decided to execute the second development destination suggesting effect. That is, in the destination development suggestion, the jackpot expectation is set to be higher when the first destination development suggestion is executed than when the second destination development suggestion is executed (in the destination development suggestion). Big hit expectation: 1st destination suggestion production> 2nd destination development suggestion).

It should be noted that the first development destination suggestion effect is a spherical pseudo active display 81SG700 (see FIG. 8-29) in which the active display area 81SG5F has the same diameter as the active display area 81SG5F in the period before the reach effect in the variable display. After moving to the center of the display screen of the image display device 5, the shutter 81SG701 displayed on the image display device 5 is continuously breached, and depending on the number of the breached shutters 81SG701, the development destination (the reach of the super reach to be executed) It is a production that suggests (production). In addition, the second development destination suggestion effect means that the active display area 81SG5F is a spherical pseudo active display 81SG700 (see FIG. 8-29) in the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 in the period before the reach effect in the variable display. After moving, one shutter 81SG701 displayed on the image display device 5 is breached through, and the roulette (see FIG. 8-30) suggests a development destination (reach effect of super reach to be executed).

In addition, although the pseudo active display 81SG700 in the present embodiment exemplifies a form having a spherical shape having the same diameter as the active display area 81SG5F, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pseudo active display 81SG700 is active. Any display may be used as long as it is similar to the display area 81SG5F in at least part of the display mode. In other words, the "specific display (active display area 81SG5F) and the special display (pseudo-active display 81SG700) at least a part of which is similar to the specific display (pseudo active display 81SG700)" in the present invention has the same shape, size, and color as the active display area 81SG5F. It includes a certain pseudo active display 81SG700, a pseudo active display 81SG700 having a similar relationship to the active display area 81SG5F, and the like.

Returning to Fig. 8-19, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the first development destination suggesting effect has been determined in S81SG312 (S81SG313). When it is determined in S81SG312 that the first development destination suggesting effect is to be executed (S81SG313; Y), the production pattern of the first development destination suggesting effect is determined to be an effect pattern corresponding to the reach effect first executed in the variable display. The development destination suggestion effect determination process is ended (S81SG314). Further, when it is determined in S81SG312 to execute the second development destination suggesting effect (S81SG313; N), the effect pattern of the second development destination suggesting effect is changed to the effect pattern corresponding to the reach effect first executed in the variable display. Then, the development destination suggestion effect determination process is ended (S81SG315).

In the process of S81SG314, as shown in FIGS. 8-21(A) and 8-21(C), when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of super reach A, The pseudo-active display has exceeded 10 shutters 81SG701, and the display mode of the pseudo-active display is finally red (white to blue when the first shutter 81SG701 is broken through, blue to green when the fourth shutter 81SG701 is broken, 7 The production pattern A is set to change from green to purple when the first shutter 81SG701 is exceeded and purple to red when the tenth shutter 81SG701 is exceeded. Further, when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of the super reach B, the pseudo-active display has exceeded 9 shutters 81SG701 (10th shutter 81SG701 failed to break through), and the pseudo-active display. The final display pattern will be purple (white to blue when the first shutter 81SG701 breaks through, blue to green when the fourth shutter 81SG701 breaks through, and green to purple when the seventh shutter 81SG701 breaks through) B is decided.

When the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of the super reach C, the pseudo-active display has exceeded seven shutters 81SG701 (the eighth shutter 81SG701 has failed to break through), and the pseudo-active display. Is finally set to a green (white to blue when the first shutter 81SG701 breaks through, and a blue to green when the fourth shutter 81SG701 breaks through). Further, when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of Super Reach D or Super Reach E, the pseudo-active display has exceeded three shutters 81SG701 (the fourth shutter 81SG701 has failed to be exceeded). The display pattern of the pseudo-active display is finally determined to be blue (from white to blue, 4 when the first shutter 81SG701 is exceeded) to the effect pattern D. That is, in the first development destination suggesting effect in the present embodiment, the color of the pseudo active display 81SG700 is gradually changed, and the selection ratio of each reach effect is different depending on the final color of the pseudo active display 81SG700. In addition, the jackpot expectation also differs depending on the number of shutters 81SG701 that the pseudo-active display 81SG700 has broken through.

In the present embodiment, when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is any one of super reach A to super reach C, the first development suggestion effect is provided in the effect pattern corresponding to each reach effect. On the other hand, when the reach effect to be executed first in the variation display is the reach effect of super reach D or super reach E, the variation display is performed by executing the first development suggestion effect in the effect pattern D. In the example, the player is unable to identify which one of the super reach D and the super reach E the reach effect to be executed first is, but the present invention is not limited to this. Even when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is super reach D or super reach E, the first development suggestion effect may be executed in the effect pattern corresponding to each reach effect.

On the other hand, in the processing of S81SG315, as shown in FIGS. 8-21(B) and 8-21(C), when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of the super reach A, In the roulette after the pseudo-active display has passed through one shutter 81SG701, the effect pattern E in which the roulette stops at the option of "super reach A" is determined. When the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of the super reach B, the pseudo active display is a roulette after breaking one shutter 81SG701, and the roulette has the option of "super reach B". The effect pattern F to be stopped is determined. If the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of the super reach C, in the roulette after the pseudo-active display has exceeded one shutter 81SG701, the roulette has the option of "super reach C". The effect pattern G to be stopped is determined.

When the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of the super reach E, in the roulette after the pseudo active display breaks through one shutter 81SG701, the roulette has the option of "super reach E". The effect pattern H to be stopped is determined. Further, when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of the super reach D, in the roulette after the pseudo active display has exceeded one shutter 81SG701, the roulette has the option of "super reach E". The effect pattern I to be stopped is decided.

Regarding each effect pattern of the development destination suggestion effect in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree (reliability) of the reach effect executed in the variable display, the first development destination suggestion effect, and the second development destination suggestion effect. Depending on the relationship between the jackpot expectation and the jackpot expectation, the jackpot expectation of the effect pattern A is highest, and thereafter, the jackpot expectation is set to be lower in the order of the effect pattern B, the effect pattern C,... (Big hit expectation: production pattern A> production pattern B> production pattern C> production pattern D> production pattern E> production pattern F> production pattern G> production pattern H> production pattern I).

FIG. 8-22 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect effect during variable display in the present embodiment. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 8-22, the effect control CPU 120 first decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by -1 (S81SG401, S81SG402, S81SG403). Further, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (S81SG404). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (S81SG405). That is, the process timer is newly started by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table in the process timer (S81SG406). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control data, etc. which are set next (S81SG407). On the other hand, when the process timer has not timed out, the production device (for production) is executed according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc.). Control of parts) is executed (S81SG408).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the process data being executed and determines whether it is the light emission start timing of the active display area 81SG5F (S81SG409). When it is the light emission start timing of the active display area 81SG5F (S81SG409; Y), the light emission display of the active display area 81SG5F is started according to the content of the process data, and the process proceeds to S81SG411 (S81SG410). If it is not the light emission start timing of the active display area 81SG5F, the process proceeds to S81SG411 without executing S81SG410.

In S81SG411, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the suggestion effect is being executed. If it is during the execution period of the suggested effect (S81SG411; Y), the suggested effect is executed according to the content of the process data, and the process proceeds to S81SG413 (S81SG412). In addition, when it is not during the execution period of the suggestive effect (S81SG411; N), the process proceeds to S81SG413 without executing S81SG412.

In S81SG413, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the vibration display effect is being executed. When it is during the execution period of the vibration display effect (S81SG413; Y). The start display effect is executed according to the contents of the process data, and the process proceeds to S81SG415 (S81SG414). If the vibration display effect is not being executed (S81SG413; N), the process proceeds to S81SG415 without executing S81SG414.

When the vibration display effect is executed as in the present embodiment, the display of the image display device 5 is displayed in the frame buffer area 81SG501 as shown in FIGS. 8-24A and 8-24B. A display area 81SG503 for displaying an image on the screen and a drawing area 81SG502 for drawing an image to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 are provided. When the vibration display effect is not executed, the image is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 by overlapping the drawing area 81SG502 and the display area 81SG503 at the same position in the frame buffer area 81SG501. When the vibration display effect is executed, the drawing area 81SG502 on the frame buffer area 81SG501 is moved to the left and right (or up and down) with respect to the display area 81SG503, so that the image is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 horizontally or vertically. It may be displayed so that it vibrates. As shown in FIG. 8-24(B), when the vibration display effect is executed, the drawing area 81SG502 moves with respect to the display area 81SG503 so that no image is drawn at the end of the display area 81SG503. Although the non-drawing area 81SG504 is formed, the position corresponding to the non-drawing area 81SG504 on the display screen of the image display device 5 may be displayed in black, for example.

Returning to FIG. 8-22, in S81SG415, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the action effect is being executed. If it is during the action effect execution period (S81SG415; Y), the action effect is executed according to the content of the process data and the process proceeds to S81SG417 (S81SG416). If it is not during the action effect execution period (S81SG415; N), S81SG416. The process proceeds to S81SG417 without executing.

In S81SG417, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the change timing of the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F (execution timing of the active display area change effect). When it is the change timing of the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F (S81SG417; Y), the active display area is determined according to the determined effect type (effect type α or effect type β shown in FIG. 8-18(A)). The display mode of 81SG5F is changed and it progresses to S81Sg421 (S81SG418). If it is not the timing for changing the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F (S81SG417; N), the process proceeds to S81SG421 without executing S81SG418.

In S81SG421, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the light emission end timing of the active display area 81SG5F. When it is the light emission end timing of the active display area 81SG5F (S81SG421; Y), the light emission display of the active display area 81SG5F is terminated according to the content of the process data, and the process proceeds to S81SG423 (S81SG422). If it is not the light emission end timing of the active display area 81SG5F (S81SG421; N), the process proceeds to S81SG423 without executing S81SG422.

In S81SG423, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the execution start timing of the development destination suggestion effect. When it is the execution start timing of the development destination suggesting effect (S81SG423; Y), the display of the pseudo active display 81SG700 is started, and the first reserved storage display area 81SG5D, the second reserved storage display area 81SG5U, and the active display area 81SG5F are displayed. The non-display is started, and the process proceeds to S81SG430 (S81SG424, S81SG425).

Further, in S81SG423, when it is not the execution start timing of the development destination suggestion effect (S81SG423; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the development destination suggestion effect is in the execution period (S81SG426). When the development destination suggesting effect is being executed (S81SG426; Y), it is further determined whether it is the end timing of the development destination suggesting effect (S81SG427). If it is not the end timing of the development destination suggesting effect (S81SG427; N), the development destination suggesting effect is executed according to the contents of the process data and the process proceeds to S81SG430. If it is the end timing of the development destination suggesting effect (S81SG427; Y), The non-display of the first reserved storage display area 81SG5D, the second reserved storage display area 81SG5U, and the active display area 81SG5F is finished (redisplay of the first reserved storage display area 81SG5D, the second reserved storage display area 81SG5U, and the active display area 81SG5F. ), and the process proceeds to S81SG430 (S81SG429).

If the development destination suggesting effect is not being executed in S81SG426 (S81SG426; N), the process proceeds to S81SG430 without executing any of the processes of S81SG427 to S81SG429.

In S81SG430, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the fluctuation control timer has timed out. When the fluctuation control timer is timer-out (SS81SG430; Y), the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of the left-middle-right decorative design (30 ms after the display switching time of the previous decorative design). Image data of an image to be displayed) and write it in a predetermined area of the VRAM (SS81SG431). In this way, in the image display device 5, variation control of the decorative pattern is realized. The display control unit 123 sends to the image display device 5 a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table. Output. In this way, the image display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the decorative pattern in the variation of the decorative pattern. Further, the fluctuation control timer is reset to a predetermined value (SS81SG432).

If the variation control timer has not timed out (S81SG430; N), after execution of S81SG432, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether the variation time timer has timed out (S81SG433). If the variable time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the special figure per wait process (S81SG435). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S81SG434; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the special figure waiting process. The value is updated to the corresponding value (S81SG435). Even if the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, it moves to the control to stop the fluctuation when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, so, for example, a fluctuation pattern designation command indicating a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards Even when it is received, it is possible to end the variation of the decorative pattern when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

As described above, during the variable display in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-23(A) and 8-23(B), when the variable display is started, the active display area 81SG5F emits light. When the light emission of the active display area 81SG5F is started, the variable display is finished. That is, in the present embodiment, since the variable display is being executed while the active display area 81SG5F is emitting light, the player is performing the variable display by recognizing the light emission of the active display area 81SG5F. It is possible to recognize.

As shown in FIG. 8-23(B), the action effect in the present embodiment is the first action effect in which the spear 81SG603 sticks in the active display area 81SG5F, and the active display area 81SG5F after the first action effect. The second action effect in which an effect display 81SG603a (see FIG. 8-28) is additionally displayed on the spear 81SG603 that is running. Further, during the execution period of the action effect in the present embodiment, the vibration display effect is duplicated and executed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-23(B), the vibration display effect starts during the execution period of the first effect effect and ends at the end timing of the second effect effect. Also, the overlapping execution period L2 of the vibration display effect and the second action effect is longer than the overlapping execution period L1 of the vibration display effect and the first action effect, and the magnitude of the vibration of the vibration display effect in the overlapping execution period L2 is large. That is, it is larger than the magnitude of vibration of the vibration display effect in the overlapping execution period L1. That is, during the execution period of the action effect in the present embodiment, the entire image displayed on the image display device 5 vibrates slightly over the period L1 in response to the spear 81SG603 being stuck in the active display area 81SG5F. Then, over the period L2 (L2>L1), the effect display 81SG603a is additionally displayed on the spear 81SG603 and the entire image displayed on the image display device 5 vibrates greatly.

(Display mode during fluctuation)
Next, a display mode of the image display device 5 during the variable display will be described based on FIGS. 8 to 25 to 30.

First, as shown in FIG. 8-25(A) to FIG. 8-25(E), a game ball is placed in the first starting winning opening during the execution of the variable display in the state where there is one or more first special figure reserved memories. If the winning storage is generated and the holding memory generated by the starting winning is determined as the target of the waveform notice effect (execution of the waveform notice effect is determined), a new hold display is additionally displayed in the first hold memory display area 81SG5D. At the same time, the waveform notice effect is started in the active display area 81SG5F. As described above, when the effect type of the waveform notice effect is determined to be the effect type A, the saw wave 81SG601 (waveform: small) having a small amplitude is repeatedly displayed in the active display area 81SG5F, while When the effect type of the waveform notice effect is determined to be the effect type B, the sawtooth wave (waveform: large) having a large amplitude is repeatedly displayed in the active display area 81SG5F.

As shown in FIG. 8-26(F) to FIG. 8-26(H), these waveform notice effects are immediately before the start of the variable display based on the hold storage which is the target of the waveform notice effects (the target of the waveform notice effects. (The timing at which the variable display immediately before the variable display based on the pending storage is completed). Although not shown in the drawing, when the hold memory generated by the start winning is determined as the target of the hold display notice effect (the execution of the hold display notice effect is determined), the hold display notice effect is displayed in the first hold memory display area 81SG5D. The hold display of the color according to the effect type is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-27(I) to 8-27(N), when a new variable display is started, a plurality of spears 81SG603 fly toward the active display area 81SG5F as suggestive effects. Is executed. At this time, when non-execution of the active display area change effect is determined in the variable display, the spear 81SG603 is repelled without sticking (acting) to the active display area 81SG5F and the variable display is continued. On the other hand, when execution of the active display area change effect is determined in the variable display, the spear 81SG603 sticks (acts) in the active display area 81SG5F as the first effect effect, and the image displayed on the image display device 5 is displayed. The whole vibrates slightly to the left and right. That is, in the suggested effect in the present embodiment, the first mode (failure pattern) indicating that the first action effect is not executed as shown in FIG. 8-27(K), and FIG. ), a second mode (success pattern) indicating that the first action effect is executed is provided.

As shown in FIGS. 8-28(P) to 8-28(S), when the effect display 81SG603a is additionally displayed on the spear 81SG603 stuck in the active display area 81SG5F as the second action effect, the image display device 5 is displayed. The entire image displayed on the screen vibrates greatly from side to side. Then, finally, the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F changes to a display mode (blue for effect type α, red for effect type β) according to the effect type of the active display area change effect.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-29(T) to 8-29(V), when the variable display is a variable display according to the change pattern of the super reach, the decorative pattern is displayed in a combination indicating the reach. Then, the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F returns to the display mode (white display) before the active display area change effect. Then, the display of the spherical pseudo active display 81SG700 having the same color and the same radius as the active display area 81SG5F is started in the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 (the active display area 81SG5F rises and changes to the pseudo active display 81SH700. as well as) the first hold storage display area 81SG5D, second hold storage display area 81SG5U, active display area 81SG5F is Ru are hide. Further, the shutter 81SG701 is displayed behind the pseudo active display, and the development destination suggestion effect is started. That is, the pseudo active display 81SG700 is displayed at a position higher than the active display area 81SG5F in the image display device 5 (the center in the left-right width direction and the center in the up-down width direction), so that the player can display the pseudo-active display 81SG5F more than the active display area 81SG5F. Visibility is improved.

When the development destination suggesting production that has started is the first development destination suggesting production, as shown in FIGS. 8-29(W) to 8-29(Y), a pseudo-active display is performed as the first development suggesting production. The effect in which the 81SG700 continuously breaks through the shutter 81SG701 is executed. When the pseudo-active display 81SG700 breaks through the shutter 81SG701, the effect display 81SG702 is displayed around the pseudo-active display 81SG700. Therefore, the player visually recognizes the effect display 81SG702 so that the pseudo-active display 81SG702 is displayed. It is possible to recognize that the display 81SG700 has broken through the shutter 81SG701.

In addition, the display mode of the pseudo active display 81SG700 changes according to the number of breakthroughs of the shutter 81SG701. Specifically, when the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through the first shutter 81SG701, the pseudo active display 81SG700 changes from white to the blue pseudo active display 81SG700a. When the pseudo active display 81SG700a breaks through the fourth shutter 81SG701, the pseudo active display 81SG700a changes from blue to green pseudo active display 81SG700b. Then, when the pseudo active display 81SG700b breaks through the seventh shutter 81SG701, the pseudo active display 81SG700b changes from green to a purple pseudo active display 81SG700c.

Although not shown, when the pseudo active display 81SG700c breaks through the tenth shutter 81SG701, the pseudo active display 81SG700c changes from purple to a red pseudo active display. In this way, by changing the display mode (display color) of the pseudo-active display 81SG700 according to the number of the broken shutters 81SG701 and the number of the broken shutters 81SG701, it is executed after the first destination suggestion effect. It is possible to suggest reach production.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-29 (V) and FIGS. 8-30 (Z-1) to 8-30 (Z-3), the started development destination suggesting effect is the second development destination suggesting effect. In this case, after the pseudo-active display 81SG700 breaks through the first shutter 81SG701, the reach effect options 81SG711 to 81SG715 that may be executed after the second development destination suggesting effect are displayed as roulette. The roulette variation in which the options 81SG711 to 81SG715 sequentially emit light is started. Then, when the roulette variation is performed for a predetermined period, the option 1 finally emits light (the roulette stops (in the example of FIG. 8-30, “stop option 81Sg711 corresponding to super reach A” stops)), The reach effect is executed according to the emitted (stopped) option.In the present embodiment, a plurality of options are displayed as the roulette of the second development suggestion effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. The options are not limited to this, and the plurality of options may be displayed so that the display areas of the pseudo-active display 81SG700 in the image display device 5 do not overlap so that the player can easily identify these options. Further, these options may be displayed so as to overlap the display area of the pseudo active display 81SG700 in the image display device 5 so that the player can recognize these options without moving the line of sight greatly.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to execute an action effect in which the spear 81SG603 sticks (acts) on the active display area 81SG5F, and when the spear 81SG603 sticks on the active display area 81SG5F. Since it is possible to execute the vibration display effect as the visibility change effect for changing the visibility of the image display device 5, it is possible to improve the effect effect by the synergistic effect of these action effects and the vibration display effect. Can be improved.

In addition, in the present embodiment, as the visibility change effect, a mode in which a vibration display effect in which the entire image displayed on the image display device 5 is vibrated is executed is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the vibration display effect may be an effect in which only a part of the image displayed on the image display device 5 is vibrated (for example, only the active display area 81SG5F is vibrated).

Further, in the present embodiment, as the visibility change effect, a mode in which a vibration display effect that vibrates the entire image displayed on the image display device 5 is executed is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, the visibility change effect is, for example, an effect of enlarging or reducing the image displayed on the image display device 5, an effect of changing the brightness of the image displayed on the image display device 5, or an image display device 5. It may be an effect in which the displayed image is horizontally or vertically inverted.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-27 and 8-28, the first vibration display effect and the second vibration display having a vibration width larger than that of the first vibration display effect along with the execution of the effect effect. Although the form in which the effect is continuously executed is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first vibration display effect and the second vibration display effect may be separately executable. When the first vibration display effect and the second vibration display effect can be separately executed, depending on which of the first vibration display effect and the second vibration display effect is executed, the action effect is executed. The jackpot expectations may be different. By doing so, the vibration width in the vibration display effect (power of the vibration display effect) and the big hit expectation degree can be correlated, so that the player can pay attention to the vibration width in the vibration display effect, You can improve the fun of playing games.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-27 (L) to 8-27 (N), the vibration display effect is executed after the effect effect (first effect effect) is executed. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the vibration display effect may be executed from the timing at which the effect effect is executed or from the timing before the effect effect is executed. That is, the vibration display effect may be executed at the same time as the first effect effect, or may be executed at a timing before the execution timing of the first effect effect. Furthermore, when the vibration display effect and the effect effect are executed, the color of the active display area 81SG5F can be changed after the end of the vibration display effect and the effect effect, so that the vibration display effect and the effect effect can be changed. Even after the above, the player can be made to pay attention to the active display area 81SG5F, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Further, during the variable display in the present embodiment, as the suggestive effect that suggests that the action effect is executed, it is possible to execute the effect that the spear 81SG603 flies toward the active display area 81SG5F, and as the suggestive effect. When the spear 81SG603 pierces (acts on) the active display area 81SG5F, the action effect and the vibration display effect are executed, while when the spear 81SG603 does not pierce the active display area 81SG5F as the suggestion effect, the effect effect and the vibration effect. Since the display effect is not executed, the player can be made to pay attention to the effect mode of the suggestion effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In the present embodiment, the spear 81SG603 flies toward the active display area 81SG5F and the spear 81SG603 sticks in the active display area 81SG5F as the suggested effect and the effect effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. As a suggestive effect, the ratio of the effect effect to be executed is varied according to the number of spears 81SG603 flying toward the active display area 81SG5F, or the number of spears 81SG603 stuck in the active display area 81SG5F is changed. The rate at which the active display area 81SG5F changes to red or the jackpot expectation degree may be different. By doing so, the player can be made to pay attention to the spear 81SG603 flying toward the active display area 81SG5F, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In the present embodiment, when the spear 81SG603 is stuck (acted) in the active display area 81SG5F as a suggestive effect, the action effect and the vibration display effect are executed, while the spear 81SG603 is used as the suggestive effect in the active display area. Although the mode in which the action effect and the vibration display effect are not executed is illustrated when the 81SG5F is not stabbed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the spear 81SG603 is stuck in the active display area 81SG5F as a suggestive effect. In this case, as a suggestive effect, if the spear 81SG603 can execute the action effect and the vibration display effect at a higher rate than when the spear 81SG603 does not pierce the active display area 81SG5F, the spear 81SG603 sticks in the active display area 81SG5F as a suggestive effect. However, there may be provided a case where the action effect and the vibration display effect are not executed, or a case where the action effect and the vibration display effect are executed even if the spear 81SG603 does not pierce the active display area 81SG5F as the suggestion effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, the form in which the suggestive effect and the effect effect are executed for the active display area 81SG5F is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the suggestive effect and the effect effect are performed. The display mode of the hold display may be changed by executing the hold display displayed in the first hold storage display area 81SG5D or the second hold storage display area 81SG5U as the target, or the first hold storage display The area 81SG5D or the second reserved storage display area 81SG5U itself may be executed as a target to change the display mode of the first reserved storage display area 81SG5D or the second reserved storage display area 81SG5U.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-23, active display area 81SG5F in the present embodiment emits light based on the start of variable display, and when the variable display ends, the active display area 81SG5F stops emitting light. Since it is possible for the player to clearly recognize that the variable display is being executed, the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In this embodiment, the active display area 81SG5F is made to emit light while the variable display is being executed, and the active display area 81SG5F is not made to be light while the variable display is not being executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the shape and size of the active display area 81SG5F are determined depending on whether the variable display is being executed or not. It is also possible to make it easier for the player to recognize whether or not the variable display is being performed by making the above different.

In addition, in the present embodiment, as the effect targeting the active display area 81SG5F, the waveform notice effect and the active display area change effect can be executed, and the active display area 81SG5F is more visually recognized by the player than each hold display. Since the property is high, the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F can attract the player's attention, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In this embodiment, since the display position of the active display area 81SG5F and the display area of the active display area 81SG5F are larger than the respective hold displays, the visibility of the active display area 81SG5F is higher than the visibility of the respective hold displays. Although the form is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the shape of the active display area 81SG5F is different from the shape of the hold display, or the color of the active display area 81SG5F is different from the color of the hold display. By doing so, the visibility of the active display area 81SG5F may be made higher than the visibility of each hold display.

Further, the waveform notice effect and the active display area change effect can be executed by a plurality of effect types, respectively, and the jackpot expectation level varies depending on which effect type is executed. The player can be made to pay attention to the effect type of the effect and the effect of changing the active display area, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Further, the display mode (effect type) of the active display area 81SG5F in the waveform notice effect and the display mode (effect type) of the active display area 81SG5F in the active display area change effect each include a plurality of display modes. 81SG5F has different jackpot expectation depending on which of the display modes of each effect is displayed, so the player should pay attention to the display mode of the waveform notice effect and the active display area change effect. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

In addition, in the present embodiment, a mode in which the jackpot expectation is changed according to the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F in the waveform notice effect and the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F in the active display area change effect is illustrated. Is not limited to this. For example, as an effect that can be executed during variable display and targets the active display area 81SG5F, the size of the active display area 81SG5F is changed, or a message is displayed in the active display area 81SG5F. The effect to be displayed may be executed. When such an effect is executed, the jackpot expectation may be changed according to the size of the active display area 81SG5F and the displayed message.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of display modes (effects) are displayed in the display mode (effect type) of the active display area 81SG5F in the waveform notice effect and the display mode (effect type) of the active display area 81SG5F in the active display area change effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F in the waveform notice effect and the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F in the active display area change effect are illustrated. Only one of the display modes may be only one.

Further, since the waveform advance notice effect according to the present embodiment can be executed over a plurality of times of variable display, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the waveform advance notice effect over the plural times of variable display, so that the game is played. The interest can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a development destination suggesting effect in which a pseudo active display 81SG700 similar to the active display area 81SG5F is displayed during the variable display, and an effect mode of the development destination suggesting effect (first development destination) Since the jackpot expectation level is different depending on whether it is a suggestion production or a second development destination suggestion production, or a production pattern to be executed), it is possible to make the player pay attention to the development destination suggestion production and improve amusement of the game. ..

Further, in the first development destination suggestion effect in the present embodiment, an example in which the jackpot expectation degree is changed according to the number of shutters 81SG701 that the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the jackpot expectation may be different according to the pattern of the shutter 81SG701 that the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through or the display mode of the effect display 81SG702 displayed when the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through the shutter 81SG701.

Further, in the first destination suggestion effect in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the pseudo-active display 81SG700 automatically executes the effect of passing through the shutter 81SG701, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of the one, the first development destination suggesting effect may be an effect in which the shutter 81SG701 is broken through in response to the player operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. In this way, when the first development destination suggestive effect is an effect in which the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through the shutter 81SG701 in accordance with the player's operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, the image display device 5 An operation promotion image that prompts the player to operate the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is displayed, and the display mode of the displayed operation promotion image and the stick controller 31A or the push indicated by the displayed operation promotion image are displayed. The jackpot expectation may be different depending on the operation mode of the button 31B.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-29, when the development destination suggestion effect is started, the visibility of the pseudo active display 81SG700 from the player is active by changing the active display area 81SG5F to the pseudo active display 81SG700. Since the display area 81SG5F is improved compared to the display area 81SG5F, the interest of the development destination suggestion effect can be further improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-29, when the development destination suggesting effect is started, the first reservation storage display area 81SG5D and the second reservation storage displaying area 81SG5U are hidden, so that the development destination suggestion effect is displayed. On the other hand, the player can be paid more attention, and the interest in suggesting the development destination can be further improved.

In addition, in this embodiment, when starting the development destination suggestive effect, the first reserved storage display area 81SG5D and the second reserved storage display area 81SG5U are hidden, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited to this, and when starting the development destination suggesting effect, the first reserve storage display area 81SG5D and the second reserve storage display area 81SG5U are reduced to play the development destination suggesting effect. While keeping the player focused, the player may be able to recognize the number of holding memories even during the development destination suggestion production.

Further, in the present embodiment, the pseudo-active display 81SG700 acts on the shutter 81SG701 which is a part of the display area of the image display device 5 as the development destination suggestive effect (the pseudo-active display 81SG700 breaks through the shutter 81SG701). , It is possible to improve the production interest of the development suggestion production.

Further, in the present embodiment, as reach effects for super reach, there are five types of reach effects, that is, super reach A to super reach E with different jackpot expectations (big hit expectation in reach: super reach A>super reach B>super). Reach C>super reach D>super reach E) can be executed, and the reach of the jackpot expectation of the reach effect of super reach A etc. is reached according to the display mode of the pseudo-active display 81SG700 that changes in the first destination suggestion effect. Since the ratios at which the effects are executed are different, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the display mode of the pseudo-active display 81SG700 in the first destination suggestion effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the first destination suggestion effect.

Further, in the first development destination suggesting effect, the big hit expectation degree is different depending on the number of shutters 81SG701 through which the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through, so the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through in the first development destination suggesting effect. The player can be made to pay attention to the number of shutters 81SG701 to be turned on, and the interest of the first development destination suggestive effect can be improved.

It should be noted that, in the first destination suggestion effect of the present embodiment, the pseudo active display 81SG700 exemplifies a form in which the shutter 81SG701 can be broken through a plurality of times, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, as the first development destination suggesting effect, at least a part of the effect mode when the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through the shutter 81SG701 may be different every time the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through the shutter 81SG701. The effect modes when the pseudo-active display 81SG700 breaks through the shutter 81SG701 may be the same.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention can be made even if changes or additions are made without departing from the scope of the present invention. include.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the effect display is executed with the active display area 81SG5F as a target, and the color of the active display area 81SG5F changes as the effect result of the operation effect. As shown in FIG. 31, an action effect that acts on any of the hold displays displayed in the first hold storage display area 81SG5D and the second hold storage display area 81SG5U is executed, and the hold display is displayed as the effect result of the action effect. A hold change effect that changes the display mode may be executable.

Specifically, first, as shown in FIG. 8-31(A), as the effect, the character 81SG930 is displayed during execution of the variable display, and the character 81SG930 displays the color ball 81SG931 in the first reserved storage display area 81SG5D. In the first display mode (white round shape), the effect of throwing toward the hold display is executed. As for the action effect and the hold change effect, if it is determined that the display mode of the hold storage display is changed from the first display mode to the second display mode (blue or red round shape), FIG. As shown in −31(A) to FIG. 8-31(C), the display mode of the hold display changes from the first display mode to the second display mode because the color ball 81SG931 thrown by the character 81SG930 collides with the hold display. When it is determined that the display mode of the hold display is changed from the first display mode to the second display mode by executing the changing first pattern, the display mode of FIG. 8-31(A) and FIG. 8-31( As shown in FIG. 8B and FIG. 8-31(D), the color ball 81SG931 thrown by the character 81SG930 collides with the hold display, but the display mode of the rebound hold display does not change from the first display mode. do it.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-31(B), the speed of the color ball 81SG931 is decelerated at the same timing when the action effect and the pending change effect are executed in the first pattern and the second pattern. By starting the (deceleration control), it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the display mode of the hold display is changed from the first display mode to the second display mode by the color ball 81SG931, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced. Can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-31(B), when displaying the action display at a reduced speed, the display mode other than the hold display, the active display area 81SG5F, and the color ball 81SG931 is displayed before the speed is reduced. Differently from the display mode described above, it is possible to give a change to the action display and improve the interest of the game by displaying it in a dim state, and it is possible to effectively fuel whether or not the target hold display changes.

In addition, in the present modification 1, the mode in which the speed of the color ball 81SG931 is decelerated at the same timing when the action effect and the pending change effect are executed in the first pattern and the second pattern is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of display positions of the character 81SG930 and display modes of the character 81SG930 are provided, and depending on which position the character 81SG930 is displayed and the display mode of the character 81SG930, the reservation is performed. The display mode of the memory display may change from the first display mode to the second display mode at different rates.

Further, in the present modification 1, as shown in FIG. 8-31(B), when displaying the action display at a reduced speed, the display modes other than the hold display, the active display area 81SG5F, and the color ball 81SG931 are displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but when the operation display speed is reduced and displayed, the hold display, the active display area 81SG5F, and the color ball 81SG931 are displayed. The mode may be displayed dimly, or the entire image displayed on the image display device 5 may be displayed dimly.

Further, in the first modification, a plurality of display modes may be provided as the change modes of the hold display when the action effect and the hold change effect are executed in the first pattern. Further, in the case where a plurality of display modes are provided as the change modes of the hold display when the action effect and the hold change effect are executed in the first pattern as described above, FIG. 8-32(A) and FIG. 8-32(B) By using the hold change mode determination table as shown in, the ratio of the variable display result corresponding to the hold display that is the target of the action effect and the hold change effect to the big hit varies depending on the change mode of the hold display. You may do it.

Furthermore, in the present modification 1, a mode in which the speed of the color ball 81SG931 is decelerated (deceleration control) is executed depending on whether the action effect and the pending change effect are executed in the first pattern and the second pattern. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the speed reduction of the speed of the color ball 81SG931 is performed for a plurality of periods (for example, the speed reduction of the color ball 81SG931 is performed over 3 seconds). The case of executing and the case of executing the speed reduction of the color ball 81SG931 over 5 seconds) may be provided.

When a plurality of periods are provided as the periods for performing the deceleration of the speed of the color ball 81SG931 in this way, as shown in FIGS. 8-33(A) and 8-33(B), the action effect and the pending change effect are provided. When executed in the first pattern, the speed reduction of the color ball 81SG931 is executed for a long period (for example, 5 seconds) at a higher rate than in the case where the effect effect and the pending change effect are executed in the second pattern. May be. By doing so, when the speed of the color ball 81SG931 is decelerated for a long period of time (for example, 5 seconds), the speed of the color ball 81SG931 is decelerated for a short period of time (for example, 3 seconds). Since the action effect and the hold change effect are executed in the first pattern (the display mode of the hold display changes) at a higher rate than in the case of being executed by the player, the player can be decelerated during the speed reduction of the speed of the color ball 81SG931. You can improve your interest in playing games.

In the first modification, when the action effect and the hold change effect are executed in the first pattern, the action effect and the hold change effect are performed at a higher ratio for a longer period (for example, 5 Although the mode in which the speed of the color ball 81SG931 is decelerated over a second period is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the action effect and the pending change effect are executed in the first pattern. May perform deceleration of the speed of the color ball 81SG931 for a shorter period (for example, 3 seconds) at a higher rate than in the case of executing the action effect and the pending change effect.

In addition, in the first modification, the hold change effect is executed as the effect that acts on the hold display, and the active display area change effect is executed as the effect that acts on the active display area 81SG5F in the above-described embodiment. The present invention is not limited to this, and the holding change effect and the active display area change effect may be simultaneously executed. Further, the big hit expectation degree may be different between the hold change effect and the active display area change effect depending on which effect is executed, or the display mode of the hold display is changed in the hold change effect. The ratio and the ratio in which the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F changes in the active display area change effect may be different.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the action effect and the vibration display effect can be executed during the variable display of 1 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as a second modification, Along with the action effect and the vibration display effect, it is possible to execute an effect targeting the active display area 81SG5F (for example, an effect that changes the size or shape of the active display area 81SG5F) during the variable display of 1. The player may be allowed to pay attention to how many effects are executed during the variable display. Further, in the case where it is possible to execute the action effect, the vibration display effect, and the effect targeting the active display area 81SG5F during the variable display of 1 in this way, the effect is applied during execution of the effect targeting the active display area 81SG5F. By shifting each effect executable period so that the effect is not executed, the player may be focused on the effect targeting the active display area 81SG5F, and the player may easily recognize the effect being executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the active display area 81SG5F is caused to emit light based on the start of the variable display, and when the variable display ends, the light emission is stopped, so that the player is performing the variable display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a third modification, the first reserved memory display area 81SG5D and the second reserved memory display are displayed at the start of variable display. Even if the hold display displayed in the area 81SG5U is capable of executing the transition effect accompanied by the effect display and is moved to the active display area 81SG5F, the transition effect may be executed when the active display area 81SG5F starts emitting light. Good. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention by the effect when the variable display is started, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the active display area 81SG5F is caused to emit light when the variable display is started, and the light emission is ended when the variable display ends. The present invention is not limited to the above, but as a modified example 4, by terminating the light emission of the active display area 81SG5F from the start timing of the reach effect, the player is made to pay attention to the reach effect and the amusement of the game is improved. Good.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine to which the present invention is applied is exemplified as the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modified example 5, a game to which the present invention is applied. The machine can start the game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game by using the gaming value such as medals, and at the same time, a reel capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each of which can be identified. One slot may be a slot machine in which one game is completed by deriving the variable display result in [1] and a prize can be generated according to the variable display result derived to the reel.

When the present invention is applied to the slot machine, the specific display corresponding to the variable display being executed on the image display device is displayed, and the variable display which is not executed is displayed in an area different from the specific display on the image display device. A corresponding special display may be displayed. In such a case, as the effect indicating that the effect control CPU mounted on the effect control board of the slot machine is notified that the bonus is won in the variable display that is not executed, the effect is displayed in the specific display. As an effect that makes it possible to execute a waveform notice effect that displays sawtooth waves of different sizes as shown in the embodiment, and that indicates that a bonus has been won in the running variable display, An effect of changing the display color to blue or red (an effect corresponding to the active display area changing effect in the above embodiment) may be executable.

Further, when the effect control CPU mounted on the effect control board of the slot machine can execute an effect corresponding to the waveform notice effect or the active display area change effect in the above-described embodiment, the specific display is given as a special display. By making the visibility of the specific display higher than that of the special display by displaying it in a larger size or at a position where it can be easily seen by the player, thereby attracting the player's attention to the aspect of the specific display, and May be improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the color of the active display area 81SG5F is changed to blue or red while the variable display is being executed, or the hold display based on the start winning that has occurred during the variable display is displayed in blue or red. By this, the variation display result is a big hit, and a form suggesting that the variation display result corresponding to each hold display is a big hit is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. The timing at which the colors of the active display area 81SG5F and the hold display change is not limited to the time when the variable display is being performed or the time when the start winning is made, and may be the start timing of the variable display. In this way, by making it possible to change the color of the active display area 81SG5F and the hold display at the start of the change, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to the effect at the start of the change and to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is suggested that the variable display result becomes a big hit by changing the colors of the active display area 81SG5F and the hold display, and that the variable display result corresponding to each hold display becomes a big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and by changing the colors of the active display area 81SG5F and the hold display, a specific reach effect can be obtained in the change display and the change display corresponding to each hold display. It may be suggested to be executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when a new start prize is generated, the waveform notice effect and the hold display notice effect can be executed for the variable display based on the start prize. Is not limited to this, in the next variable display after executing the waveform notice effect and the hold display notice effect, it is not determined as the target of the new waveform notice effect or the hold display notice effect, that is, in the next variable display of the variable display a waveform announcement attraction and hold display informational display of the object is completed, any by-type wave targeting different variable display informational display and the hold display announcement attraction executed is determined It may be possible to prevent it from being difficult to understand whether the variable display is the variable display of the target of the waveform notice production or the hold display notice production.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the hold display is displayed even during execution of the waveform notice effect and the active display area change effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. During execution of the waveform effect or the active display area change effect, the hold display may be hidden from the image display device 5 to make the player pay more attention to the active display area 81SG5F, thereby improving the enjoyment of the game. ..

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the first change destination suggesting effect, the color of the pseudo active display 81SG700 is changed step by step according to the number of the broken shutters 81SG701, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation display result is lost in a predetermined area of the image display device 5 (for example, the right end portion of the image display device 5) even though the color has changed in the first change destination suggestion effect for the past several times. If the pseudo active display 81SG700 that has become is displayed as a history and the first change destination suggesting effect is newly executed, the pseudo active display 81SG700 displayed as the history breaks through the shutter 81SG701. You may execute the production.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-28 and 8-29, even if the active display area 81SG5F is displayed in blue or red as the effect result of the active display area change effect, it is suggested to be developed. The form in which the white pseudo-active display 81SG700 is displayed when performing the effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the active display area 81SG5F is used as the effect result of the active display area change effect. When displayed in blue or red, the color of the active display area 81SG5F may be taken over by the pseudo active display 81SG700 when the development destination suggestion effect is executed. By doing so, continuity is created between the active display area change effect and the development destination suggestion effect, so that the player can be made to pay attention to the active display area 81SG5F and the pseudo active display 81SG700. The interest can be improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-29, the pseudo-active display 81SG700 executes the effect of breaking through the plurality of shutters 81SG701 as the first destination suggestion effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the first development destination suggesting effect in the above-described embodiment, the pseudo-active display 81SG700 displays a number (level) corresponding to the number of shutters 81SG701 that the pseudo-active display 81SG700 broke through. Good. In this way, when displaying a number according to the number of shutters 81SG701 that the pseudo-active display 81SG700 broke through on the pseudo-active display 81SG700, the number is updated and displayed each time the pseudo-active display 81SG700 breaks through the shutter 81SG701. By up), it is possible to easily suggest the reach effect and the jackpot expectation to be executed for the player, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 (so-called one type of pachinko gaming machine) that controls to the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the special symbol and the effect symbol are derived and displayed in the combination showing the big hit as the variable display result ) Exemplifies a mode to which the present invention is applied, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a special area through which a game ball can pass is provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 to provide a small hit game. A pachinko gaming machine (so-called type 2 pachinko gaming machine) that controls the jackpot gaming state based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area, and a combination of special symbols and effect symbols that show jackpots as these variable display results. In the pachinko gaming machine (so-called 1 type + 2 type type of pachinko gaming machine) that controls to the big hit gaming state both by being displayed and displayed by and by the game ball passing through the specific area during the small hit game The invention may be applied.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 5 Image display device 100 Game control microcomputer 120 CPU for production control

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing variable display,
Production display means,
A display corresponding to the variable display, which is capable of displaying a specific display different from the variable display in a specific area different from the variable display area in which the variable display is executed in the effect display means,
Production control means for controlling production,
Equipped with
The specific display means can display the specific display in a first display mode and a second display mode different from the first display mode,
The effect control means,
An action effect that acts on the specific display when the display mode of the specific display changes from the first display mode to the second display mode;
When executing the action effect, it is possible to execute a visibility change effect that changes the visibility of at least a part of the effect display means,
The action effects include a first action effect and a second action effect that is executed after the first action effect when the display mode of the specific display is not changed by the first action effect .
The specific display means changes the display mode of the specific display from the first display mode in response to the visibility change effect being executed when the second action effect is executed by the effect control means. Ri changeable der to the second display mode,
An overlap period in which the second action effect and the visibility change effect are overlapped and executed is longer than an overlap period in which the first action effect and the visibility change effect are overlapped and executed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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